Alabama Soccer Association

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Alabama Soccer Association
Formation1980
PurposeState Soccer Association
Location
Doug Jackson
Russell Richey
Jill Hopkins
Website http://www.alsoccer.org/

The Alabama Soccer Association (ASA) is the governing body of soccer in the state of Alabama. [1]

ASA also administers the Alabama Adult State Cup, which serves as a qualifying platform for Region III of the United States Adult Soccer Association for qualification into the U.S. Open Cup. [2]

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References

  1. "About ASA". Alabama Soccer Association. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  2. "Programs: State Cup". Alabama Soccer Association. Retrieved May 26, 2018.