FC Cleburne

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FC Cleburne
Founded2017;2 years ago (2017)
Dissolved2018;1 year ago (2018)
Ground The Depot at Cleburne Station
Capacity1,750
Coordinates 32°22′27.9″N97°24′45.7″W / 32.374417°N 97.412694°W / 32.374417; -97.412694 Coordinates: 32°22′27.9″N97°24′45.7″W / 32.374417°N 97.412694°W / 32.374417; -97.412694
League USL League Two
Website Club website

FC Cleburne were an American soccer club based in Cleburne, Texas, that competed in the Mid South Division of USL League Two. The club was founded in 2017. The team played its home games at The Depot at Cleburne Station. [1]

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References

  1. "Cleburne Times Review". www.cleburnetimesreview.com. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.