Full name | Latte Football Club | ||
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Founded | February 2009 | (as Tan Holdings FC)||
Stadium | Oleai Sports Complex | ||
Owner | Tan Holdings Corporation | ||
League | Marianas Soccer League 1 | ||
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3 titles (2015 Spring, 2016 Spring, 2021 Spring)
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