New Jersey Alliance FC

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New Jersey Alliance FC
NJAllianceFC logo.png
Full nameNew Jersey Alliance Football Club
Nickname(s)NJAFC, Alliance
Founded2012
StadiumAthenia Steel Complex
OwnerEdgar Guardia
ManagerRobert Kruk
League NISA Nation
Website https://www.njalliancefc.com

New Jersey Alliance FC is an American soccer team based out of Lyndhurst, New Jersey. [1] The team was founded in 2012 and plays in the NISA Nation, in the Northeast Region. NJAFC's colors are yellow, white and blue are the official colors. [2]

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History

New Jersey Alliance FC were founded in 2012 by Edgar Guardia, a local entrepreneur from Lyndhurst, New Jersey. [3] The club joined the Garden State Soccer League and later the UPSL by reaching the 5th tier of US soccer pyramid. On 27 August 2021 NISA Nation, a 4th tier league, announced that the team was going to join the league as founder club in the 2021 NISA Nation season. [4] The team tried to qualify for the 2022 U.S. Open Cup but was eliminated by West Chester United SC. [5] The club started 2021 NISA Nation season with a home win 16–0 over Bearfight FC. [6]

Organization

Was founded in 2012 as Lyndhurst Alliance FC.

At some point in time, the organization's name was changed to North Jersey Alliance FC, Lyndhurst, NJ.

On December 12, 2019: NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN 82–2716932, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption September 7, 2017. [7]

On May 5, 2020, NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC's tax-exempt status was revoked. "Organizations whose federal tax exempt status was automatically revoked for not filing a Form 990-series return or notice for three consecutive years." [7]

On March 12, 2022, NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN: 87–4233669, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption January 4, 2022. [7]

Year-by-year

As of July 12, 2025
Year Tier LeagueRegionRegular Season U.S. Open Cup
2021 Fall 4 NISA Nation Northeast Region1st place of 6 2nd Qualifying Round
2022 Spring 4 NISA Nation Northeast Region1st place of 8N/A
2022 Fall4 UPSL Northeast – American4th place of 13 1st Qualifying Round
2023 Spring4 UPSL Northeast – American6th place of 12N/A
2023 Fall4 UPSL Northeast – American4th place of 13 4th Qualifying Round
2024 Spring4 UPSL Northeast – American (South)1st place of 8N/A
2024 Fall4 UPSL Northeast – American (South)1st place of 7, Conference Semi-finals Qualified for Final Tournament
2025 Spring4 UPSL Northeast – American (South)3rd place of 9 First Round

History of NJ Alliance FC's Organization's Structure

2012: North Jersey Alliance Futbol Club (NJAFC), based out of Lyndhurst, NJ, was founded in 2012 by Edgar Guardia. [1]

2019: North Jersey Alliance Fc of Lyndhurst, NJ, received their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS under EIN 82–2716932. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "HISTORY". New Jersey Alliance Futbol Club. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  2. "OUR HISTORY". www.njalliancefc.com. NJ Alliance FC. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  3. Kiefer, Eric (February 16, 2021). "2 NJ Nonprofits Have High Hopes For Youth Soccer In Newark". Patch.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. "NISA NATION FIRST REGION SET FOR PLAY". NISA Nation. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  5. "CHANGES MADE FOR 13 GAMES OF 2022 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP LOCAL QUALIFYING IN SEPTEMBER; FIRST MATCH TO KICK OFF SEPT. 12". ussoccer.com. US Soccer. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  6. Battista, Mike (September 30, 2021). "OaM Lower League Round-Up: September 30, 2021". www.onceametro.com. Once A Metro. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 IRS, An official website of the United States government (January 1, 2023). "Tax Exempt Organization Search". IRS, An official website of the United States government. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  8. "North Jersey Alliance Fc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved January 28, 2023.