L.A. Wolves FC is an American amateur

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club based in

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. They are named after the

Los Angeles Wolves The Los Angeles Wolves were an American professional Association football, soccer team that played for two seasons. In 1967 they played in the United Soccer Association, finishing as champions, and in 1968 North American Soccer League season, ...

who played in the

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in 1967 and in the

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in 1968. The club features its Men's Pro Development first team, L.A. Wolves FC (

United Premier Soccer League The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is an American for-profit soccer league that was founded in Santa Ana in Southern California, with teams in regionalized conferences throughout the United States, and recently Canada and Mexico. The leagu ...

), and its Youth Academy.

History

Club owner and UPSL Commissioner Yan Skwara re-launched L.A. Wolves FC in 2014, after taking a number of names for a club into consideration. The club was founded with the aspirations of turning professional in mind. L.A. Wolves play their home games at Toyota Sports Complex in Torrance and are a current member of the

(UPSL), a USASA Premier league. On August 30, 2014 the L.A. Wolves played their first match, a 6–0 victory in a friendly over the Orange County Crew SC at Toyota Sports Complex. On 18 December 2018, the Wolves announced a player development affiliation with

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of the

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Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

L.A. Wolves FC is a four-time participant in Open Qualifying for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and has twice advanced to the tournament's Third Round (2016–17). During the club's opening USOC qualification effort in 2016, Wolves FC defeated Del Rey City SC (UPSL) and

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(UPSL) to advance to the tournament proper. In the First Round, Wolves FC walked over

Ventura County Fusion Ventura County Fusion is an American soccer team based in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid. The team plays its home games in the stadium on th ...

of the

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by way of protest and disqualification, due to VC Fusion fielding of an ineligible player. Wolves FC followed with a 4–2 shootout victory in the Second Round over

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of the

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before falling to

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(UPSL), 2–0, in the Third Round. La Maquina FC went on to lose, 4–2 in overtime, to L.A. Galaxy of

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International results

L.A. Wolves FC vs Monarcas Morelia U-20

The Wolves played Liga MX's Monarcas Morelia U-20 squad to a 4–4 draw on November 13, 2014, in a friendly in

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L.A. Wolves FC vs Club America U-20

On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the Wolves lost 5–0 to Club América U-20 squad in a friendly at

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Soccer Stadium in

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Historic 2017 Spring Season

Head coaches

* Yan Skwara (Spring/Fall 2014, Spring/Fall 2016 & Fall 2017) * Costa Skouras (Spring/Fall 2015) *

Eric Wynalda Eric Boswell Wynalda (born June 9, 1969) is an American soccer coach, television commentator, and former player. He was formerly an analyst and color commentator for soccer coverage on Fox Sports 1 and ESPN. Previously, he served as head coach ...

(Spring 2017) *Felipe Bernal (Spring 2018–current)

Notable players

* Delfino Zea - F.C Dallas *

Paolo Cardozo Paolo Daniel Cardozo (born June 9, 1989) is a Uruguayan Association football, footballer who plays for Olympians FC in the United Premier Soccer League. Career Argentina Cardozo started his career with the youth ranks of Argentine power Club At ...

– L.A. Galaxy (MLS) *

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– Queen's Park Football Club (Scotland) * Eugene Martinez -

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References

External links

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United Premier Soccer League website
{{California sports United Premier Soccer League teams Soccer clubs in Los Angeles County, California Association football clubs established in 2014 2014 establishments in California Orange County SC

History

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

International results

L.A. Wolves FC vs Monarcas Morelia U-20

L.A. Wolves FC vs Club America U-20

Historic 2017 Spring Season

Head coaches

Notable players

See also

References

External links