PRESS RELEASE: UPSL

Jan 26, 2019 – Bloomington, IL – Diablos Pro Soccer, a member of the Pro Soccer Alliance (PSA), would like to make an official announcement regarding the 2019 season!

Diablos Pro Soccer is a member of the Pro Soccer Alliance and has entered the Men’s U23 team into the United Premier Soccer League for the 2019 season. The U23 team will compete in the South Division of the Midwest Conference in the UPSL.

The Pro Soccer Alliance is a group of clubs (Diablos Pro Soccer, Baltimore Kings, Washington Fire, Minneapolis FC, Eastern Shore Impact, Pittsburgh Iron Hawks, and Dallas Pro Soccer) that network to help serve each club’s players.

The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is the top amateur soccer league in the United States that has implemented the US’s first promotion-relegation system. The UPSL is the fastest growing league with over 200 clubs registered around the US in 2018.

Diablos Pro Soccer Men’s U23 is coached by Ladule L. LoSarah and played its first season as an independent team in the summer of 2018 against UPSL and other top-level clubs in Central Illinois and St. Louis.

By joining the UPSL, we are better able to serve our players by providing a professional atmosphere and competing in an organized league against the best clubs in our area.

“We're excited by the addition of FC Diablos to the Midwest Conference. We all know Illinois is a hotbed for the game, and Bloomington always is a strong representative statewide. We wish FC Diablos the best as it prepares for the 2019 Spring Season.”, Cliff Conrad- Midwest Conference Manager 

“FC Diablos U23 joining the UPSL is an exciting development for soccer in Central Illinois and particularly for aspiring professional players in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will use the league as a platform to showcase the area's top local talent while developing them within a professional environment. Beyond that, we will be competing for a league championship and bringing high-level soccer to the area for Central Illinois families to watch and enjoy. I am delighted and humbled to personally be a part of the project and vision Roberto has actualized with the club, and am eager to contribute my experience and acumen to furthering all aspects of the FC Diablos program!”, Ladule LoSarah- Men's U23 Head Coach

"We’re looking forward to offering a new opportunity for a post-high school soccer experience within the Bloomington / Normal area.  We’re also excited to be able to partner with local businesses to make this happen.", Dan Koon- F.C. Diablos General Manager

"We’re thrilled that FC Diablos has joined the UPSL as it creates a first for the Bloomington-Normal (Ill.) market. In turn, we see tremendous potential in FC Diablos and very much support their efforts to bring a home-grown product to Illinois. We wish FC Diablos well in their first season and beyond.” - Yan Skwara, UPSL Commissioner

Diablos will be holding tryouts for the U23 team March 2^nd! If you are interested in trying out, please register at www.fcdiablosil.com/tryouts.

Thank You,

Diablos Pro Soccer Communications Team