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BUSA Dicks Sporting Goods Shop August

Posted on August 19, 2021

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2021 BUSA Annual Serves Day

Posted on August 9, 2021

BUSA Helping Off The Field.

Alabama FC/Birmingham United Soccer Association is one of the largest soccer clubs in the Southeast, but AFC and BUSA care about more than just soccer. This is evident when the players and coaches team up to make a positive impact in the community off the field.

 

BUSA players across the Academy, Competitive, Alabaster, SCCL, ECRL, and ECNL teams participated in the annual AFC/BUSA Serves Day project.

 

Here are some of the charities and projects our team’s participated working with:

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, Restoration Academy, Shelby County Backpack Buddies program, Manna Ministries, and Little Hands Serving Hearts to name a few of the many places our players and families served,

 

Andrew Brower, Executive Director of Alabama FC and Birmingham United Soccer Association said, “As AFC/BUSA move into its fall season, the work this summer has considerably strengthened the foundation of the club.  AFC/BUSA Serves Day is a great reminder that one of the main goals of  AFC and BUSA is to impact those around us so that we can leave our mark on making our community a better place.”

Alabama FC Taking it to Another Level

Posted on May 5, 2021

Alabama FC is Taking it to Another Level!

BUSA, Capital City Streaks, and Fusion FC Join Forces Under the Alabama FC Banner to Raise the Level of Soccer in Alabama!

May 5th, 2021,

BUSA, Capital City Streaks, and Fusion FC, announce plans to form a deeper relationship to best serve all players in Alabama.  Starting in May of 2021, and continuing on-going integration for the next 12 months, the three clubs will be working collectively to advance the soccer landscape in Alabama.  All teams in each respective club will be re-branded under the Alabama FC name and plan to all wear the same uniforms by the Fall of 2022.  All club teams will synonymously be registered in one central registration house to allow for more player development opportunities and thus more chances to best serve players in different parts of Alabama.    We plan to add several more clubs in the next year under the Alabama FC banner, and look forward to continuing to empower soccer players in Alabama for the next generation by working together for a common goal.

Alabama FC Central= BUSA

Alabama FC South= Capital City Streaks

Alabama FC East= Fusion FC

YMCA of Greater Montgomery Vice President and Capital City Streaks Director, Manny Sanchez was quoted, “We are thrilled to announce that we are bringing the “proven pathway” to the next level to Montgomery.  Alabama FC South will be replacing the Capital City Streaks Club moving forward.  We are definitely taking it to another level becoming part of the Alabama FC Family.  This strategic partnership will allow our players to have unique opportunities to continue to develop and play at the most competitive levels in our country. We share many common values and philosophies that without a doubt will help us better serve our players and families. We can continue not only to develop our players by creating different training and competitive environments, but also by growing the game in Alabama. This is definitely an exciting day for the River Region, our club, players and coaches”.

BUSA Executive Director Andrew Brower was quoted,” It is exciting to see deeper roots being planted within Alabama FC, with the sole intent being able to serve the players in these three clubs more effectively.  The demands of playing in the best leagues in the country require and demand deeper player pools and we are excited to be able to work with the Fusion and Streaks, to continue to raise the standard of excellence by sharing resources and being collective working together.  We have long enjoyed our relationships with the Fusion and Streaks and excited to see us take it to another level starting with this upcoming tryout cycle.”

Fusion FC Director of Coaching Jeremiah Massa, “Fusion FC is proud to be a part of a growing program to help give more opportunities, and a developmental pathway for the players and coaches in East Alabama to achieve their highest potential. This will open doors for those who before would not have the opportunity to play at the highest levels of soccer with the ECNL and ECRL.   We are excited about the opportunity to continue to grow and develop the players coaches and parents at a elite level in the beautiful game.”

Please direct any questions to the following contacts at each branch:

Alabama FC Central/BUSA- Ben Park-  [email protected]

Alabama FC South/Capital City Streaks- Manny Sanchez- [email protected]

Alabama FC East/Fusion FC- Jeremiah Massa- [email protected]>

Alabama FC Central FAQs

1. In next year’s structure with Alabama FC, will the training and game locations be any different?

-Training locations will stay the same. Game locations will take place at Rathmell, Sportsblast, or Larry Simmons

2. Will the Alabama FC Central teams (ECNL, ECRL, SCCL, Competitive,
and Academy) purchase new uniforms in the soccer year 2021?

-No, the kits will stay the same. The club admin will create an orderly and clear process to re-screen match day kits to Alabama FC logos before the fall season. More information in regards to re-screening will be available shortly.

3. What level of play will be provided for Alabama FC Central?.

AFC will provide ECNL and ECRL teams in ages 13-19. AFC will also provide ASA State league first division teams(Premier) and second division teams(Select) in ages 12-19. The program will also provide SCCL teams in select age groups. The club will select placement of ASA teams based on team formation.

AFC Central will play out of Rathmell Soccer Park, AFC Alabaster will play out of Larry Simmons in Alabaster, and AFC Central South will play out of Sportsblast.

AFC will also provide Academy (Ages 9-11) at all locations mentioned above within the Birmingham area.

Tryout Information

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AFC Join ECRL

Posted on April 8, 2021

ECRL

The ECNL created the ECNL Regional Leagues as an important platform addition for players and clubs to fuel the development of their players and to provide a proving ground in competition.

We are proud to announce that we will be joining ECRL from U13 and above age groups for the 2022 season and beyond.

ECRL will be replacing our existing SCCL model for our 2nd teams. SCCL will still be a part of the club pathway for our u12 age group and available for more competitive-minded teams seeking more than the Alabama state league.

This is what BUSA/Alabama FC Executive Director has to say “We are excited to see the launch of the ECRL as addition and extension of our current SCCL teams and league.  The ECRL will be a great tool for our membership as all players at the top of our player pyramid will be able to be rostered in the same registration house side by side with the ECNL.  This will be a great resource for player development pathways and something that will help continue to raise the standard of soccer in Alabama.  We are also thrilled that our ECRL teams will be able to play in showcases that our current ECNL teams attend as this will be a massive uptick in recruiting and college visibility.  We look forward to seeing our teams, players and coaches grow and thrive starting this fall.”

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BUSA Alumni Nealy Martin makes NWSL Preseason Roster

Posted on February 2, 2021

NEALY MARTIN MAKES NWSL RACING LOUISVILLE FC PRESEASON ROSTER

Racing Louisville FC will start pre-season training this week with upwards of 30 players — a combination of those under contract and non-roster invitees — while anticipating more arrivals soon ahead of the NWSL expansion club’s launch this spring.

“We are delighted that preseason is finally here,” said Racing Head Coach Christy Holly. “There has been a lot of work accomplished off the field to ensure we have everything ready for players to, as we say around here, run with us on the first day of training.

“These next couple of months give us a tremendous opportunity to build the team chemistry. They’ll allow the players to familiarize themselves with each other and ultimately further align themselves with where want to go as an organization.”

During their first preseason, Racing’s players will train at a variety of locations as the finishing touches are put on a multimillion dollar facility at Champions Park a few miles east of downtown. The grounds already offer turf fields for use, while nearby Lynn Family Stadium and Thurman Hutchins Park have natural grass surfaces available pending weather.

2021 Racing Louisville FC Roster

Goalkeepers (4): Brooke Ballinger (NRI), Michelle Betos, Katie Lund, Shelby Money (NRI)

Defenders (8): Julia Ashley, Molly Dwyer (NRI), Emily Fox (CDP), Brooke Hendrix, Nealy Martin (NRI), Addisyn Merrick, Kaleigh Riehl (NYR), Erin Simon

Midfielders (8): Chinyelu Asher (NRI), Grace Bahr (NRI), Lauren Milliet, Noelle Higginson (NRI), Alex Kimball (NRI), Freja Olofsson (NYR), Taylor Otto (CDP), Savanah Uveges (NRI)

Forwards (10): Jorian Baucom (NRI), Vanessa Kara (NRI), Emina Ekic (CDP), Alex Genas (NRI), Anika Kallash (NRI), Cece Kizer, Cheyna Matthews (NYR), Katie McClure, Savannah McCaskill, Yuki Nagasato

Key:

CDP – 2020 NWSL College Draft Pick

NRI – Non-Roster Invitee

NYR – Not Yet Reported to Camp

Racing Louisville FC also holds the NWSL playing rights to forwards Caitlin Foord, Tobin Heath and Christen Press, as well as midfielder Alanna Kennedy, who were selected in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft. Each is under contract with a club in England’s FA Women’s

Former BUSA Player Called Into The USMNT

Posted on January 27, 2021

BERHALTER NAMES TESSMANN IN THE 25-PLAYER ROSTER AHEAD OF USA-TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON JAN. 31

USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has chosen a 25-player roster that includes Tanner Tessman in advance of USA-Trinidad & Tobago on Jan. 31 in Orlando.

The group was selected from an initial list of 12 senior team players and 26 U-23 MNT players that began training on Jan. 9 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

At the start of a crucial year for the U.S. Men’s National Team that includes the Concacaf Nations League Final Four, the Gold Cup and the start of 2022 World Cup Qualifying, the tilt against the Soca Warriors gives the players an opportunity to stake their claim for spots.

“These last two weeks have been an absolute pleasure. The hard work and determination demonstrated by the entire group confirm that the player pool is headed in the right direction,” Berhalter said. “As we transition to Orlando, we switch gears and focus on competing as we prepare to face Trinidad and Tobago.”

Tessmann, 19, looks to make his senior team debut in the international friendly after earning a spot on the USMNT roster. He is also eligible to compete for a roster spot for the 2021 Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Championship to be played from March 18-30 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Tanner player for BUSA from U6 until when he left for FC Dallas. His Parents PJ and Kelly are still great supporters of the program and we are all super proud of Tanner.