Los Angeles Blues
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Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles
suburb of Fullerton, California
, United States
. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
.
The team will play the majority of its home games at Titan Stadium
on the campus of California State University, Fullerton
, with a selected additional games being held at Centennial High School in Corona, California
, and College of the Canyons
in Santa Clarita, California
. The team's head coach is Charlie Naimo, who guided the women's Pali Blues
to back-to-back USL W-League titles in 2008 and 2009.
expansion franchise on November 7, 2010 The team is associated with the women's professional team Pali Blues
, and is part of the larger LA Blues organization, which has competed in Los Angeles-area amateur leagues for many years. They introduced their first three players - goalkeeper Oscar Dautt
and midfielders Cesar Rivera
and Josh Tudela
- at a formal launch event on December 14, 2010.
After an extensive pre-season, the Blues played their first games in the Caribbean over the weekend of April 15-17 2011, a 3-0 victory over Sevilla Puerto Rico, and a 2-1 victory over Antigua Barracuda. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Cesar Rivera
.
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suburb of Fullerton, California
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
.
The team will play the majority of its home games at Titan Stadium
Titan Stadium (Cal State Fullerton)
Titan Stadium is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of California State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, California.-History:...
on the campus of California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
, with a selected additional games being held at Centennial High School in Corona, California
Corona, California
Corona is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 152,374, up from 124,966 at the 2000 census...
, and College of the Canyons
College of the Canyons
College of the Canyons is a public two-year community college that operates within the Santa Clarita Community College District. The college is located on of rolling, tree-dotted hills in the incorporated city of Santa Clarita in northern Los Angeles County, California. The college’s address is:...
in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, United States and the twenty-fourth largest city in the state of California. The 2010 US Census reported the city's population grew 16.7% from the year 2000 to 176,320 residents. It is located about northwest of downtown...
. The team's head coach is Charlie Naimo, who guided the women's Pali Blues
Pali Blues
Pali Blues is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2008. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
to back-to-back USL W-League titles in 2008 and 2009.
History
Los Angeles Blues was announced as a USL ProUSL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
expansion franchise on November 7, 2010 The team is associated with the women's professional team Pali Blues
Pali Blues
Pali Blues is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2008. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
, and is part of the larger LA Blues organization, which has competed in Los Angeles-area amateur leagues for many years. They introduced their first three players - goalkeeper Oscar Dautt
Oscar Dautt
Oscar Dautt is a Mexican footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-Club:...
and midfielders Cesar Rivera
Cesar Rivera
Cesar Rivera Samaniego is an American soccer player currently playing for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-College and amateur:Rivera played college soccer at Mt...
and Josh Tudela
Josh Tudela
Josh Tudela is an American soccer player currently playing for the Los Angeles Blues of the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
- at a formal launch event on December 14, 2010.
After an extensive pre-season, the Blues played their first games in the Caribbean over the weekend of April 15-17 2011, a 3-0 victory over Sevilla Puerto Rico, and a 2-1 victory over Antigua Barracuda. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Cesar Rivera
Cesar Rivera
Cesar Rivera Samaniego is an American soccer player currently playing for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-College and amateur:Rivera played college soccer at Mt...
.
Colors and badge
The Blues play in a combination of sky blue, dark blue and white. The club's logo features "the blue of the California sky and the dark azure of the Pacific as the main characteristics, paying homage to its home region".Stadium
- Titan StadiumTitan Stadium (Cal State Fullerton)Titan Stadium is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of California State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, California.-History:...
; Fullerton, CaliforniaFullerton, CaliforniaFullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
(2011-present) - Stadium at Centennial High School; Corona, CaliforniaCorona, CaliforniaCorona is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 152,374, up from 124,966 at the 2000 census...
(2011) 4 games - Stadium at College of the CanyonsCollege of the CanyonsCollege of the Canyons is a public two-year community college that operates within the Santa Clarita Community College District. The college is located on of rolling, tree-dotted hills in the incorporated city of Santa Clarita in northern Los Angeles County, California. The college’s address is:...
; Santa Clarita, CaliforniaSanta Clarita, CaliforniaSanta Clarita is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, United States and the twenty-fourth largest city in the state of California. The 2010 US Census reported the city's population grew 16.7% from the year 2000 to 176,320 residents. It is located about northwest of downtown...
(2011) 1 game
Current roster
as of May 22, 2011- Note: (*) indicates a player on loan to the PDL Los Angeles Blues 23Los Angeles Blues 23Los Angeles Blues 23 is an American soccer team based in Pacific Palisades, California, United States. Founded in 2011, , the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its...
side
Staff
Charlie Naimo - Head Coach Shayon Jalayer - Assistant Coach Agustin Rodriguez - Assistant Coach Salvador Moran - Assistant Coach Alyse LaHue - General Manager Alli D'Amico - Director of OperationsYear-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | USL PRO |
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2011: to be announced