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BUSA would like to take a moment and welcome some new faces for next season.
We continue to grow we need more great coaches we are excited to welcome some new faces.
Introducing to you…
GIRLS
BOYS
ALABASTER
BUSA’s Academy is a founding member of the new Legion Developmental League.
Legion FC to sponsor developmental youth soccer league
Legion FC D-League merges six local youth clubs, addresses key developmental need for boys and girls
BIRMINGHAM, AL (May 6, 2019) – Birmingham Legion FC today announced the formation of the Legion FC D-League, a developmental youth soccer league for boys and girls. The league joins boys and girls teams playing in U9, U10, and U11 divisions from six local youth clubs (Birmingham United Soccer Association, Briarwood Soccer Club, Homewood Soccer Club, Hoover Soccer Club, Trussville United Soccer Club, and Vestavia Hills Soccer Club) and begin to play in the Fall of 2019.
“Our club is fully committed to the growth of the game and the development of young players,” said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. “We identified this developmental league as a great opportunity to play a part in their competitive growth. Through this program, we will participate in their improvement and we hope to inspire the young talent throughout the region.”
The Legion FC D-League starts September 7, with Saturday morning games played between t, he clubs through November 2. Individual clubs will train on their own, scheduling additional matches and tournaments to fit their vision for development. Legion FC coaches and players will also be made available to assist in the development of soccer curriculum, coaching education, clinics, and promotional appearances.
Initial evaluations will be scheduled by the six-member clubs. Participating players, boys and girls, will be provided a season pass to Birmingham Legion FC home games. All uniforms will be adorned with a Legion FC badge.
For more information, visit www.legionfcdleague.com
About Birmingham Legion FC
As an expansion member of the USL Championship, Birmingham Legion FC is the Magic City’s first and only locally owned and operated professional soccer franchise. The club plays home matches at a newly renovated BBVA Compass Field, on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For ticket information and to purchase official Legion FC merchandise, please visit bhmlegion.com. Supporters are encouraged to download the Legion FC app and follow @bhmlegion on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest club news.
Alabama FC is excited to announce the International call up for Former Alumni Logan McFadden.
Logan, a current Lipscomb freshman and ASUN Defensive player of the year, has been called up to the Jamaican national team for the Pan Am Games in July.
Logan played up on our 99s as a striker before when BUSA became an ECNL club. She was an original member of the 00s ECNL team and one of only three players to play all the way through from creation to graduation.
Logan said “I am thankful that I have been given this amazing possibility to play against some of the best players in the world, I am grateful for all of my coaches and teammates that helped me. I hope to improve and make them proud if I get to play in any games”
Director of Coaching Ben Parks Logan’s former Coach had this to say, “Birmingham United is so proud of Logan. Her approach to training, games, and everything in-between combined with her natural athletic presence has truly made her great. She is deserving of every accolade she is now receiving.”
Jamaica will play Mexico in the opening match.
The Lima 2019 Pan American Games will open on July 26, 2019, at a ceremony which will take place at the National. This continental event will gather 6680 athletes from 41 countries and delegations from the Americas.
Alabama FC is excited to announce the International call up for Patrick “DIBA” Nwegbo.
Diba, a current Alabama F.C. 02 ECNL player, has been called up to the Nigerian U-17 national team for its training camp ahead of the U-17 African Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania in April.
Coach Manu Garba has been keeping a close eye on Patrick and has given him his chance to earn a roster spot.
Patrick said “It’s such an honor to get an opportunity like this. I am so grateful to Alabama F.C. and my coaches for putting such faith in me and guiding me. The ECNL has pushed me to be better and helped prepare me for this next step. A chance like this hardly comes to fruition, so I am determined to make my teammates, coaches, and family proud.”
Assistant Director of Coaching Matt Bellamy also Diba’s Coach had this to say, “Diba has the rare combination of power, speed, and elusiveness on the ball. He also has that magic in his locker that can change a game. In addition, he is a tremendous worker and possesses great character both on and off the pitch. I’m confident this young man will continue to achieve great things both in life and in his soccer career. This is a great opportunity for Diba, and I’m so proud and happy for him and his family.”
Nigeria U-17 have been zoned in Group A, alongside hosts Tanzania, Angola, and Uganda in the preliminary round of the 2019 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
The draw took place on Thursday evening, as the Golden Eaglets will be making their ninth appearance in the biennial football fiesta. They qualified for the tournament after emerging as champions of the WAFU-UFOA Zone B U-17 Championship. The top four teams of the tournament will qualify for the 2019 Fifa U-17 World Cup in Peru as the C.A.F. representatives.
BUSA and Alabama FC are thrilled to announce our 2019 College Signing Class! These student-athletes are an excellent representation of our organization and have put in thousands of hours of dedication to reach this point in their soccer careers. We are happy for their soccer accomplishments but are more proud of the ambassadors they have become as teammates, leaders, and student-athletes.
So, congratulations class of 2019! We are excited to watch as you embark on your college journeys. You have embodied our mission statement of Empower, Enrich and Excel and deserve our praise and support.
Click here for a complete list, 2007-2021, of our college signees and alumni recruiting classes.
2019 Collegiate Signing Class
Walker, Gabby – Auburn University at Montgomery
Allbright, Malaika – University of Alabama Huntsville
Vandiver, Whitney – University of the Cumberlands
Muirhead, Ellie – Ole Miss
Hill, Lizzie – UAB
Adair, S.F. – UAB
Bechard, Kylie – Auburn
Brunner, Anna – South Alabama
Campbell, Lamar – Oregon State
Green, Haley – Memphis
Green, Jasmine – Furman
Rhian, Jillian – Ole Miss
Katz, Tara – University of Tennessee
Guillen, Claire – University of North Alabama
Duca, Lexi – University of North Alabama
Verde, Maria – South Alabama
Dekker, Hayley – Kennesaw State
Stafford, Makenna – Troy
Davis, Gracie- Huntington
Reeves, Carson- Spring Hill
Legg, Abbi- Trevecca Nazarene
Stoup, Kenzie – West Georgia
Jones, Jasmyn – Auburn Montgomery
Cruce, Emily – Auburn Montgomery
Vingers, Abbie – University of Montevallo
League, Parker – University of South Carolina
Weston, Michael – University of Alabama Huntsville
Frost, Logan – University of South Carolina
Ferguson, Hannah – Union University
Bernal, Gabby – Birmingham Southern College
Szafran, Amy – Huntingdon College
York, Nick – University of Alabama Huntsville
Wichmann, Alex – Virginia Commonwealth University
Wells, Cody – University of Tampa
Smith. Connor – Lee University
Sherrod, Ellie – Berry College
Nwegbo, Patrick “DIBA” – William and Mary
Kistler, Chloe – Auburn University at Montgomery
Bolaji, Rasheed – Auburn University at Montgomery
Colvin, Hayes – Auburn University at Montgomery
O’Connor, Morgan – Ole Miss
Rudolph, Max – Belhaven
Shunnarrah, Zach – Sewanee
Kleckley, Abbie – Sewanee
Guthrie, Hannah – North Alabama
Hagan, Zoe – Life University
Howell, Natalie – Birmingham Southern College
Cornett, Myles – Huntingdon College
BUSA Shop Weekend
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February 23rd – 24th
March 2nd – 3rd
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Birmingham United Soccer Association is pleased to announce the launch of the south-central Shelby County Branch in Alabaster, AL. BUSA Alabaster will have boys and girls teams from U-9 to U-12, along with tryouts to form older teams. Thompson High School’s Larry Simmons Stadium will be the primary field of this new location.
Rusty Cowley and Dan Demasters, both Thompson High School soccer coaches, will serve as the Academy Directors of BUSA Alabaster.
“BUSA is thrilled to be launching a new branch in Alabaster for the 2019-2020 season,” stated Andrew Brower, Executive Director of Birmingham United Soccer Association. “We have developed a world-class staff to grow and develop soccer in south-central Shelby County and look forward to what the future has to hold.”
Rusty Cowley is a graduate of Thompson High School and played four seasons of collegiate soccer at Huntingdon College. Cowley is entering his sixth season as head varsity coach at Thompson High School.
Dan Demasters spent five years as head coach at Oak Mountain High School and has a background in collegiate coaching. He played for the Birmingham Hammers in 2017 and Villanova University from 2004-2008.
“We have compiled a great staff to work with the players of BUSA Alabaster,” stated Jay Hammond, Director of BUSA Alabaster. “The experience and knowledge that these coaches bring to the table will undoubtedly guide BUSA Alabaster to unprecedented success.”
The BUSA Alabaster coaching staff consists of a former US Youth Soccer coach and national collegiate champion, three former college soccer players and two Alabama High School Coach of the Year recipient winners.
For additional information on BUSA Alabaster visit www.birminghamunited.com/Busa-Alabaster or call the BUSA Soccer Office at 205-977-9038.
Mezrano Law Firm P.C. has been named title sponsor of the Alabama FC WPSL Franchise for the 2019 summer season. Mezrano Law Firm logo and imagery will be front and center on all jerseys, training tops and all other Alabama FC WPSL gear and clothing for the 2019 summer season.
Executive Director Andrew Brower was quoted,” We are thrilled to be working with the Mezrano Law Firm in a partnership with our Alabama FC WPSL team. We are thankful for their investment in supporting high-level soccer and more importantly helping young women to pursue their dreams at the college and professional levels of soccer in Alabama. We believe this partnership will be a great blessing to so many young female players in that it will provide continued soccer developmental pathways for players in our area while matching two highly successful brands in Alabama FC and the Mezrano Law Firm.”
The Women’s Premier Soccer League is an independent national league whose primary focus is on the development of highly competitive premier women’s soccer teams. The WPSL’s focus is to promote the quality and stature of female athletes as role models to our youth. The WPSL formed in 1998 and is governed by USSA, as an affiliate of USSF and FIFA.
The Mezrano Law Firm is Alabama’s Personal Injury Law Firm, quickly becoming one of Alabama’s best Car Accident Injury Law firms. Located across the state of Alabama they are available to assist anyone who needs legal counsel to recover from their Car Accident Injury. In the combined 40 years, we have been practicing law, our personal injury attorneys have earned a reputation for being caring, and supportive of their clients, yet tough and aggressive when it counts. They will go above and beyond to represent their clients.
For more information on the Alabama FC Program contact [email protected]
Jim Jeter – Thank you for 20 years!
BUSA is proud to honor longtime employee Jim Jeter for 20 years of loyal service to BUSA. Jim started in 1998 with the American Jets Soccer Club, which merged to become BUSA in 2006. While Jim currently serves as the Recreational and Facility Director for BUSA, he has worn many hats over the past two decades and has been a vital part of the growth of soccer in central Alabama.
Executive Director Andrew Brower said the following about Jim: “Jim Jeter is synonymous with soccer in Birmingham. He has been a staple of excellence in our club and community the past two decades, and we were so happy to surprise him with an event that was solely for him. Jim has been a great friend to me personally but an even better ambassador for our organization and soccer in Birmingham. He does countless things behind the scenes that often go unnoticed and has been a staple of consistency and loyalty for Birmingham United. Kudos to Jim, his wife, Lynn, and three children Jay, Sydney and Chad – who are all former BUSA players – on a great 20 years!”
Wednesday night the BUSA Staff held a surprise party for Jim at Paramount with his colleagues and family in attendance to honor him for 20 wonderful years. Thanks for all you do!
Look at the smiles on those faces.
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, that snapshot tells the story. Opening doors works. Taking soccer to places it might not otherwise go works. Introducing the beautiful game to students eager for the experience works – for everyone involved.
BUSA‘s Oct. 24th training session for elementary students at Restoration Academy in Fairfield, this time with the generous assistance of the UAB women’s soccer team, was just the latest example of a successful partnership.
“BUSA has loved the relationship with Restoration Academy,” said Andrew Brower, executive director of the Birmingham United Soccer Association. “They, as a school, are a beacon of light for their students and parents, and we are grateful to partner with the school as we share so many similar values.”
BUSA’s twin passions for growing the game of soccer and giving back to the community have found a perfect home in its Restoration Academy program. Now in its sixth year, the program includes 4-5 training sessions in the fall, followed by team and league play in the spring. About 60 elementary students from Restoration Academy participate each season.
Local college teams such as UAB and Birmingham-Southern often step up to assist the BUSA staff in running the training sessions, planting the seed that excellence in school and in soccer can lead to a college scholarship. BUSA also has helped launch a high school soccer program at Restoration Academy, Brower said, “and this was a great blessing for the older kids who have aged out of our younger-age programs.”
Brower said he’s thankful for sponsors such as Medical Properties Trust “who help us run and support these wonderful outreach programs and allow us to grow soccer in areas where the game does not have as much of a presence as it should.”
Soccer’s presence at Restoration Academy continues to grow – one smile at a time.
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