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| Full name | L.A. Wolves FC | ||
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| Nicknames | Wolves,Lobos | ||
| Founded | 2014 | ||
| Ground | Seahawk Stadium,Wilmington, California | ||
| Chairman | Yan Skwara | ||
| Manager | Felipe Bernal | ||
| League | United Premier Soccer League | ||
| Website | https://lawolves.soccershift.com/ | ||
L.A. Wolves FC is an American amateursoccer club based inTorrance, California. They are named after theLos Angeles Wolves who played in theUnited Soccer Association in 1967 and in theNorth American Soccer League in 1968.
The club features its Men's Pro Development first team, L.A. Wolves FC (United Premier Soccer League), and its Youth Academy.
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.[1][2] L.A. Wolves play their home games at Toyota Sports Complex inTorrance and are a current member of theUnited Premier Soccer League (UPSL), aUSASA 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 withOrange County SC of theUSL Championship.[3]
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) andCal FC (UPSL) to advance to the tournament proper. In the First Round, Wolves FC walked overVentura County Fusion of thePremier Development League 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 overOrange County Blues FC of theUnited Soccer League before falling toLa Máquina FC (UPSL), 2–0, in the Third Round. La Maquina FC went on to lose, 4–2 in overtime, toL.A. Galaxy ofMajor League Soccer.
| October 24, 2016 First Qualifying Round | L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) | 3–1 | Del Rey City SC (UPSL) | Torrance, CA |
| 8:00 PMPDT | 3 | Report | 1 | Stadium:Toyota Sports Complex |
| November 21, 2016 Second Qualifying Round | L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) | 2–1 | Cal FC (Simi Valley Soccer League /UPSL) | Torrance, CA |
| 7:30 PMPDT | 2 | Report | 1 | Stadium:Toyota Sports Complex |
| May 11, 2016 First Round | Ventura County Fusion (PDL) | Forfeit | L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) | Ventura, CA |
| 7:00 PMPDT | Report | Stadium:Ventura College Sportsplex |
| May 18, 2016 Second Round | L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2p) | Orange County Blues FC (USL) | Wilmington, CA |
| 8:00 PMPDT | 1 | Report | 1 | Stadium:Ventura College Sportsplex Referee: Vincent Apple-Chiarella |
| June 1, 2016 Third Round | La Máquina FC (UPSL) | 2–0 | L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) | Westminster, CA |
| 8:00 PMPDT | 2 | Report | 0 | Stadium:Westminster High School Referee: Timothy Ford |
The Wolves played Liga MX'sMonarcas Morelia U-20 squad to a 4–4 draw on November 13, 2014, in a friendly inInglewood, CA.
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the Wolves lost 5–0 toClub América U-20 squad in a friendly atMira Costa High School Soccer Stadium inManhattan Beach, CA.
| League or Cup Name | GP | W | L | GF | GA | DIF |
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| UPSL Spring Season | 12 | 11 | 1 | 50 | 8 | +42 |
| US Open Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| National Amateur Cup | 6 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 2 | +28 |
| SoCal State Cup | 5 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 10 | +20 |
| Total Games | 26 | 23 | 3 | 115 | 23 | +92 |
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