Temple United FC are a men's amateur adult American soccer club based in Temple, Texas which debuted in the Texas Premier Soccer League (TPSL) in the season 2015/16.
The Temple playing uniform consists of a black shirt, white shorts and black socks, keeping with the club's monochrome theme. The club's crest was designed in part by club owner Jeremiah Connelly and the TPSL's Scottish Vice President Marc Roseblade.
History
Temple United FC was brought about due to its proximity between the larger cities of Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas, as its owner Jeremiah Connelly wanted the growth that the city of Temple has seen in recent years to serve as a catalyst for bringing a recognized men's adult team to the area. After seeing large amounts of population growth in the past few years, particularly in the West Temple area (with a population of about 70,000), he chose to implement a plan to bring a minor league soccer club into the city.
Soccer is a popular game in Temple, played by a mixture of both young and slightly older players, and Temple United FC used this as an opportunity as those players may be able to join the minor league team.
On March 11, 2015, owner Jeremiah Connelly joined TPSL League President Brendan Keyes and Temple, Texas city Mayor Danny Dunn to unveil the club crest at Lions Park Soccer Complex. On March 15, 2015, the club announced a series of 3 open tryouts to acquire the club's first players.
Kit Unveiling On August 31, Temple United rolled out a promotional video with the launch of the club's first ever full black and white playing kit.
Texas Premier Soccer League In September 2015, Temple United joined seven other clubs from across the state to begin the league's third season. Houston Hurricanes FC, Austin Real Cuauhtemoc and Twin Cities FC all remained from the previous season, with the other new clubs in the Texas Premier Soccer League being Austin Lonestrikers, Brownsville Bravos, San Antonio Generals and Dallas Clash.
The TPSL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) with the league being operated and managed solely by Brendan Keyes. Each team is owned and operated individually and are responsible for maintaining the league's minimum standards and for raising its own operating revenue.
Year on Year Year League Position Playoffs US Open Cup Texas Cup 2015/16 TPSL 8th Place DNQ DNQ
Coaching staff
Position Name Nationality Head coach Lance Carlisle
Playing Venue
Temple currently play their home matches at Korompai Soccer Complex, 1909 Curtis B Elliott Dr, Temple, Texas 76501.
References
External links
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