L.A. Wolves FC is an American amateur

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club based in

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. They are named after the

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who played in the

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in 1967 and in the

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in 1968. The club features its Men's Pro Development first team, L.A. Wolves FC (

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), and its Youth Academy.

History

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. L.A. Wolves play their home games at Toyota Sports Complex in Torrance and are a current member of the

(UPSL), a

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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 with

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of the

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Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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) and

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(UPSL) to advance to the tournament proper. In the First Round, Wolves FC walked over

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of the

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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 over

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of the

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before falling to

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(UPSL), 2–0, in the Third Round. La Maquina FC went on to lose, 4–2 in overtime, to

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International results

L.A. Wolves FC vs Monarcas Morelia U-20

The Wolves played Liga MX's Monarcas Morelia U-20 squad to a 4–4 draw on November 13, 2014, in a friendly in

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L.A. Wolves FC vs Club America U-20

On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the Wolves lost 5–0 to Club América U-20 squad in a friendly at

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Soccer Stadium in

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Historic 2017 Spring Season

Head coaches

* Yan Skwara (Spring/Fall 2014, Spring/Fall 2016 & Fall 2017) * Costa Skouras (Spring/Fall 2015) *

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(Spring 2017) *Felipe Bernal (Spring 2018–current)

Notable players

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- F.C Dallas *

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– L.A. Galaxy (MLS) *

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– Queen's Park Football Club (Scotland)

References

External links

L.A. Wolves FC website

United Premier Soccer League website
{{California sports United Premier Soccer League teams Soccer clubs in Greater Los Angeles Association football clubs established in 2014 2014 establishments in California Orange County SC Soccer in Los Angeles

History

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

International results

L.A. Wolves FC vs Monarcas Morelia U-20

L.A. Wolves FC vs Club America U-20

Historic 2017 Spring Season

Head coaches

Notable players

See also

References

External links