Albion San Diego
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Albion San Diego (formerly Albion SC Pros) is an American professional soccer team based in San Diego, California, playing in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). Albion San Diego began play in the 2016 season. The team plays their home games at Canyon Crest Academy. Albion San Diego is currently inactive, pausing competitive play for the 2024 season, with plans to resume play in 2025.
History
Amateur founding
ASC San Diego was formed in 2015 and played their first competitive season as a franchise in 2016, in the National Premier Soccer League.
2022: Going professional
On December 15, 2021, Albion announced a merger with San Diego 1904 FC of NISA, after that club lost a major source of financing. The new club was to compete in NISA as Albion San Diego, starting with the 2022 season.
Hiatus
Following two seasons in NISA, Albion announced that it would be taking a hiatus from competitive play starting with the 2024 season.
Stadionem domowym Albion San Diego jest Torero Stadium na Uniwersytecie San Diego. Klub ma również własną akademię młodzieżową, Albion SC, która wystawia drużyny na różnych poziomach, od młodzików do U-23.
Najbardziej znani byli gracze Albion San Diego, tacy jak:
* Eric Wynalda
* Marcelo Balboa
* Paul Caligiuri
* Frankie Hejduk
* Ante Razov
* Landon Donovan
* DaMarcus Beasley
Klub ma silną rywalizację z LA Galaxy, innym klubem USL Championship z siedzibą w Los Angeles. Dwa kluby spotkały się w wielu emocjonujących meczach, w tym w finale Pucharu Stanleya 1996, który wygrał Albion San Diego.