Lansing United Women

Lansing United
Full name Lansing United
Nickname(s) LanU, The Hoops
Founded 2018 (2018)
Ground Archer Stadium
East Lansing, MI
Capacity 1,500
Owner Jeremy Sampson
Head Coach Jason Crist
League United Women's Soccer
Website Club website

Lansing United is an American amateur[1] soccer club based in East Lansing, Michigan. The club will begin its inaugural season in United Women's Soccer in Spring 2018.[2] United also field a men's team in the Premier Development League.

History

Club Background

When Lansing United was accepted into the National Premier Soccer League in Fall of 2013, ideas for names were solicited from the Greater Lansing community, and Lansing United was chosen.[3] The club motto is “Pride, Passion and Unity” and is reflected in the team's logo, with the star representing pride, the flame representing passion, and the gear representing unity. The club also uses the Latin phrase “Coniunctis Viribus” which means “With Connected Strength.”[4]

Inaugural UWS Season (2018–present)

Beginning in May 2018, United will field a squad in the Midwest Division of United Women's Soccer.[2]

Stadium

Lansing United play their home matches at Archer Stadium located in the East Lansing Soccer Complex.

Head Coaches

  • United StatesJason Crist (2018–present)

References

  1. ↑ Edwards III, James L. (April 20, 2016). "Lansing United partners with Moneyball Sportswear, unveils 2016 jerseys". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "LANSING UNITED ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF WOMENS TEAM IN UWS FOR 2018". lanunited.com. Lansing United. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Episode 7: Covering the State of the State with Zach and Dave". reschstrategies. Resch Strategies. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  4. ↑ http://lanunited.com/team/
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