Lansing United is an American amateur[1] soccer club based in East Lansing, Michigan. The club began its inaugural season in United Women's Soccer in Spring 2018.[2] United also fielded a men's team in the National Premier Soccer League and the Premier Development League from 2014 to 2018.
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| Full name | Lansing United | ||
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| Nickname(s) | LanU, The Hoops | ||
| Founded | 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 | ||
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History edit
Club Background edit
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] The club produced its first-ever NWSL draftee at the 2020 NWSL Draft in University of Virginia center back and East Lansing native Zoe Morse who was taken in the second round by the Chicago Red Stars.
Inaugural UWS Season (2018–present) edit
Beginning in May 2018, United will field a squad in the Midwest Division of United Women's Soccer.[2]
Stadium edit
Lansing United play their home matches at Archer Stadium located in the East Lansing Soccer Complex.
Year-by-year edit
| Year | League | Record | Regular Season | Playoffs |
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| 2018 | UWS | 7–0–3 | 1st, Midwest | Conference Final |
| 2019 | UWS | 8–1–1 | 1st, Midwest | Conference Semifinal |
Head coaches edit
Jason Crist (2018–present)
References edit
- ^ Edwards III, James L. (April 20, 2016). "Lansing United partners with Moneyball Sportswear, unveils 2016 jerseys". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ a b "Lansing United Announces Formation Of womens [sic] Team In UWS For 2018". lanunited.com. Lansing United. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ "Episode 7: Covering the State of the State with Zach and Dave". reschstrategies. Resch Strategies. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ "TEAM".