United Premier Soccer League Announces Florida Conference Expansion With Winter Haven United FC

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 30, 2017 - PRLog -- The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Winter Haven United Football Club as a new member starting with the 2018 Spring Season.

Based in Winter Haven, Fla., Winter Haven United FC will play in the UPSL's Central Florida Conference.

United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "We are very pleased to welcome Winter Haven United FC to the UPSL and the Central Florida Conference. The region is filled with club and teams ready and willing to be a part of our Promotion/Relegation movement, and Winter Haven United FC's ownership group is ready to take the next step. We wish Winter Haven United FC the best of luck as it prepares for the 2018 season."

Operated by Tawanda Kaseke, a former collegiate player, Winter Haven United FC is the next evolution for Sisonke Simunye – "Together We Are 1" – a multi-tiered youth soccer academy founded by Kaseke and former New York Cosmos striker Lucky Mkosana. The academy is currently affiliated with Stoke City (ENG) North American Academy and BYS youth academy in Zimbabwe.

Winter Haven United FC Head Coach Tawanda Kaseke said, "This team is owned by the people of Winter Haven. We are a community team supported by the amazing people and people and local businesses of Winter Haven. The UPSL is a national league that will provide our community with a national opportunity to expose local talent while competing at a high level and maintaining college eligibility for the current and aspiring college athletes, some of whom we have been fortunate to develop over the years through our youth training programs. The opportunity allows local players to play in front of their friends and family against high-level competition while providing entertainment to the amazing community of futbol fans."

A native of Zimbabwe, Kaseke, 31, earned his Bachelor's Degree in International Studies from Ohio's Kenyon College before earning an MBA at Florida's Webber International University.

"The passion that the UPSL has shown for the game speaks very much to what we want for the community of Winter Haven," Kaseke said. "We want to impact the next generation of players, trainers and coaches in Central Florida to continue improving the quality of soccer player in Polk County."

The club will host tryouts at multiple locations beginning Monday, Dec. 4. Register online at www.togetherweare1.com/mens-pro-try-out-registration/.

A member of U.S. Club Soccer, Together We Are 1 is the official youth academy and player development partner for Winter Have United FC, featuring both recreational and competitive programs for boys and girls ages 4-to-19.

Winter Haven United FC also recently announced the addition of a much-needed Women's Pro Development Team to enhance the opportunities available for young women in the area, and also will be holding tryouts in Dec. 2017.

The club is exploring its venue options in compliance with the UPSL's Minimum Standards. The team soon will announce its upcoming game schedule.

About Winter Haven United FC

Winter Haven United Football Club is an American soccer club currently based in Winter Haven, Fla., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. Winter Haven United FC will begin play in the UPSL's Central Florida Conference.

Founded in 2015, Winter Haven United FC can participate in the qualifying rounds for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through its affiliation and membership with the UPSL, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).

Contact:
Tawanda Kaseke
Direct: 619-876-3984
Email: winterhavenunitedfc@gmail.com
Website: www.togetherweare1.com/winterhavenunitedfc/

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 90 teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia. UPSL is the fastest growing Pro Development League in the USA, with 100-plus teams targeted for 2018 Spring Season. Each UPSL team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining either UPSL Pro Premier Division or Championship Division minimum standards.

UPSL teams are all eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds through the leagues affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).

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