United Premier Soccer League Announces Central Conference Expansion with Nebraska Bugeaters FC

LOS ANGELES - Dec. 12, 2017 - PRLog -- The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Nebraska Bugeaters FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Spring Season.

Based in Lincoln (Neb.), Bugeaters FC will begin UPSL play in the Pro Premier Division.

United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "The UPSL is 'Connecting American Soccer' yet again with an outstanding ownership group coming into the mix, and we're pleased to welcome Nebraska Bugeaters FC. Owner Jonathan Collura has stewarded successful professional clubs both here and abroad, thus ownership appreciates the UPSL's Pro/Rel Model and wants to a part of that movement. We wish Jonathan and Nebraska Bugeaters FC the best of luck as they prepare for kick off in 2018."

Founded by third-generation Nebraska native Jonathan Collura, Bugeaters FC is just the start of a vision for soccer in the region.

Nebraska Bugeaters FC Chairman Jonathan Collura said, "Here's how we measure success at the end of the day: Number One, Have we built a fan base? Number Two, Have we been able to tap into the youth soccer community and have we been able to help them? And Number Three, Do we have a player that goes off to do something great? That's really how I'm going to be judging the success of this."

Collura, 42, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska ('98) and attended Creighton University School of Law. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Texas-based SAF Capital Partners and Owner of 1836 Capital.

"I am excited about being involved in UPSL'S expansion in my home state. The UPSL's business model will allow us to focus capital in to development," Collura said. "I am also excited about the ties that the Bugeaters will have to some of my partner clubs in England. It's all about development and sustainability."

Tim Pendrell, a graduate of the University of Nebraska and New York University, will serve as the team's General Manager.

The group will be identifying candidates for Head Coach and will conduct interviews with coaches in the near future. Any potential candidates are welcome to contact the club.

Nebraska Bugeaters FC is currently finalizing its venue in compliance with UPSL's Minimum Standards. The team soon will announce its upcoming game schedule.

About Nebraska Bugeaters FC

Nebraska Bugeaters FC is an American Soccer club currently based in Lincoln, Neb., and a member of the United Premier Soccer League. Nebraska Bugeaters FC will begin play in the UPSL's Pro Premier Division.

Founded in 2017, Nebraska Bugeaters FC can participate in the qualifying rounds for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through their affiliation and membership with the UPSL, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).

Contact:
Tim Pendrell
Direct: 402-707-4568
Email: tim@bugeatersfc.com
Website: www.bugeatersfc.com
Facebook: wwww.facebook.com/bugeatersfc
Twitter: @bugeatersfc
Instagram: @bugeatersfc

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 110 teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. UPSL is the fastest growing Pro Development League in the USA, with 125-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).

More information about UPSL can be found at www.upslsoccer.com or by following the league on Facebook (www.facebook.com/upslsoccer) and Twitter (@upslsoccer).

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Direct: 310-415-5691

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