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Soccer club
Weston FC is a soccer club in Weston, Florida competing in the USL League Two . They are also one of the largest soccer clubs in the country for youth soccer.[1]
History [ edit ]
The club was founded in 1998 as a youth soccer club.[2] [3] Inter Miami CF players Benjamin Cremaschi , Noah Allen , George Acosta ,[4] MLS Next academy program.[5]
In 2015, Weston added a semi-professional team in the National Premier Soccer League .[6] [7] Premier Development League in 2017.[8] [9]
Controversy [ edit ]
In 2019, Weston FC faced a major scandal when a 14-year-old player alleged that he was sexually assaulted by teammates during a trip to Colombia. This sparked outrage, leading to lawsuits, investigations, and player suspensions. The controversy exposed hazing practices, lack of safeguarding measures, and power dynamics within youth sports. It resulted in increased scrutiny, policy changes within Weston FC, and calls for broader reform across youth sports organizations to prevent abuse and protect young athletes.[10] [11]
Year-by-year [ edit ]
Year
Level
League
Reg. Season
Playoffs
Open Cup
2015
4 NPSL
5th, Sunshine
did not qualify
did not enter
2016
4 NPSL
8th, Sunshine
did not qualify
did not enter
2017
4 PDL
8th, Southeast
did not qualify
did not qualify
2018
4 PDL
6th, Southeast
did not qualify
did not enter
2019
4 USL League Two
8th, Southeast
did not qualify
did not qualify
2020
4 USL League Two
Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021
4 USL League Two
4th, Southeast
did not qualify
did not qualify
2022
4 USL League Two
6th, Southeast
did not qualify
did not qualify
2023
4 USL League Two
1st, Southeast
Conference Quarterfinals
did not qualify
References [ edit ]
^ Alanez, Tonya (October 26, 2019). "100s of young soccer players left with postponed games as Weston club is sidelined" . Sun-Sentinel
^ Price, Khobi (June 7, 2020). "George Acosta proud to represent hometown with Inter Miami CF" . Sun-Sentinel
^ Price, Khobi (May 13, 2020). "MLS youth academy program adds three South Florida clubs" . Sun-Sentinel
^ "Weston FC Joins the NPSL" . International Soccer Network . February 27, 2015.
^ "Weston FC Joins the NPSL" . NPSL
^ "Rowdies U23 Joining Premier Development League" . Soccer Stadium Digest . February 3, 2017.
^ "PDL Welcomes Weston FC as New Franchise" . Premier Development League
^ "Lawsuit alleges Weston FC soccer player sodomized on team trip" . Local 10
^ "Alleged sexual assault of a minor at Florida soccer club" . Univision
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