LOS ANGELES - Dec. 4, 2017 - eTradeWire -- The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce St. Louis Maritsa FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Spring Season.

Based in St. Louis (Mo.), St. Louis Maritsa FC will begin UPSL play in the Pro Premier Division.

United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "The UPSL's Midwest Conference is growing at a phenomenal rate, and we're excited to welcome St. Louis Maritsa FC to the fold for the Spring 2018 season. St. Louis is a key market for the UPSL from a geographical standpoint as this will open the gates for many new entries in the region. St. Louis Maritsa FC has a decade of growth and success at the local and regional level, and smart leadership that knows the value of the UPSL's Pro/Rel Model. We wish St. Louis Maritsa FC the best as it prepares to kick off in the UPSL's Midwest Conference in 2018."

Founded by Dr. Alexandre Todorov, St. Louis Maritsa FC men's team has produced two recent league titles, and is partnered with UMOJA St. Louis SC, a local youth club dedicated to the underserved youth and communities of St. Louis.

St. Louis Maritsa FC General Manager Alex Todorov said, "For the competitive adult player there's not that much, and the UPSL will afford that opportunity to local players who are of a certain ability and age, and it's an opportunity that kids didn't have before in St. Louis."

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Todorov, 53, is a long-time faculty member in the Dept. of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, focusing on genetic epidemiology. He received his PhD in Statistical Genetics from LSU MC.

"We're proud to be a St. Louis city team, and joining the UPSL really expands our possibilities so geographically we won't be as isolated as we used to be," Todorov said. "That's going to be a major advantage for the club and the players."

Stefan St. Louis, the head of coach of the men's team at Harris-Stowe University, will serve as the team's head coach. St. Louis, 32, is a native of Trinidad & Tobago and plays for St. Louis Ambush (MASL).

Peruvian Rodrigo Galvan, 31, is the team's Technical Director and Lead Scout.

St. Louis Maritsa FC is currently exploring its venue options in compliance with UPSL's Minimum Standards. The team soon will announce its upcoming game schedule.

About St. Louis Maritsa FC

St. Louis Maritsa FC is an American Soccer club currently based in St. Louis, Mo., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. St. Louis Maritsa FC will begin play in the UPSL's Pro Premier Division.

Founded in 2008, St. Louis Maritsa 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).

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Contact:
Alexandre Todorov
Direct: 314-583-5950
Email: stlmaritsafc@gmail.com

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 100 teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, 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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