Los Angeles Blues 23
Encyclopedia
Los Angeles Blues 23 is an American soccer team based in Pacific Palisades, California, United States
. Founded in 2011, , the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.
The team plays its home games in the Stadium by the Sea at Palisades High School. The team's colors are sky blue, dark blue and white.
expansion franchise on April 7, 2011 as a replacement for the Hollywood United Hitmen
franchise, which left the PDL for the National Premier Soccer League
just before the start of the 2011 PDL season. The team is part of the development program of the Los Angeles Blues
professional franchise, which joined the USL Professional Division in 2011, and is also associated with the Pali Blues
women's professional team.
The team played its first competitive game on April 29, 2011, a 0-0 tie with Fresno Fuego
, and achieved its first victory on May 28, 2011, a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Misioneros, with both goals - the first in franchise history - being scored by Daniel Martinez.
(2011-present)
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2011, , the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.
The team plays its home games in the Stadium by the Sea at Palisades High School. The team's colors are sky blue, dark blue and white.
History
Los Angeles Blues 23 was announced as a USL Premier Development LeagueUSL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
expansion franchise on April 7, 2011 as a replacement for the Hollywood United Hitmen
Hollywood United Hitmen
Hollywood United Hitmen is an American soccer team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division, having switched from the...
franchise, which left the PDL for the National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
just before the start of the 2011 PDL season. The team is part of the development program of the Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
professional franchise, which joined the USL Professional Division in 2011, and is also associated with the Pali Blues
Pali Blues
Pali Blues is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2008. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
women's professional team.
The team played its first competitive game on April 29, 2011, a 0-0 tie with Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
, and achieved its first victory on May 28, 2011, a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Misioneros, with both goals - the first in franchise history - being scored by Daniel Martinez.
Current roster
As at June 7, 2011- Note: (*) indicates a player on loan from the senior Los Angeles BluesLos Angeles BluesLos Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
side
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Southwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Head coaches
Agustin Rodriguez (2011) Federico BianchiFederico Bianchi (soccer)
Federico Bianchi is an American former professional soccer player, currently the head coach of Los Angeles Blues 23 in the USL Premier Development League.-College:...
(2011-present)
Stadia
- Stadium by the Sea at Palisades Charter High SchoolPalisades Charter High SchoolPalisades Charter High School is a secondary school in Los Angeles, California, United States. The public high school serves the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades, Palisades Highlands, Kenter Canyon and portions of Brentwood...
; Pacific Palisades, California (2011-present) - Titan StadiumTitan StadiumTitan Stadium may refer to:*Titan Stadium at the California State University, Fullerton*Titan Stadium , at the University of Wisconsin-Oskhosh*LP Field, the home of the Tennessee Titans American Football team...
; Fullerton, CaliforniaFullerton, CaliforniaFullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
1 game (2011)
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2011: to be announced