Sport Club Corinthians USA

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Corinthians USA
Full nameSport Club Corinthians USA
Founded2010; 12 years ago (2010)
GroundCitrus College Stadium
Head CoachBrazil Pedro Henrique Lamounier
LeagueUnited States NPSL
20167th, Southwest Conference
WebsiteClub website
Away colors

Sport Club Corinthians USA is a men's soccer club based in Fontana, CA that currently competes in the NPSL West Region's Southwest Conference.[1] The team have the same name of a famous Brazilian team Sport Club Corinthians Paulista.

History[]

Founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of Brazilian club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista,[2] the Sport Club Corinthians USA initially played in Coast Soccer League.[3] The club ceased its partnership with the Brazilian club in 2013.[2] In 2014, the team played the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[4] Since 2016 the team competes in NPSL.

References[]

  1. ^ "Corinthians USA estreia em campeonato da liga NPSL na California" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. July 5, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Salgado, Diego (January 24, 2017). "Com filhos de Marcelinho Carioca, Corinthians USA sonha com MLS" (in Portuguese). UOL. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. ^ Corinthians inaugura escola do Chute Inicial nos Estados Unidos
  4. ^ 2014 US Open Cup qualifying: US Club Soccer’s all-California play-in tournament begins in March
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