Bradford returns to the Wolves to play strong safety after an eight year hiatus from football. Each team answered blow by blow all game long. To view or purchase photos, visit photos.record-eagle.com. UFL Championship Game That was the start of a six-year playoff run where the Trojans went 42-12 with two regional trips in 2012 and 2013. San Francisco Soccer Football LeagueProviding semi-professional men's soccer in California since 1902. He loves to give back to the Youths in his Community. 174 Jayden Alfred, Mancelona, The Get Around Ep. Thank you for reading! The United States Adult Soccer Association is the the body under US Soccer Federation and FIFA. cut prices to try and help families be able to attend even during The UFL Semi-Pro Draft will be a two-round event to serve UFL clubs an opportunity to fill rosters with some of the best semi-pro players throughout the country. We would like to "Thank" DeShawn for all that he gives. The players have various playing experience on their Myers was confident of receiving an NFL franchise in the 1937 league owners meeting, but after seeing presentations from Houston, Cleveland, and Los Angeles, the owners offered the franchise to Cleveland, then a member of the second American Football League. Chance of rain 50%.. About USASA and the SFSFL - The United States Adult Soccer Association is the the body under US Soccer Federation and FIFA. Hollywood swept San Diego, winning 42-7 and 21-10, for the bragging rights.[1]. Continental Basketball Association Grand Rapids Tackers 140 Lake County Lakers 134 There were several long touchdowns, amazing catches, strange bounces, horrible timing turnovers, and an extra point play that was run 5 times and then was finally successful for the Lions in the 3rd quarter. "We just want everyone to come out to support their new home Her organization "Welcomes" any donations. Success! Be proud to wear an HDPhoenix Uniform. San Diego had Bosh Pritchard, who would later be rushing for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Bulldogs had a new quarterback who would later make a name for himself in San Francisco: Frankie Albert. Player Endorsement/Sponsor Packages are available for your Player fees. The American Football Association is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 38th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. National Professional Soccer League Baltimore Bays 1 Oakland Clippers 0 In fact, it is football in June played on local fields with local players and by two local teams - it's summertime semi-pro (and very tough) football. See you there. For the 1965 and 1966 seasons the league had a separate conference in California called Northern California League. Click the link on the top right of the website to register for 2021. The Wolves roster 35 players this season and . Sacramento and Salt Lake dropped out of the league after canceling their home-and-home series that was scheduled to finish the PCPFL season. You have permission to edit this article. Four (Abreu, Ray Scussell, Floyd Scrap Iron Rhea, and Jack Keenan) were permanently banned from the league; another ten team members were suspended indefinitely.[2][13]. Controversy ensued when Los Angeles Mustangs owner Bill Freelove raided the roster of Jerry Corcoran's crosstown Bulldogs. We would like to "Welcome" back Dr. the league's Web site address. $14.00 Immediately afterward, the AFL champion Hollywood Rangers and PCPFL champion San Diego Bombers scheduled two games, one at each team's home, to decide the unified Pacific Coast championship. The River City Rough Riders is a semi-professional football team based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Personal message to the High Desert Phoenix! The Santa Ana Flyers were 5-0 against the league and claimed the extended PCL championship.[1]. Recognized as the best competitive adult amateur league in the bay area and in northern California, come join the SFSFL as it celebrates its 120th year. From each page you can easily choose another league, or you can immediately access the data of the teams, players and news. Winds light and variable. The Hollywood Bears and the Los Angeles Bulldogs, who previously had Los Angeles to themselves, now faced competition from the NFL, with the Los Angeles Rams having relocated from Cleveland, and the All-America Football Conference, with the Los Angeles Dons. The teams were mainly located in California with one lone team in Arizona for the 1958 season. Came to Tryouts, Paid his fees, dressed as required, attended practices, and had his gear. The California Football League was a semi-pro circuit with a constantly shifting membership that played for nine seasons between 1974 and 1982. Bears owner/coach Paul Schlisser left for the war as Kenny Washington was injured most of the abbreviated season. Alumni News. The PCPFL, the Dixie League, and the American Association (which changed its name to the American Football League for the 1946 season) entered into a working arrangement with the NFL, agreeing to being, in essence, a farm league to the big boys and not allowing any participants in any outlaw league (specifically the AAFC) to be a member of any PCPFL team. Saturday to prepare for the season. The Bulldogs' complete dominance of the league exacerbated the financial difficulties of the AFL to the point that the league was forced to fold after the end of the 1937 season. The Central Valley Rams of the Northern California Football League are making the Grape Bowl their home stadium starting this season. League play begins spring 2022. On December 21, 1944, PCPFL league president J. Rufus Klawans announced a merger between the two leagues. It is modeled after the NFL, The Wolves will start at 6 p.m. Saturday at Mac Gobel Field in Charlotte. We are always looking for high level, competitive players to join. ***Est. Our members, at one time, played in the MLS, participated at the international to national and US Olympic level as well as playing and winning the US Cup prestigious competition. He has invited our Players to participate as Coaches, at his Annual DeShawn Shead Youth Football Camps held in Palmdale California. The Central Valley Rams of Over the next 120 years our membership has been committed to providing high quality soccer by playing a promotion/relegation format since its inception. The High Desert Phoenix has also signed with the American Football Association. Joining Noble at captain is wide receiver Darron Munson (Charlevoix) who returns to the Wolves after a playing a season with the Northern Michigan Panthers. For one season, 1976, the loop was known as the Western Football League although all six members that season were still based in California. Byrd said the organization is very involved in the community and 417 likes. The Bears also had the leading scorer of the league, former New York Giant Kink Richards. Bocardo, the eighth grade coach at East Middle School, turns over coaching duties to Jesse Smith, whos originally from the Chicago area and now coaches seventh grade at the same middle school. On the field - at one of University of Northern Colorado's practice football fields - the Loveland Elite was battling the Englewood Eagles. Charter members of the 1940 edition of the PCPFL include the Bulldogs, the Hollywood Bears (which Paul Schissler had renamed in honor of his alma mater, UCLA),[6] the Phoenix Panthers, the Oakland Giants, and the San Diego Bombers[1]. 1973 Grand Rapids Tackers Program February 20, 2023. Current Member Teams MEDIA CENTER MARKETPLACE CONTACT Join the AFA Mailing List Email: MENU HOME Bradford and the Trojans made it to districts 2009 under longtime area coach Tim Peterson in his senior year. Personal message to the High Desert Phoenix! play in the AFC East along with the River City Gators, Woodland The Alameda Mustangs moved to San Jose and became the San Jose Mustangs; the Hollywood Wolves entered the league for 1944; and the membership of the Los Angeles Mustangs was revoked by the team owners to protest owner Bill Freelove's raiding of Jerry Corcoran's Los Angeles Bulldogs roster. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. [2], Another major change came with the rebreaking of the NFL's 12-year-old color barrier, as the Rams signed two of the PCPFL's top stars, Woody Strode and Kenny Washington (both from the Hollywood Bears), which began a slow erosion of the PCPFL's most important talent base, namely black players that the NFL had previously refused to allow into their league. Teams in areas that have hot summers may start their seasons a little earlier. Register & fill out theSFSFL Team Applicationform and theCalifornia Soccer Association Team Form; Submit forms to SFSFL Office via email to, Pay your league fee by registering online with. ATLANTA, GA-- The United Football League (UFL) is pleased to announce an annual semi-professional football player selection draft to be held annually each fall. The Panthers, who play at Gaylord High School this year, host the Southern Michigan Vipers at 5:30 Saturday. There are ex-pros, ex-arena players, former DI, WPBL, 1978-79 Womens Professional Basketball League Media Guide, 1971 Atlantic Coast Football League Media Guide, 1971 Atlantic Coast Football League Media Guide. We have listed numerous ways to help support our Local #1 Semi-Pro Football Team. November 27, 2009 Cover: Manute Bol & Spud Webb, 1992 United States Basketball League Marketing Brochure, 1979 Tucson Gunners Program Our League the WCFL goes by NFL Rules and Regulations. After the season, Westwood played an exhibition game against the 1935 NFL Champions, the Detroit Lions, at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles before 16,000 fans: the Lions beat the Cubs in a rout, 67-14. For one season, 1976, the loop was known as the "Western Football League" although all six members that season were still . Would you like to receive our daily sports headlines? Snow Orthodontist for the 2023 Spring Season. Central Valley is in its fifth year of existence. "[14], Back Buddy Abreu was the league's leading rusher and scorer as his Hawaiian Warriors won a narrow race with the defending champion Bulldogs (led by quarterback Mel Reid) by beating the team from L.A. 7-6. starting March 14 with a game against the Central Coast Only Semi-Pro Team in most of Southern California, that has signed with such prestige organizations. Contact reporter Joelle Milholm at joellem@lodinews.com. [1] It was also the first professional football league to have a team based in Hawaii (the Hawaiian Warriors). Football is such a sport that provides you with lifelong friends and relationships that you just dont build outside of the game thats what you really miss about the game.. SFSFL enables our players to achieve their dream of playing at the highest level. High Desert Phoenix is now signed with Johnson Athletic Scouting, LLC. Going through the league regular season undefeated as well as becoming "Back To Back" champions of the NLFL. *Film submitted to Johnson Athletic Sports Agency "if qualified", Fall and Spring Season Semi-Pro Football Team/Organization, *2010 UFAL *2014 PCFC *2018 PCFC *2022 WCFL, *2011 UFAL *2015 PCFC *2019 PCFC *2023 WCFL/Spring, *2012 UFAL *2016 PCFC *2020 WCFL, *2013 PCFC *2017 PCFC Champions *2021 WCFL. Rams, who were mostly made up of rookies, went 3-7. PLAY TIME IS OVER!!!!! The league attracted strong local talent, including future American Football League stars like Tom Flores[15] and Lionel Taylor.[16]. 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Both teams trailed by 12 twice. We want to Thank everyone for coming out and trying out for the team. After missing the entire 2020 season, like most other sports leagues, the PCFL is back in action in 2021 with 6 teams. DON'T MISS OUT. The SFSFL has also provided many opportunities to its game officials from those who are now officiating in the MLS or USL to providing a training platform for FIFA officials, such as Kari Seitz, (retired-FIFA official), who said that the amateur competitive games helped her to become a better referee. "The High Desert Phoenix has the right to refuse membership. *Film submitted to Johnson Athletic Sports Agency, * For more information contact us at 661-524-6029 or send an email to, Please check out our website, or our Facebook at, www.facebook.com/highdesertphoenixsemiprofootball. September 3, 1967, North American Soccer League Logo 464. Minor League Semi-Pro Football HQ: Northern California Amateur Football Federation (NCAFF) 2002 Final Golden State Rankings : Fearless Sports: Eastbay: Football America: Bassco: . A football and track and field standout, he took his considerable skills to Arizona State University where was an integral part of an undefeated 1957 Sun Devil football team. process of setting his 54-man roster which is made up of a handful For two months after World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the Greater Midwest Football Conference was one of the few organized sports leagues that kept on playing football. The High Desert Phoenix Semi-Pro/Minor League Adult Football Team. ARE YOU A SERIOUS BALLER????? Established since 2009 in Southern California. 1 talking about this. To stop, release the enter key. ALL PRACTICES MUST BE ATTENDED TO QUALIFY. The Seattle and Portland AFL teams did not participate in the new league; the AFL champion Hollywood Rangers refused to merge with the Hollywood Bears, which returned after a two-season absence (the Rangers became an independent team in 1945 instead and then folded after six games). Thank you! Byrd is In 2005, Central Valley was the AFC Champion. 2009-2011, 1978 Connecticut Falcons Pocket Schedule Circa 1979, Womens Professional Soccer Logo With the end of World War II, more changes were afoot in the newly merged PCPFL. You can help with a tip for our Speed Fund today. Virginia Dream FC. February 24, 1973 Bowl before each game. Noble guided Kalkaska to back-to-back district appearances in 2012 and 2013 for the first time since the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs began in 1975. He has donated NFL Duke Balls to the High Desert Phoenix since 2019, and will be repeating that generous gift this Season. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. We remind you that if you have an Android or Apple Android, Apple smartphone you can also use the mobile application, with which you can always be updated directly on the playing fields. WHL, Portland Buckaroos vs. Denver Spurs. See you on the field. Running from May to August, we have a jam-packed season of high-quality football in store for you. After the discrepancy was reported to league officials, the game was declared a 1-0 forfeit to the Bulldogs. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. International Womens Professional Softball Association, 1974 Golden Gaters Program November 27, 2009, World League of American Football Logo If you do not have a current print subscription to the Lodi News-Sentinel, but want to view unlimited articles for the month, please choose this option. Originally from San Diego, California, Griffin has always been an active person, athletic and adventurous. The score was Lions 20 - Rattlers 18 at halftime, after the Lions had come back from trailing 18-6 in the first quarter. in: Teams in California, Lists, Active teams by state, and 2 more List of Football Teams in California View source This is a list of pro & college football teams that play in the state of California. There is one 6 team division and each team plays each team twice for a 10 game regular season that kick's off on March 27 with 3 games. The Rough Riders ended their 2021 season as the Northern Lights Football League undefeated champions despite the affect of COVID-19. Joining SFSFL is easy. . NORTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE. Celebrating 30 years of excellence. We hope that you come out to watch as we face off against new faces and division rivals this season. Phoenix and Oakland dropped out at the end of the 1940 season; the San Francisco Bay Packers joined for 1941. tough league. Recognized as the best competitive adult amateur league in the bay area and in northern California, come join the SFSFL as it celebrates its 120thyear. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Western Basketball Association Tucson Gunners 104 Reno Bighorns 90 CONTACT US TODAY AT 661-524-6029. 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Becoming an SFSFL member is a way to gain access to U.S. Soccer & USASA Tournaments, professional tryouts, and make your dream a reality in one of the most diversified league US Soccer has to offer in northern California. We are looking for men who have athleticism, and passion for the game of football, and mostly are COACHABLE. . Check out our semi-pro football team this season to see . 84 Pages, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Logo, Canadian-American League Baseball 1936-1951, 1946 Canadian-American League Record Book, 1949 Middle Atlantic League Yearbook Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. [1], After reaching a peak in 1945, the importance and popularity of the PCPFL declined rapidly in the post-World War years as the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and the All-America Football Conference's Los Angeles Dons established a major league presence with games in the Coliseum. Please visit the Believe N You website at wwwbelievenyou.com. *Like our new look? Its mission is dedicated to participation in, enjoyment and growth of adult soccer across America. The Bulldogs were invited to replace the Rams in the fledgling league, and proceeded with the first perfect season in major league professional football: eight wins in AFL games (and the only AFL team with a winning record in the 1937 season), 18 wins including exhibition games, no losses, no ties. You must provide your own equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, and cleats) immediately. World Team Tennis Date & Opponent Unknown year's squad isn't taking any new players and is practicing every [17] For details, please see the 2021 PCFL Schedule page. Dr. There was an error processing your request. We're proud members of the Northern Lights Football League, one of the most electric semi-pro football leagues in Rockford, IL and all of the Midwest. the Bay Area to Sacramento to Marin. He was attending Northwestern Michigan College when he found out about the Wolves through Facebook. Don't Miss Out!!!!! 1998-99 International Basketball Association Media Guide Virginia Beach City FC. April 2, 1979, Womens Professional Basketball League 1978-1981, 1978-79 Womens Professional Basketball League Media Guide. Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. [2][13], But having only three active members was not the only issue threatening the continuation of the existence of the league. CBA Championship Game A HUGE SUCCESS STORY. The season starts off the first Saturday in May and runs through July. She is also the Founder of "Believe N You" Inc. She is a believer in helping children especially in our inner cities. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. October 18, 2022 The Northern Virgina Rampage has its eyes on a bigger prize. The Bulldogs, who used to sell out games at 18,000-seat Gilmore Stadium, had to move to Long Beach after two years of failing to attract 1000 fans to their home games. "It is a very competitive We enjoy working with him and other Seattle SeaHawk Players to give the kids a great experience. The remaining 1/2 is due by Feb 12th, 2023. ahead with a $3.3 million renovation to make the stadium more Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Collette V. Smith First African American Female NFL Football Coach for the Jets. It folded after one season under the new name.[5][6]. About USASA and the SFSFL -The United States Adult Soccer Association is the the body under US Soccer Federation and FIFA. The team holds open tryouts each year prior to the season. He plans to play again at some point mid-season. The Bulldogs won the 1939 league title (and had a new owner, Jerry Corcoran),[3] and before the end of league play, had already given notice that they would be leaving at the end of the season to become a charter member of the Pacific Coast Professional Football League (the AFL/APFA would subsequently end after yet another AFL signed three APFA member clubs and split the older league). [27], In 1980 the Twin City Cougars won the "West Coast Championship", after beating 28-23 the Pierce County Bengals from the semi-pro Pacific Northwest Football League (also known as the Northwest International Alliance).[28][29].