Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
Northern Colorado FC is a planned USL League One expansion team that is expected to begin play in 2022. They will play at the Future Legends Complex in Windsor, Colorado. The team is owned by the Katofsky family and the Future Legends ownership group.[1]
History
Soccer in Colorado
There are two other professional soccer teams in the state of Colorado. Colorado Rapids play in Major League Soccer, and Colorado Springs Switchbacks play in USL Championship.
Future
Colorado Rapids possible affiliation
There are no current plans to be affiliated with Colorado Rapids, although that is a possibility in the future, according to co-owner Casey Katofsky.[2]
Stadium
Northern Colorado FC will play their home games at Future Legends Complex, a 118-acre multi-sport complex expected to open in 2022. The complex is expected to have 10 baseball fields and 12 soccer pitches.[3] Northern Colorado will share the complex with minor-league baseball team Northern Colorado Owlz.[2]
References
- ^ Peterson, Colin (January 12, 2021). "Northern Colorado FC set to join USL League One in 2022". Burgundy Wave. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Howell, Chase (January 12, 2021). "Northern Colorado FC to join United Soccer League as expansion franchise in 2022". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Youth Baseball Tournament Venue & Complex | Home | Futurelegendscomplex.com". Future Legends Sports Complex. Retrieved January 13, 2021.