New Jersey Alliance FC
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| Full name | New Jersey Alliance Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | NJAFC, Alliance |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Stadium | Athenia Steel Complex |
| Owner | Edgar Guardia |
| Manager | Matthew Fazzo |
| League | NISA Nation |
| Website | Club website |
New Jersey Alliance FC is an American soccer team based out of Lyndhurst, NJ.[1] The team was founded in 2012 and plays in the NISA Nation, in the Northeast Region. NJAFC's colors are yellow, white and blue are the official colors.[2]
History[edit]
New Jersey Alliance FC were founded in 2012 by Edgar Guardia, a local entrepreneur from Lyndhurst, New Jersey.[3] The club joined the Garden State Soccer League and later the UPSL by reaching the 5th tier of US soccer pyramid. On 27 August 2021 NISA Nation, a 4th tier league, announced that the team was going to join the league as founder club in the 2021 NISA Nation season.[4] The team tried to qualify for the 2022 U.S. Open Cup but was eliminated by Westchester United FC.[5] The club started 2021 NISA Nation season with a home win 16–0 over Bearfight FC.[6]
Organization[edit]
Was founded in 2012 as Lyndhurst Alliance FC.
At some point in time, the organization's name was changed to North Jersey Alliance FC, Lyndhurst, NJ.
On December 12, 2019: NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN 82–2716932, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption September 7, 2017.[7]
On May 5, 2020, NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC's tax-exempt status was revoked. "Organizations whose federal tax exempt status was automatically revoked for not filing a Form 990-series return or notice for three consecutive years."[7]
On March 12, 2022, NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN: 87–4233669, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption January 4, 2022.[7]
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | Tier | League | Region | Regular Season | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Fall | 4 | NISA Nation | Northeast Region | 1st place of 6 | 2nd Qualifying Round |
History of NJ Alliance FC's Organization's Structure[edit]
2012: North Jersey Alliance Futbol Club (NJAFC), based out of Lyndhurst, NJ, was founded in 2012 by Edgar Guardia.[1]
2019: North Jersey Alliance Fc of Lyndhurst, NJ, received their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS under EIN 82–2716932.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "HISTORY". New Jersey Alliance Futbol Club. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "OUR HISTORY". www.njalliancefc.com. NJ Alliance FC. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ Kiefer, Eric (16 February 2021). "2 NJ Nonprofits Have High Hopes For Youth Soccer In Newark". Patch.com. Patch.com. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "NISA NATION FIRST REGION SET FOR PLAY". NISA Nation. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "CHANGES MADE FOR 13 GAMES OF 2022 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP LOCAL QUALIFYING IN SEPTEMBER; FIRST MATCH TO KICK OFF SEPT. 12". ussoccer.com. US Soccer. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ Battista, Mike (30 September 2021). "OaM Lower League Round-Up: September 30, 2021". www.onceametro.com. Once A Metro. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b c IRS, An official website of the United States government (January 1, 2023). "Tax Exempt Organization Search". IRS, An official website of the United States government. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "North Jersey Alliance Fc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2023-01-28.