Kenny Washington and Woody Strode starred for the Bears after being denied entrance into the NFL due to their race. * If you think you have what it takes to become a High Desert Phoenix, then see you at our Try-Outs/OTA's/Practice. The Rough Riders ended their 2021 season as the Northern Lights Football League undefeated champions despite the affect of COVID-19. Godwin Fieldhouse About USASA and the SFSFL - The United States Adult Soccer Association is the the body under US Soccer Federation and FIFA. Saturday to prepare for the season. 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. It has Northern and American Conferences. Las Vegas Legends FC. The Warriors were the class of the league, averaging 30 points of offense per game despite losing over half of the 1947 squad, and had claimed at least a tie for the league title with a 5-1 record: the Bulldogs had two games left to play (one with the Bears, one with the Clippers) at Long Beach's Veterans Memorial Stadium. November 27, 2009, World League of American Football Logo NPSL, 1992-93 National Professional Soccer League Media Guide, 1994 American Professional Soccer League Media Guide, 1979 American Soccer League Marketing Brochure. Originally from San Diego, California, Griffin has always been an active person, athletic and adventurous. optimistic his team will be able to compete this year despite a team's owner, general manager and head coach. Each team answered blow by blow all game long. Fairfield. Let us know what's going on! Mitchell - as well as players from anywhere from Sacramento to Griffin Halpern brews Mucha Kombucha in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The California Football League was a semi-pro circuit with a constantly shifting membership that played for nine seasons between 1974 and 1982. Chance of snow 50%. arosenthal@record-eagle.com, The Get Around Ep. 1 talking about this. About USSF and the SFSFL -The San Francisco Soccer Football League (SFSFL) was first established in 1902 along the shorelines of SF by its founder Edgar Pomeroy. The Santa Ana Flyers were 5-0 against the league and claimed the extended PCL championship.[1]. Greenville United Football Club Joins the NPSL January 17, 2023 . Please check out our website, or our Facebook at www.facebook.com/highdesertphoenixsemiprofootball for any changes. Lions United FC. As the PCPFL continued unraveling, the Hollywood Bears return to the fold after a second leave of absence. The revitalized Bears were under the watchful eye of former Bulldogs owner Jerry Corcoran as they re-entered the league as a traveling team. Hes kind of a quarterbacks dream.. World Team Tennis Date & Opponent Unknown 173 Abby Radulski and Avery Parker, Gaylord, The Get Around Ep. Sam Boyd Stadium League News. 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. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. The Wolves roster 35 players this season and finished the 2020 season as league runner ups. 2007-2008, Southeastern League independent baseball program from 2002 or 2003, Jack Finlaysons 1954 Western League Record Book, Jack Finlaysons 1954 Western League Record Book 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. We would like to "Welcome" back Dr. Jesse has played college, hes played semi-pro before, hes coached Pop Warner, middle school hes done it all, Bocardo said. having players and different members of the organization Collette V. Smith First African American Female NFL Coach in History. Independent Baseball *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. League officials and members have been recognized and honored for contributing to the most beautiful game in the world. Copyright @ 2009 HDP and High Desert Phoenix All Rights Reserved. Sign up now! All-American Association independent baseball league logo from 2001, 1975 American Association Record Book The High Desert Phoenix has also signed with the American Football Association. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. On the field - at one of University of Northern Colorado's practice football fields - the Loveland Elite was battling the Englewood Eagles. This was the Rough Riders first ever Championship in their history and are poised to repeat the same feat for the 2022 season. 2009-2011, 1978 Connecticut Falcons Pocket Schedule October 18, 2022 The Northern Virgina Rampage has its eyes on a bigger prize. Ourmission is to build a pipeline of soccer players to live their dream and play at the highest level and competition.We host 3 divisions, soccer fields and officials. I think its an opportunity just to keep that brotherhood, Bradford said. Formed from the wreckage of a failed California Pro Football League, the PCPFL showcased the Los Angeles Bulldogs and the Hollywood Bears. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. "It is true AAA. ACFL, 1982-California-Football-League-Media-Guide, 1966 Continental Football League Media Guide, 2009 United Football League Championship Game Program, 2009 Las Vegas Locos Program Copyright 2021 River City Rough Riders - All Rights Reserved. Spalding Official Game Ball Attendance: ~4,000, Tucson Gunners vs. Reno Bighorns. The ONLY Semi-Pro Football Association that promotes and recognizes the Achievements of Players, Coaches, and Owners. Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. . Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. play in the AFC East along with the River City Gators, Woodland We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Low near 30F. Football season for semi-pro players generally starts around April and ends in July. Cover: ? 1998-99 International Basketball Association Media Guide 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. 1973 Grand Rapids Tackers Program 8 talking about this. [2], The Pacific Football Conference was the largest attempt to established a professional football league in West Coast since the PCPFL. (Location and time of OTA's can change at any time). volunteering time in the community. Bill Freelove's Los Angeles Mustangs were refused admittance into the merged league and met the same fate as the Rangers when they tried to play as an independent team in 1945. March 28, 1971. He was named the week one starter then tore his ACL mid-summer 2019, ending his season. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. *FREE MEALS for all our players, and staff before "ALL" games, Home and Away, *Physician at one Practice per week, and all games. To play, press and hold the enter key. One of those was the man who now owns the team: Pablo Bocardo Jr. Bradford got ahold of Bocardo again and the rest is history. All results can be entered in real time, so you can follow the live matches of each region and league. Also the High Desert Phoenix is NOT Associated, or Affiliated with any other Semi-Pro, Developmental, or Pro Football Teams". Kink Richards repeated as the league's high scorer. Byrd is Last year, the The score was Lions 20 - Rattlers 18 at halftime, after the Lions had come back from trailing 18-6 in the first quarter. We are always looking for high level, competitive players to join. Schissler planned yet another league, this one to showcase the Bulldogs and his Stars. With the end of World War II, more changes were afoot in the newly merged PCPFL. The remaining 1/2 is due by Feb 12th, 2023. The Lodi Newse-Edition is enhanced with the latest digital tools, including RSS feeds, social networking and much more. FC Monmouth Developing Talent Both On and Off the Field. The Bears' and Bulldogs' losses were to each other (two each). Without the project, the stadium would have been shut down The Los Angeles Bulldogs, the only league member to have participated in every season of the league's existence, was in such financial straits that they did not play the last two scheduled games in 1948, and the Hollywood Bears had become a traveling team in 1948. Only with the Phoenix in Antelope Valley can this be done through the Recruiting Agency we are signed with if you have the potential. Evan Gattin, whos spent many years with the Wolves, is also a captain. Overcast. 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. The Rams, formerly of Stockton, will play a 10-game season starting March 14 with a game against the Central Coast Barnstormers at 6 p.m. the Bay Area to Sacramento to Marin. Currently, there are five active minor leagues in North America; two high-level - the USFL and XFL, and three low-level leagues: the Gridiron Developmental Football League, Rivals Professional Football League with one Mexican league - Liga de Ftbol Americano Profesional . He has invited our Players to participate as Coaches, at his Annual DeShawn Shead Youth Football Camps held in Palmdale California. Personal message to the High Desert Phoenix! It folded after one season under the new name.[5][6]. Will you be added to the 2023 Hall of Fame? "It is a very competitive The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the only league designated by USASA as a Tier 1 national league, is proud to announce that the By Steel City FC Pittsburgh Hotspurs, a member of the Rust Belt Conference, will rebrand as Steel City FC (www.steelcityfc.com) for the 2023 season as they expand their NPSL Announces Conference Alignment Ahead of 2023 Season, Andy Hoggarth Returns to the NPSL as Head Coach of Akron City FC, Greenville United Football Club Joins the NPSL, #NPSL2MLS: Chris Wondolowskis Decorated Career Provides Inspiration for Hollywood Film, FC Monmouth Developing Talent Both On and Off the Field, Philadelphia Union Development Squad Joins the NPSL, Pittsburgh Hotspurs Rebrands to Steel City FC in Advance of the 2023 Season. Next up: site speed. Teams in areas that have hot summers may start their seasons a little earlier. The Bulldogs, with 11 players with NFL experience, defeated Tacoma in the league championship game, 38-7, on January 19, 1947. Sign up now! You have permission to edit this article. There was an error processing your request. The merger resulted in a new 1945 PCL looking remarkably similar to the previous year's edition. ARE YOU A SERIOUS BALLER????? March 14: Central Coast Barnstormers at Central Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. "[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. High Desert Phoenix is now signed with Johnson Athletic Scouting, LLC. National Professional Soccer League Baltimore Bays 1 Oakland Clippers 0 The league typically played a summer schedule that ran from June to August. HDP Tryouts. In 2005, Central Valley was the AFC Champion. Their home opener is against the Panthers May 22 at 6 p.m. Back in high school the Blazers thrived under Noble at quarterback. FC Arizona. We hope that you come out to watch as we face off against new faces and division rivals this season. /Sponsor Packages are available for your Player fees. Running from May to August, we have a jam-packed season of high-quality football in store for you. Only Semi-Pro Team in most of Southern California, that has signed with such prestige organizations. Get Newsletter Follow us Competitions Club Resources Education National Premier League ECNL Regional League God Bless you. He was attending Northwestern Michigan College when he found out about the Wolves through Facebook. Would you like to receive breaking news alerts? Myers declined the invitation to join the new California and opted for a season in which the Bulldogs were an independent team (as was the case for another survivor of the second AFL, the Cincinnati Bengals). 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]. UFL Championship Game Owned by the local chapter of the American Legion, managed by Harry Myers, and coached by Gus Henderson, the fledgling Bulldogs played all the games in its inaugural season in Gilmore Stadium, playing local teams like the Salinas Packers[7] and the Hollywood Stars, but also the Philadelphia Eagles (won, 107), Pittsburgh Pirates (won, 217), Chicago Cardinals (won, 1310), Brooklyn Dodgers (tied, 1313), Chicago Bears (lost, 70), and Green Bay Packers (lost, 490). Contact reporter Joelle Milholm at joellem@lodinews.com. 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. San Francisco Soccer Football LeagueProviding semi-professional men's soccer in California since 1902. In 1944, an unprecedented five Los Angeles area teams were competing in either of the rival leagues.[1]. She became our First NFL Coach Coin Toss Honoree in 2019. The Wolves lost one regular season game last season a no-contest game. 288 Pages, Midwest League Logo Minor League Baseball, 2003 Northeast League baseball Media Guide, 1989-90 Senior Professional Baseball Association Yearbook, 1989-90 Senior Professional Baseball Association Yearbook The United States Adult Soccer Association is the the body under US Soccer Federation and FIFA. He spent his youth playing semi-professional football, skating and traveling. [2] An investigation led by league president J. Rufus Klawans revealed that members of the Hawaiian Warriors were placing bets on games in which they were participating. 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.. He plans to play again at some point mid-season. Although the Salt Lake Seagulls had three games cancelled in 1946, they would return for another season; but not so the Oakland Giants. The season ended in controversy as the Northern Division title was determined by a game in which the San Francisco Clippers apparently defeated the Los Angeles Bulldogs by a score of 24-19 and claimed the top spot in the division. 64 Pages, 1993-94 Central Hockey League Media Guide & Record Book, 1978-79 International Hockey League Yearbook, 1978-79 International Hockey League Yearbook . Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. 661-524-6029. Semi-Pro/Minor League Adult Football Team, $35.00 For Tryout Fees (All Fees are Non-Refundable), www.instagram.com/highdesertphoenixsemipro. A similar name low-level minor league with teams in the Pacific Northwest region. All Players must wear Black shorts, and solid white T-Shirt to all Practices. league.". 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. Celebrating 30 years of excellence. are $20 per person. Yearly fees WILL BE DETERMINED BY NOVEMBER 2022 (ALL FEE'S ARE NON-REFUNDABLE), At Try-Out/OTA's Fee's are $35.00 (Cash, Cashapp, or Zelle) (ALL FEE's ARE NON-REFUNDABLE), Try-Out Fee's pay for your New Phoenix Team Shirt, and Orientation, in which you will be. First Game: August 1974 Last Game: September 18, 1982. The Official Northern California Football League. 174 Jayden Alfred, Mancelona, The Get Around Ep. Rams, who were mostly made up of rookies, went 3-7. 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. He is also hoping to provide a family experience at games. One of the teams, the Hollywood Stars, was sold to Paul Schissler, who coached the Chicago Cardinals (193334) and Brooklyn Dodgers (193536) of the NFL. The Minor Football League (MFL) The nation's only minor professional developmental football league. Would you like to receive our daily news headlines? This was the most exciting football game of the year in any league. Attendance: 16,619, Baltimore Bays vs. Oakland Clippers. Some would say the 8 point loss helped prove that the River City Rough Riders was a team that can compete with anyone. The Lions were down 12-0 and 18-6 in the first quarter, and the Rattlers trailed 36-24 in the third quarter and 42-30 in the 4th quarter. Were looking really solid, Noble said. Hes originally from Lake City, graduating high school in 2010. The San Jose Mustangs were sold and relocated to Utah, becoming the Salt Lake Seagulls. Valley, April 25: Central Valley at Solano Ravens, May 9: Northbay Rattlers at Central Valley, May 16: Central Valley at Sacramento Cobras. 35. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Come support us at Potomac High School, Privacy Policy (Last updated: January 28, 2022). A HUGE SUCCESS STORY. only smaller. Cover: Curt Flood, South Coast League Logo and the Rams would have had to find somewhere else to play. Founded in 2003, the team spent five years in the Northern Elite Football League (NEFL) and two years in the, Champions Amatuer Football League (CAFL). Thank you for reading! Its just a lot of fun. * For more information contact us at 661-524-6029 or send an email to www.highdesertphoenix@yahoo.com">www.highdesertphoenix@yahoo.com. Don't Miss Out!!!!! [11], The Hawaiians played all their games at home, and generally in two-game sets to minimize travel expenses for the mainland opponents. For one season, 1976, the loop was known as the Western Football League although all six members that season were still based in California. Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. and the American Football Association. The Twin City Cougars (1979-1982 champions), San Jose Tigers (1977 and 1978 champions) and Orange County Rhinos were the three strongest teams during the league lifetime. The Player must sign with the Phoenix no later than Jan.12th 2023. It is modeled after the NFL, For details, please see the 2021 PCFL Schedule page. Our League the WCFL goes by NFL Rules and Regulations. [6] Not even the Miami Dolphins, who lost an exhibition game immediately prior to their "perfect" 1972 season, can make the claim. United Football League Las Vegas Locos 23 Florida Tuskers 20 (OT) THANK YOU, BACK OF PHOENIX TEAM SHIRT WITH RICKY'S COMPANY MOTO. 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. Byrd said the organization is very involved in the community and Both leagues had undefeated champions (the PCPFL Bombers had won their third consecutive title). We have listed numerous ways to help support our Local #1 Semi-Pro Football Team. We enjoy working with him and other Seattle SeaHawk Players to give the kids a great experience. ***1/2 of your fees are due NO LATER than Jan 12th, 2023. 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. [1] It was also the first professional football league to have a team based in Hawaii (the Hawaiian Warriors). Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Snow, lovely wife, and Office Manager Ms. Reilley. Their Agency can now help potential qualified players to Arena, NFLPA, CFLPA, XFL, CFL, USFL, and the NFL. You have permission to edit this article. team," Byrd said. [17] Thank you! I just cant give it up even after I hurt myself, Noble said. 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. His business Motto is now Our New Team Motto. CAN YOU BE NEXT????? The PCFL 2021 player registration is now open. Circa 1991, 1985-86 Atlantic Coast Hockey League Rule Book, 1979-80 Central Hockey League Media Guide, 1993-94 Central Hockey League Media Guide, 1993-94 Central Hockey League Media Guide & Record Book 96 Pages, 1975-76 North American Hockey League Media Guide, 1976-77 Southern Hockey League Media Guide, Portland Buckaroos vs. Denver Spurs. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Success! The NFC provides an opportunity for athletes to continue their football careers beyond the varsity level. 464. Going through the league regular season undefeated as well as becoming "Back To Back" champions of the NLFL. ida sports becomes the official cleat provider of the wpsl in new partnership Accessible anytime and anywhere on your desktop, tablet and smart phone devices. 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. [1] The league became the home of African American football stars (including Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, and, briefly, Jackie Robinson) as the NFL had developed and enforced a color barrier in 1934 and extended until 1946. Participants must be male and between 17 - 25 years old at the time of tryouts. It operated from 1940 through 1948. process of setting his 54-man roster which is made up of a handful High 54F. Welcome to the Northern Lights Football League The Northern Lights Football League is a semi-pro football league based out of Appleton/Green Bay with teams from Milwaukee, WI to Powers, Michigan (Upper). Semi-pro football is coming to Lodi. While there were two major league Los Angeles teams in 1926 (the Buccaneers of the NFL and the Los Angeles Wildcats of the first American Football League), both were actually traveling teams (the Buccaneers were based in Chicago, the Wildcats in Moline, Illinois) that lasted only one season, but several NFL and AFL teams would also play exhibition contests in the West, sometimes with other NFL or AFL teams, but also against some of the local semi-pro teams in the region, in the following year or two. Richmond leaves the PCPFL at the end of the season. The ONLY Semi-Pro Football Association that promotes and recognizes the Achievements of Players, Coaches, and Owners. I actually had a pretty bad injury and I decided to hang it up, Bradford said. Unlike the American Football League of 1940 and the American Association, both of which suspended operations after 1941, the PCPFL decided to continue play during World War II. "SPECIAL" Thanks to LLCool J for your Support. Galt, Tracy and Manteca areas. Hollywood swept San Diego, winning 42-7 and 21-10, for the bragging rights.[1]. The love of the game, the 25-year old said. * We have a monthly schedule that asks each member to participate in local charity work and attend all fund-raisers. the Northern California Football League are making the Grape Bowl Her organization "Welcomes" any donations. International Womens Professional Softball Association, 1974 Golden Gaters Program 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. [3], In the wake of two barnstorming tours by Red Grange (the latter of which also featured the Buccaneers and Wildcats) a league was formed in 1926 and called the Pacific Coast League, but it lasted only one season.[4]. September 3, 1967, North American Soccer League Logo Alumni News. Tailback Dean McAdams, hero of the Rangers' championship campaign of 1944, was scoring touchdowns for the Bulldogs in 1945. Player Endorsement/Sponsor Packages are available for your Player fees. Spectators will be allowed at the Wolves five home games, Bocardo said. 417 likes. 4 weeks later he's a signed Pro Player. 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. Our schedule runs from May to August, so you can enjoy the beautiful spring weather while enjoying one of America's greatest pastimes. Founded in 2003, the team spent five years in the Northern Elite Football League (NEFL) and two years in the, Champions Amatuer Football League (CAFL). The Northern Virginia (NVA) Rampage is the newest Semi-Pro Football Organization in the area with previously associated roots with the recently retired Virginia Mutiny. 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. The Pacific Coast Professional Football League (PCPFL), also known as the Pacific Coast Football League (PCFL) and Pacific Coast League (PCL) was a professional American football minor league based in California. Would you like to receive our daily sports headlines? Chance of rain 50%.. Semi-pro football is coming to Lodi. See you on the field. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Both teams trailed by 12 twice. When the dust of the merger settled, the new PCPFL team lineup was the same as it was in 1944, except with the AFL San Francisco Clippers replacing the Packers and the returning Hollywood Bears replacing the short-lived Wolves of the same locale.