FUEGO FC RETURNS TO CENTRAL CALIFORNIA IN LEAGUE TWO
Fresno, Calif – Central Valley Fuego FC announced today they are launching their USL League Two team, Fuego FC 2 and will begin their inaugural season in League Two’s Western Conference in May 2022.
“I’m excited and honored to be able to announce the launch of our pre-professional USL League Two franchise. The goal of our endeavor is to create a concrete pathway to professional soccer that is attainable and accessible to those who dare to dream and work hard,” explains Juan Ruelas, Fuego FC managing partner. “By having this team tightly woven with our professional team, and under the purview of a single consistent development methodology, we get one step closer to having a vertically integrated pipeline for the youth in our community to develop and launch their professional careers.”
In 2002 the Fresno Fuego of USL League Two (then PDL) once garnered 6,500 attendees during regular exhibition matches. Now, as the Central Valley’s only professional club, Central Valley Fuego FC operates League One and League Two teams. By providing a pathway to professional soccer, Fuego FC provides opportunities for young talent to play and compete in a professional atmosphere.
“I want to make it clear that this team isn’t just another “B” team that has questionable and loose ties to some vague and distant professional team. This team is a direct channel for those aged 14-18, and some collegiate players, to become professionals,” said Ruelas. “By having our youth compete at the highest level of pre-professional soccer in the country, we are able to give an opportunity without forcing players to go knocking on doors elsewhere. This win is a win for our community and cannot be overstated, as the existing pathway has always been to leave the Valley in search of a potential opportunity that might hopefully maybe someday lead to some offer from somewhere. What we offer is not a false promise, but instead a tangible path to achieving your dream. #DaleFuego”
Central Valley Fuego FC 2 is a pre-professional club in USL League Two. The club will kick off its inaugural season on May 13 before hosting its home opener on Sunday, May 15 against FC Golden State Force. To keep up with updates follow the Club on Instagram and Twitter.