Clubs Make it Official
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With a stirring half time presentation, Western United FC and the Western Mass Junior Pioneers officially announced the merger of the two clubs into a new organization called, The Western United Pioneers. Club officials spoke of reinforcing the clubs identity while highlighting the uniquely talented pool of players in Western Mass. and the opportunities this merger will present. Boys and girls from U10 teams representing each club, unveiled the new logo as they removed their club jerseys to reveal the new clubs logo worn underneath. |
Tryouts
 | Tryout dates for next year are listed on the WesternUnitedPioneers website. Preregistration for tryouts will be available about May 20th and current Western United players will receive an email when preregistration opens. |
Western United FC and Western Mass Pioneers Announce Merger
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Premier youth soccer in Western Massachusetts has been dominated since its beginnings in the late 1980s by two of the state's most successful clubs, Western United F.C. and the Western Mass Pioneers (formerly Lusitano F.C.), who together have produced dozens of state championships and untold numbers of collegiate and professional soccer players. |
WU's Will Rasid Travels to Italy with Region 1 ODP Team
 | Earlier this year, Will Rasid was selected to the Region 1 1996 Olympic Development Team (ODP). As he heads to Italy, Rasid now has the opportunity to participate in international competitions with teams from other countries. Follow his blog and learn more about his amazing experience. |
WU Alum Jay Heaps on Being Head Coach of The Revs
 | Western United Alum, Jay Heaps (Longmeadow, MA) arrived on the New England Revolution scene in 2001. Heaps - the 1999 MLS Rookie of the Year, graduated from Duke University and was drafted second overall in the 1999 MLS College Draft by Miami Fusion. A short two years after retiring from the Revolution, Heaps is chosen as their next coach. Read a recent article in the Boston Globe about Heaps's approach to guide his team to success. |
