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About the Team: America's finest city announces the arrival of the SD United women's soccer franchise into the WPSL. The WPSL front office will be headed by General Manager Mike Deeney, Director of Business Operations Carlos Gonzales and 2007 USL Head Coach of the Year, Elio Bello.
"We are very happy to be working with Mike Deeney, Elio Bello and the talented group of players on their team. The WPSL welcomes SD United and looks forward to the city's continued growth in soccer at this level," said WPSL Director, Jerry Zanelli.
"Our goal is to help create a positive culture change in the soccer community and give the power of the game back to the kids. The first step is providing a consistent program at the highest level, which inspires our youth." said General Manager Mike Deeney.
SD United will be working together with the San Diego SeaLions franchise of the WPSL to promote the women's game as well as building positive relationships throughout the city.
"The time has come for the top soccer leaders in SD to come together and expose our youth players to the highest level of play. This is very exciting for San Diego talent to stay local and compete for the city." said Head Coach Elio Bello.
SD UNITED will feature a roster of stars including; Sophia Perez, Katie Miyake, Rebekah Patrick and locals Amy Epsten and Leigh Ann Robinson. SD UNITED will play at Valhalla Stadium for the 2008 season and return to home field Torero Stadum in 2009 due to field renovations.
About the Coaching: Elio Bello, Head Coach
Born and raised in Napoli, Italy, Head Coach Elio Bello brings over 25 years of professional player and coaching experience to the team, including earning honor of 2007 Coach of the Year in the USL. As a former championship soccer player in San Diego and Europe, Bello knows what it takes it takes to play and win at the highest level. He has a strong reputation as a player's coach and understands the training, travel and performance responsibilites of the professional soccer athlete. In 2007 Bello coached a roster of stars including Mexican icon Maribel Dominguez. Bello is excited to coach in the WPSL with a roster of top players from around the country, including local USD stars Amy Epsten, Leigh Ann Robinson, Taryn Francel and Ashli Sandoval. Bello will lead SD United into the 2008 summer season with the goal of entertaining the fans with good sportsmanship, class and victory.
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