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Unity F.C. Wins UWS2 Opener

Unity F.C. defeats Orlando Royals 4-1

Unity F.C. bests the Orlando Royals in Auburndale, Florida June 27 by a 4-1 score. Goal scorers Yasmin Del Valle, Raquel Standifer, Alexa Torres, and Kayla Doyle. Assists from Dayne Ford, Megan Warner, and Standifer. Kristin Goergen with the win in net. Story here: https://uwssoccer.com/uws-2-week-1/ Game stream available here: https://mycujoo.tv/en/team/unity-fc-women-cjvva20ib02tx0is56zkh4tg1?id=97319&play=true&tvId=1522

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Unity F.C. joins UWS2

America's premier women's league expands!

Unity F.C is proud to announce they will be joining UWS2 a new development league of United Women's Soccer. Director of Soccer Kristine Ford stated "We greatly look forward to being a part of a great organization like UWS and it will further help our players development as they pursue their collegiate and professional dream."   Link to the league announcements here: https://www.uwssoccer.com/news_article/show/1084639 and here: https://www.uwssoccer.com/news_article/show/1084785

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1st Annual Unity F.C. Open

Celebration of women's soccer!

Unity F.C. is hosting a soccer jamboree, celebration of women's soccer, January 18 and 19, 2020 at Polk State College 999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. Ladies Steel City from Joliet, Illinois and the All Star's from Deleon Springs, Florida will be joining Unity F.C. for the two day event showcasing the women's game. Play will begin at 9 a.m. on the 18th and noon on the 19th. College coaches and professional scouts will be in attendance. This is a open event, any players wishing to participate use the contact us feature on the website for more information and details, we will get you on the field!






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Natalia Diaz headed to Daytona State College!

All Area defender will play collegiate soccer in Daytona Beach!

Unity defender Natalia Diaz will be playing collegiate soccer this fall at Daytona State College. Diaz is a 2019 All Area selection and was team captain of state semi finalist University High School located in Orange City, Florida. Natalia played club soccer with Florida Elite Soccer Academy. She made her Unity debut in UWS play June 2018. She was a catalyst and major contributor to the 2018 Mayor’s Cup and 2019 Florida Classic championships. Daytona State is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. They are coached by Brittany Jones and compete in NJCAA Region 8.

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Jessie Rivera signs with Wayland Baptist University

Unity keeper heading to Texas!

Unity keeper Jessie Rivera has signed to play collegiate soccer with Wayland Baptist University. Rivera is Unity’s all time leader in every statistical goaltending category and finished fourth in the nation with 276 saves during her senior season at Deltona High School. Jessie backstopped Unity to the 2018 Mayor’s Cup (Orange County) and the 2019 Florida Classic title. Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, Texas and competes in NAIA. They are coached by Shiloh Posey. Rivera is the seventh Unity player this spring signing to play college soccer.

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Unity FC’s Harlie Ford featured in Women’s World Cup story

Ford spotlighted in Adamson Media Group article

Unity FC defender Harlie Ford featured in Scott Adamson’s Q&A article for the upcoming 2019 Women’s World Cup. Link to story here: http://adamsonmedia.com/sidewinder-insider/womens-world-cup-is-more-than-a-soccer-tournament/

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Cory Torres signs with Northern Oklahoma

Unity FC midfielder Corayama Torres has signed to play collegiate soccer with Northern Oklahoma. Torres has been with Unity since it’s inception and is second all time with 7 goals. 

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Dayne Ford honored for academic achievement

Deltona High School senior named to academic Hall of Fame

Unity midfielder Dayne Ford has been named to Deltona High School’s academic Hall of Fame. Ford who will be attending Webber International University in the fall, completes her high school career with a 4.67 GPA. She has also completed her Associates Degree at Daytona State College. Dayne was previously honored as Deltona’s representative as the schools female Academic Athlete of the year and was honored as the top overall Academic Athlete in Volusia and Flagler county, winning the NAIA Champion of Character award. On the soccer field she led Deltona in scoring and minutes played. Ford is Unity F.C.’s all time minutes played leader and is second all time in assists. 

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Chyenne Dunn signs with Indiana Tech

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Will run track and play soccer for the Warriors!

 Chyenne Dunn will be attending Indiana Tech in the fall of 2019. She  will be a member of the track and soccer teams. While in high school at  Deland High in Deland, Florida Dunn won the FHSAA 110 meter championship  and was named to the 2018 and 2019 all area girls soccer team.  Chyenne scored one of the most dramatic goals in Unity history, a game  two winner at the final whistle, helping to preserve Unity’s unbeaten  run to the 2019 Florida Classic Championship. Indiana Tech competes at  the NAIA level and is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They are coached  by Jim Lipocky. 

Valerie Guevara signs with Webber International University

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To join Unity teammates at Webber!

 Unity FC Defender Valerie Guevara will be joining Unity players Harlie  Ford, Dayne Ford, and Katlin Holborn on the shores of Lake Wales at  Webber International University. Guevara is a JUCO transfer from ASA  Miami and was named to the 2018 NJCAA region 8 second team. Valerie is a  graduate of Deltona High School and was named 2016 All Area. Valerie played  club soccer with Deltona Youth. Webber International University is  located in Babson Park, Florida and competes in the Sun Conference of  NAIA Division 1. 

Unity FC featured on Protagonist.com

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Moving and inspiring story from Steven Ramirez

 Protagonist.com is a website that covers local and grassroots soccer as  well as UPSL, NPDL, and other leagues has a fine feature story out about  Unity FC, that focuses on the sisterhood and family aspect of the team. The article written by Steven Ramirez can be found here https://www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/unityfc 

Katlin Holborn signs with Webber International University

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Will join teammates Dayne and Harlie Ford!

 Unity FC defender Katlin Holborn signed with Webber International  University on National Signing Day February 6, 2019. Holborn will be  joining her Unity teammates Dayne and Harlie Ford at Webber, located in  Babson Park, Florida. Holborn previously played collegiate at Mansfield  University in Pennsylvania. She transfers to Webber as a junior. Holborn  scored one of the biggest goals in Unity history, the game winner off  of a corner to seal the 2019 Florida  Classic Championship. Unity Head  Coach and Director of Soccer Development Kristine Ford stated “Katlin is  a great example of never giving up and working hard. I am very proud of  her and wish her continued success at Webber.” 

Unity FC pair sign with Webber International University

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Sisters Harlie and Dayne Ford head to the Sun Conference

Sisters Harlie and Dayne Ford signed on National Signing Day February 6,  2019 to play collegiate soccer at Webber International University.  Harlie Ford enters as a graduate student assistant after completing her bachelors  degree at Stetson University. Dayne Ford is a senior dual enrolled at  Deltona High School and enters as an academic junior. Webber  International University located in Babson Park, Florida is coached by  Brian Fallon and compete at the NAIA Division One level in the Sun  Conference. 

Unity FC wins Florida Classic Championship!!

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Historic First Florida Classic Women’s Champions!

Unity FC defeated Red Hoagland FC  3-1 in the final of the first women’s Florida Classic Championship  capping another undefeated run to a major championship. Unity led  throughout the match, building a comfortable 3-0 lead before a late  tally by Red Hoagland for the final score of 3-1. The four day  tournament played at Lake Myrtle Soccer Complex in Auburndale, Florida  was a very competitive affair throughout the entire group. Scoring  throughout the tournament was balanced for Unity FC as each game  featured a different player with the winning goal. Alexa Torres, Chyenne  Dunn, and Dayne Ford in group stage. Katlin Holborn with the winner in  the final. Keeper Jessie Rivera posted 36 saves in the tournament, many  of the spectacular variety.  

Dayne Ford receives Flagler/Volusia Scholar athlete honor

Midfielder Dayne Ford with Unity Head Coach Kristine Ford

Ford named NAIA Champion of Character

Unity FC midfielder Dayne Ford was honored as the top female Scholar  Athlete in Volusia and Flagler County, receiving the honor at the NAIA  Champions of Character banquet held at the Plaza Resort Daytona Beach  Florida, an event held in conjunction with the NAIA College Football  Championship. The NAIA championship will be held December 15, 2019 at  Daytona Stadium. Ford who plays high school soccer for Deltona and club  with Florida Elite Soccer Academy was honored for her play on the field,  academic achievement of a 4.57 GPA, and her involvement in the  community. Dayne is a four year starter at Deltona, team captain and  will graduate this spring with an Associates Degree from Daytona State  College as a dual enrolled student. Additionally her award was  accompanied with a $1,000 scholarship. 

Unity FC wins 2018 Orange County Mayor’s Cup

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First championship for Unity FC!

 

Unity FC on October 21, 2018 won the championship game of the 2018  Orange County Mayors Cup soccer tournament. The Mayors Cup is held in  conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month.

Unity opened play  with a 9-4 victory over Cosmos FC, followed by 2-1 win over OIS. Unity  secured the top spot in group with a 1-1 tie against New Generation,  finishing group at 2-0-1.

In the knockout round Unity defeated OIS  2-0 setting up a championship rematch against Cosmos FC. The final was  deadlocked at 1-1 heading to the second half before Unity took a  commanding 4-1 lead before two goals in stop time pulled the Cosmos  within one goal. Unity closed out the remainder of the game and posted  the 4-3 win.

Alexa Torres led Unity in the tournament with 9 goals  and 4 assists. Billie Darden netted a goal and three assists in the  final and 3 goals and six assists overall. Harlie Ford led a stout  backline and the midfield led by Mariam Espinosa and Dayne Ford was  strong in all aspects of the game. Demaris Legullliow and Jessie Rivera  split time in net stopping 42 shots overall one shutout and 4-0-1  record.


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