Returning for 2026, ALBION SC Colorado's USL program provides aspiring collegiate players the opportunity to train, compete, and develop at a level that prepares them to make the step from youth to collegiate to full time professionals. ALBION SC Colorado is proud to once again field teams in the USL W League, USL League 2, and USL Academy divisions. After one full week of training, all our programs look set to perform at the top pre-professional level in the country. 

USL W League Season Opener

For their season opener, our USL W League traveled to Highlands Heritage Park Stadium to take on Real Colorado in a great opening contest. After a short lightning delay, the match kicked off and saw Real get off to a quick start with multiple chances quick out the gate. After goalkeeper Ava Stockard made two huge 1v1 saves, Real found their first after a quick interchange led to a confident far post finish. Coach Omar made some changes and saw the match through to 1-0 by the time of the halftime whistle with a great individual moment from Kera Nguyen finding its way just over the bar. 

From halftime, as the rain opened ALBION Colorado truly began to build their way into the match consistently combining through the midfield three before splitting their way through the defense when the chances opened up. Despite one off-moment leading to a second Real goal, the group generated multiple chances and found themselves on the front foot. Bri Kozlowki came close in the 72' to pulling one back after a successful 1v1 down the right channel of the box, but the effort curled just outide the frame of the goal. 

Goalkeeper Ava Stockard came up huge throughout the match with 13 saves despite treacherous conditions for a goalkeeper with heavy rain throughout the second half. With the difficult conditions, Stockard attributed the backlines engagement to staying engaged within the match despite the weather and opponent through consistent communication and organization throughout the game. She led the way in organizing the group at every stoppage to make sure heads stayed in the game and every position was working towards turning the ball back over. 'It's a really good group of girls who are all very passionate about soccer and everyone just really wants to succeed...also, the backline, I think we just really wanna keep a low goals against percentage.' Ava shared at training. 

New to ALBION SC Colorado for the summer season, USL W Head Coach Omar Anderson echoed Ava's sentiment towards the attitude of the group. 'Just good cadence, good tempo. We're still figuring out each other and where some individuals nee to be because most of teh ladies are now starting to come in...but just a good start. Good moments in the game on both sides and unfortunate that we were on the opposite end of it, but again, good start'. Omar joins us from the NCAA Division I program at Grambling State University where lead the program to a 2025 SWAC championship and NCAA Tournamnet appearance. 

USL League 2 Prepares for Season Opener

ALBION SC Coloado's USL League 2 squad opens their campaign tomorrow away to League debutants Atletico Union out of Greeley, CO. The USL League 2 teams sees many familiar faces return, along with many new top collegiate players including national affiliate ALBION youth alumni. One of these players is former ALBION SC San Diego and current Clemson University midfield Mason Jimenez. Mason is currently competing in the USL League 2 for the first time. 

Jimenez commented, 'I think the quality within the team this past week has been very solid. I think there's a lot of quality within the group and definitely a lot of competition for sports in every place to make the squad tomorrow [May 23]. I'm looking forward to you know everything we've been putting into practice, like putting it into the game'. A 2023 NCAA Division I National Champion, Mason made it known that for the eight games he's available, the goal is to work towards a conference title and a national tournament playoff spot. 

The group this season is lead by head coach Zane Barnes who joins us after a stint in the professional game with USL League 1 side South Georgia Tormenta FC. Barnes brings a wealth of experience help in aiding the group towards the next step of a professional contract. On arriving at near the same time of the squad he shared, 'They're all new faces to me, but I do know there are a number of guys that have been here over the last couple years and some who have grown up in ALBION...[I'm] very impressed by the quality we've got. I think it's a really cool group of guys. they're meshing well together and we're all on hte same so journey, so we're gonna enjoy the next few weeks'. 

Atletico Union opened their first game with a 4-0 win away to Colorado International Soccer Academy in their inaugural USL League 2 Match. Saturday's kick-off will be the club's first ever home match and promises to be a high-energy contest as we travel north. For traveling supporter's, make sure you're loud and make yourself heard! 

Both groups will kick off their home opening match on Sunday May 31st at Peak to Peak Charter school as we host our Coach and Player Appreciation Night.