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Bruno Lapa Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Legion FC

October 30, 2020 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today that midfielder Bruno Lapa has signed a new multi-year contract with the club, pending league and federation approval. "As we begin to focus on the 2021 season, Bruno was someone we were really focused on bringing back," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "He has proven to be a dynamic attacking player in this league, he fits in well in our locker room, and we think he still has potential to get even better." Lapa, 23, had a standout rookie seas... Full Story

Two Legion FC Players Named to 2020 USL Championship All-League Teams

October 28, 2020 - TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League honored standout performers from the regular season on Wednesday with the announcement of the 2020 USL Championship All-League Teams. Louisville City FC led the way with four First Team selections, while 11 clubs overall had players selected among the 22 honorees. Lapa, 23, burst onto the scene in Birmingham this year, starting all 17 matches for Birmingham in his rookie season. Including Legion FC's playoff match, he went on to lead the team in chances created (35) and in shots (26... Full Story

Bruno Lapa Wins Fan's Choice Award, Team MVP

October 26, 2020 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC today announced that midfielder Bruno Lapa has been named the Fan's Choice award winner and the team MVP for the 2020 USL Championship season. Members of Legion FC's official supporter's group, the Magic City Brigade, voted on the Fan's Choice Award, and the Team MVP was voted on by Legion FC's players and staff. Lapa, 23, burst onto the scene this year, starting all 17 matches for Birmingham in his rookie season. He went on to lead the team in chances created (35) and in shots (26), ... Full Story

USL Academy League Confirms Founding Southeast Division Members

October 22, 2020 - TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League (USL) confirmed on Thursday the founding members of the USL Academy League's Southeast Division. The inaugural season of Academy League play is due to kick off in Spring 2021 and will provide clubs in all three of the USL's senior divisions with an elite youth development and competition platform. "We've developed excellent relationships with the local youth soccer clubs through our Legion FC D-League," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps, "and now we are excited... Full Story

• Bruno Lapa Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Legion FC - October 30, 2020
  
• Two Legion FC Players Named to 2020 USL Championship All-League Teams - October 28, 2020
  
• Bruno Lapa Wins Fan's Choice Award, Team MVP - October 26, 2020
  
• USL Academy League Confirms Founding Southeast Division Members - October 22, 2020
  
• Alex Crognale Named Legion FC Defensive Player of the Year - October 21, 2020
  
• VIDEO: USL X Black Arrow - Episode 2: "Whatever Affects One Directly, Affects All Indirectly.” - October 16, 2020
  
• Legion FC Falls in Conference Quarterfinals - October 10, 2020
  
• Playoff Match Preview: Legion FC at Tampa Bay Rowdies - Saturday, October 10 - October 9, 2020
  
• Legion FC Clinches Spot in 2020 USL Championship Playoffs - October 5, 2020
  
• Legion FC Clinches Spot in Playoffs Despite Loss at Memphis - October 3, 2020
  
• Legion FC Can Clinch Home Playoff Game with Win at Memphis on Saturday - October 2, 2020
  
• Legion FC Drops Final Home Match of the Regular Season - September 26, 2020
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #BHMvNC: 09-26-2020 - September 26, 2020
  
• Match Preview: Legion FC vs North Carolina FC - Saturday, September 26 - September 25, 2020
  
• Playoff Implications: a Look Ahead for Legion FC - September 24, 2020
  
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League: United Soccer League Championship
Home: Birmingham, Alabama
Class: Outdoor
Website: Birmingham Legion FC site
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Sat., Oct 10	L	Birmingham 2 at Tampa Bay 4 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Oct 3	L	Birmingham 1 at Memphis 3	Final
Sat., Sep 26	L	North Carolina 2 at Birmingham 1	Final
Wed., Sep 16	W	Birmingham 4 at Miami 0	Final
Sat., Sep 12	L	Charlotte 3 at Birmingham 1	Final
Sat., Sep 5	T	Birmingham 1 at Memphis 1	Final
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• Rowdies use second-half scoring surge to advance in USL Championship playoffs - USL Tampa Bay Times (October 11)
• Birmingham Legion FC could use shot of toughness for playoffs - USL AL.com (October 9)
• Memphis 901 FC ends 2020 season with 3-1 win over Birmingham Legion - USL Memphis Commercial Appeal (October 4)
• 901 FC plays Birmingham Legion FC for the final game of the season - USL Memphis Commercial Appeal (October 4)
• Goals from Perez, Fortune lead to NCFC win over Birmingham Legion FC - USL WRAL (September 27)
• Birmingham growing reputation in pro soccer - USL AL.com (September 25)
• Memphis 901 FC draws 1-1 with Birmingham Legion at AutoZone Park - USL Memphis Commercial Appeal (September 6)
• North Carolina FC: Penalty-kick save secures victory - USL Raleigh News and Observer (September 3)
• Albadawi, Fortune score in NCFC win over Birmingham Legion FC - USL WRAL (September 3)
• Memphis 901 FC draws 2-2 with Birmingham Legion second meeting of the season - USL Memphis Commercial Appeal (August 23)
• Lone goal helps NCFC tops Birmingham Legion FC - USL WRAL (August 2)
• NCFC wins first game of season against Birmingham - USL Raleigh News and Observer (August 2)
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