Wikipedia - Corinthians FC of San Antonio
Corinthians FC of San Antonio is an amateur soccer club based in San Antonio, Texas. The team made its debut in the National Premier Soccer League in 2014. The club played in the South Central Conference of the South Region. Corinthians FC of SA was led by Pete Veras and head coach, co-owner, and technical director, Benjamin Galindo. Founded in 2009, Corinthians FC of SA was dedicated to serving the communities in and around the San Antonio area.
History
2014
Corinthians FC won its first ever NPSL game on May 17, 2014 - a 4-2 away win over the Liverpool Warriors. They would finish their inaugural season with a 7-0-3 record, finishing 1st in the South Division and 3rd overall in the South Central Conference regular season table. In the playoffs, Corinthians made it to the South Central Conference Championship game where they lost to Tulsa Athletics, 4-2.
2016
On January 16, 2016, Benjamin Galindo was appointed the new head coach of Corinthians FC. Galindo is a former player on the Mexico national team and Chivas Guadalajara coach. The club made its first appearance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup during the 2016 tournament. The team was selected as an "At-Large Berth" on February 5, 2016.
2017
Corinthians FC did not participate in the 2017 NPSL season as the team ceased operations.
2022
In 2022 the team returned to the National Premier Soccer League and made it to the final of the Lone Star Conference Playoffs, losing 3-0 to Laredo Heat SC.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a fierce lion symbolizing strength and determination. The players are a diverse group of talented individuals from all over the world, united by their passion for the game and their commitment to excellence on the field.
Corinthians FC of San Antonio has a dedicated fan base that fills the stands at every home game, creating an electric atmosphere that fuels the team's performance. With a strong coaching staff and a roster of skilled players, Corinthians FC is poised for continued success in the USA and beyond.