ALBION SC EXPANDS INTO UTAH WITH THE LAUNCH OF ALBION SC UTAH

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBION SC is proud to announce its continued national expansion with the official launch of ALBION SC Utah, marking an exciting new chapter for youth soccer across the state. This transition unites the strong local foundation of Heber Valley United Soccer Club with the national leadership, infrastructure, and proven player pathways of ALBION SC.

The launch of ALBION SC Utah represents a shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for players both on and off the field, while preserving the values, culture, and community impact that Heber Valley United has built over the years. Together, this unified club model is designed to elevate the development experience for players across all ages and levels.

BUILDING ON THE STRENGTH OF LOCAL LEGACY

For years, Heber Valley United has served its community with a clear mission: developing confident, passionate athletes while instilling values such as teamwork, loyalty, determination, and love for the game.

Now, as ALBION SC Utah, that mission continues — strengthened by access to national resources, expanded competitive platforms, and long-term growth opportunities.

This partnership blends Heber Valley United’s deep community roots and holistic player-first philosophy with ALBION SC’s nationally recognized standards in coaching education, operations, marketing, competition platforms, and player advancement.

A CLEAR & COMPLETE PLAYER PATHWAY

Under the ALBION SC Utah model, players benefit from a unified and clearly defined pathway designed to support long-term development and achievement:

• A consistent club culture and coaching philosophy
• Quality programming across all age groups and competitive levels
• Clear progression from grassroots development to elite competition
• Access to national and international events, including the ALBION CUP National Showcase
• Direct connection to ALBION SC’s college recruitment and professional pathways
• Integration into ALBION SC’s expanding national affiliate network

This structure ensures that every player — regardless of starting point — has access to a complete, intentional pathway within one aligned club system.

LEADERSHIP VISION

Rob Breza | Club President, ALBION SC Utah
“The partnership between Heber Valley United and ALBION SC to form ALBION SC Utah is a natural fit. We share the same passion for helping young athletes grow — not only as soccer players, but as people. Joining ALBION SC allows us to continue leading locally while elevating opportunities for our players and our community through a proven national platform.”

Mark Santistevan | COO, ALBION SC
“ALBION SC Utah has been a long time coming, but finding the right people and project was worth the wait. We could not be more excited to elevate, innovate, and accelerate the development and growth of the game here in Utah.”

A NEW ERA FOR SOCCER IN UTAH

ALBION SC Utah represents more than a name change — it is an evolution built on shared values, long-term vision, and a commitment to excellence. By uniting a respected local legacy with a nationally established development platform, ALBION SC Utah is positioned to become a premier destination for player development throughout the region.

ABOUT ALBION SC

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, ALBION SC is recognized as one of the top youth soccer organizations in the United States. ALBION SC has earned:

• Top 30 Clubs by Soccer America
• #1 in the Nation by Top Drawer Soccer
• 21+ National Championship Appearances
• 40+ National Team Players Developed
• $62M+ in College Scholarships Earned
• Alumni competing in MLS, NWSL, and international leagues

ALBION SC continues to lead the nation in Player Development, Advancement, and Placement while expanding its national affiliate network with clubs committed to excellence and long-term growth.