Armada FC Communications | Jan. 10, 2017

Jacksonville – A commitment to play in the NASL gave the Jacksonville Armada FC a new wave of energy. The United States Soccer Federation announced Friday that the NASL will retain its second-division status on a provisional basis for 2017 and will include the teams of FC Edmonton, Indy Eleven, Jacksonville Armada FC, Miami FC, New York Cosmos, North Carolina FC, Puerto Rico FC, and San Francisco Deltas.

Armada FC Technical Director Nathan Walter is preparing for the new season by working hard with his staff to scout and recruit players.

“My staff and I are very happy to start building on what was an exciting end to 2016. The team really started to implement the style of football we want to achieve and a club culture has really been developed within the football club,” said Walter. “With that being said, we are a very progressive group of people who are constantly evaluating and looking for innovative ways to improve. “

The Armada FC went 6W-12D-14L in the Fall 2016 Season Standings and finished in eleventh place. The team also placed eleventh in the 2016 Combined Season Standings. Walter said the key to improvement this season is scouting and recruitment. He remains optimistic about the coming year while reflecting on the 2016 season.

“For us 2017 needs to be a productive year on and off the field, we are three years in to this project now,” said Walter. “We feel we have really identified some talented players who suit our way of playing and will take us to the next level in the first teams development and ambitions.”

Walter also would like to thank everyone for patience during this period of uncertainty. He expressed a sincere gratitude to the Armada FC family for their continued support.

“I want to personally thank our supporters, sponsors and the Jacksonville community. I have been with the club since the beginning and I have seen the soccer passion that lays within this city,” said Walter. “I understand people’s frustrations, but we are nothing without the fans. This is a new year, a new season, and your support will lead us forward!”

Official Armada FC roster announcements are expected in the coming weeks.