We are Emporia Black Lions Futbol Club. A semi-professional soccer team with recent acceptance into the United Premier Soccer League
(UPSL), effective October 1st, 2023. We are excited to embark on this new journey and contribute to the Emporia Kansas vibrant soccer community.
Our goal is to secure sponsorship funding each year. This financial support will enable us to provide the city of Emporia with essential entertainment and create a platform for our talented youth to showcase their abilities while nurturing their growth both on and off the field.
We are deeply grateful for any support you can offer, whether through sponsorship, donations, or any other form of assistance. Your involvement will not only help us achieve our goals but also benefit the community as a whole.
Black represents the roots of our heritage,
with a connection to Guadalajara, Mexico.
Gold pays homage to Emporia State University,
and Red symbolizes our affiliation with
Emporia High School.
These colors reflect our commitment to
bringing our diverse community closer
together through the beautiful game of soccer,
Our mission is to foster a love for the beautiful game while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. We strive to create an environment where our players can develop their skills, reach their full potential.
Our ultimate goal is to create a legacy of excellence and to inspire the next generation of soccer players. We focus on improving player weaknesses while reinforcing their strengths.
Victor Ibarra and Leones Negros join Emporia Adult League and has the vision to grow the team to professional standards, Leones Negros quickly enlists the help of some friends and registers the team to participate in local leagues and tournaments in the Emporia, KS and metropolitan area.
After a few seasons participating and challenging in the local leagues, Leones Negros begins to gain momentum. Players, coaches and teams begin to take notice of the the efforts going on behind the scenes at Emporia. The team plays and win several Sunflower State Games Open Divisions and plays in the Region II USASA National Cup at Scheels Complex.
Soccer continues to grow in Emporia, and with growth comes expansion. A rare opportunity presents itself, Leones Negros joins the UPSL and in the process renames itself to Emporia “Black Lions” Futbol Club.
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