The Emporia FC Reserve Team competes in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), serving as the critical bridge between academy development and First Team competition. This environment prepares players for the physical intensity, tactical discipline, and leadership demands of senior-level futbol.
Our UPSL squad provides meaningful competitive minutes, direct exposure to senior coaching staff, and a performance-based pathway toward First Team promotion.
This is where development becomes opportunity.
The Emporia FC Reserve Team exists as the competitive bridge between academy development and senior First Team futbol. Competing in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), this squad provides emerging players with the structure, intensity, and exposure required to transition into higher levels of competition.
Built on the same standards as our First Team, the Reserve Team emphasizes tactical discipline, physical growth, and performance accountability. This environment allows players to gain meaningful senior match experience while continuing their technical and mental development.
The Reserve Team is not a secondary squad — it is a critical stage in our player pathway.
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Zak Kersey | Emporia FC | MID | 0 | |
 Jose Curvelo | Emporia FC | LW | 0 | |
 Atila Chagas | Emporia FC | CDM | 0 | |
 Reo Suzuki | Emporia FC | DMF | 0 | |
 Jaime Alvarado | Emporia FC | ST | 0 | |
| Maikol Martinez | Emporia FC | MID | 0 | |
 Henry Gonzalez | Emporia FC | CDM | 0 | |
| Mateo Molina | Emporia FC | ST | 0 | |
| Jacobo Vasquez | Emporia FC | MID | 0 | |
 Patrick Alouidor | Emporia FC | WB | 0 | |
| 2 | Fabrizio Kasperiski | Emporia FC | MID, RB | 0 |
| 7 | Kanata Takahashi | Emporia FC | RW | 0 |
| 9 | Joao Victor | Emporia FC | MID | 0 |
| 15 |  Conrado Arbiza | Emporia FC | MID | 0 |
| 20 | Sho Kinjo | Emporia FC | LB | 0 |
| 21 | Masaki Tsuji | Emporia FC | MID | 0 |
| 23 |  Rafael Calmon | Emporia FC | CAM | 0 |
| 31 |  Pedro Silva | Emporia FC | GK | 0 |
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Our technical staff brings competitive experience and a player-centered development philosophy that bridges academy training with senior-level competition.
Emporia FC’s Reserve Team actively identifies and evaluates players who demonstrate the technical quality, tactical intelligence, and competitive mentality required to compete at the UPSL level.
We are committed to providing structured opportunities for players seeking progression within a professional training environment and a clear pathway to First Team promotion.
Performance determines opportunity.
Emporia FC’s Reserve Team recruits players who are ready to compete at a high level and commit fully to the standards of our club. We seek individuals who demonstrate both technical ability and the mentality required for senior-level competition.
Our recruitment philosophy prioritizes long-term development, character, and competitive consistency.
All player selections are performance-based and aligned with Emporia FC’s training standards and competitive expectations. We maintain a transparent and structured evaluation system.
Opportunities within Emporia FC are earned through preparation, work ethic, and consistent performance.
Stay up to date with upcoming fixtures, final results, and official conference standings. Whether following the First Team in League for Clubs or the Reserve Team in UPSL, this section provides accurate, competition-level data throughout the season.
All match information is aligned with official league platforms to ensure transparency and reliability.
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