Fleetwood United F.C. Explained

Clubname:Fleetwood United FC
Fullname:Fleetwood United Football Club
Nickname:The Dubai Cods
Manager:Michael Rice
Chairman:Andrew Pilley
League:UAE Second Division League
Season:2022–23
Position:2nd
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Current:2022–23 Fleetwood United FC season

Fleetwood United Football Club (Arabic: فليتوود يونايتد) is an association football club based in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Sister club of the English side Fleetwood Town, it serves as an academy that scouts players and youth talents across the city of Dubai.[1] [2]

History

Fleetwood United was founded in 2021 as part of Andrew Pilley's expansion.[3] [4] [5] The club won promotion to the UAE Second Division League after finishing second in the UAE Third Division League.[6]

In 2023–24 season the club won the UAE Second Division League, getting the victory in 20 out of 26 league games.[7]

Current squad

As of 2023–24 season

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: From LOI to the Champions League - The 'threat' multi-club ownership poses to football. 26 February 2023 . the42.ie.
  2. Web site: Want the chance to become a footballer in Dubai?.
  3. News: Why Fleetwood Town hope to become a force in… Cape Town and Dubai. The New York Times . 2023-09-08. 2021-12-24. https://archive.today/20211224052551/https://theathletic.com/3021953/2021/12/23/why-fleetwood-town-hope-to-become-a-force-in-cape-town-and-dubai/. bot: unknown . Slater . Matt .
  4. Web site: Step Aside Man City - Fleetwood Town Are The New Giants Taking Football Global. 23 December 2021 . thesportsman.com.
  5. News: Fleetwood Town set up teams in Dubai and South Africa as part of international expansion. BBC Sport . 16 December 2021 .
  6. Web site: Silverware at home and abroad for Fleetwood Town and UAE sister club Fleetwood United. blackpoolgazette.co.uk.
  7. Web site: UAE Football Association . 2024-05-02 . www.uaefa.ae.