Southern Soccer Academy Explained

Clubname:Southern Soccer Academy Kings
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Fullname:Southern Soccer Academy Kings
Nickname:SSA Kings
Founded:2012
Stadium:Marathon Park
Chrtitle:Executive Director
Chairman:Simon Davey
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Kelham O'Hanlon
League:USL League Two
Season:2023
Position:6th, South Central Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website:https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=326185
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Southern Soccer Academy is a soccer club from Marietta, Georgia competing in the Deep South Division of USL League Two.

They were set to begin play in the 2020 USL League Two season,[1] [2] however, the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] They are also part of Major League Soccer's new Elite Youth Development League, later renamed to MLS Next.[4]

Year-by-year

YearLevelLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
20204USL League TwoSeason canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
20214USL League Two9th, Deep Southdid not qualifydid not qualify
20224USL League Two9th, South Centraldid not qualifydid not qualify
20234USL League Two6th, South Centraldid not qualifydid not qualify

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marietta-based soccer academy to launch team in U.S. developmental league. November 14, 2019. Marietta Daily Journal.
  2. Web site: USL League Two Adds 16 Teams For 2020. March 1, 2020. Ber News.
  3. News: USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions. Jenny. Hojnacki. sbisoccer.com. April 30, 2020. June 9, 2020.
  4. Web site: MLS Unveils A New Elite Youth Development League. May 14, 2020. Dirty South Soccer.