Atlantic Soccer Conference facts for kids
The Atlantic Soccer Conference was a college sports league in the United States. It was created for universities and colleges where students played soccer. This conference brought together different schools to compete against each other in soccer matches.
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What Was the Atlantic Soccer Conference?
The Atlantic Soccer Conference was a group of colleges and universities that played men's soccer. These schools were part of the NCAA Division I, which is the highest level of college sports in the United States. The conference helped organize games and championships for its member teams.
When Did the Conference Exist?
The Atlantic Soccer Conference was established in 2000. It operated for several years, providing a platform for college soccer teams to compete. However, the conference was disestablished, meaning it stopped operating, in 2011.
Which Teams Played in the Atlantic Soccer Conference?
Over its time, several universities and colleges were members of the Atlantic Soccer Conference. These schools had their men's soccer teams compete in the league. Some of the teams that were part of this conference included:
- Adelphi University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Howard University
- Longwood University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Philadelphia University
Why Did the Atlantic Soccer Conference Stop?
The Atlantic Soccer Conference is now considered a "defunct" conference. This means it no longer exists or operates. College sports conferences can stop for various reasons, such as schools moving to different leagues or changes in the structure of college athletics.
See Also
- List of NCAA Division I men's soccer conferences
