"We are very excited to be a part of UWS," said Vice President and Founder Jason Almazan. "It is the best national platform league for 'only women' and focuses on creating more opportunities in this sport. The level of play is very intense which is the perfect environment to scout talent and create professional opportunities. We would like to thank Joe Ferrara and [Vice President of Finance] Francisco Cleaves for being so humble and helping in every way during this process. We look forward to growing with UWS and making an enormous impact on women's soccer."

In the lead-up to the 2020 campaign, Almazan announced that Antoinette Zaffino will serve as President. Zaffino was a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III All-American at the College of DuPage. She has been promoted from her previous position with the club as the Director of Operations and Marketing.

"I am very humbled to accept the position of first female President with Ladies Steel City F.C and representing our club for the 2020 UWS season," said Zaffino.

"Antoinette is very passionate about women's development and getting them to the next level with the right outlets to do so," said Almazan. "We are starting from scratch, building this program with Joliet's finest to create not only a pathway for the next generation but outlining the dynamic commitment and resources for years to come."

The first-ever Head Coach of Ladies Steel City F.C. will be Byron Guitron. Guitron currently works with the Elkhart Flames Soccer Club and was a youth assistant coach for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer (MLS). Assisting him this season will be Joliet-native Damon Almazan, who has signed to play for Purdue University Fort Wayne this fall. He is also the youngest member of the team's Board of Directors.

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