Duluth FC, a national-caliber amateur men’s soccer club based in Duluth, will hold its annual Media Day at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Clyde Iron Works in Lincoln Park. Participants include BlueGreens' new head coach Thomas Pazo, co-owners Alex Guiliani and John Shuster, star third-year player Liam Pritchard and Jess Koenen of Aspirus St. Luke’s.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead the club and excited about the group of men we have together, players and staff,” said Pazo. “We look forward to working extremely hard, playing attractive football, and representing the club and the Twin Ports community well in everything that we do.”
The BlueGreens will open the season Thursday at 7 p.m. against Joy FC at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School.
“I’m extremely excited for the season ahead,” said Shuster, who has also taken on the team’s general manager duties. “Coach Pazo has done a tremendous job bringing in top talent and people. This season, our players and coaches are going to emphasize getting out into the community when they’re not training and playing to truly become part of the Twin Ports communities. I’m looking forward to seeing this team’s impact beyond the pitch. I’m also really looking forward to Duluth FC Youth Camps that will take place in June, which give area players a chance to learn from our top-level staff and players.”
The BlueGreens compete in the NPSL Midwest Region North Conference and advanced to the national semifinals last season, finishing 11-5-1 overall.
BlueGreens’ Notebook – Duluth FC will also host a free meet-and-greet with the coaches, players, owners and the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, also at the Clyde.