New Jersey Alliance FC
Football club
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New Jersey Alliance FC is an American soccer team based out of Lyndhurst, New Jersey.[1] The team was founded in 2012 and plays in the NISA Nation, in the Northeast Region. NJAFC's colors are yellow, white and blue are the official colors.[2]
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| Full name | New Jersey Alliance Football Club | ||
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| Nicknames | NJAFC, Alliance | ||
| Founded | 2012 | ||
| Stadium | Athenia Steel Complex | ||
| Owner | Edgar Guardia | ||
| Manager | Robert Kruk | ||
| League | NISA Nation | ||
| Website | njalliancefc.com | ||
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History
New Jersey Alliance FC were founded in 2012 by Edgar Guardia, a local entrepreneur from Lyndhurst, New Jersey.[3] The club joined the Garden State Soccer League and later the UPSL by reaching the 5th tier of US soccer pyramid. On 27 August 2021 NISA Nation, a 4th tier league, announced that the team was going to join the league as founder club in the 2021 NISA Nation season.[4] The team tried to qualify for the 2022 U.S. Open Cup but was eliminated by West Chester United SC.[5] The club started 2021 NISA Nation season with a home win 16–0 over Bearfight FC.[6]
Organization
Was founded in 2012 as Lyndhurst Alliance FC.
At some point in time, the organization's name was changed to North Jersey Alliance FC, Lyndhurst, NJ.
On December 12, 2019: NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN 82–2716932, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption September 7, 2017.[7]
On May 5, 2020, NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE FC's tax-exempt status was revoked. "Organizations whose federal tax exempt status was automatically revoked for not filing a Form 990-series return or notice for three consecutive years."[7]
On March 12, 2022, NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FC, EIN: 87–4233669, of Lyndhurst, NJ received determination letter issued by the IRS for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, with effective date of exemption January 4, 2022.[7]
Year-by-year
- As of September 15, 2025
| Year | Tier | League | Region | Regular season | U.S. Open Cup |
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| 2021 Fall | 4 | NISA Nation | Northeast Region | 1st place of 6 | 2nd Qualifying Round |
| 2022 Spring | 4 | NISA Nation | Northeast Region | 1st place of 8 | N/A |
| 2022 Fall | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American | 4th place of 13 | 1st Qualifying Round |
| 2023 Spring | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American | 6th place of 12 | N/A |
| 2023 Fall | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American | 4th place of 13 | 4th Qualifying Round |
| 2024 Spring | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American (South) | 1st place of 8 | N/A |
| 2024 Fall | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American (South) | 1st place of 7, Conference Semi-finals | Qualified for Final Tournament |
| 2025 Spring | 4 | UPSL | Northeast – American (South) | 3rd place of 9 | First Round |
| 2025 Fall | 4 | UPSL | 1st Qualifying Round |
