Vaqueros playing in THE ROJA LEAGUE “Invierno” season – Press Release
The Roja League bringing the BEST local soccer to the BEST Soccer Community in USA!
Matchday One Kicks-off Winter Season on Saturday, November 28th with Four Games
From local soccer legends to professional players returning to DFW in between their pro seasons to top local semi-pro players and teams to elite college players home for extended Winter Break; local soccer fans will have an opportunity to see top tier soccer this Winter in an intimate setting in Dallas, Denton & Fort Worth starting Saturday, November 28th through January 9th.
The Roja League Invierno will feature 8 teams including two teams made up of 100% College Players home for break, 3 NPSL Teams and 3 UPSL Teams. Every team will play seven games in a balanced schedule with the top four teams qualifying for TRL Invierno playoffs in early January. On January 9th, 2021 The Roja League Invierno will crown it’s Winter Champion.
The Roja League was formed as a safe return to play this past Summer. Once Governor Abbott approved Sporting Events with Spectators, TRL Co-Founders Michael (Hitch) Hitchcock and Damon Gochneaur launched The Roja League providing COVID-19 Testing for players, referees, coaches & staff with Supporters Gameday Protocol that includes Mandatory Masks, Socially Distanced Seating, Contactless Ticketing & Merchandise, Bring Your Own Food & Beverage and limited fan capacities at all venues while digitally broadcasting games for fans who did not feel comfortable attending a live sporting event. Similar protocols will be in place for The Roja League Invierno. Every venue will have different Food & Beverage protocols and limited capacities.
“The Roja League Invierno will be another celebration of arguably the best soccer community in the country. We’re looking forward to seeing great soccer supporters coming together to enjoy the best soccer in the metroplex in a fun, festive game day experience. Lots of past, current and future professionals will be playing the game they love this Winter for the love of the game while preparing for their 2021 Seasons. We’re proud to be able to provide that opportunity during a critical time!” shared TRL Co-Founder, Hitch.
In the Summer six team season, a passionate crowd enjoyed a great Championship Game at Vela Soccer Complex in Denton, where Denton Diablos of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) lost to their collegiate counterparts, Estudiantes, a team made up exclusively of college players within the Diablos organization.
The Roja League has expanded to 8 teams for the Winter Season, anchored by the Denton Diablos and Fort Worth Vaqueros, who will use the competition to start their preparations for the 2021 Lamar Hunt US OPEN CUP, newly announce NPSL side Irving FC to prepare for their Inaugural NPSL Season, UPSL teams’ Fort Worth Inocentes FC, Foro 360 PRO, FC Harrington, and two completely collegiate teams in Premier Legends and defending Roja League Champions, Denton Estudiantes; both teams are made up of returning college players who will use the Winter Season to prepare for the 2021 NCAA Spring Season.
Season Seats are available at www.therojaleague.com. For only $50, local soccer fans can attend all The Roja League games while supporting Local Soccer.
See complete Schedule Below (subject to change)
The Roja League Invierno Schedule
Individual Tickets are available at tickets.therojaleague.com
Matchday One * Saturday, November 28th
+ Fort Worth Vaqueros vs Irving FC 3pm Kick
* Texas Wesleyan Martin Field
+ Denton Doubleheader
Denton Estudiantes vs Foro 360 PRO 2pm Kick
Denton Diablos vs FC Harrington 4pm Kick
*Texas Woman’s University Soccer Field
+ Inocentes FC vs Premier Legends 7:30pm Kick
* Fort Worth Polytech High School
Matchday Two * Saturday, December 5th
+ Denton Diablos vs Denton Estudiantes 4pm Kick
* Texas Woman’s University Soccer Field
+ Inocentes FC vs Irving FC 7:30pm Kick
* Fort Worth Polytech High School
+ FORO Doubleheader
FC Harrington vs Premier Legends 6pm Kick
Foro 360 PRO vs Fort Worth Vaqueros 8pm Kick
*Foro Soccer Club
Matchday Three * Saturday, December 12th
+ Fort Worth Doubleheader
FC Harrington vs Irving FC 2pm Kick
Fort Worth Vaqueros vs Inocentes FC 4pm Kick
*Texas Wesleyan University Martin Field
+ Denton Doubleheader
Denton Estudiantes vs Premier Legends 2pm Kick
Denton Diablos vs Foro 360 PRO 4pm Kick
*Texas Woman’s University Soccer Field
Matchday Four * Wednesday, December 16th
+ Fort Worth Side by Side Tripleheader
Denton Estudiantes vs Irving FC 7pm Kick
FC Harrington vs Fort Worth Vaqueros 7pm Kick
Denton Diablos vs Premier Legends 7pm Kick
*Fort Worth Gateway Park Turf Fields
+ Inocentes FC vs Foro 360 PRO 8pm Kick
* Fort Worth Polytech High School
Matchday Five * Saturday, December 19th
+Fort Worth Doubleheader
Denton Diablos vs Irving FC 2pm Kick
Fort Worth Vaqueros vs Denton Estudiantes 4pm Kick
*Fort Worth Gateway Park
+Inocentes FC vs FC Harrington 7:30pm Kick
* Fort Worth Polytech High School
+Foro 360 PRO vs Premier Legends 7pm Kick
* Foro Sports Club
Matchday Six * Saturday, December 26th
+Boxing Day Doubleheader in Fort Worth
Inocentes FC vs Denton Estudiantes 2pm Kick
Fort Worth Vaqueros vs Denton Diablos 4pm Kick
*Texas Wesleyan University Martin Field
+Boxing Day Doubleheader in Dallas
Irving FC vs Premier Legends 6pm Kick
Foro 360 PRO vs FC Harrington 8pm Kick
*Foro Sports Club
Matchday Seven * Saturday, January 2nd
+Fort Worth Vaqueros vs Premier Legends 3pm Kick
* Texas Wesleyan University Martin Field
+Denton Doubleheader
Denton Estudiantes vs FC Harrington 2pm Kick
Denton Diablos vs Inocentes FC 4pm Kick
*Texas Woman’s University Soccer Field
+Foro 360 PRO vs Irving FC 7pm Kick
* Foro Sports Club
The Roja League Invierno Playoffs
Semifinals * Wednesday, January 6th
+1 v 4 – Time/Location TBD
+2 v 3 – Time/Location TBD
Championship * Saturday, January 9th
+Semifinal Winners – Time/Location TBD