L.A. W17 FC Rallies To Earn Draw at Bell Gardens FC

Team shows some grit with two equalizing goals in measuring-stick game

March 18, 2017 -- Los Angeles - L.A. W17 FC played its first game under its new moniker and got its first point of the season.

L.A. W17 FC, L.A. Wolves FC's newly rebranded representative in the United Premiers Soccer League (UPSL) Championship Division Western Conference, came from behind the earn a 2-2 draw vs. Bell Gardens FC on Saturday night at Glendale Sports Complex.

L.A. Wolves FC Sporting Director Michael Collins said, "It's a new look and it's a good time to earn our first point on the year. The squad came ready, and they battled in this game. We got behind twice. Bell Gardens is a quality side but the players found a way to earn a point on the road. That shows some grit so that's good to see. We want that kind of spirit out of the players. They work hard to earn everything and it's a credit to them but there's a lot of season ahead. These players are getting game time and that's important, and a game like this one was a good measuring stick."

The club's next game will be announced in the coming days.