The Northampton Laurels FC was an American professional soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2005, the team played in Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). The team folded after the 2008 season.

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Northampton Laurels

Full name	Northampton Laurels Football Club
Nickname(s)	Laurels
Founded	2005
Ground	J. Birney Crum Stadium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Capacity	15,000
Chairman	Andy Salandy
Manager	Anthony Creece
League	Women's Premier Soccer League
2008	6th, East Mid-Atlantic Division
Home colors Away colors

The Laurels' home was J. Birney Crum Stadium, located in the city of Allentown, where they had played since 2006. The team's colors were green and white.

History

The team featured several players with previous professional and international experience, along with local stand out talent. Playing for the Laurels provided elite Lehigh Valley-area players with an opportunity to progress through the U.S. soccer system.

In their 2006 expansion season, the Laurels were the WPSL's Eastern Conference - Southern Division runners up. In addition, the team was a semi-finalist in the 2006 WPSL Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Laurels were also the WPSL Eastern Conference Mid-Atlantic Division runners up in 2007, and an Eastern Conference Semi-Finalist.

Year-by-year

Head coaches

• Wayne Grocott (2006)
• Anthony Creece (2007–2008)

Home stadiums

• J. Birney Crum Stadium (2006–2008)

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