FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2020

RE: 1812 FC ANNOUNCES AS PRESIDENT AND CO-OWNER

1812 FC Barrie are pleased to invite members of the media, as well as supporters, to a join Kristian Jack and 1812 FC for a press conference September 29th at 12:30pm to announce the appointment of Julian De Guzman as the organization’s first President and Co-Owner. A live question period will follow introductions.

Media and supporters are welcome to join live at:

www.1812fc.com

Media request for one-on-one interviews with Julian De Guzman can be made in advance by email [email protected], or day of request on the Zoom press conference.

About 1812 FC Barrie:

1812 FC Barrie a newly formed football organization from Barrie, , Canada. The Organization was launched in partnership with Barrie Soccer Club. 1812 FC Barrie is committed to building a strong community Club, inclusive of all youth soccer organization in Barrie and the Huronia Region. The Club and its organizers have kicked-off a community outreach program which will ramp-up leading-up to 2021.

Founding supporter memberships, merchandise, and corporate sponsorship packages are available at 1812fc.ca.

About Julian De Guzman

Julian De Guzman is Canada’s most capped senior men’s player and the first Canadian to play in Spain’s La Liga. The 2007 Gold Cup Most Valuable Player, De Guzman, also served as the Captain of the Canadian Men’s National Soccer team.

In addition to a 15-year professional playing career with spells in The Bundesliga (Hannover 96, Germany), La Liga (Deportivo La Coruña, Spain) and (Toronto FC, FC Dallas), De Guzman served as Head Coach and General Manager of the Ottawa Fury before the team’s 2019 relocation to Miami, Florida. De Guzman will oversee 1812 FC football operations, is responsible for growing the regional soccer culture and business side of 1812 FC.

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