Current World Cup Champions of the International Gay and Lesbian Football's Association Men's Second Division!
"To promote
the growth and understanding of soccer and foster a sense
of community for gay, lesbian, and bisexual players..."
while remaining open to others by: Providing gay and bisexual
men, in particular, a venue for playing soccer Encouraging
players at all levels to participate and improve Participating
in leagues and tournaments The West Hollywood Soccer Club
does not discriminate on any basis whatsoever. Membership
in or sponsorship of the club and/or participation in its
activities is not to be construed as any indication of the
sexual orientation of the individuals or organizations involved.
The L.A. Suns was
founded by 8 men who enjoyed sports, particularly soccer,
and wanted to create a team on which gay men would feel
welcome. The club provides a comfortable, supportive environment
for learning and playing the world's most popular game.
It fields competitive teams in local mainstream leagues
and in the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association's
(IGLFA) annual World Cup.
TIMELINE
1985 Practices
begin at local high schools in Los Angeles; Team Suns
formed
1986 Gay Games
II, San Francisco- Bronze Medal
1987 IGLFA World Cup I, Denver- Bronze
Medal; L.A. Municipal League (Div. 2)
1988 IGLFA World
Cup II, Seattle- Bronze Medal
L.A. Municipal
League (Div. 2) First Place
Mayor's Cup Second
Place
1989 IGLFA World
Cup III, Boston- Fourth Place; L.A. Municipal League (Div.
2)
1990 Gay Games
III, Vancouver- Gold Medal Suns are World Champions; L.A.
Municipal League (Div. 2)
1991 IGLFA World
Cup IV, Atlanta
1992 IGLFA World
Cup V, New York- Silver Medal
1993 IGLFA World
Cup VI, Los Angeles- Silver Medal
1994 Gay Games
IV, New York- Silver Medal
1996 IGLFA World
Cup VIII, Dallas; L.A. Municipal League (Div. 1)
1997 Club forms
Team Eclipse in L.A. Municipal League (Div. 2)
1997 IGLFA World
Cup IX, Washington, D.C.- Gold Medal Team Los Angeles Suns; finish 2nd in L.A. Municipal League (Div. 1)
1998 Gay Games
V, Amsterdam-Gold Medal Team Los Angeles Eclipse
1999 IGLFA World
Cup X, Fort Lauderdale, Florida- Gold Medal Team Los Angeles
Eclipse
2000 IGLFA World Cup, Cologne, Germany- Silver Medal Team Los Angeles Eclipse
2001 IGLFA World Cup, London, England- Miguel Tejada and Mack Scott win Gold Medal (LA Team did not attend)
2002 First Place, Los Angeles Municipal League, Major/Minor Division (Suns)
2006 Gay Games Chicago -- Silver Medal Team Los Angeles Eclipse
2007 IGLFA World Cup Buenos Aires, Argentina -- Gold Medal Team Los Angeles Eclipse
2008 IGLFA World Cup London, England -- Currently fundraising for tournament
WHSC fields one to two teams in the Los Angeles Municipal league, depending on the number of players interested.
The Club offers a healthy
recreational outlet year round with its weekly practices.
Practices are held in West Hollywood, CA on
Friday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. League games are held
every Sunday. For more information click on the "Want to Play?" link on the home page.
Active Members participate on teams
entered in local leagues and international tournaments;
we are always looking for additional experienced players
(you don't have to be a star) Associate Members participate
in the club's weekly practices, skills training, and recreational
scrimmages, but do not join teams either because they are
learning the sport or cannot commit the time for league
or tournament play.
IGLFA (International Gay & Lesbian Football Association)
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