Alpha United FC

The origins of Alpha United FC are unknown, as CONCACAF's records show their foundation date as "pending". According to Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation it appears that the club has been playing in Guyanese football competitions since the early to mid-2000s mounting their success in the later half of the 2000s. In 2009, Alpha United earned their first ever league title winning the Guyana National Football League and gaining subsequent entry into the CFU Club Championship. Alpha United gained attention across the continent in 2011, when the club defeated the TT Pro League champions, Defence Force in the consolation match to earn a preliminary round berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, being the first ever Guyanese club in Champions League history to earn a berth. == Colours and Badge ==

Alpha United's crest features a blue diamond with golden trim as the background. In front of the diamond is a hammer. Beneath the hammer, lies the club's motto, Unity With Strength. Above the hammer lies the club's name and their nickname, "The Hammer". == Stadium ==

It is not known what stadium is Alpha United's permanent home, although Providence Stadium near Georgetown is serving as the host venue for United in the CONCACAF Champions League. == Honors ==

Continental • CFU Club Championship • Third Place (1): 2011 Domestic League titles • Guyana National Football League • Runners-up (1): 2009–10 • NAMLICO Knock-out Tournament • Winners (1): 2010 == Performance in CONCACAF competitions ==

Alpha United's score listed first, as well as the home leg. • 2009 CFU Club Championship ::First round v. Tempête – 1:1, 0:2 • 2010 CFU Club Championship ::First round v. Elite – w/o ::First round v. WBC – 1:1 ::First round v. Defence Force – 3:1 ::Second round v. San Juan Jabloteh – 0:2 ::Second round v. River Plate PR – 1:1 • 2011 CFU Club Championship ::Elimination stage 1 v. Bassa – w/o ::Elimination stage 2 v. River Plate PR – 0:0, 3:2 ::Semifinals v. Puerto Rico Islanders – 1:3 (a.e.t) ::Third Place Playoff v. Defence Force – 1:1 (4:3 pen.) • 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League ::Preliminary round v. Herediano – 2:2, 0:8 • 2014 CFU Club Championship ::Group Stage v. Defence Force – 2:0 ::Group Stage v. Harbour View – 1:0 ::Semifinals v. Valencia – Cancelled • 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League ::Group Stage v. Olimpia – 0:1, 0:6 ::Group Stage v. Portland Timbers – 1:4, 0:6 == See also ==