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Minnesota Aurora FC fails to secure funding to join professional league

Minnesota Aurora FC won't be joining professional league just yet
Minnesota Aurora FC won't be joining professional league just yet 00:30

MINNEAPOLIS -- Despite their successful inaugural season, Minnesota Aurora FC will not be able to join a professional league just yet.

"Ultimately, the timeline proved too short for us to secure the necessary investments to join a professional league for 2024," the team said in a statement.

Aurora FC first announced its plans to join a professional league in October.

The team says it will continue to work towards its goal of professional league status while remaining focused on the upcoming 2023 USL-W season.

In its first season, Aurora FC lost just one game -- unfortunately, it was the championship. The undefeated season ended in an overtime heartbreaker at the hands of South Georgia Tormenta.

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