Futbol Club Santa Clarita and the city of Santa Clarita have come  to an agreement to continue their partnership though the 2013 season in the National Premier Soccer League, FCSC announced Sunday.

The city of Santa Clarita and the Storm will continue their support of each other in the coming year. The Storm will show its appreciation by wearing the city logo this year on the right sleeve of the Storm uniforms and will proudly display the city’s seal and other emblems on their display banners at every home game.

“The city has been a breath of fresh air for us,” said Gerald Brunner, President and CEO of United Sports International Inc., the parent company of FCSC. “Russell Sypowicz and the rest of the city staff have been a great support in our first year in Santa Clarita.”

“It makes a real difference when the city that you wish to represent welcomes you and works with you,” Brunner said. “That is something we have not been used to. It’s tough enough trying to build a program of this type, but when the city you are working in does not support you it becomes an almost impossible task.”

“We are dedicated to bringing a professional sports organization that is successful both on and off the field,” Brunner said.

The parent corporation, United Sports International Inc., strives to bring the community of the Santa Clarita Valley together through sports and through supporting the community by bringing family entertainment and professional influence to the youth groups with in the community.”

“We hope to bring more friendly matches with teams from different professional levels in an effort to bring more awareness to the city and the sport of soccer in general,” Brunner said. “The Storm is looking to have another excellent season and will enjoy building a successful professional soccer program with the city of Santa Clarita.”

The Storm will look to secure a home stadium for the 2013 season. Last season the Storm enjoyed the hospitality of three school stadiums, Canyon High School (4 games), Hart High School (1 game), Valencia High School (1 league game & 1 international game), Golden Valley High School (1 game). All were great facilities and the help from the school employees was unsurpassed. However, the Storm would like one location to call home, and will make an effort to secure the one stadium as soon as possible.