GLUFC's first-team began play in the North Atlantic Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2014.

The team plays its home games on an artificial-turf field at historic Cawley Memorial Stadium, located in the Belvidere section of Lowell.

Greater Lowell United FC was founded in 2013 as an expansion team to join the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for the 2014 season.

Shortly after Hristov's arrival, the 2014 team beat the Rhode Island Reds, 2–0, in Bedford, and drew 0–0 with New York Athletic Club in Lawrence.

However, Hristov and the club parted ways for the 2015 NPSL season, which saw Luis Costa arrive as head coach.