{"id":4413,"date":"2021-04-12T11:32:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usclub.gotsportsites.com\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2021-07-27T11:37:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T15:37:38","slug":"socal-adds-18-new-clubs-launches-new-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/socal-adds-18-new-clubs-launches-new-website\/","title":{"rendered":"SOCAL adds 18 new clubs, launches new website"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4413\" class=\"elementor elementor-4413\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-deebfb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"deebfb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4027d6\" data-id=\"c4027d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13216eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13216eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nSOCAL adds 18 new clubs, launches new website<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74cc2f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74cc2f4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17bd58e\" data-id=\"17bd58e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d88d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d88d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-100 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-12\"><div id=\"pageEl_514996797\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>SOCAL &#8211; formerly the Southern California Developmental Soccer League\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usclubsoccer.org\/news_article\/show\/1149396\">(SCDSL)<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0is excited to announce the addition of 18 new member clubs and the launch of its new website.\u00a0<\/p><p>For all league information, members and prospective members can now visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.socalsoccerleague.org\/\">www.socalsoccerleague.org<\/a>.<\/p><p>&#8220;The addition of the newest members to SOCAL really reinforces that we are doing something quite extraordinary in our market,\u201d said Michelle Chesters, SOCAL\u2019s Director of Operations. \u201cClubs continue to reach out interested in joining the SOCAL\u00a0movement because of everything we have put together for the future. We are excited to launch our new website, open team registration for the fall, begin building our PDP program, start offering Coaching Education and begin work on SOCAL State Cup. The support from our existing members has been phenomenal. Everyone is all-in and ready to get involved and help build what we are doing in SOCAL. It&#8217;s going to be amazing!&#8221;<\/p><p>These new member clubs will be joining SOCAL beginning with the 2021-22 season:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blastsoccer.org\/\">Blast SC<\/a>\u00a0(San Diego, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffsockers.org\/\">Cardiff Sockers<\/a>\u00a0(Cardiff, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityscsanmarcos.com\/\">City SC San Marcos<\/a>\u00a0(San Marcos, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coronadoyouthsoccerleague.com\/coronado-fc-overview.html\">Coronado FC<\/a>\u00a0(Coronado, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empiresoccerclub.org\/\">Empire SC<\/a>\u00a0(Corona, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encinitas-soccer.org\/\">Encinitas Express<\/a>\u00a0(Encinitas, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escondidosoccerclub.com\/competitive-programs\/\">FC Heat<\/a>\u00a0(Escondido, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunabeachfc.org\/\">Laguna Beach FC<\/a>\u00a0(Laguna Beach, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fclongbeach.com\/\">FC Long Beach<\/a>\u00a0(Long Beach, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottsforestsoccer.com\/\">Notts Forest FC<\/a>\u00a0(San Diego, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/oceansidebreakers.org\/\">Oceanside Breakers<\/a>\u00a0(Oceanside, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riversidecityfc.com\/\">Riverside City FC<\/a>\u00a0(Riverside, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegostrikers.com\/\">San Diego Strikers<\/a>\u00a0(San Diego, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrippsranchsc.com\/\">Scripps Ranch SC<\/a>\u00a0(San Diego, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartansfc.org\/\">Spartans FC<\/a>\u00a0(Yucaipa, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingsd.com\/\">Sporting San Diego<\/a>\u00a0(La Mesa, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleycenteryouthsoccer.com\/valleycenterysca\">Valley Center<\/a>\u00a0(Valley Center, CA)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vistasoccerclub.org\/\">Vista Storm SC<\/a>\u00a0(Vista, CA)<\/li><\/ul><p>\u201cThe enthusiasm from our members has been overwhelmingly positive,\u201d said Bob Turner, SOCAL \u2013 San Diego Executive Director. \u201cAs members have stated, the positive feedback and energy is a movement for change in Southern California youth soccer. What we at SOCAL are doing from top to bottom with our programming is so important in the development of our players and clubs see it and want to be part of it. This is only the beginning and we are going to do increasingly more in the years to come.\u201d<\/p><p>As an NPL member league, SOCAL enjoys a pathway to postseason opportunities for its clubs. In addition to postseason opportunities, members also gain access to a plethora of US Club Soccer benefits, including player identification and development, cup-based competition, player health and safety resources, robust coaching education and more.<\/p><p>US Club Soccer\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usclubsoccer.org\/vision-mission-core-values\">mission<\/a>\u00a0is to foster the growth and development of soccer clubs throughout the country to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages in every club. The primary vehicle for accomplishing that ambition is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usclubsoccer.org\/players-first-licensing\">Players First<\/a>: a branded, holistic club soccer experience for parents and players which emphasizes the development of each individual to his or her full potential, and helps parents make better choices about where their children should play.<\/p><p>That Players First philosophy is supported by best-in-class partners and resources, including LaLiga, and is anchored by five pillars: Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement &amp; Education, and Player Health &amp; Safety. In particular, Player Health &amp; Safety is the emphasis, as US Club Soccer prides itself on fostering\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usclubsoccer.org\/safety\">the safest environment for players in youth sports<\/a>. US Club Soccer has stringent requirements for all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usclubsoccer.org\/staff-registration\">staff registration\/eligibility<\/a>\u00a0and also provides a variety of safety-related resources to members.<\/p><p>\u201cUS Club Soccer and the NPL are thrilled to continue watching SOCAL expand in the market,\u201d said Leo Garcia, NPL General Manager and US Club Soccer VP of Competitions. \u201cAll of the hard work SOCAL has put in over the past several months to create an inclusive and competitive environment for all Southern California clubs and their families is paying off.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-25-50-25 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-3\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"column-2 column col-sm-12 col-md-6\"><div id=\"pageEl_514996843\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement heroPhotoElement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/f33c-156668113\/we-are-socal-1200x456_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/f33c-156668113\/we-are-socal-1200x456_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column-3 column col-sm-12 col-md-3\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-100 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-12\"><div id=\"pageEl_514997146\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Quotes from new member clubs:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Tiffany Quackenbush, Blast SC Director of Coaching<\/strong>: \u201cBlast SC is excited to be joining SOCAL. The league provides great infrastructure and opportunities for our most competitive teams to play at the right\u00a0level.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Kraig Chiles, Cardiff Sockers Executive Director<\/strong>: \u201cCardiff Sockers are extremely excited to start this new era in\u00a0competitive SOCAL. SOCAL is a great local option for our community-based teams and our most competitive elite level teams.\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Tracy Rich, City SC San Marcos Competitive Director<\/strong>: &#8220;City SC San Marcos is excited to be joining SOCAL\u00a0and US Club Soccer. We believe the new programs and opportunities afforded by both will lead to improved competition, development and identification for our players. We look forward to our future with SOCAL and US Club Soccer and collaborating and competing with all of the top clubs in Southern California.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Cindi Gehler, Coronado FC Club Manager<\/strong>: \u201cCoronado FC is excited to join SOCAL. We look forward to competitive play in Southern California, along with player development opportunities. SOCAL has provided excellent organization, direction and communication, up to date information and an excellent platform for administration of club activities.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Fabian Peregrina, Empire SC CEO<\/strong>: \u201cOur philosophy of development starts with the building blocks of our Empire Recreation Program, to provide each child a way to fall in love with the game of soccer.\u00a0The competitive side of Empire SC allows those players that would like to develop at a higher level and become a more competitive player.\u00a0Joining SOCAL\u00a0works with our philosophy since it coincides with development of the player at different tier levels of competition, based on the club\u2019s vision of development.\u00a0Creating this environment and not a just &#8220;win at all costs&#8221; culture is something that falls right in line with our philosophy, and this is why we are happy to be a part of SOCAL\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Elio Bello, Encinitas Express Director of Soccer Operations<\/strong>: \u201cEncinitas Express is proud to announce that we will be joining SOCAL for games beginning in the fall of 2021.\u00a0SOCAL will provide an excellent opportunity for all of our teams including appropriate level league competition in a local setting, a new exciting State Cup format for all teams and membership in rapidly growing US Club Soccer.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Steve Yorke, FC Heat Director of Coaching<\/strong>: &#8220;FC Heat are happy to be part of SOCAL. Coming out of a very tough year due to Covid, our teams are playing competitive soccer again and it is reassuring to be part of a well-organized gaming league. We look forward to the future with a very positive outlook and are confident that our club will be able to offer good quality competition through all levels of play.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Andy Thomas, Laguna Beach FC Director of Coaching<\/strong>: \u201cLaguna Beach FC has teams of all ages and abilities and as a club, we wanted to ensure all of our teams played at the appropriate level that challenged the players in each game, in order to maximize individual player development. Laguna Beach FC is excited to be competing in SOCAL, as this playing circuit fulfills all of our player\u2019s needs and our parent\u2019s expectations.&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Mark Hervin, FC Long Beach Director of Coaching<\/strong>: \u201cWe are extremely happy to be joining SOCAL and look forward to the many opportunities this will bring to our FC Long Beach players and staff.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>David Banks, Notts Forest FC Director of Football<\/strong>: \u201cNFFC was privileged\u00a0to play SCDSL during its inception and it&#8217;s the perfect time to rejoin. SOCAL\u00a0will\u00a0help continue our player development and provide opportunities for all our players, coaches and the player identification programs. We look forward to working with SOCAL\u00a0leaders &amp; directors.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Frank Zimmerman, Oceanside Breakers Director of Coaching<\/strong>: \u201cOceanside Breakers are pleased to be participating in SOCAL. The proximity to neighboring North San Diego county soccer clubs allows us to play so many games in our backyard and reduce travel time for our families to away games while offering the opportunity to play against clubs we have historically competed against.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Kevin Watson, Riverside City FC Executive Director<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cRiverside City Football Club is extremely excited to be joining SOCAL.\u00a0 It is our continued goal to provide our players, families, coaches and teams within our community the best soccer experience and we feel SOCAL\u00a0aligns with our mission and vision as a club.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity to impact the Inland Empire and Riverside community with a great youth soccer environment and vision that will provide an excellent platform for players in our community.\u00a0 We are looking forward to working with the league and other like-minded clubs in enhancing the game-day experience and overall experience for our club members.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Ray Taila, San Diego Strikers Director of Coaching<\/strong>: &#8220;We are looking forward to having our boys and girls program part of SOCAL. In the face of many changes, San Diego Strikers feel that SOCAL\u00a0has been the most consistent platform for player development.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Scott Brown, Scripps Ranch Soccer Club President<\/strong>: \u201cScripps Ranch Soccer Club has made the decisi\u00f3n to move all of its 2021-22 competitive teams to SOCAL. In the final analysis, this decision made the most sense for our club, our coaches and most importantly our players. This change will allow all of our Young athletes to continue playing the best soccer clubs in San Diego and the parents will only see positive changes through what we hope will be a simplified registration and game scheduling process.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Adam Thewes, Spartans FC President<\/strong>: \u201cSpartans\u00a0FC is so excited to join SOCAL and the new opportunities it will present for our players. For years we have heard rave reviews about the league\u2019s organization and competition levels.\u00a0\u00a0Everyone at SOCAL\u00a0and US Club Soccer have been so welcoming, informative and available when needed. As a player-centered club, we look forward to having our players take advantage of the SOCAL Player Development Programs as they strive to reach their full potential. Having access to top quality College Showcase Tournaments, as well as SOCAL Player\u00a0id2 Programs, will help our players gain valuable exposure as they look to play beyond their youth club soccer experience. Our club officials, coaches, players, and parents are looking forward to the new challenges, opportunities\u00a0and competition we will face this fall.\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Joaquin Huertero, Sporting San Diego<\/strong>: \u201cSporting San Diego is excited to be part of SOCAL. We are looking forward to the competition and new energy that they will bring to San Diego.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Ismael Gutierrez, Valley Center Director of Competitive<\/strong>: \u201cValley Center Hurricanes is thrilled to be joining SOCAL. We are excited to be able to compete against some of the top teams in California and being a part of the programming opportunities that SOCAL is offering.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Matt Hall, Vista Storm S.C. Director of Coaching<\/strong>: \u201cVista Storm S.C. is extremely excited to be joining SOCAL. We believe it is a great platform for our players to enhance their development and cr\u00e9ate a more competitive environment for the club. We feel Vista Storm S.C. and our families will benefit greatly from this partnership.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pageEl_514997191\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement heroPhotoElement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/82af-156668238\/2nd_group_League_Club_Logos_large.png\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/82af-156668238\/2nd_group_League_Club_Logos_large.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pageEl_514997248\" class=\"pageEl\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5696ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5696ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-227c839\" data-id=\"227c839\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719107c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"719107c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91d00f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"91d00f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8081a8c\" data-id=\"8081a8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8702db2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8702db2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>ABOUT US CLUB SOCCER:<\/h3><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>A National Association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation,\u00a0<strong>US Club Soccer<\/strong>\u00a0fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs in order to create the best possible environment for players of all ages.<\/p><p>Anchored by\u00a0<strong>Players First<\/strong>\u00a0and its five pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement &amp; Education and Player Health &amp; Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services.<\/p><p>US Club Soccer is sponsored by Nike and supported by LaLiga through a technical partnership.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/\">usclubsoccer.org<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/playersfirst\/\">Players First<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usclubsoccer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/usclubsoccer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/usclubsoccer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/usclubsoccer\">YouTube<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOCAL adds 18 new clubs, launches new website SOCAL &#8211; formerly the Southern California Developmental Soccer League\u00a0(SCDSL)\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0is excited to announce the addition of 18 new member clubs and the launch of its new website. 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