Cal South alumni Maurice Edu is our guest on “The Bear & the Ball” podcast
Former USMNT player Maurice Edu is one of the most outstanding players of his generation. A product of Cal South and our Olympic Development Program, his journey to the professional ranks is truly inspirational. In this episode of “The Bear & the Ball,” Maurice talks about the steps, the adversity, and ultimately the triumph of […]
Cal South’s USYS National Championships Referee Panel On Our Next Webinar
RSVP now for our nextCal South Referee Educational Webinar Join us for our next live Referee Educational Webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. We will present a special panel made up of Cal South referees who were chosen to officiate at this summer’s US Youth Soccer National Championships back in July. Do not miss […]
Important Safety Tips for Teams Playing in High Heat
ANAHEIM, CA (Thursday, September 5, 2024) – Excessive heat warnings have recently been posted by the National Weather Service through next Monday. It is expected triple-digit temperatures will last through the weekend in much of Southern California, most especially in inland and desert areas away from the coastline. With the Fall soccer season underway, it […]
2024 Cal South Labor Day Cup Great Fun for Players and Families Alike
(Thursday, September 5, 2024) – The 2024 Cal South Labor Day Cup was a wonderful success over Labor Day Weekend – August 31 and September 1 – on the gloriously green fields at Kern County Soccer Park in Bakersfield, CA. The tournament portion of the Labor Day Cup saw dozens of boys and girls soccer […]
Former MLS Referee Jorge Reyes Leads CORE Course in Torrance, Tues., Sept. 10th
Jorge Reyes, former MLS Referee and Assistant Referee, will serve as the lead instructor at the next Center of Referee Education (CORE) course on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at North High School, Torrance, CA from 7:00-9:00 p.m. In his own words… “I was a professional player for 5 years in El Salvador, I visited 22 […]
Field of teams announced for December 2024 NL Quarterfinals
FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 3, 2024) — The USYS National League has announced the full field of teams that will compete in the December 2024 National League Quarterfinals. The event will feature teams primarily from the National League Conferences and Elite 64 Regional League, and all games will be played at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, […]
Sound of Gol’s George Valencia is our guest on “The Bear & the Ball” podcast
Filmmaker, producer, director, and lover of “the Beautiful Game,” George Valencia has been making a difference for decades providing opportunities for kids that didn’t previously exist. As the founder of the Sound of Gol Foundation, George has created the animated character, La Golda, that has opened up conversations in areas that were once untouched. Now […]
24-Player USMNT Training Camp Roster Selected for September Matches Against Canada & New Zealand
Mikey Varas Serving as Interim Head Coach; USA Hosts Canada for Fan Appreciation Match on Sept. 7 in Kansas City, Kan., Before Taking on New Zealand on Sept. 10 in Cincinnati As posted on USSoccer.com: CHICAGO (Sept. 1, 2024) – A group of 24 players has been selected for the USMNT September Training Camp roster to […]
Join Us at the 2024 Cal South Labor Day Cup!
Family fun! Food! Music! Soccer! Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2024@ Kern County Soccer Park, Bakersfield On Labor Day Weekend – August 31 and September 1 – the 2024 Cal South Labor Day Cup tournament will come alive at the Kern County Soccer Park!!! This is NOT JUST a soccer tournament… this is also a celebration of the American workforce […]
46 Cal South Pro+ ODP Players Selected for USYS ODP Interregional West Region Rosters
FRISCO, TX (Monday, August 19, 2024) – Cal South’s PRO+ Olympic Development Program (ODP) saw 46 of its talented players selected recently to rosters for the West Region for this year’s US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional teams. The announcement on US Youth Soccer’s website last Friday, August 16 was in regard to boys and girls […]