SAN DIEGO (Friday, Jan. 3, 2025) – San Diego FC (SDFC) is proud to announce a partnership with Cardiff Sockers to deepen both Club’s commitment to youth development in San Diego County and to introduce Major League Soccer to the Cardiff Sockers community.
Cardiff Soccer league was founded in the late 1970s. Last year, the Cardiff Sockers had 25 recreational teams and 36 club teams. Cardiff Sockers has been operating in San Diego County since 1970 and currently has 25 teams and 36 clubs.
“As one of the last community clubs in San Diego, the Sockers are thrilled to partner with SDFC to provide opportunities for the players,” said Cardiff Sockers Executive Director Kraig Chiles. “Cardiff Sockers are proud to be the only club affiliated with the historic San Diego Sockers and look forward to making new memories with SDFC. The future of soccer in San Diego is bright.”
As SDFC kicks off its inaugural season in MLS in 2025, this partnership greatly benefits both Club’s long-standing passion for the game in San Diego County, which is widely known as a hotbed for players, fans and fan engagement.
“Cardiff Sockers have built an incredible reputation as a community leader in grassroots soccer, fostering a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment for players and families,” said Bill Miles, COO of SDFC and Executive Director of SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy. “At SDFC, we share that same commitment to growing the game and providing pathways for development, and we are excited to partner with Cardiff to help shape the future of soccer in San Diego. Together, we will create more opportunities for players to thrive and for fans to connect with the beautiful game.”
SDFC’s objective is to support Cardiff Sockers with programming that enhances Cardiff’s strengths and provides increased opportunities for players and families to experience the game. SDFC and San Diego Cardiff Sockers will be in touch with their communities soon with more details about the partnership.
Both Clubs look forward to growing the game in San Diego and beyond. Please join SDFC in 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium to celebrate SDFC’s historical inaugural season! To check out SDFC’s 2025 schedule, please visit SanDiegoFC.com/schedule.
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About San Diego FC
San Diego FC is an expansion team in Major League Soccer, scheduled to begin play at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025. San Diego FC is jointly owned by Sir Mohamed Mansour, a distinguished entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist with global ties in the sport, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in professional soccer. Manny Machado, San Diego’s perennial MLB All-Star, is an investor in the Club. San Diego FC is a proud member of the Right to Dream community, a group of youth academies and professional football clubs around the world. San Diego FC’s stated vision is to become the epicenter of football excellence and innovation in North America.
