SAN DIEGO (Friday, Jan. 3, 2025) – San Diego FC (SDFC) is proud to announce a partnership with City SC to deepen both Club’s commitment to youth development in San Diego County and to introduce Major League Soccer to the City SC community.
City SC is a 501c3 Non Profit organization that builds great players and great people. With soccer programming for players of all ages, levels and aspirations, there is a place for everyone in at City. City SC have both a plan and a pathway to guide each player to achieve their individual goals in soccer, however it is that they define success. City SC has been operating in San Diego County for 44 years and currently has 500 teams across three clubs in San Diego County in Carlsbad, San Marcos and Chula Vista.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with San Diego FC, a collaboration that represents an exciting step forward for City SC,” said City SC Executive Director Steve Cowell. “This partnership will provide unparalleled opportunities for coaching development, shared resources, and a stronger focus on player development. Most importantly, it creates a direct pathway for our players to engage with the professional game, inspiring them to reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a stronger soccer community in San Diego.”
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.
“City SC has built a strong reputation as a coaching education-driven organization, committed to developing players and fostering a deep passion for the game,” said Bill Miles, COO of SDFC and Executive Director of SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy. “We’re excited to collaborate with City SC to create meaningful opportunities for players and families while cultivating enthusiasm for SDFC through fan engagement and game-day experiences.”
SDFC’s objective is to support City SC with programming that enhances City’s strengths and provides increased opportunities for players and families to experience the game. SDFC and City SC 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.
To learn more about SDFC Season Ticket Memberships, fans can visit SanDiegoFC.com/tickets. For the latest news and Club updates, please visit SanDiegoFC.com, follow @SanDiegoFC on social media across all platforms, and use the hashtag #SanDiegoFC #FlowWithUs.
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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.
