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Local Clubs

If you or your child is looking for the next step into more tactical and advanced soccer principles, then look no further. The following clubs have built strong foundations across the valley with the same goal of elevating the level of play. With our valley being isolated from other teams, games will include further travel and perhaps overnight stays. The fees will be determined on a per-club basis, but the aim is to provide the best equipment for all players. If you are willing to spend and dive into the world of professional soccer, these clubs could get you in the right direction. Contact each team below to see which opportunity is right for you!

CVSN CLUB MAP

Coachella Valley Soccer Network Estimates

50+

Amazing and Talented Soccer Coaches Working Aroound CVSN

250+

Skillful and Promising Players Locally Trained and Experienced

25+

Teams Across Multiple Age Groups For Fun/Training At Any Age

10

Strong, Independent, Knowledgeable Soccer Clubs to Represent The Valley

DESERT EMPIRE SURF SC

CSL YOUTH CLUB - PDYSL AFFILIATE - 8 Teams

* Mission: "The Best of the Best."

* Details: Part of the renowned Surf Nation, Desert Empire brings elite-level pathways to the Valley. They focus on professional development, college exposure, and competing at the highest national levels.

* Best For: Players seeking college scholarships and top-tier competition.

FCA SPORTS

* Mission: "Faith & Football."

* Details: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) combines competitive soccer with character building. Serving the East Valley, they focus on developing "total athletes"—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

* Best For: Families looking for a values-based, competitive environment.

LEGENDS FC - DESERT CITIES

* Mission: "Inspiring Passion."

* Details: With over 25 years in the game, Legends FC is a staple of Palm Desert soccer. A chartered member of CYSA, they offer a structured academy specifically designed to nurture youth talent from their first kick to their final goal.

* Best For: Long-term player development and stable youth structure.

CHIRIACO FC

*Mission: "La Pelota No Se Mancha" (The ball is undefiled).

* Details: The Valley's premier semi-pro side and UPSL National Champions. Chiriaco FC represents the ambition of Coachella, offering a direct pathway for elite adult players to showcase their talent on a national stage.

* Best For: Elite adult players and fans of high-level local soccer.

FC DALLAS COACHELLA

* Mission: "Pro Pathways."

* Details: An official affiliate of MLS side FC Dallas. This club brings a professional curriculum, scouting network, and "insider access" to one of the best youth development systems in Major League Soccer, right here in the desert.

* Best For: Youth players dreaming of the MLS pathway.

COACHELLA SC

* Mission: "Pride of the Roadrunner."

* Details: Built with a Latin American mentality and first-division professionalism. Coachella SC is an ambitious club aiming for USL League One, serving as a home for local talent that wants to put the Valley on the professional soccer map.

* Best For: Ambitious players wanting to grow with a semi-pro franchise.

MIRAN FC

* Best For: Players seeking college scholarships and top-tier competition.

SPORTING CALIFORNIA CV

* Mission: "

* Best For: Families looking for a values-based, competitive environment.

SOCAL ELITE FC - COACHELLA

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* Best For: Long-term player development and stable youth structure.

CSL ONLY CLUBS

LA QUINTA FC

CSL YOUTH CLUB - 4 Teams (G2008/ B2010/ G2012/ B2015)

* Mission: "Community Excellence."

* Details: A proud member of the Coast Soccer League (CSL), La Quinta FC provides a competitive "Desert Alliance" for local youth. They bridge the gap between recreational play and high-level travel soccer.

CYSA PREMIER ACADEMY

CSL YOUTH CLUB - 6 Teams

* Details: A focused youth academy in Indio participating in the Coast Soccer League. Known for technical training and fielding competitive teams in the G2008-B2015 age brackets.

CVSL

CSL YOUTH CLUB - 7 Teams

ALLIANCE INDIO

DESERT EMPIRE SURF

SOCAL SL ONLY CLUBS

FC LEGENDS - Desert Cities

CSL YOUTH CLUB - 4 Teams (G2008/ B2010/ G2012/ B2015)

* Mission: "Inspiring Passion."

* Details: With over 25 years in the game, Legends FC is a staple of Palm Desert soccer. A chartered member of CYSA, they offer a structured academy specifically designed to nurture youth talent from their first kick to their final goal.

* Best For: Long-term player development and stable youth structure.

NATIVES FA

CSL YOUTH CLUB - 6 Teams

* Details: A homegrown club representing the raw talent of the Valley. Participating in competitive circuits, Natives FA focuses on keeping local talent local and developing skill players with a creative flair.

Desert Empire Surf Club

Established in 2014

TEAMS/PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION

Jimmy Jordan

President

Robert Richardson

Director Of Fields

Derek Siani

Director Of Girls Club

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Eric Cejas

Director of Boy's Club

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FCA Soccer Club

Established in 2014

TEAMS/PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION

Tatum Arrington

President

Manuel "Pato" Hurtado

Coachella Valley Soccer Director

CJ Lamoreux

Coachella Valley Metro Area Director

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Victor Aguirre
High Desert Coach

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Joel Hernandez

B-2012 Coach

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Ramon Quintana

B-2008 Coach

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Chiriaco FC

📍Semi-pro team in Coachella Valley since 1988
🏆 UPSL Premier Fall 2023 National Champion

President

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Coachella SC

Coachella Soccer Club: where desert passion becomes unstoppable strength. We are more than soccer; we are the pride and speed of the roadrunner. Join the momentum.

Rolando Inostroza

Founder President

Rafa Soto

General Director

Director Of Girls Club

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So Cal Elite FC - Coachella

SoCal Elite FC proudly serves the Coachella Valley, bringing our programs to players across Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella. We host tryouts for boys and girls born between 2005–2018 year-round. Families can contact us anytime to schedule. In addition to our competitive teams, we run a thriving Jr. Academy program for players born in 2014–2018, focused on building skills and a love for the game. Be a part of the Elite and join our growing soccer family in the desert!

TEAMS/PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION

David Oh

Regional Director

Director Of Girls Club

562-325-2265

davidoh@socalelitefc.com

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Miran FC

BOYS
SoCal Elite - B2013 EA2
SoCal Elite - B2014 EA2
Coachella Sunday league

Juan Alvarado

Head Coach

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Coachella Valley Soccer Network

Local Clubs

CVSN CLUB MAP

Coachella Valley Soccer Network Estimates

DESERT EMPIRE SURF SC

FCA SPORTS

LEGENDS FC - DESERT CITIES

CHIRIACO FC

FC DALLAS COACHELLA

COACHELLA SC

MIRAN FC

SPORTING CALIFORNIA CV

SOCAL ELITE FC - COACHELLA

CSL ONLY CLUBS

LA QUINTA FC

CYSA PREMIER ACADEMY

CVSL

ALLIANCE INDIO

DESERT EMPIRE SURF

SOCAL SL ONLY CLUBS

FC LEGENDS - Desert Cities

NATIVES FA

Desert Empire Surf Club

FCA Soccer Club

Chiriaco FC

Coachella SC

So Cal Elite FC - Coachella

Miran FC

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Local Clubs

CVSN CLUB MAP

Coachella Valley Soccer Network Estimates

LEGENDS FC - DESERT CITIES

FC DALLAS COACHELLA

CSL ONLY CLUBS

DESERT EMPIRE SURF

SOCAL SL ONLY CLUBS

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