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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
The Valley's First Soccer Club Database
Coachella Valley Soccer Network Estimates
50+
Amazing and Talented Soccer Coaches Working Aroound CVSN
250+
Skillful and Promising Players Locally Trained and Experienced
35+
Teams Across Multiple Age Groups For Fun/Training At Any Age
12+
Strong, Independent, Knowledgeable Soccer Clubs to Represent The Valley
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.
* 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.
*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.
* 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.
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Mission: "Championship Mentality."
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Details: A true powerhouse in local competitive leagues, Miran FC has built a fierce reputation for winning. From their youth academy teams dominating regional tournaments (like the Moreno Valley Independence Day Tournament) to their highly successful adult and women's divisions in the CYSA, they are a deeply rooted Coachella club known for passionate, high-level play.
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Best For: Players wanting to join a passionate, community-driven club with a strong track record of winning local and regional silverware.
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Mission: "Elite Development, Local Roots."
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Details: Sporting California CV brings the structure, training, and competitive edge of the broader Sporting California network right to the desert. They field highly competitive youth teams that regularly travel to top-tier Southern California showcases and tournaments, giving local youth massive exposure.
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Best For: Competitive players looking for high-level tournament play and regional exposure outside of the valley.
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Mission: "Building Skills and a Love for the Game."
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Details: SoCal Elite FC proudly serves the entire valley (Palm Springs to Coachella) with year-round tryouts and competitive teams for boys and girls (2005–2018). Beyond their competitive travel teams, they also feature a thriving Jr. Academy program specifically designed to build strong technical foundations for younger players (2014-2018).
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Best For: Families wanting a structured, professional pathway from a Jr. Academy up to competitive travel soccer.
CSL ONLY CLUBS
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.
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.
CSL YOUTH CLUB - 7 Teams
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Mission: "Developing Community Through Soccer."
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Details: Founded in 2016 and based out of Bagdouma Park in Coachella, CVSL operates as both a league and a development hub for youth (ages 5-14) and adult divisions. As a registered non-profit, their focus is on building self-esteem, sportsmanship, and technical fundamentals through accessible, competitive play right in the heart of the East Valley.
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Best For: Local families seeking an established, community-focused environment that bridges recreational and competitive play.
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Mission: "Community Driven, Competitively Focused."
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Details: Operating out of Indio and competing as an official club within the Coast Soccer League (CSL), Alliance Indio fields numerous competitive youth teams across multiple age groups for both boys and girls. They offer a highly structured step up from local AYSO or recreational play into the competitive Southern California travel circuits.
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Best For: Indio-based youth players looking to make the leap from recreational soccer into the competitive Coast Soccer League (CSL).
DESERT EMPIRE SURF
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.
SOCAL SL ONLY CLUBS
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.
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.
Established in 2014
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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Established in 2014
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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📍Semi-pro team in Coachella Valley since 1988
🏆 UPSL Premier Fall 2023 National Champion
President
Director Of Fields
Director Of Girls Club
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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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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!
David Oh
Regional Director
Director Of Girls Club
562-325-2265
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SoCal Elite - B2013 EA2
SoCal Elite - B2014 EA2
Coachella Sunday league
Juan Alvarado
Head Coach
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