Members of Fresno’s wheelchair powered soccer team, the Central Valley Ghostriderz, have just returned from this year’s 2019 MK Battery Conference Cup Series in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Team members Buddy Elias and Alex Voss and Coach Frank Cornell spoke with FM89’s News Director Alice Daniel about their third place win …
Read More »‘Roots And Routes’ Event Highlights Valley’s Soccer History, And Looks To Its Future
This weekend, Fresno State’s Valley Public History Initiative is debuting “ Roots and Routes: Fresno’s Global Soccer History ,” a project that traces the sport in the Central Valley through oral histories, photos, and other documents, with a focus on immigrants who have made soccer in Fresno what it is …
Read More »Merced soccer community ‘devastated’ after boy player killed in crash before game
A beloved and promising 11-year-old Madera boy who played with the Merced Soccer Academy was killed Saturday morning after a truck plowed into his home, also killing the driver and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Goal? Fresno Scores Professional Soccer Team
Professional soccer is coming to Fresno. The creation of the Fresno Football Club was officially announced at Chukchansi Park Wednesday The Fresno Fire Squad fan club was on hand today to celebrate the creation of a new professional team playing in the United Soccer League. Team owner and luxury car …
Read More »Merced Soccer Academy partners with MLS team Seattle Sounders
On Sunday, the Merced Atlas Soccer Academy colors officially changed to green and blue, matching those of their new Major League Soccer partners, the Seattle Sounders. Dozens of community members … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced soccer academy to sign deal with MLS team Seattle Sounders
This weekend has a lot in store for Merced Atlas Soccer Academy. Representatives from the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders will be in Merced to close a deal with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Are you ready for some fútbol? Thousands expected for Merced soccer tourney this weekend
Hotels are filling up and restaurants are expected to see a boost in business this weekend as Merced revives a soccer tournament expected to draw thousands of players, families and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Women’s luncheon revived, thanks to Merced Soccer Academy
The Merced Soccer Academy is reviving the Latina Women’s Luncheon this week in an event that will recognize four Merced County women and their contributions to their communities. The lunch, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Who has access to turf soccer field?
At the last City of Merced town hall meeting, residents spoke up about the maintenance of and access to local parks. South Merced residents complained about the Stephen Leonard and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Seattle Sounders visit Merced, consider soccer academy for partner
Merced’s soccer community won some big league attention this week with a visit by Seattle Sounders officials exploring a possible relationship with the area. Local civic leaders and directors of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Soccer Academy honors Latino elected officials
With Latino political representation growing in Merced County, the Merced Soccer Academy celebrated newly elected public officials during a dinner to thank them for their efforts and to note their … Click to Continue »
Read More »Proposed soccer complex in Madera County being eyed by Fresno Fuego
Complex for soccer, football, rugby in high demand Madera County will work with developers, tribes, schools and other area cities Fresno Fuego officials say they would consider relocating to Madera County … Click to Continue »
Read More »A BBQ cook-off this weekend to benefit Selma soccer team
The best of local bbq goes head to head this weekend, all to benefit a Selma soccer team.
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