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California Odyssey Soccer Club offers youth development leagues, competitive travel teams, academy programs, adult leagues, specialized training clinics, camps, and tournaments. The program includes resources and support for college recruitment, such as creating highlight reels and connecting with college scouts, and focuses on preparing youth athletes for college and professional teams.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Established in 2002, California Odyssey Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth sports organization with a mission that emphasizes a holistic approach to player growth across physical, technical, tactical, and psychological areas. Its programs are nationally recognized and include participation in platforms such as Elite Clubs National League, National Premier Leagues, Elite Clubs National Regional League, and NorCal Premier Soccer. The club reports over 200 State, Regional, and National titles achieved and highlights its role in developing players for professional teams and facilitating college commitments.
The leadership team includes ECNL Development Director Juan Porras, who has over 20 years of experience in elite youth and academy environments, multiple ECNL and Girls Academy National Championships, and leadership roles across MLS NEXT, ECNL, and national development programs. The senior leadership team also includes Vitalis Otieno and Yaw Danso, along with the club’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors describes the leadership team as having a positive impact across the Central Valley by expanding access to national platforms, creating clearer pathways for local athletes, and opening doors for young players through experienced and values-driven leadership.
The club states that it follows strict safety protocols and guidelines set by local health authorities and soccer governing bodies, and that its facilities are regularly sanitized. In a testimonial, Juan Porras states that he is excited to help build clarity, alignment, and daily standards that support both development and performance, and that his favorite part of the work is having a small role in seeing athletes grow beyond his environment to play college-level soccer and beyond, while continuing to believe in themselves on and off the field.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Established in 2002, California Odyssey Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth sports organization with a mission that emphasizes a holistic approach to player growth across physical, technical, tactical, and psychological areas. Its programs are nationally recognized and include participation in platforms such as Elite Clubs National League, National Premier Leagues, Elite Clubs National Regional League, and NorCal Premier Soccer. The club reports over 200 State, Regional, and National titles achieved and highlights its role in developing players for professional teams and facilitating college commitments.
The leadership team includes ECNL Development Director Juan Porras, who has over 20 years of experience in elite youth and academy environments, multiple ECNL and Girls Academy National Championships, and leadership roles across MLS NEXT, ECNL, and national development programs. The senior leadership team also includes Vitalis Otieno and Yaw Danso, along with the club’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors describes the leadership team as having a positive impact across the Central Valley by expanding access to national platforms, creating clearer pathways for local athletes, and opening doors for young players through experienced and values-driven leadership.
The club states that it follows strict safety protocols and guidelines set by local health authorities and soccer governing bodies, and that its facilities are regularly sanitized. In a testimonial, Juan Porras states that he is excited to help build clarity, alignment, and daily standards that support both development and performance, and that his favorite part of the work is having a small role in seeing athletes grow beyond his environment to play college-level soccer and beyond, while continuing to believe in themselves on and off the field.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
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