1974 Newark FC

Mel Nunes Sportspark, 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560

mapMel Nunes Sportspark, 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560

About

1974 Newark FC offers youth soccer competition, 5v5 soccer matches, an indoor soccer program, and friendly scrimmages, along with Summer and Winter camps. The club runs a JE Soccer technical training program in partnership with JE Football Training, as well as technical and strength & conditioning programs. Younger players can join the Lil' Strikers program, which uses kid-themed drills in an inflatable soccer arena and includes a commemorative Lil' Strikers T-shirt with registration.

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: JE Soccer technical training program sessions are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays with time slots from 3:00–4:00 pm and 4:00–5:00 pm; Lil’ Strikers registration includes seven sessions, and camps run as a 4-day program.

1974 Newark FC runs a year-round competitive program with teams that compete in NorCal Premier, ECNL, ECNL-RL, and Girls Academy (GA), with selection that prioritizes physical ability, passion, work ethic, sportsmanship, and positive attitude. The club also offers a community-based Recreation program run by volunteers, with Spring and Fall seasons that include weekly practice sessions with professional trainers, complimentary player photos, end of season participation awards, high-quality uniforms, and an organized team experience. Competitive program teams are led by highly qualified coaches who are committed to continuous learning, and Lil’ Strikers sessions use professional trainers.

The club hosts several tournaments, including the Newark Cup, Summer Cup, and Winter Invitational, with Newark Cup involving elementary schools that choose their coaching staff and form both girls and boys teams from their student body. 1974 Newark FC describes itself as the East Bay’s largest premium soccer experience and has been serving the East Bay community since 1974. Newark Football Club is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization run by volunteers who focus on youth development, healthy activity, and life lessons via soccer, and the club’s core values are Humility, Growth mindset, Community/Teamwork, Dedication, Resilience, and Excellence. The stated mission of 1974 Newark FC is to build a strong community of young athletes who are passionate about soccer and committed to excellence on and off the field in a safe and inclusive environment, while aiming to be the premier youth soccer club and to empower young athletes to become well-rounded individuals.

Last updated March 19, 2026.

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