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Cal North Soccer Programs and Competitions offers competitive soccer, recreational soccer, and grassroots programming, along with regional and national soccer competitions. Players can take part in events and leagues such as the Cal North State Cup, Cup Series, Founder's Cup, Association Cup, the Cal North Competitive Soccer League (CCSL), the California Select League (CSL), the Junior Cup Festival, TOPSoccer, the Kick'N It Summer Program, Get On The Bus, MLS NEXT, and Cal North College Programs. The program also includes the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Young Olympians Program, and hosts events such as the 2025 Cal North District 5 Cup in Petaluma.
Cal North was established in 1969 by Donald Greer and was the prototype and predecessor for other state soccer associations as well as for the formation of US Youth Soccer in 1974, also founded by Donald Greer. Cal North’s mission is for its Nine Districts to lead world class membership support with resources to help members score their goals as leaders in Northern California. Cal North’s vision is “kids first” and to offer something for every child, and it is a member-driven organization whose strength is derived from leagues, clubs, coaches, administrators, players, parents, and volunteers.
Cal North is the only state association in the country that is a league operator of MLS NEXT. The Cal North State Cup is the designated state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championships, and starting with the 2025–2026 season, State Cup Champions will advance directly to Nationals. U13–U19 State Cup Champions will advance to Nationals in early summer, and U12 Champions will advance to the U12 National Championships event in June 2026. Cal North provides a pathway to regional and national competitions through the Cal North State Cup and offers programs for elite level players, competitive players, and players with specialized needs. Cal North offers a comprehensive set of member benefits and robust health and safety protocols, emphasizes a nurturing and safe playing environment and simple, streamlined administration, and focuses on world-class coaching education. Cal North College is designed to give members the tools needed to succeed in a modern, competitive soccer landscape.
The Cal North leadership team includes Marley Wilson (Executive Director), Javier Arellano (Creative Director), Joyce Bordley (Coaching Education & ODP, Managing Director), Jeremy Williams (Technical Director of Coaching Education), Devon Yoakam (Business Operations Manager), Amin Fazal (District 2 Administrator), Fred Wilson (District 3/4 Administrator), Tyler Darke (Assistant District 3/4 Administrator), Dane Denkers (District 5 Administrator), Linda Sorelle (District 7 Administrator), and Shanon Gallant (District 8 Administrator). Jeremy Williams is a U.S. Soccer Coach Educator and holds a USSF A License, a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, and a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on curriculum design and assessment. Dane Denkers is a USSF Grassroots licensed coach working on his D License, and Devon Yoakam has a B license.
Cal North is a fusion of 250+ leagues and clubs, 30,000+ coaches and administrators, and 125,000+ players and their parents united in the promotion of soccer and the development of future generations. For the past 12 years, Cal North has partnered with Soccer Without Borders, providing its teams with competition opportunities and working to accommodate the unique needs of teams made up of recently arrived refugee and immigrant students, including participation in tournaments such as Founder's Cup and Association Cup. Clovis Junior Soccer League has been part of the Cal North family for 46 years and cites the professionalism and support from the state office and staff as a main reason for continuing the partnership. Soccer Without Borders describes Cal North tournaments and leagues, especially Founder's Cup and Association Cup, as highlights that their players look forward to every year.
Last updated March 11, 2026.
Cal North was established in 1969 by Donald Greer and was the prototype and predecessor for other state soccer associations as well as for the formation of US Youth Soccer in 1974, also founded by Donald Greer. Cal North’s mission is for its Nine Districts to lead world class membership support with resources to help members score their goals as leaders in Northern California. Cal North’s vision is “kids first” and to offer something for every child, and it is a member-driven organization whose strength is derived from leagues, clubs, coaches, administrators, players, parents, and volunteers.
Cal North is the only state association in the country that is a league operator of MLS NEXT. The Cal North State Cup is the designated state-level qualifier for the US Youth Soccer National Championships, and starting with the 2025–2026 season, State Cup Champions will advance directly to Nationals. U13–U19 State Cup Champions will advance to Nationals in early summer, and U12 Champions will advance to the U12 National Championships event in June 2026. Cal North provides a pathway to regional and national competitions through the Cal North State Cup and offers programs for elite level players, competitive players, and players with specialized needs. Cal North offers a comprehensive set of member benefits and robust health and safety protocols, emphasizes a nurturing and safe playing environment and simple, streamlined administration, and focuses on world-class coaching education. Cal North College is designed to give members the tools needed to succeed in a modern, competitive soccer landscape.
The Cal North leadership team includes Marley Wilson (Executive Director), Javier Arellano (Creative Director), Joyce Bordley (Coaching Education & ODP, Managing Director), Jeremy Williams (Technical Director of Coaching Education), Devon Yoakam (Business Operations Manager), Amin Fazal (District 2 Administrator), Fred Wilson (District 3/4 Administrator), Tyler Darke (Assistant District 3/4 Administrator), Dane Denkers (District 5 Administrator), Linda Sorelle (District 7 Administrator), and Shanon Gallant (District 8 Administrator). Jeremy Williams is a U.S. Soccer Coach Educator and holds a USSF A License, a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, and a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on curriculum design and assessment. Dane Denkers is a USSF Grassroots licensed coach working on his D License, and Devon Yoakam has a B license.
Cal North is a fusion of 250+ leagues and clubs, 30,000+ coaches and administrators, and 125,000+ players and their parents united in the promotion of soccer and the development of future generations. For the past 12 years, Cal North has partnered with Soccer Without Borders, providing its teams with competition opportunities and working to accommodate the unique needs of teams made up of recently arrived refugee and immigrant students, including participation in tournaments such as Founder's Cup and Association Cup. Clovis Junior Soccer League has been part of the Cal North family for 46 years and cites the professionalism and support from the state office and staff as a main reason for continuing the partnership. Soccer Without Borders describes Cal North tournaments and leagues, especially Founder's Cup and Association Cup, as highlights that their players look forward to every year.
Last updated March 11, 2026.
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