Santa Cruz United FC

Santa Cruz United FC offers a competitive soccer pathway with a Foundation Development Performance model and progression opportunities with coaching support. It includes a fall development pathway to comp for ages 610, with a focus on technical skills, and annual May tryouts or Winter identification sessions. The program also lists competition at early development, NorCal, State Premier, and NPL levels.

Programs

• Program overview — all levels · Competitive soccer pathway from early development to elite NorCal, State Premier, and NPL competition.
• Player pathway — all levels · Foundation → Development → Performance model with progression opportunities and coaching support.
• Fall development pathway to comp — 6-10 · Bridge from recreational to competitive soccer; fun, professional environment focused on technical skills, confidence, and preparing for future competitive play.
• Tryouts — Annual May tryouts or Winter identification sessions.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

Santa Cruz United FC says its mission is to develop, promote, and encourage opportunity in soccer for players and coaches at the developmental and highest competitive levels of play, without regard to race, creed, gender, or economic advantage. The club says it is a community built on connection, collaboration, and opportunity, representing diverse families of Santa Cruz County and providing local access to top-tier soccer experiences.

The club says it offers local training and development in Santa Cruz County, with year-round and seasonal options for every commitment level. It also states players can join through annual May tryouts or Winter identification sessions.

Last updated September 8, 2026.