WHY JOIN SANTA CRUZ UNITED?
Developing the whole player - Love of the game - joy in training - united in purpose
MORE THAN A CLUB - A COmmunity
Santa Cruz United FC is Santa Cruz County’s premier competitive soccer club, providing a complete pathway for players of all levels — from grassroots development to elite NorCal, NPL, and higher-level competition.
​Our mission is to make top-tier soccer accessible close to home, giving players the opportunity to learn, grow, and proudly represent Santa Cruz — while playing alongside talented, committed teammates who share their love for the game.
why families choose santa cruz united
A Complete Player Pathway
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From our Foundation Phase for young learners to our Performance Phase competing in NorCal Premier and NPL, every player can develop at a pace that matches their growth and goals — without leaving Santa Cruz County.
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dedicated coaching & player development​
Our coaching staff combines professional and licensed volunteer coaches, all united under one development philosophy.
Through a consistent curriculum built on Cognition, Competence, and Character, players receive thoughtful, age-appropriate instruction that builds technical skill, tactical understanding, and confidence.
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local access to elite competition​
As a NorCal Premier and NPL member club, Santa Cruz United provides direct access to the region’s most competitive leagues for both boys and girls U13 and older — right here on the Central Coast.
Players can reach the highest levels of play without needing to commute to Bay Area clubs.
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community-driven, self-funded & non-profit​
Santa Cruz United FC is a self-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunity in the game of soccer for players and coaches at every level — from foundational to the highest competitive play — regardless of background or circumstance.
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As a self-funded club, we rely on registration fees, sponsorships, and fundraising to sustain our operations and grow.
All resources are reinvested into providing quality coaching, player development, coaching education, facilities, and scholarships, ensuring we can continue offering accessible, high-level soccer opportunities across Santa Cruz County.
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The club maintains a large financial aid program, which we fundraise for annually to ensure that financial constraints never prevent players from being part of our program.
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a culture that develops the whole player​
We believe soccer should build more than skill — it should build joy, teamwork, resilience, and character.
Our players learn to love training, compete with purpose, and represent Santa Cruz with pride on and off the field.
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We’re proud to serve as a unified home for youth soccer in Santa Cruz County — bringing players, families, and coaches together under a shared commitment to growth, excellence, and community.
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join the santa cruz united family
Whether your goal is to develop your skills, compete at the highest levels, or simply continue growing in the sport you love, Santa Cruz United provides the coaching, culture, and community to help you reach your potential — right here in Santa Cruz County.
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Be part of a club that’s building something bigger — for our players, for our community, and for the future of soccer in Santa Cruz County.