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Manager: David Saykally
Head Coach: Danny Cruz
Secretary: Nina Flojo
Asst Coach/Defensive Coach: Raymond Harris
Fundraising/Promotions: Randy Hernandez
Web Design: Mike Daveggio
Photo/Press: Chad McCoskey -Kaymee

Contact the team:
FC Sacramento Pride
Attention: Danny Cruz
Address: 716 Figueora Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 985-4445 ext 2#
Fax: (916) 985-3557
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2010 FC SACRAMENTO PRIDE SOCCER SEASON

 Click Here to see pictures from the Game Vs the Sidekicks on 6-6-10

F. C. Sacramento Pride moves back to where it all started

Elk Grove, CA From a small little community to a thriving City draws the Pride back. 

FC Sacramento is back for it's 9th season and where it all started in Elk Grove in 2000.  Head Coach, Danny Cruz couldn't be happier, this is a very young and soccer oriented community. Danny, will also be coming back to coach FC Sacramento Youth Competitive U19 team. Paring both teams together will give the youth players a chance to experience what it will be like in College training with the older players. This is where youth players can develop much faster then playing youth only. Players like Stephanie Lopez-Cox (University of Portland, LA SOL, WPS, US Women National Team) and Megan Rapinoe (University of Portland, Chicago Red Stars, WPS US Women National Team) began playing with Danny in youth at U-15 through U-19. The competitive team doubled as a youth team, then in the summer played in the WPSL. It was amazing to see how quickly they turned from being a teen to a lady and how matured they played. Coach Cruz contributes a 3 year run at the CYSA State Cup Finals to the experience the young women encountered while playing in the WPSL League; more importantly, 17 of the 18 players received scholarships to play in college.

FC Sacramento hopes to recruit enough youth players to promote the youth side of the Prides WPSL team. This is were the young ladies can have connection with the hopes of playing for the Pride later down the road as well as coming home from College to stay in shape in the off season. We have the blueprints now it's about putting it together.

I have seen this league grow from 10 to 62 teams and become the largest Women Soccer League in the World. FC Sacramento is growing as well, still with a majority of High School players looking to prepare themselves for college play.  The 2009 season was a great reminder of how close and how far the young ladies have come just losing by a goal in six of their matches.  With a well balanced attack and a new defense the Pride improved drastically over the 2008 season and look forward to 2010.

 "Being an older player what I hope I offer is an insight to value and importance of teammates and a love for the game. The younger players are getting the chance to face world class competition, hone their individual skills, and open up the possibilities for scholarships.  It really is a win-win for everyone," Emily Lawrence, U C Davis graduate with a MA and teaching credential from U O Pacific, and a veteran Pride player.

"Emily has been a real presence on and off the field.  She has a high level of commitment to the team, missing only one game in the past four years.  As a player, she has shown the younger players her determination and the love for the game by playing through various injuries (including broken ribs and broken toes) which has helped the girls understand the physical requirements needed to play at the college level.  We are happy to have Emily return for the 2010 season," Coach Cruz.

About the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL): The WPSL is a 60 plus team national women's soccer league with five conferences and considered one of the top five leagues in the world.  The league is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Our mission is to provide the highest level of soccer in our effort to: bring affordable & quality family entertainment to the community; display positive role models for our youth; while, being a stepping stone for  aspiring players to Women's Professional Soccer (WPS).

TEAM UNIFORM

Home Jersey: White
Home Short: White
Away Jersey: Orange
Away Short: Orange

VENUE

Elk Grove High School
9800 Elk Grove Florin Rd
Elk Grove, Ca 95624
Map & Directions

TICKETS

Adult:                 $5.00
Youth (8 - 13):    $3.00
Youth (under 8):  Free
Season (Adult):   $25.00
Season (Youth):  $15.00


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 Spectators/fans get a rate of $85/night.
Team rates are $79/night and
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About the Team:

The 2010 season is the FC Sacramento Pride's 9th year competing in the WPSL. The Pride finished fifth in the Western Division. The team featured a blend of youth players, current college players and college veterans. Two of the Pride former standouts are Stephanie Lopez-Cox and Megan Rapinoe, both from the University of Portland National Championship Team and the US National Team. Stephanie will be playing for the L.A. Sol and Megan in Chicago in the new WPS league. Stephanie was awarded to LA from the National Team and Megan was the 2nd player drafted in the WPS draft.
The Pride will be taking a new approach to this year in first trying to fill the roster with college players then college vets then some of the top high school players in the
Sacramento area.

Stephanie Lopez-Cox and Megan Rapinoe, both from the University of Portland National Championship Team and the US National Team. Stephanie will be playing for the L.A. Sol and Megan in Chicago in the new WPS league. Stephanie was awarded to LA from the National Team and Megan was the 2nd player drafted in the WPS draft.
The Pride will be taking a new approach to this year in first trying to fill the roster with college players then college vets then some of the top high school players in the
Sacramento area.

About the Coaching:


Head Coach: Danny Cruz is the Director of Soccer for the FC Sacramento Club and serves as a coach for the El Dorado Hills Competitive Soccer Club. Danny ranks as one of the most successful soccer coaches in California history, having won 5 State Cup Championships. His teams have played twice in the USYSA Snickers National Championships, placing 2nd in 2003. He has over 1,600 victories over 29 years as a competitive coach. He has coached High School(25yrs.), JC College (2yrs.), U-21 men and a Director of Coaching for 17 years.

Type of Players:

The Pride draws heavily from the pool of talented youth players in the area, particularly from those looking to sharpen their skills for entry into a college program in the Fall. The team also attracts College players from the surrounding area and those returning home for the summer, who want to maintain their skills between college seasons training under Danny Cruz and his staff.

Local Colleges:

Sacramento State University, Stanford, San Jose State, Fresno State, CSU Hayward, University of the Pacific, Sonoma State, UC Davis, University of San Francisco

Player Tryouts: Tryouts are organized by the team and usually go on during the college winter and spring break periods.

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