Manager: David Saykally Head Coach: Danny Cruz Asst Coach/Mid & Striker Coach: Anthony Chimienti Asst Coach/Defensive Coach: Raymond Harris Asst Coach/ Youth Coordinator: Henry Reis Asst.Coach/Mexico Connection: Luis Quezada Fundraising/Promotions: Randy Hernandez Web Design: Mike Daveggio
Contact the team: FC Sacramento Pride
Attention: Danny Cruz
Address: 705 Gold Lake Dr Suite 210
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 985-2610
Fax: (916) 985-3557
Email:
Spectators/fans get a rate of $85/night. Team rates are $79/night and you will have full access to the biggest gym in Sacramento for free across the Freeway at
The Sunrise Mall is also right down the street just 3 miles away.
About the Team:
The 2009 season is the FC Sacramento Pride's 8th 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.
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.
