Author: FC Riverside County

Grand Reopening of FC Riverside County (Saturday, January 14, 2023)

FC Riverside County is excited to reopen and serve our community with fantastic soccer and football. As an organization, we had to make the hard choice of temporarily closing our doors recently. It was not an easy choice. Challenges from inflation, staffing issues, and increased regulations from our governments pushed FC Riverside County into this closure. Inflation has caused an increase of as much as 3 times more for some areas of our business. Staffing has continued to be an issue for FC Riverside County. Any pay increases would require us to increase the cost of services by as much as 30%. Coupled with government regulations, our cost of operation at FC Riverside County has continued to grow.

Under New Management

Join our new and improved community.

Over the last weeks, FC Riverside County has been working hard to reorganize itself to better fit today’s challenges. We are confident our new organization will be able to better serve you. Our first change is introducing General Managers to represent each program. Previously, each program had a Director with a limited scope of tasks. Now, our General Managers will be available to provide you with an even more dedicated service. At the same time, our General Managers will be given more decision-making roles. For these reasons, we are immediately dissolving our Commissioner position. Each General Manager will have a dedicated phone line available. General Managers will be readily available to manage their respective program.

FC Riverside County would like to thank Crossroads for its partnership. Beyond providing FC Riverside County with a world-class facility, Crossroads has been gracious in working with FC Riverside County since our founding. FC Riverside County is grateful for Crossroad’s continued support.

We are reopening our youth soccer program and adult soccer leagues immediately. Each service will be unchanged. Read below to view our program schedule:

Youth Soccer Program

Saturdays (11:00 am – 3:00 pm)

 Age Block Ages Classes
#1 Junior 6-8 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (2 Hours)
#2 Athlete 9-12 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 Hours)

*Littler Bellers opening dates will be announced in the next few days. Our previous coordinator is expecting a 2nd child. For this reason, our reopening of the Little Bellers program is taking longer. Thank you for your patience.

Team Formation Day

Team Formation Events are held before the start of the season and during the season. Your child will have a chance to meet and connect with other students on Team Formation Day. We’ll host pickup games and other activities on Team Formation Day.

Preseason Team Formation Days: January 7, 14, and 21

Mid-Season Team Formation Days: January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, and April 8

Season Play

Play an 8-game season. Games are held weekly. The team with the most points at the end of the season will win the Season Championship.

Season Championship: January 28 to March 18

Playoff Championship

A Playoff Tournament is held at the end of the season. The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy. Your team manager will get to take home the team trophy. Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

Some participants will play before practicing while others will practice before playing. This new change is being implemented to decrease the number of referees needed by half.

Playoff Tournament: March 25 to April 8 (or April 1)

   

Adult Soccer Leagues

  • 6v6 on Saturdays (8:00 am – 11:00 am)
  • 11v11 on Sundays (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

      

*Are you a free agent? We have a whole brand new FREE Agent Experience. Stay up-to-date with our program by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/FindTeam.

FREE Agent Signups: Winter Soccer Season (Men’s & COED)

Our FREE Agent Experience allows you to join our soccer league without a team. Come visit a Team Formation Day to find your dream team. At Team Formation Day, you will play pickup games with other FREE Agents.

Team Formation Days

Location: 2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA 92881 (Crossroads)
Admission: $10 for 7v7  |  $12 for 11v11

Saturdays

  • January 7 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation
  • January 14 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation
  • January 21 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation

Sundays

  • January 8 (12:30pm to 2:00pm): 11v11 Team Formation
  • January 15 (12:30pm to 2:00pm): 11v11 Team Formation
  • January 22 (TBA): 11v11 Team Formation

League Menu

Saturdays

  • 7v7 Men’s Open Division 1 (8:00am-11:00am)
  • 7v7 Men’s Open Division 2 (8:00am-11:00am)
  • 7v7 Coed Division (8:00am-11:00am)

Sundays

  • 11v11 Men’s Open Division at Crossroads (7:30am-2:00pm)

How it Works

1. Attend a Team Formation Event

Team Formation Events will be held before the start of the season and during the season.

2. Meet Other FREE Agents

You will have a chance to meet and get to know other free agents.

3. Find Your Match (No pun intended)

Find your match to play a match. Form a team with free agents that fit your soccer level and personality.

4. Ready to Play

You are now ready to get started in the season with your new friends.

5. Season Play

Play an 8-game season. Games are held weekly. The winner of the Season Championship will receive a team trophy.

6. Playoffs Championship

A Playoff Tournament is held at the end of the season. The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy. Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

2023 Winter Season Announcement: Adult Soccer Leagues

Under New Management

Join our new and improved adult soccer league.

Two Winners Each Season + Trophies

• Our new league experience provides your team with 2 opportunities to win.

• We also offer Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and more trophies.

Season Championship (Premier League Style)

• Play an 8 game season.

• The team with the most points at the end of the season will win the Season Championship.

• The winner of the Season Championship will receive a team trophy.

Playoff Tournament

• All teams will qualify for the Playoff Tournament.

• The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy.

• Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

Golden Boot + Plus More Trophies

1. Golden Boot (Top Goal Scorer) Trophy

2. Golden Glove (Most Saves from a Goalkeeper) Trophy

3. Top Assister Trophy

4. Most Clean Sheets Trophy

Season Dates

Saturday 7v7 Men’s Open D1 (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Saturday 7v7 Men’s Open D2 (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Saturday 7v7 COED (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Sunday 11v11 Men’s Open (7:30am-2:00pm)

Preseason Game: January 8

Season Championship: January 15 to March 5

Playoff Tournament: March 12 to March 26 (or March 18)

*Teams will receive 1 prize item (uniform and individual trophy) for every player registered. For example, if 11 players are registered to your team, your team would receive 11 trophies and 11 uniforms if you win the Playoff Tournament.

Important Update: Extra Time

FC Riverside County is grateful for having the opportunity to serve you. Since our founding, we at FC Riverside County have been committed to connecting our community with the game of soccer. This community is not possible without your participation. We are looking forward to continuing to serve you.

To best serve you, we are introducing new changes to all our programs. FC Riverside County was imagined pre-Covid. Unfortunately, unprecedented business conditions and staffing issues have caused us to reimagine our organization once more. These changes will only strengthen our soccer community and allow FC Riverside County to better serve you. Changes are reflected below:

General Changes

  • Updates will be available by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/Updates
  • Fall Season dates will be available by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/JoinYouth
  • FC Riverside County will be a self-service organization. Program information will be available on our website.
  • Support will be available by texting (951) 667-3372. To ensure we provide you with a timely response, this will be our only monitored line.
  • Our phone numbers (951) 316-6314 and (951) 667-3373 will be unmonitored.
  • Our email Office@FCRiversideCounty.com will be unmonitored.
  • FCRiversideCounty.com will be simplified to reflect our current offerings.
  • Trash has become a large problem for our organization. We are considering implementing a $1 admission fee for all visitors. To avoid this change, please pick up after yourself. We encourage you to remind your teammates and spectators to pick up after themselves.

Youth Soccer

  • A new Sunday youth program will be offered on December 4th, 2022 for all members. This program will be at no additional cost.
  • Weekly practices will no longer be offered. Our regular Saturday youth program will stay the same. We will consider offering weekly practices once staffing issues have been resolved.
  • FC Riverside County will start accepting volunteer coaches to balance our coaching shortage. Parents volunteering will be led by our Head Coach, Laura Guzman. Parents volunteering will receive free access to our youth programs. Other incentives will be available.

Adult Soccer

  • We are commencing the Fall Seasons. Playoffs will start on December 17 and 18 for all divisions. Each division will have a playoff tournament consisting of 8 teams.
  • Games will follow a strict schedule. Teams showing up late will lose game time.

We will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday, November 26th, and Sunday, November 27th
  • Christmas Weekend: Saturday, December 24th, and Sunday, December 25th
  • New Years Weekend: Saturday, December 31st, and Sunday, January 1st
  • Martin Luther King Weekend: Saturday, January 14th, and Sunday, January 15th

We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Thank you.

Most Sincerely,

The FC Riverside County Team

2022 6v6 4th of July Tournament

July 2nd, 2022 | 8:00 AM – 1:50 PM
*At least 3 games guaranteed.

Join us for our annual 6v6 4th of July Tournament hosted by the Corona Adult Soccer League and FC Riverside County. Men’s and Coed divisions are available. Winners will also win a trophy and an FC Riverside County Uniform set (12 uniforms in total).

Divisions

  • 6v6 Men’s Division (Up to 8 teams – We may allow 12-16 teams depending on demand)
  • 6v6 Coed (Up to 8 teams)

Cost

  • $100 team registration fee
  • $35 a game for ref fees (will be playing at least 3 games)

Register a Team

Register a team by texting (951) 667-3373. You must pay the $100 team registration fee to secure your spot.

How to pay:

  1. Zelle: Send to (951) 316-6314. The name registered to the account is “Adrian”.
  2. Venmo @FCRiversideCounty (the last 4 digits of the phone number are “7105”)
  3. Cash App: https://cash.app/$FCRiversideCounty

Register as a FREE Agent

The fee for a free agent is $45. You do not have to pay the team registration fee.

Register as a free agent by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/6v6tournament

Format

  • Games in group stages will have a 35-minute match duration. The final will have a 35-minute match duration. Each match is comprised of 2 13-minute halves, a 4-minute halftime break, and a 5-minute transition period. You must be prepared to play at your scheduled game time. You will receive a forfeit if you do not have at least 4 players on the field prepared to play within 8 minutes of your scheduled game time. You are required to exit the field after your game within the 5-minute transition period.
  • Player check-in time closes before Game 3. You are unable to check-in players once your 3rd group stage game starts. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Men’s Open Division will be divided into 2 groups. The top 2 teams of each group will advance to the Semi-finals. The Group A finalist will play against Group B 2nd place. The Group B finalist will play against Group A 2nd place.
  • Coed teams may only have up to 4 male players on the field. Teams are not required to have at least 2 female players on the field.
  • Tiebreakers will be broken in the following order (1) goal difference, (2) goals for, (3) goals against, or (4) LIVE drawing.
  • A penalty shootout will directly take place if a Semi-final or Finals game finishes in a draw.
  • The Commissioner has the right to update rules at any time.

FC Riverside County is dedicated to promoting the sport of soccer in Riverside County with community-driven operations. We aim to provide a pathway for youth athletes to become professional, semi-professional, or recreational soccer players. FC Riverside County owns and operates the Corona Adult Soccer League in Corona. We look forward to your participation.

Thank you.

Best wishes,
Adrian Aros, FC Riverside County Commissioner

Youth Soccer Program Announcement

Dear Riverside County Families,

FC Riverside County is excited to announce our new Youth Soccer Program beginning November 27, 2021. At FC Riverside County, we emphasize fun and focus on creating memorable experiences. Our coaches are experts at what they do. At the same time, our coaching staff will encourage our students to focus on other hobbies (Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, etc.).

Why FC Riverside County?

  • No tryouts.

  • No fundraisers.

  • Emphasis on fun and focused on creating memorable experiences.

  • Classes are held once a week on Saturdays.

  • Games are held on the same day as classes.

  • We have an Everyone Plays Policy. Coaches are required to play every player on the team.

  • Focused on social, teamwork, and self-awareness skills.

  • Classes are held in a gated outdoor turf facility.

  • Easily view standings, schedules, and other important information on our website.

All classes are held on Saturdays. Your class time will be dependent on your age group’s slotted time. Players will be divided into the following age blocks:

Age Block

Ages

Kids/Class

Gender

Classes

#1 Peewee

5 or younger

8-10

Coed

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

#2 Junior

6-8

9-11

Coed

2:40 PM – 4:40 PM

#3 Athlete

9-12

13-14

Coed

12:35 PM – 2:30 PM

#4 Professional

13-15

10-11

Coed

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Crossroads Christian School
2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA
Located near the cross streets of Ontario Ave and Magnolia Ave. Corona is located at the intersection of the California 91 freeway and the Interstate 15 freeway.

“Our facility features a state-of-the-art turf field.”

  • Our turf is maintained once a month to maintain pristine condition.

  • Bleachers and benches are available.

  • Gated facility.

  • Clean restrooms.

  • Picnic benches are available for your family.

  • A playground is available. Our playground includes a jungle gym and swings.

  • Safe parking is available.

For complete program information including classes, locations, and times, please click here.

2021 FC Riverside County Semi-Pro Team Tryouts

FC Riverside County is ready to shake up the semi-professional soccer world. We are launching a UPSL team to build the foundation for the soccer of tomorrow here in Riverside County. Within the next year, FC Riverside County will transition to a higher-level league. FC Riverside County invites every passionate, skilled, and abled player to attend our tryouts. We are not your typical team. This is a grassroots effort compromising of different members in our community. FC Riverside County will connect you with the UPSL platform without having to pay for the enormous costs other clubs typically charge.

We have continued to grow throughout Riverside County and the Inland Empire since our founding. FC Riverside County successfully reimagined the recreational adult soccer league space. Teams and players throughout Southern California travel to our leagues to take part in our premium league offerings. FC Riverside County operates 11v11, 7v7, and 5v5 leagues. We strongly believe our organization is the best fit to represent the soccer community in Riverside County. The mission of the team is to provide a platform where passionate soccer players, coaches, fans, business owners, professionals, and community leaders can come together for the game they love.

When: Tuesday, August 10, 17, & 24, 2021 and Thursday, August 12, 19, & 26, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Crossroads, 2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA 92881

You must pre-register before attending. Drop-ins are welcome but will incur a $10 additional fee. Call/text (951) 667-3373 for any questions. All players must agree to the FC Riverside County Terms of Service Agreement before participating.

Please fill out the registration form online to confirm your spot.

More Information

  1. Tryouts are open to males 16 and over.
  2. The registration fee for one (1) open tryout event is $10. In addition to the registration fee of $10, participants are responsible for all airfare, incurred travel costs, food, and transportation to that specific event.
  3. To participate, players must bring their own cleats, socks, shorts, gloves, shin guards, or any other equipment related to their position. You must wear black shorts to participate. Players without shin guards will not be allowed to compete
  4. FC Riverside County will supply water to all participants.
  5. Teams will be constructed randomly according to players’ preferred positions and coaches’ decisions.
  6. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited spots are available.
  7. No refunds will be issued for any reason.
  8. We will operate according to the United Premier Soccer League’s (UPSL) schedule. The season schedule will be available on our website once available. Players selected for the team are expected to attend every game in the season.
  9. Players selected for the team are expected to attend practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

FC Riverside County Town Hall: Searching for Coaches for our Pro Team

In conjunction with the Corona Adult Soccer League, FC Riverside County invites you to our very first Town Hall. You will have a chance to input your opinion and help decide who will be FC Riverside County’s Head Coach. We strongly encourage individuals interested in serving as Head Coach to attend.

FC Riverside County will continue its commitment to transforming the soccer culture in the county. We are excited to announce our grassroots movement to start a Men’s professional soccer team in Riverside County. The mission of the movement is to provide a platform where passionate soccer players, coaches, fans, business owners, professionals, and community leaders can come together for the game they love.

FC Riverside County Commissioner Adrian Aros will hire our professional team’s Head Coach as our Coaching Director. This will be a paid role. As FC Riverside County’s Coaching Director, you will be in charge of directing our youth program.

We will be hosting 2 Town Halls. Each Town Hall will be hosted at Crossroads in the City of Corona from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Please email Office@FCRiversideCounty.com for questions.

When: Wednesday, August 4th & 5th, 2021 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Crossroads (2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA 92881)

New 5v5 Leagues on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

FC Riverside County is proud to announce our new 5v5 leagues. Games will be played at Crossroads in Corona. Crossroads features state-of-the-art turf providing players a quality playing experience. We look forward to seeing you out on the field!

Tuesdays

  • 5v5 Men’s Open Division 2 at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) $500 CASH PRIZE
  • 5v5 Women’s Open at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) $500 CASH PRIZE
  • 5v5 Exercise Division (COED, No Sliding, No Body-to-body, and No Division 1 or 2 Players Allowed) at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) UNIFORM PRIZE
  • 6v6 Pickup Games at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-6:40pm)

Wednesdays

  • 5v5 Coed Division at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) $500 CASH PRIZE
  • 6v6 Pickup Games at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-6:40pm)

Thursdays

  • 5v5 Men’s Open Division 1 at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) $1,000 CASH PRIZE
  • 5v5 Men’s Over 30 at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-7:30pm) UNIFORM SET PRIZE
  • 6v6 Pickup Games at Crossroads in Corona (5:00pm-6:40pm)

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