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De Anza Force

San Jose, CA

About the Club

De Anza Force Soccer Club is a nationally recognized non-profit youth soccer club in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1999, it has grown to be one of the largest American soccer development clubs, with nearly 80 boys' and girls' teams for ages 7 to 18. The club's mission is to provide a quality youth soccer program that develops players to become self-confident, skillful, and tactically knowledgeable, contributing to their communities. They offer year-round professional training and competition, with over 750 youth athletes participating in at least four hours of training per week. De Anza Force aims to foster a passion for soccer and empower athletes to reach their life goals, creating a pathway for success from young players to elite national and professional athletes. The club is a member of the NorCal Premier competitive soccer league and participates in platforms like MLS Next and the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). Many alumni have gone on to play in college, with a high percentage receiving scholarships. The club has also produced players who have represented the United States at various levels.

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