U.S. Club Soccer Membership Form (doc)    [ print out ]

• About the Team
• Who is eligible to play?
• Tryouts
• Team Selection and Playing Criteria
• The Team and the Players
• Schedule of Games, Tournaments, Trainings

Union FC 93G Gold officially formed February 2005. Our emphasis is on high-level instruction and a serious and competitive, yet fun, training environment for dedicated players who want to learn to play at a higher level. We have an excellent group of players who are very committed and share a passion for the game.

The Union FC U/14 team (94G) finished Fall 2007 as Runner's Up in Class 1 Divison 1 and as winners the Norcal Premier "Gold" division, they will play in Norcal Premier's "Premier" Bracket along with the Elite level teams in the State. The team is currently ranked #4 in Northern California.This is a tremendous achievement considering the team was playing in Division B CYSA and Silver bracket Norcal in 2006, ranked 26th 2.5 years ago.

The team receives many requests from interested players to tryout or join. True to Union FC’s policy of loyalty to the players and the philosophy of player development over player recruitment, every player is given the opportunity to meet the ever increasing higher standards which the coaching staff and competition presents.

The U/14 team epitomizes what Union FC epitomizes: Continuous improvement at practice and at games.

This team is also a great example to others. The players work hard, accept new and difficult challenges, show great resolve and determination and enjoys being pushed to new levels.

We are a year-round team, playing in the Fall (Aug-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May) leagues, and training and friendly games as well as Norcal Cup during the Winter (Dec-Feb). We also train and play tournaments in the summer (Jun-Jul). This past year, the team trained 3 days/week throughout the winter, and played friendly games on the weekends. Most players also spend an additional day per week training in small groups and individually.

In the past the team has participated in NorCal Cup (Dec/Jan), winning the Bronze Cup and Silver League as well as finishing Champions of the Gold League in 2007. The team has played in the San Diego Nomads Tournament in 2006, 2007 and 2008 finishing in the Semi-Finals and Final of the Premier Brackets. In 2007 the team won the SF Cup, participated in the prestigious Placer United Tournament and in 2008 played in the highly ranked Mustang Soccer Tournament.

TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE HONORS.

• Norcal Premier Bronze Cup- Champions
  
• Castro Valley Winter Shootout - 3rd Place- 2007
  
• Norcal Premier Gold Division- Champions- 2007
  
• National Cup USCS Region H - Premier – Finalist 2007
  
• Nomads Spring Showcase - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• Nomads Spring SHowcase- Finalists- 2008
  
• San Francisco Cup – Champions- 2007
  
• Soccer by the Bay - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• Castro Valley Shootout - Semi-Finalist- 2007
  
• District II Cup - Semi-Finalist- 2006
  
• Sacramento United Suntan Classic – Champions- 2007
  
• Abronzino Class 1 Division 1 Runner's Up- 2007

Players who were born after:

• 07/31/1993 are eligible to play.

Looking for New Players….. Currently, UFC 93G Gold is looking to add committed players (especially goalkeeper) to the roster who have the desire to constantly improve and want to play at a competitive level. We are inviting interested players to come to our practices to tryout and train with the team. These players need not be Class 1 players but should show some potential to play at a higher level. If you would like to tryout, please contact Gary Ireland or call 650 387 4128

Please refer to the UFC Tryouts page for a release form for participating in tryouts.

1. Attend all practices and all games.
2. Wilingness to learn- positive & coachable attitude.
3. Regular and punctual attendance at games and practices.
4. Arrirve between 1 hour to 45 mins. prior to game and 10 mins before pracitce.
5. Dressing for soccer- soccer specific clothing should be worn.
6. Ability and long term desire to improve.
7. The need for role models and strong visuals. Every player needs to watch soccer (at least college level and definitely pro. level) and emulate.
8. Additional practice is strongly encouraged.
9. Regularly improve juggling and 'method juggling' as well as 'Coerver's. Players expected to work on 'homework' provided by coaches.
10. Making soccer and esp. UFC a priority in the sporting and social calendar.
11. Respect for teammates and team coaches.
12. Proper diet and nutrition. Players must hydrate and eat before practice and games.

May 24/25 weekend (Memorial Day wknd) - TBD, training/friendly games.

WED May 28 - 7:00pm @ Santa Clara - CONFIRMED.
SUN Jun 1 - 4:45PM @ MAYFIELD -- CONFIRMED (PLEASE NOTE TIME/LOCATION CHANGE)
SAT Jun 7 - 11am @ Jordan - CONFIRMED.
SAT Jun 7 - 3:30pm @ Jordan - CONFIRMED.
SAT Jun 14 - 4pm @ Pleasanton - CONFIRMED.