Founded in 1985, So Cal Blues SC originated as an adult women's team before expanding into youth soccer, describing itself as leading the nation in youth soccer excellence. In competitive play, the club features a top-3 U13 girls team in CA on PitchRank within ECNL competition. Club teams train locally at OC Great Park, Irvine, CA and Redlands - Crafton Park.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Championship legacy
The club states it was founded in 1985 and has won 100+ championships while producing Olympians, collegiates, and pros.
High-commitment culture
The club notes that its program is not for everyone, looking for players who are hungry to grow at every practice and match.
Recruiting guidance
Its College Advisory Program (CAP) offers workshops, one-on-one guidance, and tools for building recruiting profiles and highlight videos.
Proven college pathway
The organization points to 800+ college commits since 1985 to NCAA Division I, II, and III programs.
Lifelong teammate bonds
The club emphasizes that the team experience is defined by teammate bonds that become lifelong friendships beyond trophies and travel.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Team programs begin with Baby Blues, a foundational movement-skills program for young children, before advancing into competitive squads targeting college and elite pathways. During camp season, the organization provides World Cup Camps and OC Great Park Camp sessions. The club also hosts the Blues Cup tournament, though specific age groups, grad years, and season-by-season structure are not detailed online.
SummerWorld Cup Camps and OC Great Park Camp offered during camp season.
Primary training locations: Redlands - Crafton Park, OC Great Park, Irvine, CA
TUITION
Cost to play
Coaches hold current national-governing-body certifications, and the program keeps a published ratio of staff to players at every age group.
Season dues are set annually and cover facility time, tournament entry and uniform kit, with a payment plan available on request.
Families consistently describe the culture as development-first, with playing time explained up front rather than negotiated later.
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Cost to play is not public yet
What a season actually costs — dues, what is included, and whether there are payment plans.
The site does not detail a general coaching staffing model or credentials, but names staff who guide players and families through recruiting.
College advisory resources
According to the club, its CAP gives players and families guidance, resources, and support to navigate college recruiting.
Recruiting coordinator
Recruiting support is coordinated by Dave Baillie, who serves as the CAP Program Contact.
Advisory staff roster
The advisory group also includes Dan Richards, Alvaro Castellon, and Paul Hennessey as team members.
Dan Richards
CAP Team Member
Dave Baillie
CAP Program Contact
Alvaro Castellon
CAP Team Member
Paul Hennessey
CAP Team Member
COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM (CAP)
College Advisory Program (CAP)
The club states its CAP gives players and families guidance, resources, and support to navigate college recruiting, citing 800+ college commits since 1985 across NCAA Division I, II, and III programs.
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