The Crusaders Soccer Club’s 2023 Fall Recreational Division just ended.

Throughout the season more than 1,100 soccer players played in over 500 games. This was all possible because of the 150 coaches and division coordinators who donated their time and expertise to ensure every child had an opportunity to be on one of more than 100 teams.

Soccer never ends.

We have eight Recreational Division All-Star Teams competing in tournaments through Jan. 7.

On Sunday, Dec. 3, our Girls 2012/13 took home the winning trophy (pictured above) for their first All-Star tournament, playing teams from throughout San Diego County.

Mike Gooding, their coach said, “I am very proud of this team. The team has only been practicing together for two weeks and in their four games at this tournament, these young ladies scored 19 goals and only allowed three. We are just getting started.”

A big shout out to Peter Tarantino, an AWS certified welder, and a resident of San Carlos. There was some damage to one of our cargo containers requiring a mobile welding service. Peter responded within an hour and donated his services. ([email protected]) (619) 402-0120.

Competitive tryouts for the Crusaders Soccer 2024 competitive teams were conducted Dec. 4-7 for players born in 2018 through 2015. The next round of Competitive tryouts will be for players born 2010 through 2014 on Feb. 12-15. Check our website for more information.

On Dec. 15, registration will open for the Crusaders 2024 Recreational Spring season. Register your player by Dec. 31 for an early bird discount. For the spring season, teams will play eight games on Sundays beginning the first Sunday of March with no games on Easter Sunday.

For more information about our 2024 Spring Recreational Division registration and tryouts for our 2024 competitive teams, go to the Crusaders home page at: crusaderssoccer.org.