Chevron Soccer Academy

SALINAS, Calif. — For the seventh consecutive year, the Chevron Soccer Academy (CSA) and San Jose Earthquakes, in partnership with Alianza de Fútbol, facilitated community empowerment and provided elite soccer instruction to Monterey County youth players at a full-capacity event held July 12–13, 2025, at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex.

The free two-day clinic and tryout offered accessible soccer development opportunities to nearly 400 local youth ages 9–18. This year marked a 1.4% overall increase in participation, with a notable 24% rise in the number of girls attending compared to 2024.

The event kicked off on Saturday, July 12, with a youth clinic for 211 boys and girls ages 9–15, led by an impressive roster of professional coaches and athletes. Participants sharpened their skills under the guidance of Earthquakes legend Shea Salinas, former Mexican National Team striker Luis “Matador” Hernández, Bay FC rising star Karlie Lema, and Guinness World Record-holding soccer freestyler Laura Biondo.

On Sunday, July 13, 187 players ages 15–18 took part in a competitive tryout, showcasing their abilities in front of an impressive group of scouts from the San Jose Earthquakes, the Nicaraguan Football Federation, Chivas Guadalajara, Club América, Atlas F.C., Pachucaand Cerro Coso Community College. In the end, five invitations were given out from the attending scouts to further their dreams of playing at the next level.

Chevron Soccer Academy is committed to expanding access to soccer for youth across the country, helping players of all backgrounds reach their potential both on and off the pitch. To learn more about the Chevron Soccer Academy and future events, visit https://www.chevronsocceracademy.com/.

See the Quakes in action at the Chevron Academy over the years below.