Temecula Valley's #1 Youth Soccer Club Since 2001
Temecula Valley's Oldest Youth Soccer Club -
Building Champions Since 2001
Southwest Soccer Club is Temecula Valley's number one youth soccer organization, offering both competitive (SoCal, SOCAL National 1 League) and After School Programs attracting talent from 20+ surrounding cities.
High level coaching for all teams, including USSF "A" License coaching and a clear pathway to college soccer. Free evaluation. Response will be sent within 1 business day.
Why Southwest Soccer Club
Why Temecula Valley Families Call Us First
Temecula Valley's Oldest Soccer Club - 25+ Years
Founded in 2001, Southwest Soccer Club is the original soccer club in Temecula Valley. More than 10 state cup championships, 35+ college soccer alumni, and players in the MLS, Mexican Pro League, and European clubs.
USSF "A" License Head Coach - The Highest Coaching Credential in the U.S.
Program Director Rachid Elbekraoui holds a USSF "A" License - fewer than 1% of U.S. coaches achieve this - plus 15 years of international professional playing and coaching experience.
SOCAL National 1 League - A Real College Pathway, Not Just Local Competition
Southwest Soccer Club competes in SOCAL National 1 League and other competitive platforms that help serious players get meaningful match experience and college exposure. 35+ players placed in college soccer and counting.
Competitive Teams & After School Training - Your Path Starts Here
Whether your child is trying soccer for the first time at age 4 or chasing a college scholarship at 17, Southwest Soccer Club has a program for them. One club for their entire soccer journey.
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Our Programs
A Program for Every Player
From first kicks to college pathways, Southwest Soccer Club has a team for where your child is today.
Competitive Teams
SWSC Competitive Program provides a structured, high-level environment focused on player development, strong competition, and long-term growth.
Training
Looking to level up between seasons, work on a specific weakness, or prepare for tryouts? Our training programs — group sessions, private coaching, goalkeeper clinics, soccer camps, and agility & fitness — are available year-round for players at any level. Train smart. Grow fast.
After School
After School Program — Skill Development with Licensed Coaches
Youth Development
Soccer is a vehicle, not the destination. Our youth development programs prepare players for life beyond the field. Southwest Soccer Club has helped 35+ players earn college placements and developed alumni now competing professionally. We're in the business of building people.
Featured Programs
Our Signature Programs
After School Sports Enrichment
On-CampusAfter school sports enrichment in Temecula CA. Southwest Soccer Club partners with local schools to bring quality physical education directly to kids.
Explore After School Sports EnrichmentPrivate Soccer Coaching
1-on-1One-on-one coaching with a Southwest Soccer Club staff coach is the fastest way to close skill gaps and build confidence before tryouts or a new season. Sessions are tailored entirely to your player's position, age, and development goals. Our coaches are accessible after hours via our messaging system.
Explore Private Soccer CoachingSoccer Camps & Clinics
Year-RoundSouthwest Soccer Club runs summer and seasonal soccer camps that attract players from across SW Riverside County. Camps are structured around age-appropriate technical curriculum, run by licensed coaching staff, and designed to give players meaningful improvement over a concentrated period.
Explore Soccer Camps & ClinicsCollege Soccer Showcases
35+ PlacementsSouthwest Soccer Club has helped place 35+ players into college soccer programs. Our club also offers international travel experiences to Spain, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, and Morocco, giving elite players exposure to global playing styles and standards that most U.S. clubs simply can't offer.
Explore College Soccer ShowcasesProudly Serving Temecula and SW Riverside County
Southwest Soccer Club fields teams and programs across 20+ cities throughout Southwest Riverside County - the broadest coverage of any youth soccer club in the region.
About the Club
Your Local Youth Soccer Experts
Southwest Soccer Club is Temecula Valley's original youth soccer club - locally owned and independently operated since 2001, serving players from Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, and across 20+ SW Riverside County cities. Our club is led by Program Director Rachid Elbekraoui, who holds a USSF "A" License (fewer than 1% of U.S. coaches), 15 years of international professional playing experience, an MBA, and a legacy of 10+ state cup championships.
We've developed thousands of players over 25 years - 35+ college placements, alumni in the MLS, Mexican Pro League, and European clubs - because we treat every player as a long-term investment, not a seasonal registration.
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Not ready to commit? No problem. Claim a free practice session with an age-appropriate team. Meet the coach, see the level of play, and decide if Southwest Soccer Club is the right fit.
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Free evaluation available. No pressure, no obligation - just great coaching and a club that's been developing Temecula Valley's best soccer players since 2001.
Southwest Soccer Club - Temecula Valley, CA - Est. 2001
Temecula Family Guide
Temecula Youth Soccer Club: What Parents Should Know
At a glance
- Who it's for: Temecula players of every age, from first kicks through college-bound competitors, all in one club.
- Coaching: USSF-licensed, background-checked staff, led by a director who holds the USSF “A” License — the highest coaching credential in U.S. soccer.
- Pathway: a clear route from recreational play up to the SOCAL National 1 League, with 35+ players placed into college programs since 2001.
- Getting started: book a free evaluation for an honest read on where your child fits, with no tryout pressure. Call (951) 760-9914.
Southwest Soccer Club is the youth soccer club that Temecula families trust for the whole journey. We have coached players here in the Temecula Valley since 2001, which is more than 25 years in the same community. In that time we have worked with every kind of player, from toddlers taking a first kick to high schoolers chasing a college roster spot. In our experience, the hardest question for a parent is rarely whether a child is talented enough. It is knowing the honest next step, whether that means a first recreational season, focused training, or a competitive tryout. So we start every Temecula family the same way, with a free evaluation instead of a sales pitch. Our coaches watch your child play, and then we tell you plainly where they fit and what the pathway ahead looks like.
Why does that honest start matter so much? Over 25 seasons we found a clear pattern: players placed at the right level improve faster and stay in the game longer. That is the difference a settled, 25-year club can offer over a program that changes hands every season. You can read more about our club, or contact our Temecula coaching staff to book your evaluation.
Southwest Soccer Club vs. a typical Temecula rec league
| Factor | Southwest Soccer Club | Typical Temecula rec league |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching | USSF-licensed, background-checked staff, led by a USSF “A”-licensed director | Volunteer parent coaches, credentials vary |
| Player pathway | Recreational, competitive, and SOCAL National 1 League teams, all under one club | Recreational play only, with no competitive step |
| College support | 35+ college placements, showcase events, and direct scout exposure | No structured recruiting support |
| Getting started | A free evaluation with an honest fit assessment and no tryout pressure | Open sign-up with little individual assessment |
| Track record | Independently operated in the Temecula Valley since 2001 | Varies from season to season |
Not sure where your Temecula player fits?
Every family is different, and the details depend on your child's age and goals. Contact us for more information and we'll answer your questions and set up a free evaluation.
Two things matter to every soccer parent: safety and coaching. On safety, the CDC's HEADS UP program explains the concussion signs every family should recognize. On coaching, our director holds the USSF “A” License, the highest coaching qualification in U.S. soccer, earned by fewer than 1% of American coaches.
Reviewed by Rachid Elbekraoui, Founder and Program Director of Southwest Soccer Club. He holds the USSF “A” License, with 15 years of international professional playing and coaching experience and 10+ State Cup championships. Serving Temecula and the Temecula Valley since 2001. Last updated July 2026. Meet our coaching staff.