Temecula's #1 Youth Soccer Club Since 2001
Temecula's Oldest Youth Soccer Club —
Building Champions Since 2001
Southwest Soccer Club is Temecula's community-run youth soccer organization, offering both competitive (ECNL) and recreational programs attracting talent from 20+ surrounding cities.
USSF "A" License coaching, ECNL Regional League competition, and a clear pathway to college soccer. Free evaluation. Response within 1 business day.
Why Southwest Soccer Club
Why Temecula Valley Families Call Us First
Temecula Valley's Oldest Soccer Club — 25+ Years, Thousands of Alumni
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.
Executive 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.
ECNL Regional League — A Real College Pathway, Not Just Local Competition
Southwest Soccer Club competes in the ECNL Regional League, National League, and Elite 64 — platforms where 85% of players get scouted by college programs. 35+ players placed in college soccer and counting.
Every Skill Level, One Club — Recreational to Elite Under One Roof
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
Is your player ready to compete at the highest level? Our competitive program fields teams in the ECNL Regional League, National League, Elite 64, and SoCal League — giving serious players the platform, coaching, and scouting exposure they need. With a USSF "A" License director overseeing development, players here aren't just competing — they're building futures. Tryouts available. Spots are limited by age group.
Recreational
Not every 7-year-old needs to train like a professional — and we wouldn't have it any other way. Our recreational programs give kids in Temecula Valley a safe, fun, and skill-building introduction to the game. No cuts, no pressure — just great soccer moments that last.
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
Juggling school pickup, work schedules, and a kid who wants to practice every day? Our after school soccer care and sports enrichment programs make it easy. Players get structured coaching, physical activity, and social development — all in a safe, supervised environment.
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
ECNL Regional League Teams
Most PrestigiousThe ECNL Regional League is the most prestigious competitive platform available to Southwest Soccer Club players — and one of the clearest paths to college soccer in the country. 85% of ECNL Regional players receive college scouting attention. Our ECNL RL teams train with elite intensity under USSF-licensed coaches and participate in showcase events attended by hundreds of college programs.
Learn MorePrivate 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.
Learn MoreSoccer 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.
Learn MoreCollege 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.
Learn MoreProudly 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 Executive 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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Southwest Soccer Club · Temecula, CA · Est. 2001