FOLSOM – Folsom Lake Earthquakes is the name of a new San Jose Earthquakes affiliated soccer club in the Sacramento area. It is formed by a merger of two of the area’s most competitive youth soccer programs: Folsom Soccer Club’s (FSC) competitive division and Ethos Soccer. Leveraging the professional platform of the San Jose Earthquakes, the new club aims to translate what it takes to coach and play at the highest levels to age-appropriate soccer programs for kids and coaches at every level.

“In talking about our visions for youth soccer, our boards at the Folsom Soccer Club and Ethos Soccer realized that we shared common goals for our kids,” said Spencer Lowe, president of the Folsom Lake Soccer League (FLSL) and FSC. “Simply, to build strong technical skills, teach children how to work in teams, deal with wins and losses, and inspire peers on and off the field.”

“Through soccer, we have the ability to teach our kids how to succeed and thrive in all of life’s situations, successes and failures,” said Fritz Libby, founder of the Ethos organization. “Infusing this belief into a professional soccer platform like the Earthquakes, Ethos President Ty Rutz, Spencer, and I agree that we can give our kids a competitive edge, whether or not they choose careers in sports.”

John Doyle Soccer will assist in this merger. Founder John Doyle, one of the most decorated players in the sport and former general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes is very excited to be involved.

“I will be providing the pathway and structure to merge these two clubs, each with different strengths. There is a rich talent pool in the Sacramento area that we are looking forward to bringing together to form a successful partnership on and off the field.”

The Folsom Lake Earthquakes is the competitive division of the Folsom Lake Soccer League, which includes also the Folsom Soccer Club and Rancho Cordova recreational programs. Combined the league has more than 5,000 kids registered and serves the East Sacramento and West El Dorado County communities.

ts competitive, recreational, and youth academy programs are all underpinned by the idea of developing the whole person, while learning sound, strong competitive soccer skills. Having a wealth of experience and network overseas in Europe and Asia, the league’s leadership envisions international experiences for its players as well.

“This is a unique opportunity for professional and youth soccer to partner up and infuse every level of training with the capabilities required to succeed in highly competitive situations,” said Fred Wilson, managing director of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy. “We couldn’t be more thrilled.”

The Folsom Lake Earthquakes is set to start its first season in 2017, and hiring for coaches is underway. All coaches will have professional qualifications and should share the organization’s philosophy for player development. For more information go to folsomlakeearthquakes.org.

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