American River FC (ARFC) is fundamentally changing Competitive Soccer in Northern California to a new and very exciting direction; focusing 100% on the players, parents, and families. As with many sports, Soccer, especially at the competitive level, has areas that need considerable improvement. After intently listening and taking into consideration the needs of parents, families, and most importantly the player, American River Youth Soccer League (ARYSL) believes we have a program that will change the competitive soccer world in a very fundamental, dynamic, and extremely positive way.

By focusing on the needs of our audience, we have built a program that takes into account financial burdens, time constraints, family time, school priorities, and the general physical and mental well being of the player. By developing a program that offers soccer at half the cost, practice facilities that are close in proximity and consistent throughout the year, coaches that stress fundamentals with advance teachings of both technical and tactical skills based on the age of the player, ARFC believes we have a program that is second to none.

ARFC is the Division 1 competitive soccer program for the ARYSL and is affiliated with both CYSA-North (USYS-USSF) and US Club Soccer. As we are members of USYS and US Club Soccer our members can participate in sanctioned events of either organization. Our membership is primarily from the communities of Fair Oaks, Folsom, Orangevale and Rancho Cordova and sections of Carmichael and Citrus Heights.

Monica Gerardo, Director of Coaching
American River FC's Director of Coaching, Monica Gerardo leads the Freedom and Revolution into the future. See Monica's background.

Revolution '01: 4th Copa Jarritos Invitational
Congratulations to Revolution '01 for finishing 4th place at the Copa Jarritos Invitational Tournament. They started the tournament with an early game against Barcelona. After defeating Barcelona on their home turf 5-3, Revolution '01 moved on to play their second game against Reno. Revolution ‘01 lost 0-3. The last game of the day for Revolution '01 was against Pumitas. It was a very exciting game, ending with a 2-1 victory for Revolution ‘01. Revolution ‘01 advanced to the semifinals. Sunday morning, the semifinals started with a well-matched game against San Juan Lighting '00. The game was scoreless until the very end and Revolution ‘01 lost 0-2. Our team played against U11 teams with age, experience, and size against them but the boys demonstrated courage, hard work and heart.

Interested in Coaching with ARFC?
To submit an application to be considered as a coach for the new program, click here.

Training Facilities
ARFC's home fields are located in Folsom, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Orangevale and Rancho Cordova areas.

Coaching Staff
If you have a son or daughter who is looking to play at that next level, check our coaches and team sections. Feel free to contact the coach in your age group for additional information.