Club News

Real Avenges Brutal Loss, Headed For Championship Game (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan avenged its Mother's Day loss to Aguias with a 3 - 0 victory to earn a spot in the Peri Clark Cup Championship game. With memories of the previous week's embarrassment still fresh on their minds, Real San Juan players were motivated to extend their season and end Aguias' season one game early.

Nelle Brace Keeps Real in Title Race (Click to Read More)

Pat Nelle’s two goals against San Jose, including an impromptu bicycle kick, kept Real San Juan in the title race with Academica. Real came into the game needing a win to keep pace with the Turlock side and to shake off the cobwebs following their 1-1 draw with Santa Rosa last week.

Real Lose Late to Cruz Azul (Click to Read More)

Cruz Azul avenged a 2 - 1 loss to Real San Juan two weeks prior by defeating Real 1 - 0 with a late goal by forward Victor Lopez. The game was hard fought between both teams. Coming off of a 2 - 2 draw with Dixon Leon, Real was searching to find its winning form. Unfortunately for Real, Cruz Azul was able to withstand many quality Real scoring opportunities and capitalize late in the game.

Late Real Goals Beat Sporting (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan faced the high-powered offense of Sporting with many regulars missing and only eleven at game time. Sporting also lacked a full substitutes' bench and started defender Ben Gale in goal. Although there were many questions about which short-handed team would win, it was evident that the game, like many previous Real/Sporting matches, would have lots of goals. Real started a little slow. Sporting's low pressure defense proved troublesome for the Real offense.

Gaschen's Two Goals Lift Real Over Cruz Azul (Click to Read More)

Two second half goals by Real midfielder Chris Gaschen lifted Real over an always tough Cruz Azul Sunday at Southside Park. Matches between Cruz Azul and Real San Juan are always intense battles with the west side Cruz Azul fans adding to the atmosphere. This game was no exception. Real started the match with McNulty in goal, Akinsanya, Hamilton, Mercado, and Bystrowski in the back Temblador, Gaschen, Jakubek and Cazel in the midfield and Frazelle and Nelle up top. Cruz Azul proved to be the more dangerous side with Fonseca and Victor Lopez causing problems for the Real defense. Real struggled to find their rhythm on the bumpy Southside pitch. Cruz Azul struck first with a goal on a set piece to make the score 1 - 0. Eager to equalize, Real's attempts to play penetrating balls were either snuffed by the wind or intercepted by the well-organized Cruz Azul back line. The first half ended with Cruz Azul on top and Real slightly frustrated.

Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour (Click to Read More)

Do not forget Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 8th.

Real's Okugo on under-20 U.S. soccer team (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan midfielder Amobi Okugo has been selected to the United States U-20 Men's National Team set to compete in the CONCACAF Championships in Trinidad and Tobago.

Real vs. San Jose Game Canceled

Sunday's game against San Jose at Southside Park has been canceled because of wet field conditions.

Real Fight Off Challenge from Dixon (Click to Read More)

Defending champions Real San Juan returned from a short lay off to defeat Dixon Leon 4-0 on a cold late Sunday at Southside Park. The game was typified by two common elements of Real’s game: stout defense and timely finishing.

Support Chico State Soccer! Sign-up for the Wildcat 7 vs 7 Tournament

Real San Juan urges everyone to support Chico State Soccer and participate in this fun-filled event. This event has become an annual tradition for many soccer players and this year's event is sure to be a success. Sign-up early to receive the "Early Bird" discount.

Important Update - RSJ vs. Dixon Game Time and Location Changed (Click to Read More)

The Real San Juan vs. Dixon game originally scheduled for 1:00 PM at Hall Park has been re-scheduled to 4:00 PM at Southside Park.

Real Midfielder Captains US U-18 Men to Gold Medal (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan midfielder Amobi Okugo captained the United States U-18 team to the Gold Medal at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

The U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team took gold at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival with a dominating 5-0 victory against the hosts. Combined with a 1-1 draw against Chile in their tournament opener and an astounding 14-0 win over China U-17s, the U.S. won the four-team round robin tournament.
Click here for more details: US Soccer Article
Click here for Australian Youth Olypmpic Festival article.

Real Win Testy Match Against Lincoln (Click to Read More)

Another game against Lincoln, another testy match that featured as many off the ball incidents as scoring chances. When these two teams met earlier in the season, Real had to pull one out at the death to secure a 2-1 win in Lincoln. This time around, the squad was made to work for their 2-0 victory at Southside Park.

San Juan Defeat a Feisty FC Ireland Team (Click to Read More)

Much like a similar meeting between FC Ireland and San Juan at Orangevale Park that ended up 3-2 last year, this year’s away fixture was a hard-fought 3-1 victory.

    This was the first game after the CCSL winter break and at times, it showed. Despite the choppy state of the pitch, RSJ were able to have enough possession to prove dangerous. The side welcomed two new faces to the starting lineup CSU-Sacramento central defender Adam Owens and University of New Mexico midfielder/forward Chris Wright. They joined a side who started the match with twelve players.

Real San Juan Youth Scholarship Raffle Winners Drawn (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan Youth Scholarship Raffle Winners
First Place     $500
Ticket #051221 Alex Salais

Second Place $300
Ticket #050833 Francia Boon

Third Place    $200 
Ticket #051100 Chris & Donna Ruff

Real San Juan would like to thank all those who participated in the raffle.

RSJ Defeats Sporting 4 - 2 to Remain in First (Click to Read More)

Patrick Nelle recorded his second brace in as many weeks to defeat a Sporting side desperate to find the top half of the CCSL Premier League table. Real began the game with the veteran back line of Madu, Mercado, Hamilton, and  Simmons. The midfield consisted of teenagers Gaschen, Okugo, Akinsanya and veteran Delgado. Nelle and Frazelle assumed the goal scoring duties up top. From the opening whistle, the speed of Nelle presented a match up problem for the Sporting defense.

Real's Gaschen Named to NSCAA Scholar All-America Team (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan forward/midfielder Chris Gaschen has been named to the NSCAA Scholar All-America Team. Click here to view the NSCAA Scholar All-America team.

Nelle Shines in Short RSJ Win (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan got back on the winning track with a 2-0 win over CD Lobos of Woodland in a game shortened by controversy. The win put RSJ back on top, ahead of Cruz Azul on goal difference.

Real San Juan Youth Soccer Scholarship Raffle Drawing Moved to December 20th (Click to Read More)

The Real San Juan Youth Soccer Scholarship has been moved to December 20th. The drawing will be held 6:00 PM, Saturday, December 20th at the El Papagayo Restaurant in Carmichael. El Papagayo is located on the corner of Marconi and Fair Oaks Blvd. Winners will also be posted on RealSanJuan.org.

Real's Gaschen ESPN Player of the Week (Click to Read More)

Real forward/midfielder Chris Gaschen was named Player of the Week by ESPN Rise. In the Division II High School Championship game, Gaschen had 4 goals and an assist to propel Granite Bay to a 5 - 2 victory over Oakmont. Click here to Read ESPN article.

Real Relinquish First Place; Battle Aguias to Draw (Click to Read More)

Whenever Real San Juan and Aguias PSC get together, you can expect a couple trends: low-scoring and intensity. The latest clash between the two sides produced the same intense atmosphere that has come to typify this Red-and-white war.

Academica Battles to 1-0 Win over Real (Click to Read More)

Academica made their long travel from Turlock worth it, as they defeated Real San Juan 1-0 at Southside to give RSJ their first loss of the season. The game was hard fought, which is usually the case when these two top sides meet.

Real Remains Undefeated (Click to Read More)

Real maintained their perfect record by defeating San Jose 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Southside. The win, alongside Cruz Azul’s 4-0 defeat of FC Ireland,left both teams tied in first place, with Real ahead on goal difference.

RSJ vs. Dixon Canceled This Weeked

All CCSL games are canceled this weekend because of the weather conditions.

Real Defeat Tough Newcomers Santa Rosa (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan maintained its long unbeaten streak by defeating newly-promoted side Santa Rosa 3-0 at Southside and remained on top of the CCSL table on 12 points.

Santa Rosa came into the season with high expectations after winning the First Division last year and with added firepower this year, they remained many people’s sleeper team. Led by former Cruz Azul player/coach Jorge Fernandez, the Santa Rosa side play possession football, much like RSJ.

Real Run Riot Over Acoreanos (Click to Read More)

Real San Juan continued their winning streak by soundly defeating newly-promoted side Acoreanos of Turlock, 6-0 at Southside Park. The win puts Real at a perfect 3-0 for the season, tied in first place with AC Cruz Azul.

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