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Offensive Explosion As Golden Lions Down Napa Valley 5-2 To Hold First Place

May 14, 2019
2 min

Offensive Explosion As Golden Lions Down Napa Valley 5-2 To Hold First Place

It was all Davis on Saturday night as the Golden Lions swept aside Napa Valley 1839 in a battle for first place in the Golden Gate Conference. Davis and Napa came into the match looking for a win to separate themselves in the table from the rest of the NorCal clubs. With both sides having a game in hand, securing points was crucial for playoff positioning. The Lions came into the match without Lucas Mohageg and leading scorer Evan Barrett, each out with hamstring injuries. Wi

FC Davis

May 9, 2019
1 min

First Place Up For Grabs Saturday Night When FC Davis Hosts Napa Valley 1839

On Saturday night, FC Davis hosts Napa Valley 1839 in a clash that will either see Davis retain first place or see Napa Valley move into first place. Both teams hold a game in hand over their Golden Gate competition and are separated by 2 points in the table. Davis is coming off a heartbreaking loss to Sacramento Gold. A header in the waning minutes of regulation saw the Golden Lions drop points for the first time this season after countless chances went astray for the visit

Torres Strike Gives Davis Win In Battle of Golden Gate Heavyweights

FC Davis

Apr 30, 2019
3 min

Torres Strike Gives Davis Win In Battle of Golden Gate Heavyweights

On a warm summer night, the clash between Golden Gate Conference heavyweights FC Davis and El Farolito lived up to pre-match expectations. While a glimpse at the final score may not have raised any eyebrows, the action on the field had everyone in attendance on the edge of their seats. FC Davis came into the match in first place and with a game in hand over El Farolito, who sat one point behind Davis in third place. Due to the teams only playing each other once this season, t

Game Preview: San Francisco Visits Davis In A Massive Saturday Night Match-Up

FC Davis

Apr 26, 2019
2 min

Game Preview: San Francisco Visits Davis In A Massive Saturday Night Match-Up

On Saturday night at 7:00 PM, first place FC Davis hosts reigning Golden Gate Conference Champions El Farolito in a massive week 6 match-up. The game features two high power offenses going head-to-head in a pivotal contest. With El Farolito and Davis only meeting once this season, the three points up for grabs could play a deciding factor during the final stretch of the season. After cruising past East Bay Stompers 2-0, the Golden Lions enter the pitch coming off a two-week b

High Scoring Golden Lions Beat East Bay Stompers 2-0

FC Davis

Apr 8, 2019
2 min

High Scoring Golden Lions Beat East Bay Stompers 2-0

On Saturday night, FC Davis continued their flying start to 2019 when Golden Gate Conference foe East Bay Stompers visited town. After scoring 7 goals in two games, the Golden Lions looked to build upon their early season success and continue their dominant offensive performances. From the opening whistle, the home side took control of the match. Chances for FC Davis came in bunches as co-leading scorers Miguel Acevedo and Evan Barrett just missed out finding the back of the

FC Davis

Apr 1, 2019
2 min

FC Davis Dominates In First Road Game Of 2019

The Golden Lions came back to Davis with all three points on Saturday night after a convincing 4-1 victory over San Ramon FC in the first away match of the 2019 season. Davis hit the road looking to secure a victory and push within two points of first place holders Napa Valley 1839 and Sacramento Gold in the Golden Gate Conference. From the opening whistle, an attacking tone was set as both sides moved the ball up and down the field with ease. After a couple of half-chances f

FC Davis

Mar 25, 2019
3 min

Wild Finish On Opening Night As FC Davis And Sonoma Sol Battle To A 3-3 Draw.

The 2019 FC Davis home opener was a roller coaster of emotions as the Golden Lions and Sonoma County Sol battled to a 3-3 draw. Sonoma entered the match having a game under their belt, dropping the first match of the season to Academica, 1-2. FC Davis entered their season opener with a roster full of talent, but needing minutes under their belt to see how the pieces fit together. Early signs in the match pointed to the Sol already having played a game together, when 5 minutes

FC Davis

Mar 18, 2019
2 min

FC Davis Opening Night Walk-Out Honoree: Davis Legacy 2010 Boys Red NorCal State Cup Champions

FC Davis would like to congratulate head coach Ricky Alba and the Davis Legacy 2010 Boys Red players and families on their recent NorCal State Championship win. After outlasting over 150 teams, the 2009 boys met Mustang Soccer Club from Danville in the finals. The game started off on shaky ground when going into halftime, Davis was down 0-1. “I knew as long as the team stayed focused, competed hard and had fun with the remaining 25 minutes they would put themselves in a posit

FC Davis

Mar 12, 2019
1 min

FC Davis High School Season Pass Fundraiser

High school soccer provides players, parents, and students some of the most memorable experiences of their lives. From championship runs to late game heroics, high school teams hold a special place in the hearts of families across our local communities. With operational costs rising every year, school programs need help paying for basic needs. Sometimes this can be jerseys and equipment, other times it can be needed field repairs or improvements that fall outside of allocated

FC Davis

Mar 5, 2019
3 min

FC Davis Inaugural High School Boys Soccer All-Area Team

FC Davis is proud to announce the 2019 High School Boys Soccer All-Area Team. The FC Davis High School Boys Soccer All-Area Team selects top performers from the following high schools: Davis High School Dixon High School Pioneer High School Winters High School Woodland High School In the near future, player selections will expand to Vacaville High School and Wood High School. Every year, two players will be selected off the All-Area Team and rostered on FC Davis in a program

FC Davis

Feb 27, 2019
2 min

Game On For FC Davis Women

This past Saturday, FC Davis hosted a meeting for those interested in being a part of the first-ever supporter-owned semi-professional women’s soccer team in America. The meeting mobilized community members from Davis, Dixon, Woodland, Winters, Vacaville, Natomas, Sacramento, and West Sacramento. At the meeting, attendees were served hard facts on the realities of women’s professional soccer, complete with statistics on player pay and opportunity, while also providing an outl

Dominance: The Davis High School Girls Soccer Program

FC Davis

Feb 22, 2019
3 min

Dominance: The Davis High School Girls Soccer Program

Dominance. Also known as superiority. Mastery. Power. Potency. Control. Authority. Rule. Supremacy. No matter what term is used, they all apply to the Davis High School girls soccer program and the four year reign they levied upon NorCal opponents. On a cold Thursday night in Rocklin, that dominance came knocking on Granite Bay’s door. With a line-up stacked full of future and imminent NCAA stars, Davis out-shot their opponent 22-1 in a sectional championship game that showca

FC Davis

Feb 21, 2019
1 min

FC Davis Women's Semi-Pro Team Kick-Off Meeting

This Saturday, 3:00pm at Woodstock’s Pizza, FC Davis is hosting a kick-off meeting for the 2020 Women's Semi-Pro Team project. The FC Davis women’s team will be supporter-owned, meaning members of our greater soccer community will own, run and vote on all team matters. That's right, you pull the strings! At the meeting, the following will be discussed: The State of Women’s Soccer Our plan to help improve women’s soccer in our local area How the team provides opportunities for

FC Davis

Feb 14, 2019
1 min

FC Davis Open Tryouts Sell Out. Final 16 Selected.

In a landmark day for our local soccer community, 60 players from 27 different towns converged on Davis to take part in the first ever FC Davis NPSL Open Tryout. With a five year plan to make FC Davis progressively reflect the local soccer community, Sunday marked the first step in an effort to survey the current landscape for talent. A break in the rain provided perfect weather for local players to showcase their skills and a chance to make the FC Davis roster. Players were

FC Davis

Jan 25, 2019
2 min

Join The Lion's Den Community: FC Davis Supporters Club

Have you ever wondered who those loud and raucous fans are at soccer matches? The group of people heckling opponents, playing drums and chanting for 90 minutes? Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be part of one? Now is your chance. “One of the most frequent questions we receive is about a supporters club,” said FC Davis owner Adam Lewin. “Last season we had college students start a group. An out of town contingent started a group. A local group started named the Yolo Locos

FC Davis

Jan 19, 2019
2 min

FC Davis Open Tryouts: Keeping and Inspiring Dreams

In an effort to continue building a roster with local talent, FC Davis will hold open tryouts for the 2019 NPSL season on Sunday, February 10th in Davis. Open tryouts represent FC Davis' push to showcase local talent on a national stage. “We want our roster to reflect the local soccer community and pad it with gifted players from outside the area,” said FC Davis owner Adam Lewin. “How many players do you know with no outlet to showcase their abilities? Unless you follow a nar

FC Davis

Jan 7, 2019
2 min

FC Davis Partners With DARSL To Grow Davis Adult Soccer

FC Davis and Davis Adult Recreational Soccer League (DARSL) are teaming up to grow the Davis adult soccer community. DARSL, a co-ed league that has both a competitive weeknight and a less competitive Sunday league, serves as a home for adult players looking to compete in our areas most popular sport. With a community filled of soccer enthusiasts, the two organizations plan to build a league that is inclusive to players of all skill levels. "DARSL has been a staple of the Davi

FC Davis

Dec 19, 2018
3 min

Jumping Into 2019: Venue Dreams!

Jumping into 2019, FC Davis has a laundry list of items we want to tackle. At the top of our list is fan experience, an area we want to improve the most in 2019. After surveying match attendees throughout the season, one item shot to the top of the agenda: Game Intimacy. While people loved going to games (we set a conference regular season record of over 10,000 fans), in the end, there was “something” missing. That “something” could be sensed during the Causeway Clasico, our

FC Davis

Nov 1, 2018
13 min

The Vanishing Game: The FC Davis Women's Team Project

Nine. That’s the number of pro women's soccer teams in America. The US women have won three World Cups. Four Olympic Golds. Eight CONCACAF Gold Cups. Ten Algarve Cups. Have produced five FIFA World Players of the Year. And have less professional teams than most towns have Starbucks. For a country that produces so much talent, how is it possible we don’t have the most dynamic pro league in the world? Currently our women’s game is in a dire position. The National Women's Soccer

FC Davis

Sep 19, 2018
20 min

The Fight For American Soccer: The Story of FC Davis

Starting a semi-pro soccer team from absolutely nothing isn’t the easiest of tasks. It requires a million emails, hours of phone calls, contracts, lawyers, suppliers and a lot of sleepless nights. “Start-up soccer” is a concept gaining momentum around the country as a growing number of communities are looking to break from the current mold of US Soccer and build a more intimate and organic soccer experience in their hometowns. Due to the constraints of the US soccer pyramid (