Mustang Soccer Announces Launch of Affiliation & License Agreement Program with Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer, Providing and Developing More Pathways for Players
Mustang Soccer is proud to announce the official launch of our new Affiliation & License Agreement Program, with the first club being Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer. This new club aims to provide a pathway for talented young athletes in the Mt. Diablo area, to develop their skills and compete at a high level while maintaining strong connections to local AYSO regions and recreational soccer programs.
Mustang Soccer Affiliation & License Agreement Program:
Mustang Soccer Board of Directors President, Ricardo Martinez, is excited about the new program and the first affiliate. “This is a momentous day in the history of Mustang Soccer Club. Our ability to create an Affiliation & License Agreement Program and expand the Mustang brand with such a prominent club in the East Bay was extremely hard to ignore. Both clubs will benefit from this arrangement with our ability to share best practices, cooperate on soccer education and training development, create an opportunity for recreational program interplay, and a continued focus on creating a fun community environment for our players. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship.”
Denis McCarthy, Club Advisor to Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer is looking forward to the partnership. “AYSO is pleased to enter into this agreement with Mustang Soccer because of the highest quality that the Mustang brand represents and has represented to the soccer community in the Bay Area for the last 50 years. The alignment and value system that Mustang has created from its entry-level to the highest levels of club soccer while focusing on fostering a love for the game is our promise to the players that will join our club level program. These values align closely with AYSO’s vision statement to Provide World Class Soccer Programs That Enrich Children’s Lives. We are confident that the value that will be available to the players in Mount Diablo Mustang Soccer will only serve to strengthen the soccer community in the Diablo Valley.“
Building a Strong Partnership and Opportunities:
“Mustang Soccer is fortunate to have a partner in both Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer and AYSO Area 2C as we embark on this new affiliation. The alignment of values of both organizations will assist in growing the Mustang brand while developing more players in the Northern California region. We are excited to expand our influence in partnership with both organizations,” says Fred Wilson, Executive Director of Mustang Soccer.
Molly McCabe, Commissioner at Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer shares the same enthusiasm. “We are excited to partner with Mustang Soccer as we launch a new competitive soccer program serving the Diablo Valley through AYSO Area 2C. Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer will provide a positive and engaging environment where players constantly learn and improve their skills, regardless of their ultimate goals.”
Mustang Soccer recognizes the importance of both recreational and competitive soccer and providing a player development pathway for all players is a key factor in instilling a love for the game. The Affiliation & License Agreement will commence with the Competitive Program for the 2024-2025 season as Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer. The Recreation Program from each of the AYSO Area 2C Regions will begin to interplay with Mustang Soccer Recreational Program teams in the Fall of 2024.
Commitment to Community:
Mustang Soccer is delighted about all the benefits the affiliation will bring.
- Nike will provide gear for all competitive coaches of the new affiliate organization as a part of the Mustang Soccer Premier Club contract
- The cost of the competitive Nike kits will be more affordable than previous vendors for the new affiliate
- Sharing of best practices between the two organizations
- Opportunity for interplay between recreational programs and age groups in areas where there are limited teams, ensuring a more robust schedule
- Offering a pathway to higher-level, competitive soccer.
By Melissa Durkee, Marketing & Communications Director, Mustang Soccer