An affordable, player-focused, high-level soccer experience for San Mateo County youth.
- Ages
- U7–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 11
Part of a multi-location club
SF Seals
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
The club also played in NPL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists NorCal Premier League. We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
U7-U12 Academy
U7-U12
Boys and girls academy teams are offered in North, Central, and South County locations. Younger teams use smaller-sided formats including 4v4, 5v5, 7v7, and 9v9.
NorCal Premier League
U13-U19 Academy
U13-U19 · 11v11
Boys and girls academy teams serve San Mateo County players in the U13-U19 age groups and play 11v11 after the smaller-sided age groups combine at U13.
NorCal Premier League · NPL
4v4 Rec Soccer
Selected U8 & U9 players · 4v4
Selected U8 and U9 players play in the NorCal Premier League, while players not selected for competitive play can play 4v4 recreational soccer until they are ready for the 7v7 NorCal league competitive format.
NorCal Premier League feeds into 7v7 NorCal league competitive format
Summer Rec Leagues
The club offers Summer Rec Leagues for players looking to play and train more.
Summer pick up soccer
The club offers Summer pick up soccer for players looking to play and train more.
SSF Youth Soccer League
SSF Youth Soccer League is listed by the club as a program offering.
Winter Futsal Training
Winter Futsal Training runs from January 9 through March 17 as part of the Spring Season. The club states that Winter Futsal is offered at no additional cost during winter break.
Player Identification and Development Program
The club runs a Player Identification and Development Program for its most competitive players seeking more challenge and extra training and playing opportunities.
Summer Camps
Summer Camps are listed by the club as a program offering.
Goalkeeping Clinics
Goalkeeping Clinics are listed by the club as a program offering.
Seals MLS X2
U11-U19
SMC Seals runs the MLS X2 platform, which launched in Fall 2024 and provides a pathway for San Mateo County players into the SF Seals MLS NEXT program.
MLS X2 · MLS NEXT feeds into SF Seals MLS NEXT
Coaching
Who coaches here
8 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Brian Mansell
Executive Director
all ages
one of the top coaches in California
Paolo Rosas
Age Group Coach
U19B Academy; U14B Academy; U13B Academy
Edson Rosas
Age Group Coach
U17B Academy; U15B Academy; U17 Girls; U8G Academy; U7G Academy
Jaime Gomez
Age Group Coach
U19G Academy; U17 Academy; U16 Academy; U15 Academy
Alvaro Vivas
Age Group Coach
U12B Academy; U11B Academy
Brian Acosta
Age Group Coach
U10 Academy
Jimmy Macario
Age Group Coach
U9B Academy; U8B Academy; U7B Academy
Melissa Cuevas
Age Group Coach
U11G Academy; U10G Academy; U9G Academy
Where they play
6 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Fair Oaks Field
Orange Park
MLK Center
Sequoia HS
Woodside HS
SF Elite Sports Center Indoor Facility
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Credit Card Transaction Fees are not included in the payment schedule., There will be an additional fee for NPL/ECNL-RL, MLS NEXT, ELITE ACADEMY and/or DPL registrations to cover additional expenses for these programs., Items not included in (nor available for financial aid) are tournaments, uniforms, team and coach travel expenses, accessories, shoes, practice gear or any protective gear., Beginning the 2024-25 Season, tournament fees will now be added on top of the player registration fees at the time of registration, as an added team expense., Tournament costs are not available for, nor included in financial aid awards..
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