On Saturday & Sunday, March 1-2, Fillmore’s California United FC teams competed at the highly competitive Playmakers Sports Winter Fest Tournament in Santa Clarita. Pictured above is California United FC 2016 Blue Boys. Top Row: Assist Coach Javier Alcaraz, Head Coach Miguel Martinez, and Assistant Coach Josue Garcia. Bottom Row: Fabian Cabrera, Rex Masterson, Gera Alvarado, Andres Martinez, Neymar Alcaraz, JJ Garcia, Goalie Kevin Ponce, Adrien Marrufo, Roman Garibay, and Cruz Muñoz. Photo credit CUFC publicity Erika Arana.

Pictured above is California United FC 2013. Girls Top Row: Coach Daniel Garcia, Siani Lomeli, Sadie Manriquez, Sarai Prado, Aaliyah Cervantez, Cristine Beltran, Bella Mendez, and Assist Coach Tony Mendez. Bottom Row: Marianna Guzman, Eva Arroyo-Salinas, Alessandra Padilla, Toni Cervantez, Itzel Arana, Hanna Sasson, and Head Coach Jose Luis Lomeli Jr. Not Pictured: Marianna Arreola. Photo credit CUFC Publicity Erika Arana.

SANTA CLARITA, CA – March 1-2, 2025 — California United FC had a standout showing this past weekend at the highly competitive Playmakers Sports Winter Fest Tournament, held March 1–2 at Central Park in Santa Clarita. With five teams proudly representing the club, the weekend was nothing short of spectacular, as four teams advanced to the championship game and three emerged victorious.

The young athletes of California United FC demonstrated their skill, heart, and teamwork throughout the tournament. The 2016
Blue Boys, 2014 Boys, and 2013 Girls, all delivered dominant performances on their path to capturing championship titles. Each
team showcased the depth of talent and dedication within the California United FC program.

“Our players showed incredible determination and spirit all weekend,” said CUFC President, Jose Luis Lomeli Jr. “The club is
growing, so It’s always exciting to see their hard work pay off, and we couldn’t be prouder of how each team represented
California United on and off the field.”

Even the 2013 Boys team that came up just short in the finals fought with tenacity and left it all on the field, reflecting
the resilience and high standards that define the club.

With this successful weekend, California United FC continues to cement its reputation as a force in Southern California
youth soccer. The future looks bright for these rising stars as they build momentum heading into the spring season.

Congratulations to all our players, coaches, and families on a fantastic tournament weekend; Let’s keep building champions!