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Richmond District

Girls soccer in the Richmond District.

An all-girls soccer club coached entirely by licensed women — 9 families from Richmond District schools already play with us, with practices minutes away.

1 team's worth of girls from Richmond District schools already play with SF SOL

All-female, licensed coaching staff — the same program from her first season through competitive play

Practices minutes away at Richmond Recreation Center and Presidio Wall Playground

Transparent pricing: $495–$1,450/season, published in full

Richmond District schools with SF SOL families

Frank McCoppin ElementaryPublic, 3 families
Presidio Middle SchoolPublic, 3 families
Alamo ElementaryPublic, 2 families
Lafayette ElementaryPublic, 1 family

SF SOL isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by these schools — this reflects real families in our program who happen to attend school there.

Where you'd practice

The closest regular SF SOL fields to the Richmond District are Richmond Recreation Center and Presidio Wall Playground. Like every SF SOL field, exact days/times are assigned through San Francisco Rec & Park's citywide permit process and shift season to season.

Richmond Recreation CenterPresidio Wall Playground

New here?

Micro Soccer (K–1st), Recreational (2nd–7th), Competitive (U9–U16), Summer Camps, and Winter Futsal: every pathway is open to Richmond Districtfamilies, whatever grade she’s starting in.

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Questions parents ask

Straight answers — and the full list lives on our FAQ page.

What will she learn in Recreational Soccer?
The same 10-week progression our competitive teams follow: dribbling and ball control, building out of the back, passing and possession, defending, finishing, then game strategy and goal-setting. The game grows too: 7v7 and 9v9, a bigger ball, passes of 10–40 yards on the ground and in the air, and her first goalkeeping (footwork, catching, and distribution).
Is Recreational a lesser version of Competitive?
No. It's the same curriculum and the same caliber of coach, paced for one practice and one game a week. We don't chase scores at this level, but development shows: our 2nd and 3rd grade Rec teams went 8–1–0 over the last two seasons. Rec teams play in the SFYS Recreational league.
What's the difference between Recreational and Competitive?
Both run on the same SF SOL curriculum. Recreational is one practice a week plus weekend games, for building skills, confidence, and friendships at a social pace. Competitive is two practices a week plus SFYS Premier or NorCal Premier league games, for players ready for more commitment and tactical depth.
Can she move up from Recreational to Competitive?
Yes, it's one of the most common paths at SF SOL. Competitive teams are placed through tryouts, and year-round player assessments mean one date never decides whether she gets seen.
Is SF SOL a good fit if she's never played before?
Yes. Micro and Recreational are built for girls learning the game, and a week of camp is an easy first taste. Find her team and we'll point you to the right start.
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When does registration open for each season?
Two to three months before each season starts, and rosters fill fast. Winter Futsal registers in late September (the league deadline is October 1). Winter practice teams register in October, and Spring opens in late October or early November. Fall registration follows spring tryouts in May. Find her team and we'll send her link the day her season opens.
What happens when a season is sold out?
Join the waitlist through Find her team. Spots do open midseason, and we call waitlisted families in order. We'll also send her registration link for the next season before it opens to everyone.
Can she join midseason?
Often, yes. When a spot opens on a team that fits her age and level, we place her and pro-rate her dues for the weeks left in the season. Join the waitlist through Find her team, or reach out with her age and experience.
Can she play with her friends or on the same team as a teammate?
Tell us. The finder has a spot for her school and friends, and staff weigh teammate requests when forming teams. For futsal, we build teams around existing SF SOL teams.
What does it cost to join SF SOL?
We publish real numbers: $495 a season for Micro, $595 for Recreational, $1,200 for SFYS Premier, $1,350–$1,450 for NorCal Premier, and $500 for Winter Futsal. See Pricing for what dues cover and what's billed separately.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, for qualifying families in every program. Reach out and we'll talk it through directly, with simple verification of need. See Financial aid.
How often does her team practice and play?
Micro is one practice a week plus weekend friendlies. Recreational is one practice a week plus weekend games. Competitive is two practices a week plus weekend league games. Winter Futsal is one practice and one Sunday game a week.
Where do SF SOL teams practice?
Across the city, from Golden Gate Park and the Sunset to the Marina, Mission, and SOMA. Fields are assigned each season through the city's permit lottery, so we can't promise a specific park in advance, but we'll tell you her field before the season starts.
How do I order her uniform?
Through our official soccer.com Club Store. See Merch for the step-by-step, including how to claim her jersey number first.

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SF SOL families come from all over the city

Katherine Delmar Burke SchoolSea Cliff / Outer RichmondSunset & Parkside10 schoolsWest of Twin Peaks & Lakeshore4 schoolsPacific Heights, Western Addition & NOPA7 schoolsMission, Noe Valley & Potrero Hill7 schools