Rebels Soccer Club enjoyed an incredible summer tournament season, with boys’ and girls’ teams across multiple age groups earning championships and delivering standout performances throughout Southern California.

From our youngest Academy players to our ECNL and ECNL Regional League teams, Rebels players competed with confidence, determination, and pride. These achievements reflect the commitment of our players, the leadership of our coaches, and the continued support of our families.

Boys’ Championship Spotlight

The BU7 Elite team, led by Coach Angel Mora, enjoyed an impressive summer by earning titles at both the Rebels Summer Invitational and the SoCal Elite Labor Day Classic.

Coach Gabriel Gamboa Jr. and the BU8 Academy team also secured two tournament victories, finishing on top at the San Diego Summer Challenge and Notts Forest Labor Day tournament. The BU8 Premier team, led by Coach Mateo Gamboa, added another championship at the San Diego Summer Challenge.

The success continued with Coach Gio Medina and the BU9 Academy team winning the Notts Forest Labor Day tournament, while Coach Jesus Osuna guided the BU12 Gold team to a championship at the SoCal Elite Labor Day Classic.

Coach Jason Heth and the BU13 East Campus team also delivered a strong performance at the Notts Forest Labor Day tournament, proudly representing the continued growth of the Rebels East Campus program.

At the ECNL Regional League level, Coach Anthony Rodriguez and the BU13 ECNL RL SoCal team captured championships at both the Rebels Summer Invitational and the Empire Super Cup.

The Rebels Summer Invitational also featured championship performances from the BU15 ECNL RL team, led by Coach Bubba Walters; the BU15 ECNL RL SoCal team, led by Coach Pablo Ramirez; and Coach Marco Ybarra’s BU17 and BU19 ECNL RL teams.

Girls’ Championship Spotlight

The Rebels girls program also put together an outstanding summer tournament campaign.

Coach Luis Sanchez Jr. and the GU9 Academy team earned championships at both the Carlsbad Coastal Classic and the Rebels Summer Invitational. Coach Oscar Flores and the GU9 Elite team added another title at the Blues Cup.

At the GU10 level, Coach Roy Lopez guided the GU10 Academy team to a Verano Cup championship, while Coach Michelangelo Gigante and the GU10 Premier East Campus team finished on top at the San Diego Premier Classic. Coach Luis Sanchez Jr. and the GU10 Gold team also claimed a Rebels Summer Invitational title.

One of the summer’s most impressive achievements came from Coach Jerry Ruiz and the GU10 Elite team, which won the Rebels Summer Invitational while competing one year up. Coach Ruiz also led the GU11 Pre-ECNL team to championships at the Carlsbad Coastal Classic and La Jolla Labor Day Classic.

Additional Rebels Summer Invitational champions included the GU12 Pre-ECNL RL SoCal team, coached by Rich Dare; the GU14 Academy team, coached by Luiz Loya; and the GU16 ECNL RL team, coached by Noah Kooiman.

Rounding out the girls’ tournament success, Coach Gabriel Gamboa and the GU19 ECNL team brought home the Blues Cup championship.

A Club-Wide Achievement

These championship runs are a testament to the hard work taking place throughout every level of the Rebels player-development pathway. Each team demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and a commitment to representing the club at the highest level.

Congratulations to all of our players and coaches on their accomplishments. We also extend our appreciation to the Rebels families whose dedication and support helped make this remarkable tournament season possible.

We are proud of the way every team represented Rebels both on and off the field—and we look forward to carrying this momentum into the new season.

Tradition Fuels Our Future.