Lakeland Village's #1 Youth Soccer Club Since 2001
Top-tier youth soccer development for Lakeland Village players. Professional USSF "A" License coaching and an authentic pathway to college.
We sit close to Lakeland Village and serve the wider region, which makes strong soccer easy to reach.
Why Lakeland Village Families Choose Us
We have served soccer families near Lakeland Village since 2001, more than 25 years, building both character and skill so our alumni go on to do great things.
Lakeland Village parents know good coaching makes a difference, and our Program Director brings 15 years of pro experience, so his training is a step above the rest.
We give Lakeland Village players a real stage in the SOCAL National 1 League, where colleges across the country scout these games.
We coach toddlers and elite showcase teams alike, so players move up step by step and your child can grow here without ever leaving the club.
Our Programs
From first kicks to college pathways, Southwest Soccer Club has a team for where your child is today.
SWSC Competitive Program provides a structured, high-level environment focused on player development, strong competition, and long-term growth.
Looking to level up between seasons, work on a specific weakness, or prepare for tryouts? Our training programs — group sessions, private coaching, goalkeeper clinics, soccer camps, and agility & fitness — are available year-round for players at any level. Train smart. Grow fast.
After School Program — Skill Development with Licensed Coaches
Soccer is a vehicle, not the destination. Our youth development programs prepare players for life beyond the field. Southwest Soccer Club has helped 35+ players earn college placements and developed alumni now competing professionally. We're in the business of building people.
Local Pathways
These are the program paths families from Lakeland Village ask about most, with direct links into the main service hubs.
Is your Lakeland Village player ready for tougher games? Our competitive division has teams in the SoCal League and SOCAL National 1 League, where the training standards are high and the games are strong.
View program optionsYear-round training near Lakeland Village keeps your child improving through goalkeeper clinics and private coaching, with the focus always on solid technique.
View program optionsWorking parents in Lakeland Village can relax because our after-school program keeps kids active with expert coaching, so your child stays busy while you handle your day.
View program optionsWe coach more than soccer, and our youth development work teaches Lakeland Village players to lead, learn accountability, and give back to the community, which prepares them for the future.
View program optionsLakeland Village players who aim high join our SOCAL National 1 League teams, the best stage for getting scouted and a real path to D1 and D2 college rosters.
Speed up your player's growth with one-on-one coaching open to Lakeland Village families, where we find technical flaws and turn them into strengths before the next game.
Players from Lakeland Village and beyond join our lively soccer camps during school breaks, where kids build real skills in a fun setting.
Get an edge with our College Showcase program, which dozens of area players have used to tap our network, and many earned spots on college rosters.
Featured Programs
After school sports enrichment in Temecula CA. Southwest Soccer Club partners with local schools to bring quality physical education directly to kids.
Explore After School Sports EnrichmentOne-on-one coaching with a Southwest Soccer Club staff coach is the fastest way to close skill gaps and build confidence before tryouts or a new season. Sessions are tailored entirely to your player's position, age, and development goals. Our coaches are accessible after hours via our messaging system.
Explore Private Soccer CoachingSouthwest Soccer Club runs summer and seasonal soccer camps that attract players from across SW Riverside County. Camps are structured around age-appropriate technical curriculum, run by licensed coaching staff, and designed to give players meaningful improvement over a concentrated period.
Explore Soccer Camps & ClinicsSouthwest Soccer Club has helped place 35+ players into college soccer programs. Our club also offers international travel experiences to Spain, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, and Morocco, giving elite players exposure to global playing styles and standards that most U.S. clubs simply can't offer.
Explore College Soccer ShowcasesSouthwest Soccer Club fields teams and programs across 20+ cities throughout Southwest Riverside County - the broadest coverage of any youth soccer club in the region.
Lakeland Village Service Area
Southwest Soccer Club is a home for Lakeland Village's young players, and we have run since 2001, more than 25 years. We offer every level of soccer, so kids can start in youth recreational play and reach our elite college showcase teams. Our USSF “A” Licensed staff builds good people and strong players, and we aim to be a partner families can trust.
We sit close to Lakeland Village and serve the wider region, which makes strong soccer easy to reach.
Lakeland Village Family Guide
Southwest Soccer Club is the youth soccer club that Lakeland Village families trust for the whole journey. We have coached players here in the Temecula Valley since 2001, which is more than 25 years in the same community. In that time we have worked with every kind of player, from toddlers taking a first kick to high schoolers chasing a college roster spot. In our experience, the hardest question for a parent is rarely whether a child is talented enough. It is knowing the honest next step, whether that means a first recreational season, focused training, or a competitive tryout. So we start every Lakeland Village family the same way, with a free evaluation instead of a sales pitch. Our coaches watch your child play, and then we tell you plainly where they fit and what the pathway ahead looks like.
Why does that honest start matter so much? Over 25 seasons we found a clear pattern: players placed at the right level improve faster and stay in the game longer. That is the difference a settled, 25-year club can offer over a program that changes hands every season. You can read more about our club, or contact our Lakeland Village coaching staff to book your evaluation.
| Factor | Southwest Soccer Club | Typical Lakeland Village rec league |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching | USSF-licensed, background-checked staff, led by a USSF “A”-licensed director | Volunteer parent coaches, credentials vary |
| Player pathway | Recreational, competitive, and SOCAL National 1 League teams, all under one club | Recreational play only, with no competitive step |
| College support | 35+ college placements, showcase events, and direct scout exposure | No structured recruiting support |
| Getting started | A free evaluation with an honest fit assessment and no tryout pressure | Open sign-up with little individual assessment |
| Track record | Independently operated in the Temecula Valley since 2001 | Varies from season to season |
Every family is different, and the details depend on your child's age and goals. Contact us for more information and we'll answer your questions and set up a free evaluation.
Two things matter to every soccer parent: safety and coaching. On safety, the CDC's HEADS UP program explains the concussion signs every family should recognize. On coaching, our director holds the USSF “A” License, the highest coaching qualification in U.S. soccer, earned by fewer than 1% of American coaches.
Reviewed by Rachid Elbekraoui, Founder and Program Director of Southwest Soccer Club. He holds the USSF “A” License, with 15 years of international professional playing and coaching experience and 10+ State Cup championships. Serving Lakeland Village and the Temecula Valley since 2001. Last updated July 2026. Meet our coaching staff.
Lakeland Village Questions
Still have questions?
Call (951) 760-9914Join Southwest Soccer Club
Not ready to commit? No problem. Claim a free practice session with an age-appropriate team. Meet the coach, see the level of play, and decide if Southwest Soccer Club is the right fit.
Free evaluation available. No pressure, no obligation - just great coaching and a club that's been developing Lakeland Village's best soccer players since 2001.
Southwest Soccer Club - Lakeland Village, CA - Est. 2001
