Who Are We?
United SFC is a non profit youth soccer club based in the south bay area of Northern California. We are dedicated to developing our players as they pursue their soccer aspirations while fostering a lifelong passion for the game.
Mission Statement
Our mission at United SFC is to foster personal growth, team building, and community engagement through the game of soccer. We provide a transformative experience that goes beyond the field, equipping our players with life skills, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Together, we cultivate well-rounded individuals who positively impact both the game and their community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
United SFC is wholeheartedly committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We cherish and embrace the diversity that each individual brings, ensuring that all players have equal opportunities to participate and flourish within our club. We prioritize cultivating a strong sense of belonging, fostering teamwork, respect, and kindness among our members. Together, we cultivate a club where diversity is joyfully celebrated, equity is steadfastly upheld, and inclusion forms the very bedrock of our foundation.
Yong Yin
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Technical Director Yin Yong is a former player for the Chinese National Youth Team and a professional athlete in the Chinese Super League. He has an extensive background in football and previously served as a coach for the Shenyang Youth Football Team and the youth football team of the Liaoning Football Club.
He holds an AFC (Asian Football Confederation) A license, and is a former coach in the Chinese Super League. With a wealth of experience both as a player and coach, Yin Yong contributes valuable expertise to United SFC.
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Andrew Fordyce
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Andy grew up in Bellevue, WA where he played club soccer for 8 years and was a four year varsity starter in high school.
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He went on to play one season at Bellevue College followed by 3 seasons on the Washington State University Club Team.
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He currently has 7 years of premier coaching experience and holds his USSF C License along with multiple USC Diplomas. He is also an avid Arsenal supporter.
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Guangning Wang
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Guang ning Wang played for Shenyang FCin 1989 and proudly served until his retirement in December 2001. During his tenure with the team, he had the honor of captaining the Shenyang Sea Lions from 1998 to 2000 and subsequently played for the Shenyang Golden Goal Football Team in 2001.
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His journey in football continued into coaching as he took on the role of coaching players born in 1987 at the Shenyang Golden Goal Football Club from May 2002 to May 2003. During this period, his team achieved significant success, securing the championship in the National Urban Games preliminary rounds and advancing to the quarterfinals.
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Continuing his commitment to coaching, he served as a coach for the Shenyang Golden Goal Team from May 2003 to November 2007. A notable achievements is securing the 5th place in the 2004 Chinese Football Super League.
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Expanding his horizons, he transitioned into academia, taking up a teaching position at Shenyang Jianzhu University Urban Construction College from January 2007 to October 2011. In this role, he had the privilege of guiding students to success as he clinched the championship in the Shenyang City University Student League for three consecutive years in 2008, 2009, and 2010.