Soccer: Free soccer with Real Football Club

COSTA MESA - The Real Football Club, a free youth boys soccer

program, just started training and is accepting applications for players.

Modeled after European youth soccer programs, the Real FC is directed

by Brad Webster and David Zimmerman. There are no fees to join the club,

with the Real FC subsidized by donations, sponsorships and grants.

“We got really tired of the high cost of club soccer,” Zimmerman said.

“Other clubs cost up to $2,000, and some of the coaches aren’t that good.

We both have boys playing soccer, and we didn’t like the situation in

Orange County. So we decided to start a club where it’s free.”

The Real FC practices at Mariners Christian Elementary School every

Tuesday and Friday. It will enter several summer tournaments, with the

regular season starting in September.

There are six teams offered by the Real FC, starting in the

9-and-under age group and going up to 13-and-under.

For more information, call (949) 642-2331, or go to the Real FC

website at o7 www.realfc.orgf7 .