San Diego Zest FC is an American soccer team in San Diego, California, United States. The club was founded in 2016 and is owned and operated by San Diego Sports Authority, a Japanese-owned sports management company. They compete as LA Galaxy SD Zest in USL League Two and play their home matches at James Madison High School's George Hoagland Stadium. The team colors are Orange and Navy.
Full name | San Diego Zest FC | ||
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Founded | 2016 | ||
Stadium | Multiple[1] | ||
Owners | San Diego Sports Authority | ||
Head Coach | Jaewoo Kim | ||
League | USL League Two | ||
2019 | 7th, Southwest Division Playoffs: DNQ | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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The San Diego Zest FC was established in 2016 by a sports management company called San Diego Sports Authority, hereafter SDSA, located at San Diego, CA. The project was started in 2014 with aim of developing the local community soccer level and providing Japanese soccer players the path to pro in the U.S. On January 21, 2016, the USL PDL announced that it had awarded the franchise to San Diego Zest FC, starting with the 2016 season.[2] "San Diego has for a long time been a target city for the USL PDL, we are very excited the outstanding leadership of the San Diego Sports Authority will be the group that brings the league to a great soccer city, and are looking forward to working with the club for many years to come.” said league director Todd Eason.
Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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2016 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southwest | Divisional Playoff | Did not enter |
2017 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Southwest | Did not qualify | First round |
2018 | 4 | USL PDL | 8th, Southwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2019 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Southwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Role | Name | Nation |
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Head Coach | Jaewoo Kim | South Korea |
Assistant Coach | Jake Rowley | United Kingdom |
Assistant Coach | Dong Rack Kim | South Korea |
As of May 3, 2019[update][6][7][8][9]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Squad correct as of May 3, 2019.
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This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.