Santa Cruz Shines at the 21st Anniversary Pro-Am Beach Soccer Classic

Santa Cruz Shines at the 21st Anniversary Pro-Am Beach Soccer Classic

Santa Cruz Shines at the 21st Anniversary Pro-Am Beach Soccer Classic lit up Santa Cruz’s Main Beach on June 7–8, 2025, in what became its most successful edition yet. For the first time in the event’s history, it sold out completely with 200 teams competing from across the region. Matches kicked off at 7:30 a.m….

beach soccer goalie jumps to catch ball before it hits the goal

July/August Full of Tournaments : Beach Soccer World Cup, Euros, Wisconsin, South Padre Island, San Francisco

The month of July and August are a big moment for beach soccer as the Euro Cup is currently taking place in Nazare, the World Cup is in Moscow, Russia, and we have new events taking place in Wisconsin, Texas, and it returns to a semi-open San Francisco.  The beach soccer world is getting closer…

sand soccer tournament at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Hosting a Post Pandemic Event Four Days After California Re-Opening : Behind the Curtain…

As the title suggests, this is an article about the timeline, challenges, and craziness of the first tournament in Northern California allowed after the June 15th Re-Opening.  To put it in simple terms there was no true understanding of anything. Our staff didn’t even know what would be allowed until June 1st.  That was just…

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June 19/20th, Why Play Beach Soccer in Santa Cruz after June 15th Pandemic Re-Opening!?!

This pandemic has been a strain on every one of us. But, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccines, general social distancing, and use of facemasks are helping things open back up again.  We are excited to announce we are part of this re-opening as hosts of the…

beach soccer flyer for Santa Cruz event

Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Tournament Approved by city for June 19th & 20th, 2021!!!

Pro-Am Beach Soccer and the US Beach Soccer National Championship are pleased to announce we will be finally allowed to host an event this year in Santa Cruz, CA on June 19th & 20th. We are excited the official opening of California is to take place on June 15th.  Just in time for our event…

group photo of women beach soccer players

Celebrating the Women of Pro-Am Beach Soccer & US Beach Soccer National Championship!

The month of March is Women’s History Month and Pro-Am Beach Soccer would not have the community that it does today without the incredible contributions of countless women over the years. We have taken the opportunity to highlight a few of the Pro-Am Beach Soccer alumnae who were willing to share their fond memories of…

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How to Beat “the Covid19 Lapse” with Self Branding

Article Written by Nicole Eugenio Edited by Tighe O’Sullivan   Branding is often associated with promotions and advertisements of products, companies, sports teams, leagues, etc. This does not address the individual promotion of the individual athlete, which is as important now than ever before. Now is the perfect time for athletes to establish themselves to…