SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 20, 2026)― Cal North is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made an extraordinary impact on the soccer community. Each year, the Of the Year Awards honor coaches, referees, administrators, volunteers, and TOPSoccer participants who go above and beyond to support players, families, and the beautiful game across Northern California.
The 2025-26 Of the Year Award Winners are:
Coach of the Year – Recreational: Joseph Geddes / Roseville Soccer Club
Coach of the Year – Competitive: Jose “Chiva" Cuevas / Sigma X FC
Young Referee of the Year – Female: Peyton Johnston /
Young Referee of the Year – Male: Gavin Antonich /
Volunteer of the Year: Alex Arsenault / Sigma X FC
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year: Lauren Candia / Pleasanton Rage
Please join us in congratulating the 2025-26 Of the Year Award Winners. Their dedication to youth soccer inspires us all and helps ensure the next generation of players has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through the sport we love.
We are thrilled to honor this year’s winners during a special recognition ceremony at Heat Health Park as Sacramento Republic FC welcomes Oakland Roots SC.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Match Kickoff: 7:00 PM | Sacramento Republic FC vs. Oakland Roots SC
Location: Heart Health Park (Sacramento, CA)
Award winners will be recognized and we're excited to welcome friends and families to Health Health Park in Sacramento, CA.
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About Cal North Youth Soccer Association
Cal North is the original youth soccer organization in Northern California, who has served generations of players, coaches, leagues, and clubs with storied histories. Cal North is a member of a much larger soccer community, and as a member, you are also a member of this world community. Players register to play with one of the more than 200 clubs or leagues formed by Cal North. Through affiliation, our leagues and clubs are also members of US Youth Soccer, US Soccer, and US Futsal. US Soccer, along with over 197 other national soccer organizations, are members of FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. FIFA serves as the international governing body for soccer and US Soccer has been a member since 1913. Together, local, national and international organizations form a family of support for the young soccer players of Cal North.