WHO WE ARE:
OUR STORY:
Founded in 2024 by three childhood teammates, Sportiva C.F. is a Los Angeles-based youth soccer club. Our reach spanning from Pasadena, to Glendale, to East Los Angeles.
Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where young players can learn the professionalism needed to prosper in a top club or academy in the country while developing their soccer skills, building their confidence, and fostering teamwork. Join us on our mission to empower the next generation of soccer stars.
Our experienced management teams is determined to grow Sportiva C.F. into a leading youth soccer club in Los Angeles, known for our professional structure and promoting community involvement through our shared lifelong love for the game.
Meet Our Team!
Our young, yet experienced management team at Sportiva C.F. is excited to meet you! Our experience spanning from MLS Next Pro, to Cal South, to Segunda RFEF (Spanish Pro 4th Division), and Liga Primer FMF (Mexican Pro 3rd Division), our team offers playing, coaching, and management insight from around the footballing world. We are prepared to enhance the player experience by offering an elite club environment unique many youth teams in the country. We are determined to ensuring that our players have everything they need to succeed.
Head Coach
Fernando Avina
Coaching Certification: (TBD)
Cal South Referee License: ..., LACC, LAUFA
Head Coach
Parsa Ghaffari
Coaching Certification: (TBD)
Coach Parsa has been an assistant coach of LA SURF MLS Next 08’ boys., Referee license: Cal South…, Played at Norco CC 2022-2024 , etc.
Club Manager
Connor Kalopsis
Coaching Certification: (TBD)
Marketing Manager CF La Nucía (Spanish 4th Division) 2022-2023. Head of Media, Branding, and Content Los Cabos United (Mexican 3rd Division) 2022-, Head of Marketing, Media, and Communications ISMX Group Agency. Former Executive Producer and host of 110 Football.