Our Story

Born from the coast.

Est. 2018

Founded on a pitch by the pier.

FC Santa Monica started with a Sunday pickup game at Sorrento Beach and a shared idea — that this neighborhood deserved a football club that looked, sounded and played like the people who live here. No corporate ownership. No outside money. Just neighbors, players and parents pulling in the same direction.

Seven years later, we field eleven teams across youth and adult divisions, run a free academy for kids on the Westside, organize massive game activations on the Pier, and host community cleanups near Ocean Park. From volunteer coaching to gathering at local hubs like Douglas Park and The Britannia Pub, the club is built by the community.

Our Values

WHAT STAYS TRUE

Mission

Soccer is for everyone.

We lower the barriers to play, open the academy doors, and make sure no player is left behind.

Vision

The coast's club.

To be the team Santa Monica looks to—both on Saturday matchdays and for support throughout the week.

Values

Community-first.

Built by volunteers and powered by supporters. Every decision starts with a simple question: is this good for the neighborhood?

Our Horizon

WHAT LIES AHEAD

2026
Airport Park Training Center
A permanent, modern home base for our youth academy and community fields.
2027
Women's Senior Team
Bringing the crest to competitive senior women's soccer.
2028
Fully Funded Academy
Removing dues completely, funded entirely by merch and supporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?

Our proposed main facility is the upcoming Airport Park Training Center, with supplementary neighborhood clinics at Douglas Park and beach training sessions at Sorrento Beach.

We field teams for youth divisions from U-6 through U-18, alongside competitive adult divisions and our free Grassroots Youth Academy pathways.

As a supporter-owned club, 100% of profits from merchandise sales and corporate sponsorship alignment go directly to hiring local coaches and purchasing gear for Westside youth.

We offer B2B opportunities including custom apparel co-branding, matchday activations, and joint neighborhood initiatives. Send a message on our Contact page to get started.