Temecula FC is an American soccer club based in Temecula, California. Founded in 2013, the team currently plays in NISA Nation having previously played in the National Premier Soccer League, the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid, from 2014 to 2021. The team colors are red and white.
History Temecula FC was founded by Brandon Jantz and Vince Paccione on September 9, 2013. The team was accepted into the NPSL on September 26, 2013. They played as a member of the Southwest Conference from 2014 through the 2021 season. Following a one-year hiatus, NISA Nation announced Temecula FC as a participant for the 2023 spring season.
Temecula FC was announced as a participant for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup on June 6, 2025. However, prior to the start of the tournament, Temecula FC's X account announced that the club was dropping out of the tournament to instead pursue a bid to join USL League One, which was corroborated by a statement put out by NISA.
Seasons
SeasonLeaguePositionPlayoffsUSOCLeagueConfPldWLDGFGAGDPtsPPGConf. 2014 NPSLSouthwest155464840 +8191.274thDNQDNQ 2015 NPSLSouthwest1211011444 -3040.335thDNQDNQ 2016 NPSLSouthwest123721832 -14110.926thDNQDNQ 2017 NPSLSouthwest165832335 -12181.136thDNQDNQ 2018 NPSLSouthwest121831232 -2060.507thDNQDNQ 2019 NPSLSouthwest186842935 -6170.946thDNQDNQ 2020NPSLSouthwest3021212 -1010.337thSeason cancelled due to COVID-19 2021 NPSLSouthwest10181847 -3940.405thDNQDNQ 2022On hiatus for 2022 season2023NISA NationSouthwest8701203 +17222.75 2ndDNQDNQ107124710 +37232.30 2ndDNQ2024NISA NationWest95403211 +21151.67 2ndDNQDNQCoast94502414 +10121.335thDNQ 2025 SpringNISA NationCoast103433824 +14121.204thDNQDNQ Total – – 144 48 69 27 315 339 -24 164 1.14 - - -
Stadium Temecula FC currently plays its home games at Chaparral High School's stadium in Temecula. After being announced for the 2025 NISA Pro Cup, owner Brandon Jantz identified the stadium as not being up to USSF standards for professional games and that construction of their own stadium would have to be a long-term goal of the club as they sought to move up to the professional ranks.
Honors Riverside County Cup Champions: 2017, 2018, 2021 Riverside Derby Champions: 2019
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