New Hires for 2022!

We're excited to announce a number of additions to our team as of January 2022! These individuals were strategically chosen to join Legends FC because they exemplify the club’s core beliefs. We’ve added new hires to various regions and departments within the club such as coaches, trainers, social media, front office and more. Not only do these additions bring more value to our membership, but they also ensure that your children are getting the best training, development and exposure in Southern California. Check out their short bios below and don’t forget to say hi if you see them on the fields!


Arturo Vasquez (AJ) -  ajvasquez3343@gmail.com

AJ is joining our Orange County Region and will be coaching the Boys 2009 team.

  • U-17 USMNT captain

  • 2017 U17 Concacaf Championship 

  • UCLA Men's Soccer Alumni 

  • UCLA Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant

 

Adriana Valdez - adriana.valdez@legendsfc.net

Adriana is joining our Orange County Region and will be coaching the Girls 2011 and 2007 teams.

  • Semi-Pro with LA Vikings

  • Multiple years of collegiate soccer with Cal State LA and Cal State Bakersfield 

  • Master’s degree in Coaching and Exercise Science from Concordia University – Irvine 

  • Woman of Distinction Award in the city of Fullerton for 2017

 

New Coaching Hires

Scott Grimm - Boys FC sdgrimm@outlook.com

Santos A Romero - Boys FC sromero10312@gmail.com 

Ernesto Hidalgo - Girls FC Eahidalgo8@gmail.com

Mario Herrera - Girls FC - supermario22.mh@gmail.com

Brianna Valencia - Girls FC bcvalencia305@gmail.com

Eduardo Plascencia - TV Girls 1eplascencia1@gmail.com

Michael Chavez - TV Boys  Mrchavez711@gmail.com


Davonte Richardson

Davonte joins as the Head Performance Coach after working with STARS for a number of years.

  • Played College Football at Fullerton JC (2x National Champion) and Saginaw Valley State

  • Sport performance trainer for all sports from youth to professional level

  • NASM certified


Irving Arvizu - irving@legendsfc.net

Irving has joined the club as our Social Media Coordinator. Irving’s story comes full circle as he formed part of the very first boys team at Legends FC when Glendora and Stampede merged. He played for the club for 3 years and was coached by none other than Matt Evans!

  • 5 Years as a student-athlete

  • 1x Big West Conference Champion with Cal State Fullerton

  • All-Freshman Team

  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Health Science

 

Denae Antoine - denae@legendsfc.net

Denae has joined the club as the Operations Coordinator. She also played and captained a team at our club for 7 years under Josh Hodges! During her time as an athlete for Legends FC, Denae racked up plenty of accolades:

  • 2X USYS National Champion (2013 & 2015)

  • USYS National Championships Best XI 2013 & 2015

  • ODP Regional and National Champion 2016

  • U.S. National team pool player 2013-2016

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology

  • Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management from NC State

 

Edwin Torres