Real San Jose is an American

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team based in

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, United States. Founded in 2007, the team competes in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The team plays its home games at PAL Stadium, where they relocated in 2016. The team's colors are red, white, black; and blue, gold, and white.

History

RSJ was formed in 2007 as a member of the NPSL. In 2013, the NPSL crafted an award in memory of Alexander Arellano. Alex, the middle son of Real San Jose owner Nick Arellano, died in 2012 at the age of 25. The award goes to the NPSL's top coach of the year. Since Real San Jose moved to the UPSL the award is now given to the "Best RSJ Teammate" of the year. After ten years of competing in the NPSL, the club made the switch to the UPSL in 2017. In 2020, RSJ moved to the National Soccer League. In 2024 RSJ once again showed leadership in the soccer community and founded the NPSL's Regional Division. In 2025 RSJ returned to the NPSL Tier 1.

Year-by-year

Head coaches

* Nicholas Arellano (2007–2016, 2019-2020, 2024) * Markus Kothner (2017-2019) * Dave Gold (2021–2024)

Stadia

* Yerba Buena High School;

(2007–2013) * Mount Pleasant High School;

(2014–2015) * PAL Stadium;

(2016–present)

References

External links

Official website
United Premier Soccer League teams National Premier Soccer League teams Association football clubs established in 2007 Soccer clubs in San Jose, California 2007 establishments in California {{California-footyclub-stub