Soccer in Santa Cruz

Soccer continues to experience the fastest growth of any sport in the area, with Santa Cruz soccer teams sprouting up and featuring teams of talented adults, boys, and girls dedicated to the world’s most popular sport. Local leagues and retailers have been able to take advantage of this rise in the popularity of soccer with many stores popping up around town that sell common soccer merchandise, including jerseys, balls, flags, footwear, shinguards, socks, and cleats.