The 2026 season has come to an end, and there is no way to describe it other than disappointing.

After twenty seasons, Real San Jose experienced the most difficult year in club history. The results on the field fell well below the standards we have set for ourselves, and as a club we must honestly acknowledge that.

Professional standards require commitment, preparation, accountability, and consistency. This season showed us that we fell short in those areas.

The responsibility for rebuilding begins now.

Over the coming months, the club will evaluate every aspect of its operation as we prepare for the 2027 NPSL season. Our goal is not simply to improve our record, but to rebuild a culture that reflects the values Real San Jose was founded on nearly twenty years ago.

As part of that process, the club will not participate in the 2027 U.S. Open Cup qualifying competition. We believe our resources are better invested in strengthening our roster, improving our organization, and building a team capable of competing at the level our supporters expect.

Open tryouts for the 2027 season will be announced in early 2027. Every roster position will be earned.

To our supporters, sponsors, volunteers, players, and everyone who has stood behind Real San Jose over the past twenty seasons, thank you. Difficult seasons do not define a club. How a club responds to them does.

The work begins today.

Real San Jose earned 3 points the hard way by playing a man down for 33 minutes and winning 2-1 over Salinas Soccer Academy in RoboBank Stadium in Salinas. Hyago Galdino opened the scoring shortly before halftime giving RSJ the lead going into the second half; however, Rodrigo Cardoza was sent off in the 63rd minute.

The RSJ defense stood firm and were rewarded when substitute WeiKai Xu scored in the 88th minute. Salinas scored seconds before the end making the score 2-1.

It was an important win for RSJ how are now in a solid playoff position with three matches to go in the 2021-22 NSL Pacific Conference season.

RSJ is home next Sunday versus Marin County

The Real San Jose coaching staff waited the entire season to see Francisco Avila play and in the fifth game of the season they got their chance. And what did Avila do? He scored three goals in RSJ's 7-0 victory over American Canyon at PAL Stadium on November 6. Hector Herrera also had a massive game, scoring twice and assisting three times. Patrik Sofalvi and Dmitriy Bernadiner each scored once.

Victory setups up big showdown with San Leandro United next Saturday at Burrell Stadium. Both teams have 3W-1T-1L after five matches

Real San Jose advanced to the quarter-finals of the NSL Pacific Cup by defeating American Canyon Rising by the score of 2-1 on October 16, 2021 at PAL Stadium in San Jose. Hector Herrera scored twice in the first half and RSJ never looked like giving up the lead despite conceding a late goal.

RSJ now travels to visit Marin County FC in the Cup this coming Saturday.