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 was one minute away from earning three crucial points in the Wild West Division standing but failed to hold on as the Oakland Stompers scored to force a tied match on November 2nd at Raimondi Park in Oakland. A win would have pulled San Jose to within three points of the division lead. It was an exciting match with both teams creating and defending numerous goal-scoring chances. Rafa Martinez scored for San Jose in the 20th minute. Newly signed Emeka Mgbeahuru played upfront with Denis Sorto and Diego Madrigal on the front line.

Real San Jose let a chance to gain three points in the UPSL Wild West Red Division standings on October 26 and only change away with one in a scoreless draw with Stockton TLJ FC at PAL Stadium. It was a night of missed chances. In the first half, Heriberto Guerro taps his penalty kick and the Stockton keeper easily held on. In the second half, Stockton was reduced to 10 men and RSJ still failed to score. To say it was a frustrating night is an understatement. Perhaps RSJ needed Denis Sorto who was unavailable for the game. Despite that, a pair of newcomers, goalkeeper Christian Fuentes and defender Miles Monroe had very good games.

Real San Jose hit the road to face the Vacaville Elite and returned home with three points in the standings. RSJ outscored Vacaville 3-2 in an exciting game as the teams traded goals throughout. Heriberto Guerro put RSJ on top from the penalty spot in the 11th minute. Vacaville responded to even the match and then Denis Sorto put RSJ up 2-1 going into halftime. Just after the break, Vacaville tied the match from a corner kick. Then Martinez, in the 80th minute, scored to make the score 3-2. The RSJ defense took control to bring the three points home. Big performances were put in by Noe Olivo and Manny Meza who started in midfield for the unavailable Olasunknami Abass and Juan Torres.