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 scored three times in the first fifteen minutes, withstood a IFX late first half push and then dominated the second half to earn a 5-1 victory and tie for the final UPSL Northwest playoff spot on June 6 at PAL Stadium. RSJ is now in a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot with Magic Valley FC from Idaho and four points behind Western Nevada with two less game played. RSJ hosts Sacramento FC this Saturday, 7:00 pm, at PAL Stadium.

The RSJ striker tandem of Lorenzo Vasquez and Jose Avalos proved to be too much for the IFX defense as they combined for three of the five goals. Avalos setup Vasquez to score in the second minute. Jorge Curiel fired in a loose ball in the fifth minute and Alberto Garcia-Escamilla assisted on a second Vasquez goal in the 15th minute. IFX hit with a goal and had their best chance to get closer blocked by RSJ goalkeeper Jonathan Arellano before halftime.

The second half belonged to Avalos-Vasquez combination and each setup the other to score in the second half.

Notes:

Lorenzo Vasquez: Today’s game was a great game. Coach Marcus (Kothner) demanded that we try and touch the ball more and keep control of the game and that’s what we did. Being able to go up 3-0 in the first 15 minutes was what the coach and team needed. The team was just amazing today.

Jonathan Arellano: The guys were ready to put our last game behind us and came out firing. I think we scored the fastest goal in our club’s history. We jump on IFX early and they didn’t know what hit them.

Real San Jose let a chance to gain a strong hold of a playoff spot by dropping a 1-0 decision to unbeaten Victory FC. The loss keeps a three team battle going. In a rare midweek match RSJ hosts IFX Ballistic on June 6 (Tuesday night) at 8pm.

It wasn’t pretty but Real San Jose managed to get a 2-0 victory over IFX Ballistic at Patelco Sports Center on a chilly night on May 24. Jose Avalos scored twice it what was a rather chippy contest. RSJ has now won four of their last five games.

RSJ had most of the offensive play on the evening and was frustrated by the lack of goals to show for it until the 67th-minute mark when Angel Heredia played Avalos free down the middle. Avalos efficiently slotted the ball into the net to give RSJ a much-deserved lead.

The match continued to bet contested until extra time when Alberto Garcia-Escamilla provided Avalos with the opportunity to this time blast the ball into the net to effectively and symbolically end Pleasanton’s night.

Notes:

Jonathan Arellano: It was great to win and get the shutout. Especially when it felt like everything was against us last night. We fought hard and showed grit to get the three points. It speaks volumes to the amount of work we put in since the season began. IFX Ballistic made it clear we had to earn the three points and they were no pushover. They probably kicked us more than the ball. It was a frustrating match to be in but I am proud of our guys because we fought through adversity and won.

Next match: Real San Jose continues a push for the playoffs this Saturday vs CD Aguiluchos. 7:00 pm Kickoff at PAL Stadium.