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SF Is Getting a New Pro Soccer Team, and They'll Play at Kezar Stadium

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SF Is Getting a New Pro Soccer Team, and They'll Play at Kezar Stadium

Get ready for the minor-league soccer team Golden City Football Club to take over Kezar Stadium, after it was announced Friday that the new team is coming in 2026 or 2027, along with a $10 million renovation to make Kezar more of a pro sports venue again.

We noted in last week’s 100th anniversary of Kezar Stadium commemoration that the place used to be the much larger home venue of the San Francisco 49ers (and briefly even the Oakland Raiders), and is currently a high school sports venue and home to the semi-pro soccer team San Francisco City FC. But Kezar Stadium is about to get a multi-million dollar makeover, and become a much bigger deal. The Chronicle broke the news that San Francisco is getting a new men’s professional soccer team, to begin play at the renovated Kezar Stadium in 2026 or 2027.

They will be called Golden City Football Club (GCFC), and they already have a website, albeit a bare-bones site that only shows you the team colors. They will play in a minor-league affiliate of Major League Soccer called MLS NEXT Pro, with 15 home games a season at Kezar, mostly on weekends, in a season that runs from February through October.

MLS Next Pro is the third-tier of Major League Soccer, not unlike Major League Baseball’s minor leagues, or the NBA’s G-League. (The league has games on today if you have Apple TV and want to watch them.) The league is not affiliated with the Oakland Roots and their USL Championship League, but it’s the same league as the San Jose Earthquakes’ minor-league affiliate The Town FC who play at St. Mary’s in Moraga.

“This announcement is more than just a new team — it represents a new era for San Francisco sports,” Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a Friday morning press release. “From business and retail to sports, it’s a good time to bet on San Francisco, and I’m thrilled to partner with MLS NEXT Pro to bring a new team to our city.”

According to that announcement from Lurie’s office, the new team ownership will put  “a minimum of $10 million in capital improvements at Kezar Stadium, with further investments planned.” That means a new natural grass field and irrigation system, new seats with backrests, a sound system, pro venue-style concession stands, and even a dazzling LED scoreboard.

That’s going to be paid for by the team’s co-founders Geoff Oltmans and Marc Rohrer, whom the Chronicle describes as “Bay Area finance executives and San Francisco soccer dads who both played collegiately.”

Major League Soccer executive vice president Charles Altchek added in Lurie’s press release, “We are excited to work with GCFC on their plan to bring an independent team to San Francisco. Bringing professional soccer to this iconic city aligns with our mission to expand the reach of the game and foster a vibrant soccer culture in communities across North America.”

This will not interfere with the other uses of Kezar stadium, and you’ll still be able to run that track which will generally remain open to the public. Kezar will still serve as the home team football venue for Mission High School and Sacred Heart Cathedral, and they’ll still have the Turkey Day Game high school championship there. It will just be a better stadium with a kick-ass scoreboard.

As the Chronicle reminds us, we once had a pro soccer team called the San Francisco Deltas that played at Kezar Stadium back in 2017. They won the North American Soccer League championship in their first year, but the league promptly folded 12 days after that championship.

Today’s announcement is surely a boon to the Upper Haight’s small businesses, particularly the sports bars.

“For decades, Kezar Pub has been a gathering place for fans of Bay Area sports —whether it’s football, rugby, soccer, or basketball — and we know firsthand how vital sports and tourism are for local businesses like ours,” Kezar Pub owner Cyril Hackett said in Lurie’s release. “We look forward to carrying on our tradition of hospitality and can’t wait to see GCFC fans fill the pub before and after matches.”

Related: El Farolito’s Amateur Soccer Team Beats Yet Another Pro Team, Continuing Stunning Tournament Run [SFist]

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CUNYAC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Weekly Award Winners (Dec. 9, 2025)

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2025-26 Women’s Indoor Track and Field: Schedule/Results | Top Performances

CUNYAC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Track Athlete of the Week

Toshel Goffe, Medgar Evers (Jr., Jamaica, West Indies)

Goffe won the 200 (26.10/25.71 converted) and placed fourth in the 60-meter dash (7.82) at the Crowell Invitational and Multi hosted by Army West Point.  Her times in both events rank first in the conference and are No. 18 nationally in both events in Division III.

CUNYAC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Field Athlete of the Week/Rookie of the Week

Brianna Lindo, Medgar Evers (Fr., Queens, N.Y.)

Lindo competed in the pentathlon at the Crowell Invitational and Multi, placing fourth with 2,888 points.  She placed fourth out of 13 competitors and her point total is currently No. 16 in Division III.  She finished second in the high jump (1.50m) and fourth in the 800 (2:37.30).  Five of her six marks in the pentathlon currently rank first in the conference.

 

CUNYAC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week (Honorable Mention)

Rachelle Griffith, Hunter (Fr., Valley Stream, N.Y.)

Griffith posted the best time in the conference in the 400 at the Youree Spence Garcia Invitational, recording a time of 1:03.74.  She also put down a time of 10.72 seconds in the 60 meter hurdles, good for thirdin the current CUNYAC rankings.

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Week Track Athlete of the Week Field Athlete of the Week Rookie of the Week Honorable Mention
12/9/25 Toshel Goffe, Medgar Evers Brianna Lindo, Medgar Evers Brianna Lindo, Medgar Evers Rachelle Griffith, Hunter


 


Previous Results

Friday, December 5

Lehman at Armory Collegiate Carnival | Results

Saturday, December 6

Medgar Evers at Crowell Invitational and Multi | Results

CCNY, Hunter at Youree-Spence Garcia Meet | Results

This Week’s Schedule

Friday, December 12

CCNY, York at Wagner Seahawk Shootout

Medgar Evers, Lehman at Art Kadish Elm City Challenge

Saturday, December 13

Medgar Evers, Lehman at Art Kadish Elm City Challenge


2026 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championship
Sunday, March 1 – Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory


For the latest news on the CUNY Athletic Conference, log on to cunyathletics.com – the official site of the CUNY Athletic Conference. Also, become a follower of the CUNYAC on Instagram (@CUNYAC), Twitter (@CUNYAC) and YouTube (@CUNY Athletic Conference), and “LIKE” Us on Facebook (CUNY Athletic Conference). 

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Volleyball Inks All-Sun Belt Hitter Nina Moorer as Transfer – Ole Miss Athletics

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OXFORD, Miss. – Head coach Bre Henry and the Ole Miss volleyball program made an early splash in the transfer portal, signing All-Sun Belt honoree Nina Moorer as a transfer on Tuesday.
 
Moorer joins the Rebels after spending two seasons at Texas State. Moorer spent the previous two seasons at Louisville, redshirting in 2022 and has one season of eligibility remaining.
 
A native of Missouri City, Texas, Moorer joins the Rebels after a breakout season at Texas State in which she was selected as an All-Sun Belt Third Team honoree. Moorer recorded 252 kills on .202 hitting, while adding 72.0 blocks and 63 digs over 28 matches.
 
Moorer shined in big moments for the Bobcats, delivering several standout performances against top teams in the nation, including a 13-kill performance on .300 hitting against UCLA and 13 kills on .250 hitting and four blocks in a five-setter against No. 9 Arizona State.
 
Moorer’s career began at Louisville, where she redshirted on the 2022 team that reached the national championship match, before making her debut with the Cardinals the next season as a redshirt freshman. That Louisville team would go on to reach the Elite Eight.
 
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
 
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
 
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
 





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CUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Weekly Award Winners (Dec. 9, 2025)

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CUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Track Athlete of the Week

Reco Griffith, Medgar Evers (So., Barbados, West Indies)

At the Crowell Invitational and Multi hosted by Army West Point, Griffith laid down the top time in the conference in the 60-meter dash in the prelims (7.00 seconds) and placed third in the final with a 7.05-second effort.  He also ran a time of 23.11 (22.71 converted) in the 200, also the top time in the CUNYAC, and was part of the Cougars’ 4×400 relay that posted a time of 3:34.09.

CUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Field Athlete of the Week

Chrisnel Nicolas, Medgar Evers (Sr., St. Albans, N.Y.)

Nicolas competed in the heptathlon at the Crowell Invitational and Multi, setting a school record with 3,615 points.  He placed second in the high jump (1.76 meters), fourth in the pole vault (3.45 meters) and posted a 10.32 meter toss in the shot put (second in the conference) and a 5.66-meter long jump (third in the conference). Nicolas was ninth overall in a field consisting of primarly Division I athletes.

CUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Rookie of the Week

Mustapha Abubakar, CCNY (Fr., Yonkers, N.Y.)

Abubakar placed fourth in the 200-meter dash at the Youree Spence Garcia Invitational hosted by St. John’s at Ocean Breeze.  He ran a time of 22.72, good for second in the conference.  Abubakar also ran a time of 7.14 in the 60-meter dash, currently good for third in CUNYAC.

 

CUNYAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week (Honorable Mention)

Brian Arias, Hunter (Sr., Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Arias laid down the top time in the conference in the 3,000 meters at the Youree Spence Garcia Invitational Saturday, posting a time of 9:48.98.  He placed 11th in a field of 28 runners.

Previous Award Winners





Week Track Athlete of the Week Field Athlete of the Week Rookie of the Week Honorable Mention
12/9/25 Reco Griffith, Medgar Evers Chrisnel Nicolas, Medgar Evers Mustapha Abubakar, CCNY Brian Arias, Hunter



Previous Results

Friday, December 5

Lehman at Armory Collegiate Carnival | Results

Saturday, December 6

Medgar Evers at Crowell Invitational and Multi | Results

CCNY, Hunter at Youree-Spence Garcia Meet | Results

This Week’s Schedule

Friday, December 12

CCNY, York at Wagner Seahawk Shootout

Medgar Evers, Lehman at Art Kadish Elm City Challenge

Saturday, December 13

Medgar Evers, Lehman at Art Kadish Elm City Challenge


2026 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championship
Sunday, March 1 – Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory


For the latest news on the CUNY Athletic Conference, log on to cunyathletics.com – the official site of the CUNY Athletic Conference. Also, become a follower of the CUNYAC on Instagram (@CUNYAC), Twitter (@CUNYAC) and YouTube (@CUNY Athletic Conference), and “LIKE” Us on Facebook (CUNY Athletic Conference). 

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Preston Receives AVCA All-Region Honors

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Rice’s Taylor Preston received AVCA Southwest Region All-Region Honorable Mention, the organization announced Tuesday morning.

Preston led Rice in kills in 25 of 31 matches this season and surpassed 1,000 career kills, adding two American Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors along the way. She also earned a spot on the American’s first-team all-conference team.

She averaged 4.32 kills and 4.78 points per set while starting every match for the Owls. Preston recorded six double-doubles and twice posted a season-high 27 kills, doing so against Temple and Wichita State.

Nationally, she ranks 36th in kills per set, 41st in total points and points per set, 10th in total attacks and second in attacks per set. Within the American, she is second in kills per set and third in points per set.

This is the Owls’ 19th consecutive season in which a player has been honored by the AVCA. Rice finished the season 21–10, claiming the American regular-season title. The Owls set a program record with a 17-game winning streak and went 15–1 in conference play.

 



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Nabwe Tabbed as Athlete to Watch by Big Ten

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MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota redshirt junior Anthonett Nabwe has been named the indoor track and field Athlete to Watch by the Big Ten, the conference office announced on Tuesday. 

Now a two-time indoor Big Ten champion, Nabwe returns to the college indoor scene where she owns the NCAA No. 21 mark all-time in the weight throw at 24.22m (79-5 1/2) while also holding the second-best indoor shot put mark all-time at Minnesota at 17.23m (56-6 1/2). Last indoor season Nabwe became the first Big Ten weight thrower in nine years to repeat as champion at the Big Ten Indoor Championships and was just the fifth Big Ten women’s weight thrower all-time to defend their conference title. 

With the NCAA indoor track and field season underway, the Big Ten listed athletes from each member institution as Athletes to Watch for the 2025-26 campaign. The 2025-26 indoor track and field season will culminate at the Big Ten Indoor Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., from Feb. 26-28, along with the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., from March 13-14. 

For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota cross country and track and field team on X, Instagram (@GopherCCTF) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the season.





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Virginia Volleyball | Ennist Named AVCA East Coast Region Freshman of the Year

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Virginia outside hitter Reagan Ennist has been named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) East Coast Region Freshman of the Year, the association announced on Tuesday (Dec. 9). Ennist also landed on the All-Region team.

 

Ennist becomes the third Cavalier to earn AVCA region Freshman of the Year honors and the first since Anna Walsh in 2015. Overall, she is the 23rd UVA volleyball player to garner All-Region team recognition.

 

The Clifton Park, N. Y., native, proved to be one of the best freshmen in the country, racking up 383 kills and 427 points in 102 sets to lead the Virginia attack. Ennist’s 383 kills were the fifth-most by a Cavalier freshman in program history, while her average of 3.75 kills per set is the second-highest mark by a freshman ever.

 

On the national stage, Ennist placed seventh among freshmen in kills per set and points per set, while ranking ninth in total kills and 13th in total points.

 

Ennist exploded on the scene with a record-setting 32-kill match against Syracuse on Oct. 5 en route to the first of her three ACC Freshman of the Week awards. In total, Ennist tallied seven matches with 20 or more kills this season, the most by a Cavalier in the Shannon Wells era. 





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