By JayDe Beaudry
Long Beach FC will return to the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for the Spring 2026 season. Following a successful campaign in the Spring 2025 season, the club will return to the Premier Division as a member of the SoCal North Conference.
"Missing out on USL League Two this season is a bummer, but our goal is still clear, bringing professional soccer to the city of Long Beach. I believe some great things are going to happen for the club this year and I look forward to it." - Sebastian De Smedt, Co-Founder of Long Beach FC
Long Beach FC is committed to growing the entire organization, including the launch of a youth academy and a women’s side when the time is right.
"It's definitely disappointing to miss out on USL League Two, but we're excited to rejoin the UPSL in the Premier Division and excited to put together a team that's really competitive and that can make a deep playoff run." - Willie L. Alexander III, Co-Founder of Long Beach FC
Throughout the upcoming season, Long Beach FC will continue to strengthen community partnerships and foster the growth of the beautiful game in Long Beach.
"We can't wait to interact and see you out at games again and we appreciate all the support" said Alexander.
The UPSL Spring season will kick off in March.
Information regarding fixtures, tickets, and matchday experiences will be available as soon as possible.
https://longbeachfootballclub.com
4 comments
Nice to meet you. My name is Io Shono.
I am 20 years old from Japan.
I am currently playing soccer at Coastal Bend College,NJCAA D1, region 14 in Texas.
I am interested in joining the soccer team. I saw your game and thought the soccer program was great and I would love to join you guys for playing soccer there.
I am able to live in South California if you guys have not housing.
I play L&R Wing back, L&R back, also AM player.
Here are some of my achievements, 19 played/19 games 2G 4A 8P(24-25), 16 played/16games 4G, 1A 2 winning goals, 9P.(25-26)
https://njcaastats.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/div1/players/ioshonotc6n
U-13 JAPAN NATIONAL TEAM x2 and 3rd place high school player in the nation (2 years in a row). Clinched National Tournament, Region 14 South Conference Champion, Region 14 tournament runner up last year.
In the Summer League (UPSL) I participated in the summer of 2025, I played Lakeland United FC and helped the UPSL win the Florida west conference championship.
I will paste here my some highlights video.
Highlight of Coastal Bend College of 2025-2026season (Io Shono)
https://youtu.be/lgAG_UvfXu8
I can play anywhere but these full videos are L/R WB.
Blinn vs. Coastal Bend – TSBN Sports
1st 20min- light blue 13 LWB
https://www.youtube.com/live/R05pI7AD85c?si=JgiZVGs0MYdM44bE
2nd half RWB light blue #13Veo | MEN’S SOCCER vs. Coastal bend 2nd half
white #11 LWB
I hope that you will want me.
I very much appreciate you looking through it, and I look forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you.
Best regards.
Hello. I hope you are doing well.
My name is Tamaki Oba from Japan, and I am currently playing at the NJCAA Division I at Coastal Bend College.
Last season, our team competed at the NJCAA national level. However, due to injury, I was only able to participate toward the end of the season. Now fully fit, I am eager to challenge myself at a higher level this summer, and I am very interested in the opportunity to compete with your team.
I am a midfielder whose strengths are passing ability and ball striking. I contribute on both sides of the game, covering a wide defensive range while helping control the tempo and build the attack in midfield.
Here is my highlight video:
https://youtu.be/Jl_Df50phRQ?si=lSduWKzE8y12ptEv
If possible, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to attend a trial or be considered for a roster spot.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Tamaki Oba
My name is Kazuya Fukumura from Japan. I played soccer at Monroe Community College, New York State in the 2025 season, and I am very interested in joining this team.
I’m looking for soccer team to play with this summer.
I believe my skills, work ethic, and passion for the game would allow me to contribute to your team. I play CB and DMF, and I played CB throughout the 2025 MCC season.
Here is my highlight video
https://youtu.be/fiTpgISk-ic?si=3sAmQfhl5agnx_hY
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the chance to discuss this opportunity further.
Sincerely,
Kazuya Fukumura
Hello, will there be an opportunity to tryout for the club?