MORAGA, CA – The Town FC is thrilled to announce a historic partnership with Saint Mary’s College of California which will enable the launch of a professional soccer club on their East Bay campus located in the town of Moraga.
This development will provide East Bay soccer athletes and fans with an exciting game day atmosphere to take in professional soccer matches in a community-based, affordable, and family-friendly environment. The Town FC is also committed to supporting the ongoing development of the Saint Mary’s Athletic Department and its teams, and looks forward to working with the college to provide an enhanced stadium experience for its student-athletes and campus community.
“We’re honored for the ability to partner with Saint Mary’s to bring a new pro soccer team to the East Bay region”, said Benno Nagel, CEO of The Town FC. “We look forward to continuing to work with the college and the town of Moraga to ensure that we deliver a truly one of a kind gameday experience for our fans, and for local families throughout the area who want to enjoy soccer and find new opportunities to celebrate community together.”
The Town FC previously collaborated with Saint Mary’s, and the town of Moraga, to host an MLS NEXT Pro game in August 2023 with Quakes 2, the professional reserve team of the San Jose Earthquakes. The overwhelming turnout and the clearly evident passion and excitement from the community around the event showed the potential for pro soccer at Saint Mary’s and is something that we are excited to build upon as we head into 2024 and beyond.
“This summer, we had a great turnout on campus for the Quakes 2 game, and it showed how our campus and Moraga can support such high-level soccer in an exciting environment,” Saint Mary’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso said. “We look forward to building on that game and partnering with The Town FC to bring a dedicated pro soccer team to our local community and the entire East Bay region.”
We invite you to stay tuned for more detailed information on this exciting partnership as it unfolds further, including some additional announcements to be made later in January 2024. For inquiries and further information, please contact pr@thetownfc.com.
Let’s kick off a new chapter in Bay Area soccer together!
About The Town FC:
The Town FC is a community-based professional soccer organization that launched in early 2022. The club seeks to offer programs for players of all ages and skill levels, from youth development to adult leagues and on to professional levels of play.
Fans can stay up-to-date with the team’s schedule and latest news by visiting www.thetownfc.com or following @TheTown_FC.
About Saint Mary’s College of California:
At Saint Mary’s College of California, we inspire minds, engage with the world, and create opportunities for students to find their lives transformed. With small class sizes and professors who know you by name, the Saint Mary’s experience empowers students to thrive—whether you’re an undergraduate or a professional looking for the next step in your career. Founded in 1863, the University is proud of our Lasallian heritage and how it fuels teaching and learning in an inclusive and wonderfully diverse community. More than 3,600 Gaels study on our Bay Area campus nestled in the rolling hills of Moraga, just 23 miles east of San Francisco. US News and World Report puts SMC among the top five regional universities in the West. You’ll also find Saint Mary’s highlighted in the guide Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change The Way You Think About Colleges—the only Catholic college and the only university in California to make the list.
Contacts:
Tennyson Wilson
Co-Founder & Head of Club Affairs, The Town FC
pr@thetownfc.com
Ryan Reggiani
Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations
Saint Mary’s College of California
rmr9@stmarys-ca.edu
Kevin Wing
Director of Media Relations and News
Saint Mary’s College of California
ksw10@stmarys-ca.edu