NC Battalion Away Days: to San Bernardino and Back
The morning of Saturday April 2nd felt like a holiday. There was a hopefulness in the air, blended with a slight sense of nervousness and uncertainty. It was the first ever NPSL match-day for the North County Battalion. Kickoff was scheduled for six o’clock in San Bernardino, with the team bus leaving Old Town San […]
San Diego Homegrown Series: Berrick Rastok
Injuries are just one aspect of the game that can happen, but, when Berrick Rastok suffered his 3rd major setback from a severe ankle injury, he was determined more than ever to get back on the field. His passion for the game is obvious when you watch him live. He is a vocal and physical […]
SoccerNation Coach’s Corner – Ryan Guy
The North County Battalion are set to open up their inaugural NPSL season on Saturday in San Bernardino as they take on So Cal SC. With the final preparations being made, Soccer Nation’s Nate Abaurrea caught up with Battalion Head Coach Ryan Guy. SN: “How’s the squad looking and feeling heading into the opener?” RG: […]
3 Things to Watch: North County Battalion Away To So Cal SC
North County Battalion will head to San Bernardino on Saturday night to take on So Cal Sports Club in the first ever National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) match for both sides. If you can’t make the trip, you can watch the match LIVE or on-demand via the North County Battalion YouTube channel. Here are three […]
Strong Soccer Culture: What’s The Recipe?
Soccer is a universal sport that is deeply rooted into various cultures across the world. However, here in the United States, the game’s popularity has yet to reach the levels it achieves around the world in countries like England, France and Mexico. One of the ways Americans in the United States are helping to grow the sport is […]
NC Battalion Teams Up with SDSC and TopSoccer
Since their inception, NC Battalion have been establishing lasting relationships with North County, San Diego area youth clubs. In an effort to grow the existing soccer community and expand soccer support in the San Diego region, they are volunteering time to local charity events and programs that give back to society. In early March, San […]
North County Battalion and Sunrise Capital Partners Announce Strategic Business Partnership
The North County Battalion were established in 2015 and are due to play their inaugural season in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) this year. Sunrise Capital Partners is a pioneering alternative asset management firm that is now in its 37th year of investing. Founded in 1980, Sunrise Capital is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. Sunrise […]
NC Battalion Brings On San Diego Soccer Club
NC Battalion is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Diego Soccer Club (SDSC). For the past 30 years, San Diego Soccer Club’s goals have remained the same: contribute to successful player development, maintain stable operations, and stay committed to the community. The history of the SDSC closely resembles what NC Battalion has been […]
Ryan Guy Announced as new Head Coach of NC Battalion
The North County Battalion have announced Ryan Guy as their Head Coach for the upcoming 2016 National Premier Soccer League season. Guy fills the void left by Giovanni Vlahos who resigned his coaching duties on February 28, 2016. In a statement to SoccerNation.com, Vlahos said he “wishes the best to (owner) Jason and the Battalion.” […]
Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks Partner with NC Battalion
NC Battalion proudly welcomes the Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks as the most recent club to join its youth partnership program. Several members of the NC Battalion organization have close ties to the Sharks program making the partnership that much more meaningful. Warren Barton, Giovanni Vlahos, Duarte Andrade, and Sergio Ortiz among others currently hold […]
North County Battalion Enlist Unlikely Reinforcements
In a rather interesting turn of events, the North County Battalion has been bolstered by unexpected reinforcements. In the wake of the news that the San Diego Flash have pulled out of the NPSL, several (eighteen to be exact) players from last season’s Flash team showed up at the Battalion open tryout this past Saturday. […]
San Diego Will Be a Lot Less Flashy in 2016
The San Diego Flash Soccer Club will not be taking the field in the National Premier Soccer League for the 2016 season. In recent weeks, word of a total rebrand has been floated and soccer supporting citizens of San Diego have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of Warren Barton’s new-look team. However, in a surprising […]
NC Battalion – San Diego’s Professional Soccer Builds A Grassroots Community
The North County Battalion is one of the newest professional soccer teams in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of American soccer. Based in the northern part of San Diego County, NC Battalion hopes to engage the vibrant soccer community through a variety of great initiatives. San Diego’s north county has a […]