The Desert Foothills Athletic Club welcomes you to the home of Desert Elite soccer!!

competitive/developmental Program is recognized across the state of Arizona as one of the fastest growing and balanced programs available.  We focus on player development, with emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship with high standards for both parents and players.  Respect, commitment and accountability are qualities we ask all our members to endorse both on and off the field.  Our Desert Elite and Desert Fire teams compete at the highest level.

95 Girls Elite Finish Season Undefeated
March 2008 - The 95G Elite finished an awesome season after winning Fight 2 of the VYSL both Season 1 and Season 2 undefeated. This accomplishment was all the more amazing due to the fact that the team was new at the beginning of the season made up of a combination of players who had played on competitive, developmental and recreational teams.  After completing their double flight win, the 95G Elite went into the Open Cup and tied all 3 of their games in a bracket consisting of strong Flight 1 teams. The ties were disappointing since the 95G Elite controlled all three games and were easily one of the best teams in the bracket and, despite remaining undefeated, they were eliminated on points. Other major accomplishments for the season included 2^nd place in the Ring of Fire tournament in a U14 bracket and 3^rd in the Fort Lowell Shootout and winning first place in 3 out of the 4 competitions in the soccer Olympics in Tucson.  Congrats ladies on a great season!

92 Desert Elite Boys Win at 2008 Ostrich Festival Tourney
March 2008 – The 92 Desert Elite boys return from high school play and captured Gold at the Ostrich Festival Tournament.  The boys had 2 wins and 1 loss in bracket play and came back strong in the final to avenge their earlier loss.  Solid defensive play averaged 1 goal per game, with the team connecting for 17 goals over the weekend.

96 Desert Elite Red Boys Take Home Gold
March 2008 - The 96 Elite Boys Red won the 2008 San Tan Ostrich Tournament Gold Division over the March 8 weekend.   The boys outscored thier opponents 15-2 in the tournament with strong play on the field and in goal.

94 Desert Elite Black Girls Take 1^st at Ring of Fire
February 2007 - At the 2008 Ring of Fire Tournament, the 94G Elite Black girls and the 95G Elite were in a combined U13/U14 bracket.  The 94 girls took first with the 95 girls finishing second.  The 94's played strong defense only giving up one goal (that to the 95's).  The 95's also played strong defense only giving up 3 goals (2 to the 94's). The 94G Elite Black also placed second in the U14 Silver bracket at the Shoot for the Stars Tournament.  They again played strong defense not giving up a single goal.  Due to weather, the final was decided by a coin flip that they lost.

Desert Foothills Welcomes Shaun Rice to our Pro Staff
March 2008 -  DFSC is proud to announce the addition of Shaun Rice to our professional training staff. Shaun has several years of experience coaching and training competitive players and teams in the valley. Besides bringing with him the expertise from his own high level playing career, Shaun is a USSF B licensed trainer. Please congratulate Shaun when you see him on the field and give him a warm Elite welcome.

93 Desert Elite Boys Champions
February 2008 – The 93 Desert Elite Boys started off their post high school play with a first place finish in the Territorial Cup Tournament.  This was the team’s first appearance with their new coach, Shaun Rice, who recently joined the Desert Elite pro Training staff.  They played 4 games with no more than 11 boys at any one game.  They defeated USA 93 boys Friday night 4 to 1, Saturday beat Banat 5 – 0, tied Ahwatukee 0 - 0 then defeated USA 93 again on Sunday in the final 4-3. 

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This page modified on 04/20/2008.