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{{Infobox football league | {{NSC icon}}{{Infobox football league | ||
| name = San Andreas League | | name = San Andreas League | ||
| image = San Andreas League logo.png{{!}}250px | | image = San Andreas League logo.png{{!}}250px | ||
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| teams = [[#Clubs|22]] | | teams = [[#Clubs|22]] | ||
| promotion = [[California Soccer League]] | | promotion = [[California Soccer League]] | ||
| relegation = [[ | | relegation = [[Gold Rush League]] | ||
| levels = [[New California soccer league system|2]] | | levels = [[New California soccer league system|2]] | ||
| domest_cup = [[San Andreas Cup]] | | domest_cup = [[San Andreas Cup]] | ||
| champions = [[San Rafael USC]] <br> (1st title) | | champions = [[San Rafael USC]] <br> (1st title) | ||
| most_champs = {{wp|San Jose Earthquakes|San Jose}} <br> [[Hayward United|Hayward]] <br> [[Anaheim Dynamite FC|Anaheim]] <br> (2 titles each) | <!--| most_champs = {{wp|San Jose Earthquakes|San Jose}} <br> [[Hayward United|Hayward]] <br> [[Anaheim Dynamite FC|Anaheim]] <br> (2 titles each)--> | ||
| tv = | | tv = | ||
| website = {{URL|https://www.sanandreasleague.co.ns/|sanandreasleague.co.ns}} | | website = {{URL|https://www.sanandreasleague.co.ns/|sanandreasleague.co.ns}} | ||
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The '''San Andreas League''' ('''SAL''') is a [[New California|Californian]] {{wp|association football|soccer}} {{wp|sports league|league}} and the second-highest level of the [[New California soccer league system]], after the [[California Soccer League]] (CSL). | The '''San Andreas League''' ('''SAL''') is a [[New California|Californian]] {{wp|association football|soccer}} {{wp|sports league|league}} and the second-highest level of the [[New California soccer league system]], after the [[California Soccer League]] (CSL). | ||
The SAL was founded in 2034, as a spillover league for the CSL, which, at the time of the SAL's founding, contained 33 clubs. In order to fill out the SAL, it was decided that the most senior 22 clubs would compete in the CSL while the junior 11 clubs would form their own league, whose name was to be decided. The decision of what to name the league was put to vote amongst the clubs' head coaches, with "San Andreas League" being unanimously supported. 11 more clubs joined the league in the spring of 2034, forcing the SAL to expand to 22 clubs. In October of 2034, it was decided that every 22 clubs that joined would create a new league. As such, the [[ | The SAL was founded in 2034, as a spillover league for the CSL, which, at the time of the SAL's founding, contained 33 clubs. In order to fill out the SAL, it was decided that the most senior 22 clubs would compete in the CSL while the junior 11 clubs would form their own league, whose name was to be decided. The decision of what to name the league was put to vote amongst the clubs' head coaches, with "San Andreas League" being unanimously supported. 11 more clubs joined the league in the spring of 2034, forcing the SAL to expand to 22 clubs. In October of 2034, it was decided that every 22 clubs that joined would create a new league. As such, the [[Gold Rush League]] (GRL) was founded. | ||
The SAL, like the CSL, operates on a round-robin 84-game season beginning around early April and ending in September (excluding the playoffs). This means the season is split into quarters, after which a 10-day break takes place. The top six clubs advance to the playoffs after the regular season has ended, the 10-day break expanding to 15 days. The two-round tournament determines who will advance to the CSL, the top four teams being promoted; the [[San Andreas Cup]] is awarded to the winner of the tournament. The {{wp|San Jose Earthquakes}}, [[Hayward United]], and [[Anaheim Dynamite FC]] share the record for most cups with 2, and [[San Rafael USC]] are the most recent champions, having defeated [[Tulare United]] 2-1 to win the championship and advance to the CSL for the first time in their existence. | The SAL, like the CSL, operates on a round-robin 84-game season beginning around early April and ending in September (excluding the playoffs). This means the season is split into quarters, after which a 10-day break takes place. The top six clubs advance to the playoffs after the regular season has ended, the 10-day break expanding to 15 days. The two-round tournament determines who will advance to the CSL, the top four teams being promoted; the [[San Andreas Cup]] is awarded to the winner of the tournament. The {{wp|San Jose Earthquakes}}, [[Hayward United]], and [[Anaheim Dynamite FC]] share the record for most cups with 2, and [[San Rafael USC]] are the most recent champions, having defeated [[Tulare United]] 2-1 to win the championship and advance to the CSL for the first time in their existence. | ||
The SAL is the second-largest non-top-flight sports division on the {{wp|North America}}n continent, only behind {{wp|Class AAA}} baseball in the [[Reformed States]]. Clubs are relegated to the | The SAL is the second-largest non-top-flight sports division on the {{wp|North America}}n continent, only behind {{wp|Class AAA}} baseball in the [[Reformed States]]. Clubs are relegated to the Gold Rush League, which was formed in 2034. The league is overseen by the [[New California Soccer Association]] (NCSA), which oversees all tiers of Californian soccer, including the [[California Winter Soccer League]] (CWSL). | ||
==Clubs== | ==Clubs== | ||
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| [[Concord SC]] | | [[Concord SC]] | ||
| 1st in [[ | | 1st in [[Gold Rush League]] (promoted) | ||
| {{wp|Concord, California|Concord}}, {{wp|Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa}} | | {{wp|Concord, California|Concord}}, {{wp|Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa}} | ||
| Willow Pass Stadium | | Willow Pass Stadium | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Richmond FC]] | | [[Richmond FC]] | ||
| 2nd in [[ | | 2nd in [[Gold Rush League]] (promoted) | ||
| {{wp|Richmond, California|Richmond}}, {{wp|Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa}} | | {{wp|Richmond, California|Richmond}}, {{wp|Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa}} | ||
| Nicholl Park | | Nicholl Park | ||
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| [[Thousand Oaks United]] | | [[Thousand Oaks United]] | ||
| 3rd in [[ | | 3rd in [[Gold Rush League]] (promoted) | ||
| {{wp|Thousand Oaks, California|Thousand Oaks}}, {{wp|Ventura County, California|Ventura}} | | {{wp|Thousand Oaks, California|Thousand Oaks}}, {{wp|Ventura County, California|Ventura}} | ||
| Conejo Creek Stadium | | Conejo Creek Stadium | ||
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| [[CF Calexico]] | | [[CF Calexico]] | ||
| 4th in [[ | | 4th in [[Gold Rush League]] (promoted) | ||
| {{wp|Calexico, California|Calexico}}, {{wp|Imperial County, California|Imperial}} | | {{wp|Calexico, California|Calexico}}, {{wp|Imperial County, California|Imperial}} | ||
| Estrada Field | | Estrada Field | ||
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{{New California sports}} | {{New California sports}} | ||
[[Category:Professional sports leagues]] | |||
[[Category:Professional association football leagues]] |
Latest revision as of 20:35, 6 October 2024
Founded | February 15th, 2034 (14 years ago) |
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First season | 2034 |
Country | New California |
Number of teams | 22 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | California Soccer League |
Relegation to | Gold Rush League |
Domestic cup(s) | San Andreas Cup |
Current champions | San Rafael USC (1st title) |
Website | sanandreasleague.co.ns |
The San Andreas League (SAL) is a Californian soccer league and the second-highest level of the New California soccer league system, after the California Soccer League (CSL).
The SAL was founded in 2034, as a spillover league for the CSL, which, at the time of the SAL's founding, contained 33 clubs. In order to fill out the SAL, it was decided that the most senior 22 clubs would compete in the CSL while the junior 11 clubs would form their own league, whose name was to be decided. The decision of what to name the league was put to vote amongst the clubs' head coaches, with "San Andreas League" being unanimously supported. 11 more clubs joined the league in the spring of 2034, forcing the SAL to expand to 22 clubs. In October of 2034, it was decided that every 22 clubs that joined would create a new league. As such, the Gold Rush League (GRL) was founded.
The SAL, like the CSL, operates on a round-robin 84-game season beginning around early April and ending in September (excluding the playoffs). This means the season is split into quarters, after which a 10-day break takes place. The top six clubs advance to the playoffs after the regular season has ended, the 10-day break expanding to 15 days. The two-round tournament determines who will advance to the CSL, the top four teams being promoted; the San Andreas Cup is awarded to the winner of the tournament. The San Jose Earthquakes, Hayward United, and Anaheim Dynamite FC share the record for most cups with 2, and San Rafael USC are the most recent champions, having defeated Tulare United 2-1 to win the championship and advance to the CSL for the first time in their existence.
The SAL is the second-largest non-top-flight sports division on the North American continent, only behind Class AAA baseball in the Reformed States. Clubs are relegated to the Gold Rush League, which was formed in 2034. The league is overseen by the New California Soccer Association (NCSA), which oversees all tiers of Californian soccer, including the California Winter Soccer League (CWSL).
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