About | Generations FC

Generations FC was founded in 2022 by Coaches Emily Diaz and Yahir Ramirez, two lifelong athletes brought together by the game of soccer. Their connection to the sport runs deep — more than 25 years ago, Emily’s father, Raul Diaz, coached Yahir as a young player. Inspired by his leadership and mentorship, Emily and Yahir established Generations FC to carry on his legacy of teaching, community, and passion for the game.

What began as a small vision has quickly grown into a thriving club. In just four short years, Generations FC has expanded to 5 teams, built entirely through word-of-mouth, and has become a respected name in the local soccer community.

For us, Generations FC is more than a soccer club — it’s a story that began more than 28 years ago. It started on the soccer field, where Coach Raul Diaz coached Yahir alongside his son Francisco, and later his eldest son Fernando. What began as a team became a community, creating friendships and family connections that continued long after the final whistle.

The newspaper clipping below captures part of that story. Yahir, Francisco, Coach Raul, and their team had just made the jump from MSI to MSI Classic and won the league in their very first season. The championship was special, but what means even more today are the people in that photo and the relationships that lasted for years to come.

Years later, Emily and Yahir came together and realized just how much of their lives and families had already been connected through soccer. They married and, inspired by the community they grew up around, founded Generations FC in 2022 to create that same experience for a new generation. Today, they share that journey with their daughter, Sofía — the newest generation in a story that started on a soccer field decades ago.

That connection continues throughout GFC today. Coach Emily,Coach Jessi, and Coach Marco have known each other since elementary school, and over the years their circle grew to include their partners, Coach Michelle and Coach Ashleigh. Now, the same friends who grew up together are raising families of their own, with their children growing up together and taking the field as GFC players.

As we grow, our goal remains simple: develop confident soccer players while building a community where players are known, coaches care, and families feel like they belong. We believe youth soccer should create more than better players — it should create friendships, memories, mentors, and relationships that last.

That is what soccer gave our family, and that is what we hope Generations FC can give yours.

Generations FC is dedicated to developing young athletes both on and off the field. The club emphasizes:

Sportsmanship – competing with integrity and respect for teammates, opponents, and referees.
Team Chemistry – building strong, cohesive units rather than focusing solely on individual talent.
Character Growth – instilling humility, empathy, and discipline that extend beyond the game.

At Generations FC, soccer is more than just a sport. It is a tool for shaping confident, responsible, and community-minded young people.