
Metro
City SC Utah – Metro
Mission Statement. City SC Utah – Metro is a competitive youth soccer club, focused on the development of players for high level competition. City SC Utah – Metro coaches and staff will help foster young players’ physical, mental and social growth so they can reach their potential in life through their participation in soccer. Our club will provide quality staff, facilities, environment and curriculum to give players the tools to be successful at the local, state, regional and national level. We provide a soccer education that gives our players opportunities to earn an athletic scholarship and gain admission to colleges.
We are founded on the principle, that every child can – and should have an opportunity to learn to play soccer. We have incredibly talented coaches that help to bring out the best in every child they train! At City SC Utah, we work on enabling the player to become the best that they can be! City SC Utah is known throughout Utah, as THE CLUB – which will develop the player first, giving them a technical and tactical knowledge base for future play. Our teams play in the UYSA State run leagues in the Fall and Spring, USYS Regional Leagues like the Yellowstone Premier League, the Junior Premier League (JPL), and UYSA National Cup competitions.
Many of the players who have been developed by the City SC Utah staff, have been able to achieve collegiate scholarships at many of the nation’s best schools including: Harvard, Brown, Stanford, The Citadel, the US Air Force Academy, Idaho State, Utah State, Oregon State, St. Mary’s, the University of Utah, BYU, Baker, and many more!
Location: City SC Utah – Metro is located in the Metropolitan geographic area in the heart of Salt Lake City. We train and play home matches at Rowland Hall Steiner Complex and Sunnyside Park. Our fields are located near the University of Utah, Westminster University, and all of the local Salt Lake City and Granite School District elementary, middle and high schools!
Coaching Staff
METRO BOYS COACHING STAFF 2026-2027
| AGE GROUP | TEAM | LEAGUE | COACH | CONTACT No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U9 | City SC UT AG (Metro) | UYSA | Alejandro Gutierrez | 801-230-6305 | santamara0110@gmail.com |
| U9 | City SC UT Elite JC (Metro) | UYSA | Jair Celis | 801-680-7986 | jcelis@cityscutah.com |
| U9 | City SC UT Elite WU (Metro) | UYSA | Wyatt Uvejzovic | 801-735-7095 | wyattuvejzovic@gmail.com |
| U10 | City SC UT Premier ML (Metro) | UYSA | Matt Linford | 801-388-5312 | Matt.k.linford@gmail.com |
| U10 | City SC UT Elite NG (Metro) | UYSA | Nico Gutierrez | 801-702-6073 | gutinico1001@gmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Premier JC (Metro) | UYSA | Jair Celis | 801-680-7986 | jcelis@cityscutah@gmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Elite RC (Metro) | UYSA | Raul Cavazos | 801-906-1224 | rjcavazos@graniteschools.org |
| U12 | City SC UT Premier FM (Metro) | UYSA | Fernando Mateo | 801-889-0874 | mateoayerra@gmail.com |
| U12 | City SC UT Elite JZ (Metro) | UYSA | Josh Zimmerman | 320-491-2381 | joshzimmerman@utah.gov |
| U13 | City SC UT Premier SV (Metro) | UYSA | Sasa Vidic | 801-916-1614 | vidicfutbol@gmail.com |
| U13 | City SC UT Elite SF (Metro) | UYSA | Stephen Fleischel | 801-860-8615 | |
| U14 | City SC UT Premier JP (Metro) | UYSA | Jorge Portillo | 801-654-1456 | jorgeportillo1680@gmail.com |
| U14 | City SC UT Elite MM (Metro) | UYSA | Mark Murdock | 801-9151822 | markmurdock@gmail.com |
| U15 | City SC UT Premier FMA (Metro) | UYSA | Fernando Mateo | 801-889-0874 | mateoayerra@gmail.com |
| U15 | City SC Elite JP (Metro) | UYSA | Jorge Portillo | 801-654-1456 | jorgeportillo1680@gmail.com |
| U16 | City SC Premier ES (Metro) | UYSA | Eric Stephens | 801-7197066 | estephens@cityscutah.com |
| U17 | City SC UT Premier CC (Metro) | UYSA | Cameron Crump | 801-834-0390 | vidivfutbol@gmail.com |
| U17 | City SC UT Elite SV (Metro) | UYSA | Sasa Vidic | 801-9161614 | vidivfutbol@gmail.com |
| U17 | City SC UT Select (Metro) | UYSA | Nick Brown | nick.r.brown@gmail.com |
METRO GIRLS COACHING STAFF 2026-2027
| AGE GROUP | TEAM | LEAGUE | COACH | CONTACT No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U9 | City SC UT Premier FV (Metro) | UYSA | Fred Velez | 310-489-0400 | fvelez@cityscutah.com |
| U9 | City SC UT Elite Metro | UYSA | Kara Dickey | Sage Stott | 801-857-9100 | 801-888-9688 |
| U10 | City SC UT Premier JB (Metro) | UYSA | Jill Bennett | 385-229-9595 | Jill.bennett23@gmail.com |
| U10 | City SC UT Elite GC (Metro) | UYSA | Gabi Cheng | 801-560-4175 | gabrielcheng97@gmail.com |
| U10 | City SC UT Elite TM | UYSA | Tobi Mesquita | 801-759-8846 | toby_mesquita@gmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Premier RS (Metro) | UYSA | Rhet Scherschligt | 801-652-4149 | slips.dds@gmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Premier EC (Metro) | UYSA | Esteban Celis | 801-259-0848 | estebancelis50@hotmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Elite EC (Metro) | UYSA | Esteban Celis | 801-259-0848 | estebancelis50@hotmail.com |
| U11 | City SC UT Elite EC (Metro) | UYSA | Esteban Celis | 801-259-0848 | estebancelis50@hotmail.com |
| U12 | City SC UT Premier FM | UYSA | Fernando Mateo | 801-889-0874 | mateoayerra@gmail.com |
| U12 | City SC UT Elite TM (Metro) | UYSA | Toby Mesquita | 801-759-8846 | toby_mesquita@gmail.com |
| U13 | City SC UT Premier JB (Metro) | UYSA | Jill Bennett | 385-229-9595 | jbennett@cityscutah.com |
| U14 | City SC UT Premier JC (Metro) | UYSA | Jair Celis | 801-680-7986 | jcelis@cityscutah.com |
| U14 | City SC UT Elite GC (Metro) | UYSA | Gabi Cheng | 801-560-4175 | gabrielcheng97@gmail.com |
| U15 | City SC UT Premier MS (Metro) | UYSA | Makylee Scherschligt | 385-246-6414 | makylleeslik@gmail.com |
| U16 | City SC UT Premier GC | UYSA | Gabi Cheng | 801-560-4175 | gabrielcheng97@gmail.com |
| U17 | City SC UT Premier JC (Metro) | UYSA | Jair Celis | 801-680-7986 | jcelis@cityscutah.com |
Tryouts
METRO TRYOUTS 2026-2027
• Location: Sunnyside Park (1735 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108) (https://maps.app.goo.gl/
• TRYOUT REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE, PRIOR TO CHECK-IN
• Tryout cost is $25 per player (no refunds)
• Arrive 30-40 minutes early the first day of tryouts, for check-in.
• Tryout t-shirts will be provided and MUST be worn each day of tryouts
• ONLY players and City staff are allowed on the fields during tryouts.
• Each player must wear proper soccer attire (shorts, shin guards, cleats, etc.)
• Each player must bring a properly inflated ball (w/name on it) and plenty of water to drink
• Parents, please stay nearby, in the event of bad weather.
• For questions, please contact Fred Velez: fvelez@cityscutah.com
Tryouts U13-U18 (Metro)
For more information contact
Contact: Fred Velez
Email: fvelez@cityscutah.com
Tryouts U9-U12 (Metro)
For more information contact
Contact: Jair Celis
Email: jcelis@cityscutah.com
Fees
Facilities
Metro facility