Hinchas United FC to Officially Transition to Nitemares SC Name and Logo Beginning Fall 2026 Season
Hinchas United FC is proud to announce that, effective Fall 2026, the club will officially adopt the Nitemares SC name and logo across all team activities and communications. This formal rebranding reflects the successful 2018 merger of Hinchas United FC and Nitemares SC, uniting the strengths and legacies of both clubs to enhance youth soccer opportunities in our community. Nitemares SC, one of the longest-standing elite youth soccer clubs in Southern California, has been instrumental in shaping the careers of exceptional talent, including former U.S. Women’s National Team players Shannon MacMillan, Shannon Boxx, and Julie Foudy. In addition to its prestigious alumni, Nitemares SC has benefited from the expertise of some of the most respected coaches in the industry, further cementing the club’s impact on youth soccer development. The Fall 2025 season will mark the club’s final uniform run with the Hinchas United FC logo. Players, families, and supporters are encouraged to join us in celebrating this chapter and embracing the exciting future under the Nitemares SC name and brand, effective Fall 2026. “As we look toward the future, this rebranding signifies our commitment to excellence and unity in youth soccer,” said Alex Flor, founder of Hinchas United FC and the Director of Coaching for Nitemares SC. “We are proud of all that Hinchas United FC has achieved, in providing a cost-conscious solution to competitive youth soccer and we are excited to continue building on this legacy as Nitemares SC.”
OUR STORY
Founded in 1981 by Wayne Carver, Nitemares Soccer Club has a rich history of nurturing talented young athletes, having successfully won 5 State Championships, including 3 back to back wins. Nitemares have had a lasting impact on soccer in the United States; helping develop players such as Judy Foudy, Shannon MacMillan and Shannon Boxx, all former USWNT team members, in addition to Laurie Hill (Mexico), Tammy Carteen, Sharry Korgel, & Kris Zeits whom all played professionally in Japan. The club's coaching staff have included namesake legacies: Tad Bobak (UCSB, SoCal Blues), Larry Draluck (SoCal Blues), Trevor James (LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Detroit City FC) & Abner Rogers (Strikers FC).
In 2018 under the leadership of Alex Flor, Hinchas United FC merged with Nitemares Soccer Club. Hinchas United FC is the successor to Ten Soccer Club which was founded in 2010. Ten Soccer Club, founded by Alex, was formed in an effort to provide talented players with an affordable entry into the competitive soccer world.
