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Rebels Soccer Club, simply known as Rebels SC, is an American soccer club based in Chula Vista, California. The club’s first team competes in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), the club’s second team competes SWPL San Diego Premier Division. Founded in 1982, Rebels SC was originally a youth soccer club competing in the Elite Clubs National Team (ECNL), general manager Jesus Acevedo launched an offical Rebels SC Adult Program and created two adult men’s teams.

Rebels SC
Full nameRebels Soccer Club
Founded1982
GroundMount Miguel High School
General managerJesus Acevedo
Head coachArmin Munévar
LeagueUPSL
20211st, UPSL SoCal South Premier Division
Websitehttps://rebelssandiego.com/

History

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2018

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In the year of 2018, general manager Jesus Acevedo launched an offical Rebels SC Adult Program, forming a Rebels SC adult men’s team. Coached by Matt Emmert at the time, Rebels SC competed in the San Diego County Soccer League (SDCSL), entering the Cal South Adult State Cup. Rebels SC Adult Program also formed an under-23 team coached by Jesse Acevedo called Rebels United, competing in the SWPL SoCal Premier Division [1]. Around this time, Rebels United were crowned San Diego Champions[2]. As of latest information, there are no public records of “San Diego Champions” in the SWPL, nor was there a public announcement made by the Rebels SC Adult Program at the time.

2019

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On July 17 2019, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced Rebels SC will be joining the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for the 2019 fall season, competing in the SoCal South Premier Division [3]. On July 28, Rebels United finished as runners-up for the under-23 regional championship, falling short to Irvine Outcasts [4]. On September 22, they faced city rivals Chula Vista FC in the 2020 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, drawing 2-2 in regulation time and losing 5-3 on a penalty shootout [5][6]. With the high demand for players that were interested in playing for Rebels SC, they formed an official second team in the SDCSL and stuck to the name Rebels United[1]. Sadly, the team had to shutdown in late 2019 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic [7].

2021

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On June 30th 2021, Rebels SC got was crowned as champions of the SoCal South Premier Division. Rebels SC was recognized as 2022 Chula Vista Champions by the city of Chula Vista [8]. On July 24, Rebels SC faced Temecula FC in the San Diego - Riverside County Cup in a two-legged final, winning 5-3 on aggregate [9].

2022

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On February 8 2022, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced Leo Ibarra as the new appointed head coach for the first team as Matt Emmert stepped down to spend time with his family [10][11]. On March 25, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced the rebirth of the Rebels SC second team, calling it Rebels SC II, soon after on June 15 announcing the new appointed head coach to be Sergio Paredes [7][12]. Although not officially announced, it has been shown Rebels SC II will compete in the SDCSL as evidenced by the Rebels SC Adult Program social media page, and previously competing in the SDCSL [1][13]. On September 18, Rebels SC faced Gremio FC San Diego in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, winning 7-1 and marking their first ever win in the competition [14]. On October 17, Rebels SC faced Escondido FC in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup second qualifying round, losing 3-2 [15]. On December 14, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced Daniel Torre as a new appointed assistant coach for the next season for Rebels SC [16].

2023

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On January 19 2023, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced Armin Munévar as the new appointed head coach of the first team, as Leo Ibarra stepped down to coach a Rebels youth team [17][18]. On October 1, Rebels SC faced Escondido FC in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, drawing 2-2 in regulation time and losing 3-1 on a penalty shootout[19].

2024

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In January 2024, Sergio Parades stepped down from Rebels SC II to join Houston Dynamo FC in the MLS, Jesus Acevedo took over as the new head coach for Rebels SC II [20][21]. On September 30, Rebels SC Adult Program announced the relaunch of Rebels SC II to the SWPL, competing in the San Diego Premier Division. General manager Jesus Acevedo commented "We are excited to be part of the SWPL once again as the last time we participated was in 2018, and we were the San Diego Champions and regional finalist with our U23 team” [2].

2025

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On August 5 2025, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced the new assistant coach for Rebels SC to be Sergio Paredes with Rebels SC Adult Program saying “Welcome back to the Rebels family, Sergio!” as he’s previously coached Rebels SC II [22][12]. On October 12, Rebels SC is set to face City SC San Diego in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup second qualifying [23].

Rebels SC II

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Rebels SC II
Full nameRebels Soccer Club II
GroundMonte Vista High School Mount Miguel High School
Head coachJesus Acevedo
LeagueSWPL
2019Runners-up, SWPL SoCal Premier Division U23 Championship

2018

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In the year of 2018, general manager Jesus Acevedo launched an offical Rebels SC Adult Program, forming an under-23 men’s team called Rebels United. Coached by Jesse Acevedo at the time, Rebels United competed in the SWPL SoCal Premier Division [1]. Around this time, Rebels United were crowned San Diego Champions[2]. As of latest information, there are no public records of “San Diego Champions” in the SWPL, nor was there a public announcement made by the Rebels SC Adult Program at the time.

2019

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On July 28 2019, Rebels United competed in the under-23 regional championship, falling short to Irvine Outcasts and finishing as runners-up [24]. On September 16, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced they will be forming an official second team that will compete in the the San Diego County Soccer League (SDCSL), they decided to continue with the name Rebels United[1]. Sadly, the team had to shutdown in late 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic [7].

2022

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On March 25 2022, the Rebels SC Adult Program announced the rebirth of the Rebels SC second team, calling it Rebels SC II, soon after on June 15 announcing the new appointed head coach to be Sergio Paredes [7][12]. Although not officially announced, it has been shown Rebels SC II will compete in the SDCSL as evidenced by the Rebels SC Adult Program social media page, and previously competing in the SDCSL [1][25].

2024

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In January 2024, Sergio Parades stepped down from Rebels SC II to join Houston Dynamo FC in the MLS, Jesus Acevedo took over as the new head coach for Rebels SC II [26][27]. On September 30, Rebels SC Adult Program announced the relaunch of Rebels SC II to the SWPL, competing in the San Diego Premier Division. General manager Jesus Acevedo commented "We are excited to be part of the SWPL once again as the last time we participated was in 2018, and we were the San Diego Champions and regional finalist with our U23 team” [2]

Honors

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  • San Diego Champions (SWPL under-23)
    • Winners: 2018 [2]
  • SWPL under-23 regional championship
    • Runners-up: 2019 [28]
  • UPSL SoCal South Premier Division
    • Winners: 2021 Fall Season [29]
  • San Diego - Riverside County Cup

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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2020 U.S. Open Cup Qualification

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On September 22 2019, they faced city rivals Chula Vista FC in the 2020 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, drawing 2-2 in regulation time and losing 5-3 on a penalty shootout, ending their run [5][6].

2023 U.S. Open Cup Qualification

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On September 18 2022, Rebels SC faced Gremio FC San Diego in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, winning 7-1 and marking their first ever win in the competition [14]. On October 17, Rebels SC faced Escondido FC in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup second qualifying round, losing 3-2, ending their run [15].

2024 U.S. Open Cup Qualification

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On October 1 2023, Rebels SC played Escondido FC in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup first qualifying round, drawing 2-2 in regulation time and losing 3-1 on a penalty shootout[19].

2026 U.S. Open Cup Qualification

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On October 12 2025, Rebels SC is set to face City SC San Diego in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup second qualifying [31].

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Official website

  1. ^ a b c d e f "REBELS SC JOINS UPSL AND COMPETES IN U.S. OPEN CUP QUALIFIER". rebelssc.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e "The Rebels SC adult program is happy to announce the relaunch of our second team this fall".
  3. ^ "!!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!!". instagram.com.
  4. ^ "Finalist for the 2019 SoCal Premier League U23 summer season". instagram.com.
  5. ^ a b "Chula Vista FC to test Rebels Soccer Club in U.S. Open Cup qualifying match". thestarnews.com.
  6. ^ a b "REBELS SC vs CHULA VISTA in U.S. Open Cup Qualifier Ends in PKs". soccertoday.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ a b c d "The Rebels SC adult program is happy to announce the rebirth of our second team under the Rebels SC umbrella". instagram.com. Cite error: The named reference ":2" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ "REBELS SC ADULT TEAM 2022 CHULA VISTA CHAMPION".
  9. ^ "GOT THE JOB DONE".
  10. ^ "Welcome, Leo".
  11. ^ "Thank you, coach Matt. Forever a legend of our program".
  12. ^ a b c "Meet Coach Sergio!".
  13. ^ "RESERVE PRESEASON ACTION".
  14. ^ a b "2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Opening rounds game-by-game review".
  15. ^ a b "2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Game-by-game review of October qualifiers".
  16. ^ "We are excited to announce the addition of a new member to our coaching staff".
  17. ^ "NEW YEAR AND NEW COACHING UPDATES FOR REBELS SC ADULT".
  18. ^ "REBELS GIRLS TEAMS".
  19. ^ a b "2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 1 Review: Recapping all 34 games".
  20. ^ "Sergio Paredes Vizcarra (LinkedIn)".
  21. ^ "REBELS ADULT TEAMS".
  22. ^ "Welcome back, Sergio Paredes!".
  23. ^ "Your Rebels first team has returned to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying matches".
  24. ^ "Finalist for the 2019 SoCal Premier League U23 summer season". instagram.com.
  25. ^ "RESERVE PRESEASON ACTION".
  26. ^ "Sergio Paredes Vizcarra (LinkedIn)".
  27. ^ "REBELS ADULT TEAMS".
  28. ^ "Finalist for the 2019 SoCal Premier League U23 summer season". instagram.com.
  29. ^ "REBELS SC ADULT TEAM 2022 CHULA VISTA CHAMPION".
  30. ^ "GOT THE JOB DONE".
  31. ^ "Your Rebels first team has returned to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying matches".