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Group pitches Coachella Soccer Club USL League Two franchise as community economic and youth-development opportunity
Summary
A delegation presented a proposal to bring a USL League Two franchise, Coachella Soccer Club, to Cathedral City. Presenters said the project would develop athletes, create jobs and boost the city's international sports profile; no council action was requested.
A delegation representing PSA Team Soccer and PSA TV told the City Council on March 12 about plans to establish a USL League Two pre-professional franchise, the Coachella Soccer Club, and to expand a sports-media platform they said would promote local businesses and regional talent.
Rafael Soto introduced the group and identified Rolando Antonio Inostrosa as the project's lead. Soto said the franchise is a USL League Two team that serves as a development step for players pursuing professional careers. He described international partnerships and endorsements from figures he named from Chilean soccer, including Pablo Milat and Jaime Pizarro, and noted PSA TV's media role covering Chilean national-team events.
Why it matters: Presenters framed the initiative as an economic and youth opportunity that could create jobs, offer athlete development pathways and provide media exposure for local businesses. They asked for council support and described the project as an opportunity for Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley to gain international recognition.
Council response and next steps: The presentation was received as public comment; no formal council action, endorsement or funding was requested or taken at the March 12 meeting. Presenters indicated a desire to work with the community as the project develops.
