Fuego FC player signs with major professional soccer club in Mexico
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- Fuego FC transferred 18-year-old Kevin Garcia to Guadalajara Chivas.
- Garcia scored 23 goals in 15 matches for Reedley High in his senior season.
- Fuego Femenil will join the WPSL as one of 12 expansion teams.
An 18-year-old soccer player for Fuego FC has transferred to pro club CD Guadalajara of Mexico for an undisclosed fee.
Kevin Garcia, of Reedley, joined Fuego at age 16 in 2024.
“This transfer represents a defining moment not only for Fuego FC, but for the entire Central Valley,” Fuego FC president Brian Easler said in a news release. “It is the first transfer of its kind from our region and establishes a new benchmark for what is possible for players developed locally.”
CD Guadalajara, known as Chivas, is one of the most popular professional teams in Liga MX.
Garcia played in Fuego’s U23 program and competed in the League for Clubs, a national men’s amateur soccer league in the U.S.
In the 2024-2025 season, he scored 23 goals in 15 matches and helped Reedley High to a 17-4-4 overall record and 7-0-1 in the Tri-County - Kings Canyon League.
“Garcia’s pathway reflects Fuego FC’s evolution into a development-first organization focused on long-term player growth and global placement. The club’s structure emphasizes thoughtful development timelines and strategic advancement, ensuring players are prepared for professional opportunities at the appropriate stage of their careers,” the club said.
Expansion team awarded to Fuego Femenil
The Fuego Femenil is joining the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the team announced on Friday.
The team said preparations for the inaugural season are underway.
“Our goal is to build something sustainable that truly serves the players in this region,” Easler said. “Joining the WPSL allows us to raise the standard while staying true to our identity as a development-first organization.”
The Femenil is one of 12 expansion teams the league announced.
The club said additional announcements — including roster updates, match schedules, and league details — will be released in the coming weeks.
This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 12:54 PM.
