NAPA VALLEY 1839 FC - NAPA, CA

Napa Valley 1839 FC is a semi-professional soccer team based in Napa, California. Founded in 2016, the club competes in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), which is considered the fourth tier of American soccer. The team's name pays homage to George C. Yount, who planted the first grapes in Napa Valley in 1839. This historical significance is reflected in the club's crest, which features a wine bottle sitting on a soccer ball with grape leaves.

Key aspects of Napa Valley 1839 FC include:
Team Structure
- Men's NPSL team coached by Mark Corbett
- Women's WPSL team coached by Ben Solomon
- Provides a pathway for Napa United youth players to compete at a higher level

Community Engagement
- Partners with Napa United Youth Soccer Club
- Draws fans from the local soccer community and international visitors to Napa Valley
- Hosts an independent supporters group called the "Green Army"

Unique Traditions
- Presents opponents with co-branded bottles of premium wine
- Designs annual "cause kits" to highlight important issues, such as farmworkers' health and gun violence awareness