Femi Olukanni, the family man. Though he’s mostly retired from playing, Femi has since earned a masters and a doctoral degree in the field of education, while also becoming a very successful soccer coach.
This article explores a family-friendly feud between Femi Olukannis sons facing off agaisnt his coaching skills. The boys were aged 14 and 17 at the time, and were playing against Edison, where Femi coached soccer.
Fresno Bee account of 1999 Women's World Cup and how it reflects developments in local youth soccer notably for women and girls citing youth players such as Regina Esparza and Julie Ramirez, daughter of Jaime and Laura Ramirez, both local coaches.
Fresno Bee account of coach Jaime Ramirez and the success of the Roosevelt Revolution soccer team (under 14/under 15) in the Copa Chivas tourney in Mexico, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world.
Fresno Bee account of coach Jaime Ramirez and the success of the Roosevelt Revolution soccer team (under 14/under 15) in the Copa Chivas tourney in Mexico, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world.
Fresno Bee account of Fresno Cup competition involving primarily youth soccer teams from 1980 noting the prevalence of overtime and penalty kick conclusions.
Fresno Bee announcement of second round game between Roosevelt High and the Bay Kickers of Oakland in the California Soccer Football Association's Junior Cup.
Fresno Bee account of Roosevelt High School's 5-2 victory over the Tracy Eagles in the first round of the California Soccer Football Association's Junior Cup.
Fresno Bee story about Orlando Ramirez's appointment as head coach of the newly formed Clovis Community College womens team. Article includes brief history of Ramirez's coaching and playing career.
Written account of the opening game of the Northern Yosemite Soccer League. Roosevelt High School beat Edison High School 6-1. Orlando Ramirez is credited with leading the team by scoring two goals in the opening match.