The Walia Ethiopian Sport Club is a community-based soccer club located in Oakland, California. Our mission at Walia Ethiopian Sports Club is to promote healthy lifestyles and youth development in the Oakland community through soccer. We believe that soccer is more than just a game – it is a powerful tool for social change and personal growth. By providing access to quality training and facilities, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can develop their skills on the field and off. Our ultimate goal is to inspire the next generation of leaders and empower them to make a positive impact in their communities.
Walia Ethiopian Sports Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting soccer in the Ethiopian community in North America. Our vision is to be the premier organization for developing youth soccer players of Ethiopian descent in North America. We aim to achieve this by providing our athletes with the best training and facilities to excel in the sport, as well as by fostering a sense of community and cultural pride. Through our programs, we hope to create a positive impact on the lives of young people and promote the values of teamwork, discipline, and respect.
We represent San Francisco in the Ethiopian Sport Federation in North America, and we were in 2nd place in 2022 ESFNA second division.
Lat year the Sanfranscisco Walia Sport Club celebrated its 35th anniversary as member of ESFNA. we have a proud of success history in ESFNA tournaments.
We hold training sessions three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. providing structured practice and skill-building opportunities for our players.
off the field work, we are committed to giving back to our community through varius charitable intiatives. we support educations and sport development programs.
The Walia Ethiopian Sport Club is a community-based soccer club located in Oakland, California.