WHSC Newsletter: Here’s What’s Coming Up!

The West Hollywood Soccer Club Newsletter

August 2026 | No. 5

🌈 Fall Soccer Is Here! ⚽

We’re officially settling into the second half of the year, and there’s a lot happening around WHSC. From our Internal League getting underway to upcoming club events, travel opportunities, and a few important dates to get on your calendar, here’s everything you need to know heading into September.

🏆 Internal League Is Officially Underway!

We’re a couple weeks into our Internal League, the teams are settling in, and now that everyone has had a chance to meet their teammates, it’s time to take the fun off the pitch! 🍻⚽️

🎉 Internal League Kickoff Party

Join us this Tuesday, August 25th at 33 Taps in West Hollywood after your game!

Whether you’re playing at 8PM or 9PM, head over when you’re done for a bite, a drink, and a chance to get to know your teammates a little better. Not playing that night? Come hang anyway!

📍 33 Taps | West Hollywood

📅 Tuesday, August 25th

⏰ After your game

Let’s kick off the season together! 🌈⚽️

👉 RSVP HERE

🏳️‍🌈 Tournament Opportunities 🏳️‍⚧️

⚽️ 2026 Folsom Tournament — September 25–27 | San Francisco

Looking for a fun, recreational tournament weekend? We’re sending a WHSC team to Folsom in San Francisco, hosted by our friends at San Francisco Spikes!

Expect 6v6 outdoor soccer, a Friday night opening party, soccer all day Saturday, and an awards brunch Sunday. It’s a great option for anyone looking to play some soccer and enjoy the Folsom Street Fair weekend with the club.

Want to play with WHSC? Fill out the interest form to be considered for our roster by August 31st. You must be a dues-paying WHSC member in good standing to participate.

👉 EXPRESS INTEREST FOR FOLSOM

🎰 2027 Sin City Classic — January 15–18 | Las Vegas

Ready to start 2027 with WHSC in Vegas? The Sin City Classic is the largest LGBTQ+ sporting event in the U.S., bringing teams from around the world together for a weekend of competition, events, and celebrations.

The tournament features All-Gender D1, D2 & D3 and Women’s/Nonbinary divisions in an indoor 7v7 format.

Interested in going with WHSC? We’re currently collecting interest to determine how many teams/divisions we’ll enter.

📅 Deadline to express interest: September 30, 2026

There is no commitment deposit required at this stage. Captains will be designated later and will work with players to finalize rosters.

👉 EXPRESS INTEREST FOR SIN CITY 2027

Registration is expected to be approximately $80–$95 per player, with hotels estimated at $250–$350/night.

🌴 Desert Pride Cup Presented by ACFC

After five incredible years in the desert, the WHSC Desert Pride Cup is making its Los Angeles debut! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us Saturday, November 14 at GOL Soccer Complex in North Hollywood for the 7th Annual Desert Pride Cup — a one-day, all-gender 7v7 tournament bringing teams and players together from across the country for competitive soccer, community, and Pride.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026

📍 Gol Soccer Complex | North Hollywood

⚽️ All-Gender 7v7 | 16 Teams Max

💰 Registration

WHSC Members: $40/player

Free Agents: $95/player

Team Early Bird: $950

Team Regular: $1,050

Whether you’re bringing a full squad, joining as a Free Agent, or playing with WHSC, we want you on the pitch for our first-ever DPC in Los Angeles!

Get more info here!

👉 REGISTER AS A TEAM

👉 REGISTER AS A FREE AGENT

👉 REGISTER AS A WHSC CLUB MEMBER

Six years. A new city. One unforgettable tournament. 🌴🏆⚽️🏳️‍🌈

🗣️ State of the Club

Join us virtually on September 9th for our next State of the Club!

We’ll share updates on where WHSC is headed, what’s happening across the club, and what’s coming up as we head into the rest of 2026.

💻 Virtual
📅 September 9th
⏰ 7:00 PM

👉 JOIN THE VIRTUAL STATE OF THE CLUB

💳 Membership Dues + Your WHSC T-Shirt

Haven’t paid your 2026 membership dues yet? No worries! We’ve got discounted pricing for the rest of the year!

Membership dues are now just $75 for the remainder of 2026 and include your FREE WHSC club t-shirt. 👕⚽️

If you haven’t taken care of your dues yet, now’s the perfect time to get caught up and officially be part of everything WHSC has going on this fall.

👉 PAY YOUR $75 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Once your dues are paid, you’ll receive an email from Print Your Cause with information on how to claim your FREE WHSC t-shirt!

📅 Mark Your Calendars

Aug 25 - Internal League Kickoff Party | 33 Taps Weho | 9-11PM
Aug 31 - Deadline to Express Interest for Folsom 2026!
Sep 2 - State of the Club | Virtual | 7PM
Sep 8 - Open Practice | Fairfax High School | 8-10PM
Sep 25 - 27 - Folsom Tournament | San Francisco
Sep 29 - Women’s/NB Scrimmage vs Australia Wanderers | Fairfax HS |
8 - 10PM ( & Post Game Outing @ 33 Taps)
Sep 30 - Deadline to Express Interest for Sin City 2027!
Oct 20 - Deadline for WHSC Members to Register for Desert Pride Cup
Oct 24 - Desert Pride Cup Kick-Off Party | 33 Taps Weho (WHSC Rosters will be announced!)
Oct 31 - Deadline for Teams & Free Agents to Register for Desert Pride Cup
Nov 14 - Desert Pride Cup | GOL Soccer Complex
Jan 15 - 18 - Sin City Classic | Las Vegas

Questions or Comments? Slide into our DM at contact@wehosc.org