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Yuba College Women’s Soccer Impact

 

Growing up, Pete Afato couldn’t wait to leave Yuba City and see the world beyond California. His soccer skills took him on an unforgettable journey across the country, but it was only when he was far from home that he truly developed a deep sense of pride in his roots.

Afato’s love for soccer eventually brought him back to Yuba City, where he invests in the local soccer community. On March 13, with the approval of the Yuba Community College District Board, Afato was appointed as the head women’s soccer coach for the 49ers.

“I take it with a lot of pride and honor and humility,” Afato said. “I get to give back to a place that gave me something.” Read More Here