SACRAMENTO, Calif. ― Cal North is honored to announce Shirley Thompson as the 2024 Cal North Hall of Fame Inductee. The Cal North Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to youth soccer as player, coach, referee, administrator or other youth soccer-related activities by worthy participants throughout the years. These individuals have shaped & impacted soccer in Northern California.
Shirley Thompson's legacy will be recognized on Saturday, August 31st as Cal North commemorates it's second-consecutive Hall of Fame Night at PayPal Park.
The San Jose Earthquakes will be welcoming Minnesota United FC.
The Thompson family will be receiving the award on behalf of Shirley, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2022.
More information and Cal North Hall of Fame profile of Shirley Thompson will be shared in the coming days. For more information on the Cal North Hall of Fame, please click here.
About Cal North Youth Soccer Association
Cal North is the original youth soccer organization in Northern California, who has served generations of players, coaches, leagues, and clubs with storied histories. Cal North is a member of a much larger soccer community, and as a member, you are also a member of this world community. Players register to play with one of the more than 200 clubs or leagues formed by Cal North. Through affiliation, our leagues and clubs are also members of US Youth Soccer, US Soccer, and US Futsal. US Soccer, along with over 197 other national soccer organizations, are members of FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. FIFA serves as the international governing body for soccer and US Soccer has been a member since 1913. Together, local, national and international organizations form a family of support for the young soccer players of Cal North.
About San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes are a Major League Soccer original franchise established in 1994. The Quakes are MLS two-time Supporter's Shield winners and two-time MLS Cup Champions.