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A Catalyst for Local Soccer CORPUS CHRISTI FC LOOKS TO MAKE WAVES AS THE NEW SEASON BRINGS EXCITING POTENTIAL BY: LUIS ARJONA PHOTOS BY: RACHEL BENAVIDES
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ith two new young coaches, Ignacio "Nacho" Dicun and Manuel Iwabuchi, boasting impressive resumes, local soccer team Corpus Christi FC (CCFC) is looking to continue its upward momentum. Iwabuchi is a local, having played for RockportFulton, Texas A&M International and the local Dynamo Academy, where he has been coaching the youth team. Dicun has experience playing for Eastern New Mexico and CCFC before transferring to his coaching position after a coaching camp at the FC Barcelona facilities. With a new season ahead, the fresh coaching duo is looking to make strides this year. Building off CCFC's first USL2 playoff appearance since the team’s genesis in 2017, the 18 The Bend
“CC Sharks” plan to improve and make a run in the playoffs this year. Dicun and Iwabuchi have a vision for the team. They are providing the Coastal Bend with an opportunity to foster the talent we have in the area and promote the game's culture. "The youth game has been growing so much in the city,” said Dicun. “We want to provide the youth environment with a chance to see the highest level of soccer in the area. People go see pro games, but we have an amazing program for the youth to learn from the experts [right here].” Currently, the club is comprised of players from all over the world. CCFC has attracted talent — ranging from Uruguay to Spain, Germany and
Upcoming home games for CCFC will take place on June 4, 11 and 25.
