Local phenom pursues opportunity to play soccer beyond Temecula

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, sports clubs across the country have little to celebrate. Temecula’s soccer club, Temecula FC, has not played a game since March, but a player in their youth academy is beginning to make a name for himself. At 13-years-old, James Brown is a future professional athlete. A once nationally ranked snowboarder and a stellar hockey player took his talents to Temecula FC’s club team about a year and a half ago. “You could tell right away,” Coach Ignacio Gachuzo said, speaking to Brown’s playing ability. “He is one of those kids who stands out when you watch a game.” Brandon Jantz, Temecula FC youth director and owner of the National Premier Soccer League team, said Brown “ticks most of the boxes as a player, especially one that has t