Somerville United FC is here to provide pathways for local soccer players, offer free/low-cost access to the game at the semi-pro level, create mentorship programs, reinvest profits back into Somerville and build a culture of unity, family and ambition!

Our organization was founded by Robert and Ali Onjiko for the purpose of making high-level soccer accessible to those from all backgrounds without cost barriers. We're heavily focused on bringing the people of Somerville together around the team, providing passionate players a place to play and passionate fans a team to cheer for.

The men’s team will be competing in the APSL Mayflower Conference with its inaugural game held at Dilboy Stadium against Fitchburg FC March 15 at 1:30 p.m. In the meantime, there is plenty to be excited about as the team finalizes its roster and prepares to be a tough competitor in the league.

On Dec. 31 we announced on Instagram that Dilboy Stadium will serve as the home field for our inaugural season. Dilboy sits in West Somerville near the Mystic River and is also the home of the Suffolk University men’s and women’s soccer teams

We held two rounds of tryouts to fill our men's team roster. The first round was held Jan. 18 and had 73 players show up to compete. The second round invited 53 players, and 42 players have been signed to the team.

In addition to the men’s team prepping for the upcoming season, Somerville has a women’s team in the works who are expected to form in mid-2026. Stay tuned for more updates as we launch this exciting new program this summer!

Are you a business owner in or around Somerville? There are four exciting packages that support SUFC and increase your visibility to our growing super-local and loyal fanbase. 

🥉Bronze - $1,500: Perfect for local businesses looking to support the community and gain targeted visibility. Includes:

🥈Silver - $3,000: Ideal for businesses looking for consistent brand exposure throughout the season. Includes everything in Bronze plus: 

🥇Gold - $5,000: Strong branding for companies seeking deep community presence. Includes everything in Silver plus:

🏅Platinum - $8,000+: Exclusive. Most premium partnership as your brand becomes the face of Somerville United FC. Includes everything in Gold plus:

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Jonah Giaquinto has been a soccer fan for years and has always dreamed of having a local club he could walk to. With the rise of Somerville United FC, Giaquinto saw an opportunity to see his dream come true – and be a part of it.

Giaquinto is a commission analyst by day and originally heard about Somerville United from his friend sending him the Instagram account. From there, he DM’d the account and made his way in as the sales and partnership lead.

“It’s been a lot of fun meeting everyone in the club, learning the mission, where to drive the business,” Giaquinto said. “I handle sponsorships and sales—going to local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, businesses, asking if they’d be interested in sponsoring the club, maybe getting their company name on the jerseys and stuff like that.”

Giaquinto actually had plans of making his own team with some friends, but the plans never came to fruition. When he heard about Somerville United, it was exactly what he wanted.

“I was learning more about [Robert and Ali], their mission and the nonprofit really, really made me want to work for them for free. Learning about the community base, growing the game, kind of like a grassroots club. I was like I’ll do anything for this club,” Giaquinto said. “Now working with the club, all I want to do is see them succeed. Even though the club is like three months old, I just have a lot of pride in it already from what everyone’s doing, working toward a common goal of expanding accessibility in the United States for grassroots soccer. You know, I think that’s the best-case scenario—to grow the sport in this country and have the most fun doing it.”

As someone who lives right in Somerville and is immersed in the city, Giaquinto believes it is an incredible opportunity to enrich such a diverse community.

“I really think it’s going to bring everyone together, mainly around how diverse Somerville is. It’s huge—not population-wise, but in the way the city itself stretches,” Giaquinto said. “I think having that kind of staple where everyone comes together—someone from East Somerville might be a Somerville United fan, and then their neighbor from West Somerville from a completely different ethnic background, or even an immigrant themselves from another country, will also be a supporter. That aspect, representing the city and the community as a whole, is huge. It’s going to represent the real people of Somerville.”

Since his role is centered in sales and partnerships, Giaquinto has been going around to different businesses in the area to get them to sponsor the club and get restaurants and bars to be meet-up spots on matchdays, just furthering the community aspect of a team built by and for its community.

For Giaquinto, the ultimate goal is getting fans to show up excited for the team with merchandise.

“[I am most looking forward to] game days. Walking to a pub, meeting other fans, grabbing a beer, going to the match, having good energy, a good environment and seeing the team succeed,” Giaquinto said. “I think we’re also getting a women’s team this year. Just seeing both teams build identity and bring the community together in the first season—that’s what I’m most excited about.”

As for businesses who are interested in sponsoring the team, he has one key piece of advice: get in early.

“This has the makings to be something big. We’re already around 4,000 Instagram followers without playing a single game,” Giaquinto said. “That doesn’t guarantee on-field success, but it shows this is bigger than just an amateur men’s and women’s team—it’s becoming a community movement.”