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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 2, 2026United States

Santa Ana Youth Soccer Team Represents U.S. in International Tournament

Eight teenagers from Santa Ana were selected to represent the United States in an international youth soccer tournament sponsored by the Lay’s Replay program. The team plays on a specialized court at Santa Ana's Parque Campesino, which is the only one of its kind in the U.S. built from recycled materials.

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Why It Matters

The program provides local youth with access to free sports facilities and international competitive opportunities, centered around a unique recycled-material soccer court in Santa Ana's Parque Campesino.

Key Facts

  • Eight teenagers from Santa Ana were selected to represent the U.S. in an international youth soccer tournament.
  • The Santa Ana team competes against youth players from Portugal and Italy.
  • The Lay’s Replay program provides free soccer opportunities and community investment.
  • There are only 12 Lay’s Replay soccer courts globally.
  • The only Lay’s Replay court in the United States is located at Parque Campesino in Santa Ana.
  • The court at Parque Campesino was constructed using materials made from recycled potato chip bags.
  • Participants in the program were given the opportunity to attend a FIFA World Cup match at the Los Angeles Stadium.

Who's Mentioned

locationParque Campesino“The location of the only Lay’s Replay soccer court in the United States.”organizationLay’s“The company sponsoring the Lay’s Replay program.”personMiguel Montes“The chaperone for the Santa Ana youth soccer team.”personLuca Pogliachi“A representative for Lay’s.”locationSanta Ana“The city where the youth team and the Lay's Replay court are located.”personFernando Torres“A youth participant in the Santa Ana soccer tournament.”