Lobos United FC was founded in 2007 in Livingston, CA, a small community largely made up of migrant farmworkers, by James and Hilda Olivera.  James and Hilda coached in the local recreational program and were also part owners of an indoor soccer arena in a neighboring town.  Seeing the talent evident in the local youth of Livingston and the lack of a competitive programs to nourish it, they decided to form their own club enlisting other like-minded individuals willing to volunteer their time.     Their inspiration to start Lobos came from a group of high school aged boys James would see playing street soccer at all hours of the day and almost daily.  This  was a group of players with raw talent who were very entertaining to watch.  One afternoon he approached the young men offering them an opportunity to play in the adult league at the indoor arena.  After realizing the boys could not afford the entry fee and knowing they were talented enough to compete he offered them a free spot in the league.  They went on to dominate for a few seasons with their intricate passing game and technical creativity, so much so that they forced their opponents to step up their game.  This group of impressive players called themselves Lobos.   We named our club after those young men because of their young and vibrant style.  They inspired us as to how we want Lobos United FC to play and to raise that standard of play with creativity and youthfulness; because ultimately, the game belongs to them: the youth.  .