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Flores, Dora <br />From: <br />Erika Zepeda Realtor < <br />Sent: <br />Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:33 PM <br />To: <br />eComment <br />Subject: <br />Soccer Field Access Issues -LA ACADEMIA <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Santa Ana Council Members, <br />My son Danilo Zepeda has been playing with La Academia / Albion Santa Ana for the past two years, and it has <br />truly been a great experience. Coach Oscar Reyes and his team have been working diligently to improve the <br />club every day. Their commitment goes beyond just developing players on the field they are creating clear <br />pathways for young athletes to potentially play professionally, while also emphasizing the importance of <br />education and pursuing college opportunities. <br />It is an honor to have a soccer club representing Santa Ana with such pride and purpose. Attending tournaments <br />and being recognized as the Santa Ana Albion team is a proud moment for us as parents and for the community. <br />We're grateful to be part of this journey. <br />Having soccer fields closer to home, within our own community, would be a tremendous benefit not only for <br />us as parents, but especially for single moms and, most importantly, for the children who play. <br />Currently, we have to drive all the way to Long Beach for home games, which can be incredibly challenging <br />when we don't have someone available to take the kids. For my 17-year-old son, having a local field would <br />mean he could ride his bike, take the bus, get an Uber (which is much more affordable than a trip to Long <br />Beach), or even walk to the park. <br />Bringing these fields to Santa Ana would make soccer more accessible and equitable for all families in our <br />community. <br />Taking away the fields would have a significant impact on these children and their families. Many of them <br />along with their parents make real sacrifices just to show up for practice and games. They dedicate their <br />time, energy, and limited resources in order to grow as athletes and individuals. <br />These fields are more than just a place to play they are a space where discipline, teamwork, and dreams take <br />root. Losing access to them would mean taking away an opportunity for kids to stay active, stay out of trouble, <br />and work toward a brighter future. <br />Respectfully, <br />Erika Zepeda <br />Realtor <br />Excellence RE Real Estate <br />DRE# 02079001 <br />