This article originally posted in Thousand Oaks Acorn on July 12, 2024 written by Eliav Appelbaum
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/future-stars-dazzle-in-mls-junior-circuit/

The Euro 2024 final pitting Spain against the Netherlands or the Three Kittens of England (the birthplace of soccer hooliganism) is Sunday. Lionel Messi and Argentina are prepping for the Copa América final.

It’s time to get amped for the hometown team.

The Ventura County FC, Acorn country’s local men’s professional soccer team, plays home games at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. The squad (fourth place with 30 points) is part of the MLS NEXT pro circuit and is a development side for Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy.

Aaron Bibout, 19, of Cameroon leads VCFC with seven goals

VCFC’s next match at William Rolland Stadium is slated for Sun., July 21 against the Portland Timbers2 at 7 p.m.

— Eliav Appelbaum (posted 2024.07.12)