Gus Castaneda is a seasoned soccer professional with a rich history as both a player and coach. A standout at Bonita Vista High School, he helped lead his team to the 1989 CIF Class 3A championship and was named CIF Player of the Year in 1990. Castaneda transitioned to professional indoor soccer at a young age, joining the San Diego Sockers at 19. Over his career, he played for teams such as the San Diego Sockers and Las Vegas Dustdevils, with whom he won the 1994 CISL Championship. Across 58 career games, Castaneda tallied 18 goals and 13 assists, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.
After the 1997 season with the Sockers Gus turned his soccer career and pursued coaching at the youth level for SD Surf. Gus also quickly received his US “B” license. In 2000 Gus was given the opportunity to be the DOC of West Coast FC where he and his staff where able to build one of the most recognized youth Clubs in the Country. In 2021 Gus returned to his current Club SD Surf serving as ECNL-Rl girls director. Gus in 2001 received his current USSF “A” licence.
This blend of competitive experience and coaching expertise has solidified Castaneda’s reputation as a driving force in the Southern California soccer community.
