The Fresno Fuego is an amateur soccer team based in Fresno, CA. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. The team plays its home games at Chukchansi Park, where they have played since 2006. The team’s colors are red, white and black. The club enjoys a successful cross-promotional partnership with the Fresno Grizzlies AAA baseball team, the only of its kind in the PDL. The Fuego had an outstanding 2011 season, finishing with the best record in the league (13-0-3). For the first time in team history, the Fuego had an undefeated regular season. Midfielder Milton Blanco led the league in points (38) and assists (14) and was selected as the 2011 PDL Player of the Year. Forward Tyler Reinhart with 12 goals and midfielder Jose Cuevas with 9 goals and 2 assists were also key contributors in a remarkable season for the Fuego. The team fell short in the Western Conference Final though, losing (0-1 at home) to the eventual PDL Champions the Kitsap Pumas.
Marquee Team Sponsors: Marquez Brothers and El Mexicano Brand (since 2003), Little Caesars and D. Boyd Enterprises (since 2007), Comcast/Xfinity (since 2008) and Freeway Insurance (1st season);
Media Partners: Univision Radio & Comcast Cable Individual Awards: PDL MVP: Milton Blanco (2011) and Pablo Campos (2007); PDL Points Leader: Milton Blanco (2011) and Pablo Campos (2007); PDL Goals Leader: Pablo Campos (2007); PDL Assists Leader: Milton Blanco (2011) and Fabricio Codeceira (2008);
1st Team All-League: Milton Blanco (2011), Fabricio Codeceira (2008, 2005), Pablo Campos (2007) and Jose Delgadillo (2003);
All-Western Conference Team: Milton Blanco and Jose Cuevas (2011), Fabricio Codeceira (2008-2004), Pablo Campos (2008-2007), Jose Delgadillo (2004-2003) and Edgardo Contreras (2003);