1995-2012
Jose "Neto" Corona passed away on February 25, 2012, after a long battle with cancer, just 16 years old. As forward on the U17 Impact 94 Boys team, Neto was considered one of the best young soccer players in our Club. He was instrumental in his team’s many successes in CYSA, NorCal, and at the NHB Cup in southern California. Neto was named All-Legaue Offensive Player of the Year as a Freshman on Liberty High School’s Varsity Soccer team. He was well-respected for his ball skills and for his absolute passion on the field with a "never-give-up" attitude. Because of his passion for playing, when offered the choice of submitting to treatment that might prolong his life but would make him too sick to play, Neto chose soccer instead. He was a much-beloved member of the team, our Club, and our soccer community. Neto was an inspiration to many and will always be remembered and greatly missed.