Sioux Falls City FC

09/01/2026

With heavy hearts, we are sharing that Sioux Falls City FC will be pausing business operations following the sudden passing of one of our owners, Eric Thomas. The vision of CITY will continue through the Foundation.

For five years, CITY has been so much more than soccer. It’s been a place where women came together to compete, grow, and belong; where teammates became sisters, strangers became family, and young fans had women athletes to look up to. The true impact of this club will never be measured by wins or losses, but by the people it connected and the lives it touched.

This decision comes from love, grief, and a deep desire to honor Eric, our family, and the organization with the care it deserves. While club activities will be paused as we navigate through this difficult time, the vision that CITY was built on will continue to live through the Foundation.

Eric’s vision of opportunity, inclusion, support, and believing in people does not end here. Through the Foundation, CITY will carry on his legacy. We are committed to carrying that mission forward in a new way — ensuring that everything CITY stood for endures beyond the pitch. For now, club operations are on pause as our family takes time to grieve, care for one another, and navigate life without Eric. But even in this season of loss, we take comfort in knowing that the Foundation will serve as a lasting home for the values Eric championed.

The path may look different, but the vision, mission, and heart remain the same.

Thank you for believing in CITY.

CITY FOR LIFE.

07/05/2026

Does this really a caption? Nah, didn’t think so

07/04/2026

Ninety minute (plus) rivals for tonight.

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

Eric was many things–a leader, a dreamer, a mentor, and a very dear friend. He also never missed an opportunity for a good dad joke. In fact, he often referred to JJ’s W**e, Spirits & Ci**rs as “our office”, which feels especially fitting today.

A Celebration of Eric’s Life will be held:
Tuesday, June 30
4-7 PM
JJ's W**e, Spirits & Ci**rs - Sioux Falls, SD

We invite all friends, supporters, and members of our City family to join us. If you are able, please bring a favorite photo of Eric and a letter sharing what he or City means to you. These memories and stories will become a gift to his family on the difficult days ahead, when they miss his laugh, his wisdom, and his unwavering optimism and belief in people.

In lieu of flowers, Eric’s family has requested that donations be made to the Sioux Falls City FC Foundation. The Foundation continues the work that mattered so much to him–helping women pursue their soccer dreams, whether as players, coaches, referees, or leaders in the game.

https://account.venmo.com/u/SFCFCFoundation

If you experience issues with the link or completing your donation, please go to your Venmo app and type in the following username to make your donation: -

If you are unable to Venmo you may send a check to the following address:
Sioux Falls City FC Foundation
4800 S Louise Ave
Box 108
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

06/28/2026

Those who could be here gave everything for those who could not.

06/28/2026

Love leaves a legacy💜🩵

06/24/2026

Thank you for sticking with us through all the delays yesterday. It wasn’t how we envisioned our final home match of the season, but your support and patience meant everything to us. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who stayed and cheered us on.

06/24/2026