The Sicilian football landscape is buzzing with change and anticipation as two storied clubs, Città di Monreale Asd and Asd Viterbo FC, embark on significant new chapters for the 2025-2026 season. Both organizations are rolling out ambitious initiatives designed to strengthen their community roots, expand youth development, and set the stage for a season brimming with potential.
Let’s start in Monreale, where the club formerly known as Asd Conca d’Oro 1991 has officially rebranded as Città di Monreale Asd. This isn’t just a cosmetic makeover—it’s a strategic move aimed at forging a deeper connection with the local territory and uniting the club’s various components under a single, vibrant identity. “It’s a decision made together with the entire board based on broader reasoning, including the desire to create a stronger bond between the team and the territory, with the hope of achieving ambitious goals by carrying the name of our city throughout Sicily,” declared club president Fabrizio Reres. His words echo the club’s commitment to both honoring its three-decade legacy and embracing a future full of promise.
But don’t think for a second that this change means forgetting the past. As Reres emphasized, “We believe it is our duty to honor the more than thirty-year history of an important club in our territory, which has been a reference point for so many young people.” The club is intent on maintaining the traditions that made Asd Conca d’Oro 1991 a pillar of the community, while also modernizing its structure to include the first team, youth sector, and football school as one unified circuit. This alignment aims to offer a healthy, continuous pathway for young players, instilling the values that define the spirit of sport.
The club colors? They’re staying true to their roots—red and blue will continue to blaze across Monreale’s kits. And there’s more on the horizon: a sleek, modern logo is in the works, set to be unveiled to the public in mid-September 2025. It’s a move that symbolizes both continuity and innovation, signaling to fans and families alike that the club is ready for the next chapter.
Preparations for the upcoming season are already in full swing. The technical staff and management have finalized the organizational calendar, spanning from the football school’s youngest categories—Piccoli Amici, Primi Calci, Pulcini, Esordienti—to the competitive ranks of Giovanissimi (under 14 regional and under 15 provincial), Allievi (under 16 regional and under 17 provincial), and Juniores (under 19). The first team isn’t waiting around, either; they’re knee-deep in preseason training, gearing up for a crucial test match against Athletic Club Palermo. Mark your calendars: Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 18:30, the action unfolds at the Conca d’Oro sports field in Monreale. It’s a fixture that promises to test the mettle of the newly unified squad and offer fans a taste of what’s to come.
President Reres took a moment to acknowledge the support that’s been critical to the club’s evolution. “I consider it necessary to express gratitude to Mayor Alberto Arcidiacono for granting us his patronage,” he said. Reres also extended heartfelt thanks to his predecessor: “A sincere thank you goes to the former president, and my friend, Piero Ferreri, for everything he has accomplished over the years and for the results achieved. With the same passion and dedication, I am sure we will be able to further grow this fantastic group, reaching new milestones, as we have done in these past two years, with the promotion to Prima Categoria, starting from Terza.”
What’s particularly notable about Città di Monreale Asd’s approach is its holistic vision. The club is determined to offer robust programs for every age group, ensuring that local families no longer need to seek alternatives outside their territory. “All this will give solidity and credibility to the club and, above all, guarantees to parents, who are often forced to find alternatives outside our territory. To all of them, I say it will no longer be necessary,” Reres assured. The message is clear: this club is investing in its youth and its future, right at home.
Meanwhile, up north in Viterbo, the excitement is equally palpable as Asd Viterbo FC officially kicks off its open day season for the Football School. Under the leadership of president Andrea Pedica, the club is rolling out a packed schedule of sessions designed to welcome boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. The emphasis on inclusivity and development is unmistakable, and the coming weeks are set to be a whirlwind of activity on the training grounds.
The action starts with the Under17 female team, coached by Fabio Raco, who will lead sessions on August 26, 27, and 29, 2025, at 18:00 at the “Buratti Burocchi” sports field in Bagnaia. These sessions are open to girls born between 2008 and 2011, offering a fantastic opportunity for young talent to make their mark. The club isn’t stopping there: on August 26, 28, and September 2, also at 17:30, the Santa Barbara venue will host gatherings for girls born from 2012 to 2020, covering the Under15 group led by coach Merangoli and the foundational categories right down to Piccoli Amici.
The male sector gets its turn on September 1, 2025, with a session exclusively for players born in 2014 at the Santa Barbara sports center. But that’s just the beginning. On September 8, 9, and 10, the club will throw open its doors to all categories—Esordienti, Pulcini, Primi Calci, and Piccoli Amici—for birth years 2013 to 2020, all at 17:30 at Santa Barbara. It’s an open invitation for aspiring footballers to showcase their skills and take their first steps on the pitch.
These initiatives reflect a broader trend in Italian grassroots football: clubs are doubling down on youth development, community engagement, and inclusive programming. By creating clear pathways from the earliest age groups to the senior teams, both Città di Monreale Asd and Asd Viterbo FC are ensuring that local talent gets every chance to shine without having to look elsewhere. It’s a strategy that not only strengthens the clubs themselves but also enriches the wider football ecosystem.
As preseason preparations continue and open days bring fresh faces to the field, the energy around these clubs is unmistakable. With new identities, modernized structures, and a renewed focus on nurturing homegrown talent, both Monreale and Viterbo are poised to make waves in the coming season. Fans, parents, and players alike have plenty to look forward to as the beautiful game continues to inspire and unite communities across Italy.
With the first matches and open days just around the corner, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Whether it’s the unveiling of a new logo in Monreale or the flurry of activity at the Santa Barbara pitches in Viterbo, one thing is clear: the future of grassroots football in these towns has never looked brighter.
