DarkHorse AI & Bay Valley Suns Partner to Elevate Player Development & Global Recruitment

Bay Valley Suns, one of Northern California’s fastest-growing soccer clubs, has partnered with DarkHorse AI to revolutionize player development, scouting, and recruitment. As a club with ambitions to compete at the USL or MLS level, the Suns are leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to accelerate their players' pathways to college and professional opportunities.

Through this partnership, DarkHorse AI will help build professional player profiles for Bay Valley Suns athletes, making recruitment more accessible to a vast network of college and pro clubs across the U.S., U.K., Portugal, and Spain.

Game-Changing Features for Bay Valley Suns Players & Coaches:

• AI-Powered Professional Player Profiles – Helping scouts & clubs evaluate talent with real performance data
• Automated Highlight Reels – Seamlessly integrating into the club’s highlight reel app for professional-quality content
• Performance Tracking & Insights – Metrics like Successful Actions, Passes Under Pressure & Tactical Awareness
• AI Coaching Tools – Smart lineup optimization, player rankings & Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

"In just one year, we’ve built a strong foundation for becoming a professional club, and the demand for our players is growing rapidly. Partnering with DarkHorse AI allows us to showcase our talent to top-tier programs and professional leagues worldwide,” said Colton Portela, Bay Valley Suns Co-Founder.

"Our goal is to be among the first of many elite semi-professional clubs leveraging AI to elevate player visibility and club branding at the highest levels,” they added.

"At DarkHorse AI, we believe technology should unlock opportunities for players at every level,” said Billy Brush, CEO of DarkHorse AI. “Bay Valley Suns is a club on the rise, and we’re excited to help drive their mission forward with cutting-edge analytics and recruitment tools.”