Our story
In 1972, founder of Pro Soccer, Mike Tatikian, at the age of 20 was stepping into his first professional game against the best soccer players in Lebanon. Young, quick, strong and zealous, Mike made it a point to be the best soccer player in the league. Unfortunately, 3 years later Lebanon was going through a civil war and Mike and his wife decided to pack up and leave for Los Angeles, CA in 1975. The bold move to move to Southern California combined with his passion for soccer led Mike to eventually open his first store in 1991.
the 1980's
With two healthy kids (Tony and Lara Tatikian), the 1980’s for Mike was a combination of doing electrical work and playing soccer recreationally in a small local league. At this stage of his life, Soccer was not a priority anymore and making sure his family lived a comfortable life was the only thing on Mike’s mind.
Mike decided to devote his extra time coaching his kids in soccer and helping them learn the meaning of team sports.
Mike decided to devote his extra time coaching his kids in soccer and helping them learn the meaning of team sports.
the 1990's
As Tony picks up the game of Soccer weaving his way through school and playing the game he dearly loves, Mike realized every time Tony needed soccer gear, they had to drive 30 miles to get to a soccer store.
In 1991, Mike decided to put his LIFE SAVINGS into a soccer store in Pasadena, CA (located on the famous street Colorado Blvd). Within months, Pro Soccer established itself as a household name, delivering high performance soccer gear to the local community.
At the time, stores like Big 5 and Sports Chalet were not selling any soccer gear, but sooner or later, every sporting good store was about to sell soccer gear.
In 1991, Mike decided to put his LIFE SAVINGS into a soccer store in Pasadena, CA (located on the famous street Colorado Blvd). Within months, Pro Soccer established itself as a household name, delivering high performance soccer gear to the local community.
At the time, stores like Big 5 and Sports Chalet were not selling any soccer gear, but sooner or later, every sporting good store was about to sell soccer gear.
1995 ProSoccer.com is launched
1996 Major League Soccer Starts Its 1st Season
1999 US Women’s National Team Wins The 1999 Women’s World Cup
the 1994's
USA World Cup
With 8 games to be played at the Rose Bowl, a few blocks away from Pro Soccer's store, the game of soccer was about to revolutionize the way families looked at sports. Move over basketball, football, and baseball, there is a new sport in town that is going to take over all communities.the 2000's
With the World Cup pushing a major shift in youth sports, Pro Soccer teamed up with local club teams to give back to the community and offer youth soccer teams direct access to soccer gear.
the 2010's
Pro Soccer opens its biggest retail store in Pasadena and secures a separate 3,000 sq. ft. customer fulfillment center. Having outgrown two previous retail locations, Pro Soccer’s online and retail sales allowed the company to expand its operations and help recognize Pro Soccer as a global leader in soccer gear.
the 2020's
Pro Soccer’s online and retail sales allowed the company to expand its operations and help recognize Pro Soccer as a global leader in soccer gear. The team is as strong as ever and taking care of the customer is still the focus, as it's always been.