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Alabama FC

Birmingham, AL

About the Club

Alabama FC is a youth soccer organization operating in the Birmingham, Alabama area, under the umbrella of the Birmingham United Soccer Association (BUSA). The club offers a comprehensive range of programs for various age groups, from U4-U5 in recreational Sunday Soccer to U19 in competitive leagues. Alabama FC provides recreational, intramural, and academy programs, catering to different skill levels and commitment desires. Their competitive pathways include teams participating in the SCCL Premier, Select, and Nike teams. A significant feature of Alabama FC is its participation in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls in the U13-U19 age groups, and the Elite Clubs Regional League (ECRL) for U13-U19. The club also fields a USL W team, providing a pathway for female players to compete at a pre-professional level. Alabama FC emphasizes player development, offering college recruiting support and various camps and clinics throughout the year. The organization is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging environment for youth soccer players.

Age Groups

U3
U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Restoration Academy

Age Group: Not Specified

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Sunday Soccer

Age Group: U4

Commitment: Fall and Spring Seasons

Club Fee: $85

Sunday Soccer

Age Group: U5

Commitment: Fall and Spring Seasons

Club Fee: $100

Intramurals

Age Group: U6-U8

Commitment: Fall and Spring Seasons

Club Fee: $25 (Uniform Kit)

Recreational

Age Group: U9-U18

Commitment: Fall 2025 Season

Club Fee: $190

ECRL

Age Group: U13-U14

Commitment: 9 Months Training

Club Fee: $1,850

ECRL

Age Group: U14-U17

Commitment: 5 Months Training

Club Fee: $1,350

ECNL

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fee Not Publicly Available

SCCL

Age Group: U12-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fee Not Publicly Available

Premier, Select and Nike Teams

Age Group: U12-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fee Not Publicly Available

Junior Academy

Age Group: U7-U9

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Fee Not Publicly Available

Academy

Age Group: U8-U11

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Fee Not Publicly Available

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Rathmell Sports Park - 3576 East Street, Vestavia Hills, Alabama, 35243
Dunnavant Valley Fields - 19220 U.S. 280, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242
Heardmont Park - 5458 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242
Brookwood Forest Elementary - 3701 South Brookwood Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35223
Location Map

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