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Cleveland Force

Bedford Heights, OH

About the Club

Cleveland Force Soccer Club (CFSC) is a premier youth training pathway for soccer players in Northeast Ohio, serving athletes from age 3 to pre-professional. The club offers comprehensive programs for boys and girls, ranging from Minis Academy for ages 3-4 to competitive youth teams from U9 through U19. CFSC distinguishes itself with a professional club structure, including over 14 full-time soccer directors and coaches, and a highly accredited coaching staff holding numerous US Soccer Federation National licenses. The club provides a proven player pathway, with over 550 players achieving collegiate experience, more than 40 advancing to professional levels, and 8 earning National Team experience. Their core values, embodied in "C.H.I.R.P." (Commitment, Humility, Integrity, Respect, Passion), guide player development. Cleveland Force teams compete in top-tier leagues such as the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League, United Soccer League (USL) League Two, USL W League, USL Academy, Super Y League, Great Lakes Alliance, and Central Alliance Soccer Association. The club also features a "Girls Only" initiative aimed at fostering female participation and development. CFSC utilizes multiple convenient outdoor and indoor training locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U23

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.

ECNL Boys

Age Group: U11-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

ECNL Girls

Age Group: U11-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

ECNL-RL Boys

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

ECNL-RL Girls

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

GLA Boys

Age Group: U10-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

GLA Girls

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

CASA Boys

Age Group: U9-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

CASA Girls

Age Group: U11-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

Juniors Academy

Age Group: Contact Club Directly

Commitment: Contact Club Directly

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

USL W

Age Group: Contact Club Directly

Commitment: Contact Club Directly

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

USL 2

Age Group: Contact Club Directly

Commitment: Contact Club Directly

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

USL Academy

Age Group: Contact Club Directly

Commitment: Contact Club Directly

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

USL Youth

Age Group: Contact Club Directly

Commitment: Contact Club Directly

Club Fee: Contact Club Directly for Specific Fees (Annual range $1000-$3500)

Uniforms

Age Group: All Programs

Commitment: Every 2 Years

Club Fee: $177-$281 (Varies by program, e.g., Competitive vs. High Performance)

Financial Aid Program

Age Group: All Programs

Commitment: Annual

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded (based on qualification)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Euclid: Euclid Memorial Park
Hudson: Western Reserve Academy
Lorain: Lost Nation Sports Park - West
Medina: Pinnacle Sports
North Olmsted: Soccer SportsPlex
North Ridgeville: Cleveland United Fields
Willoughby: Lost Nation Sports Park - East
Akron: Akron Indoor Soccer
Avon: T3 Performance
Bedford Heights: Force Sports - Richmond
Eastlake: Force Sports - Eastlake
Fairlawn: Springside Athletic Club
North Ridgeville: Soccer SportsPlex
Rocky River: Force Sports - Rocky River
Warrensville Heights: Force Sports - Northfield
Westlake: Force Sports - Westlake
Willoughby: Lost Nation Sports Park - East
Location Map

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