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Colorado Rapids

Aurora, CO

About the Club

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) is a premier youth soccer organization operating across the Colorado Front Range, serving over 10,000 children seasonally. Established in partnership with the professional MLS team, Colorado Rapids, founded in 1995, CRYSC offers a comprehensive approach to youth soccer development. The club provides opportunities for players from three years old through to the professional level, distinguishing itself with an integrated pathway. CRYSC offers top-quality leagues, camps, and tournaments for all skill levels, from beginner to elite. They participate in highly competitive leagues including MLS Next, ECNL, US Youth Soccer, U.S. Futsal, and United Futsal. Unique features include one of the nation's largest college placement programs, an integrated relationship with UCHealth Sports Medicine, and a robust coaching education system. CRYSC also runs extensive outreach programs like Soccer for Success and Zarlengo, providing access to soccer for underserved youth. The club is recognized as a top 50 youth soccer club in the U.S.

Age Groups

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.

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Rhyolite Park - Crystal Valley, Castle Rock, CO
Founders Park - Castle Rock, CO
Rolland Moore Park - Fort Collins, CO
Gates North - Gates Soccer Complex, CO
Aurora Sports Park (ASP) - Aurora, CO
Dick's Sporting Goods Park - 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

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Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.
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With a dizzying array of acronyms, overlapping leagues, and varying levels of competition, its easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not, this guide is your game plan to understanding the complex U.S. Boys Youth Soccer Pyramid in 2025.