Croatia Juniors

About the Club

Croatia Juniors Soccer Club is a prominent youth soccer organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving the wider Northeast Ohio region, including Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga County. The club has a long-standing history, with its roots tracing back to the Croatia Cleveland Soccer Club established in 1957, making it a cultural pillar in the local soccer community. Croatia Juniors offers a comprehensive developmental pathway for players, starting with programs like "Kicks for Kids" for younger age groups (2017-2021 Birth Year) and progressing through U9 to U14 for both boys and girls. The club's Juniors Academy serves as a developmental program for their men's and women's Under-23 teams, with top boys players having the opportunity to advance to the first-team "Majors" program. Croatia Juniors distinguishes itself by developing premier soccer players based on fundamental European soccer concepts and principles. The club boasts an elite coaching staff and a strong emphasis on skill development, providing a safe environment for players to learn, grow, and thrive. It is recognized as one of the top programs in Cleveland and among the best in Ohio. Croatia Juniors teams compete in competitive leagues such as CASA, GLA, and offers ECNL for boys.