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FC Alliance

Knoxville, TN

About the Club

FC Alliance is a youth soccer organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving East Tennessee. Established in 2008, it is recognized as East Tennessee's oldest, most successful, and largest soccer club. The club focuses on excellence, family, and player development, annually developing over 2,000 players. FC Alliance offers programs for age groups ranging from U8 through U19. A notable feature of the club is its strong emphasis on college recruitment, providing a platform and plan for players aiming to compete at the next level. The club's teams compete in top competitive leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and the Elite Soccer League. FC Alliance has a history of players committing to college soccer programs, with numerous alumni playing at NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA levels, and some even playing internationally. The club also has expanded its presence with FC Alliance Chattanooga and FC Alliance North.

Age Groups

U4
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
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.

CORE Academy

Age Group: U6 (2019 birth year)

Commitment: 10-week program

Club Fee: $175

CORE Academy

Age Group: U7-U8 (2017-2018 birth years)

Commitment: 10-week program

Club Fee: $250

Elite Soccer League (ESL) JRS regular season

Age Group: U6 (Kindergarten and Pre-K)

Commitment: Fall 2025 season (August 18th - October 25th)

Club Fee: $180

Elite Soccer League (ESL) regular season

Age Group: U8 (First and Second Grade)

Commitment: Fall 2025 season (August 18th - October 25th)

Club Fee: $360

U6-U8 Recreational Camps

Age Group: U6-U8

Commitment: Per camp

Club Fee: $95

U8-U19 Camps

Age Group: U8-U19

Commitment: Per camp

Club Fee: $150

Pre-season Camp

Age Group: All teams (except High School age girls teams)

Commitment: Included in club fees

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Team Fees

Age Group: All competitive teams

Commitment: Per Fall & Spring season

Club Fee: $200-$400 (variable, some teams may be higher)

Uniform Fees

Age Group: All players

Commitment: Two-year cycle (2024-2025, 2025-2026 seasons)

Club Fee: Approximately $300

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Alliance Park - FC Alliance Field
2809 Ball Camp Byington Rd
Knoxville, TN, 37931
Nicholas Ball Park - FC Alliance Fields
Surface: Grass
8728 Ball Camp Pike
Knoxville, TN, 37931
Carl Cowan Park - FC Alliance Fields
Surface: Grass
10058 South Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN, 37922
BUSC Vulcan Park - FC Alliance Fields
Surface: Grass
1850 South Court Street
Maryville, TN, 37803
D1 Hardin Valley - FC Alliance Sports Training Facility
10258 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN, 37932
Dick's House of Sport - FC Alliance Indoor Sports Practice and Event Space
7600 Kingston Pike, Suite 400
Knoxville, TN, 37919
Mayor Bob Leonard Park - FC Alliance Fields
Surface: Grass with lights, Artificial Turf with lights
301 Watt Road
Farragut, TN, 37934
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