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FC Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

About the Club

FC Cincinnati Academy is a youth soccer organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving the Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area. The academy formally launched on August 1, 2019, with teams beginning play in the 2019-2020 season. It operates as the official academy of Major League Soccer (MLS) club FC Cincinnati, providing a direct pathway to professional soccer. The academy serves various age groups, including U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-18. A notable feature is that the club covers all expenses related to soccer competition for its players, eliminating annual fees. FC Cincinnati Academy is headquartered in state-of-the-art facilities at the Mercy Health Training Center. The academy offers a "Discovery Program" and a "Residency Program" to foster player development. Its teams compete in top-tier competitive programs, including MLS NEXT and the Generation adidas Cup.

Leagues

Age Groups

U13
U14
U15
U16
U18

Programs

Boys
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.

FC Cincinnati Academy (U13-U18)

Age Group: U13-U18

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Discovery Program

Age Group: Various (e.g., 2014 age group for Fall 2025)

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., five-week program)

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Residency Program

Age Group: Academy Players

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Mercy Health Training Center - Milford, Ohio.
Charity Lucas Soccer Field - 1100 OH-131, Milford, OH, 45150.
Home of the Brave Park (HOB)
Clete McDaniels Sports Complex
Robert J. Schuler Sports Complex
Little Miami High School
Milford High School | Charity J Lucas Soccer Stadium (Turf)
Milford High School | Eagle Stadium (Turf)
Mount Notre Dame High School Turf (MND)
Goshen Turf - Jim Brown Stadium
Cincy Sports Nation
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
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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