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FC Copa

Metuchen, NJ

About the Club

FC Copa Academy is a premier youth soccer organization established in 2004, operating across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The academy serves a diverse range of players from ages 5 to 19, with teams competing from U7 to U19. FC Copa Academy is recognized for its significant achievements, including 26 state finals, 19 regional finals, and 7 national finals. It stands as a leading academy for college placement, having successfully placed over 450 student-athletes into 210 collegiate programs and developing over 30 professional players. The club provides state-of-the-art facilities, including its own indoor complex with a gym, meeting rooms, and a film room for comprehensive player development. FC Copa Academy boasts an extensive full-time staff, including academic guidance counselors and performance development professionals, ensuring holistic support for its athletes. The academy offers a clear pathway from youth soccer to collegiate, pre-professional, and professional levels through its partnership with New Jersey Copa FC, which features USL2 men's and USL W women's teams. Their teams compete in top-tier leagues such as the ECNL Regional League Northeast for both boys and girls, and the NPL. FC Copa Academy is a year-round development program focused on fostering talent and maximizing potential, building champions on and off the field.

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.

FUTURES Program

Age Group: U7-U8

Commitment: Fall Training (August 26th to November 15th), Development League (September 7th to November 9th)

Club Fee: $420 (Uniform not included)

WINTER | FLEMINGTON (Indoor Skills Clinic)

Age Group: U8-U9 (2014-2013), U10-U12 (2012-2011), U13-U14 (2010-2008)

Commitment: Specific Dates (January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; February 6th, 13th, 27th)

Club Fee: $245 (Non-FC Copa GF players), $196 (FC Copa GF players)

COPA Membership (COPA STC)

Age Group: Various (1-3 Years Old, 4-5 Years Old, 6-8 Years Old, 9-11 Years Old, 12-19 Years Old)

Commitment: Monthly (3, 6, or 12-month minimum commitment available)

Club Fee: $49 (Startup Fee), Monthly price varies by commitment length (specific monthly prices not provided)

Junior Academy

Age Group: U6-U9 (Birth Year 2012-2009)

Commitment: Full Year (2x per week Spring & Fall, 1x per week Winter)

Club Fee: $695

Copa Minis

Age Group: U3-U5 (Birth Year 2014-2012)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $60

Pre-Academy

Age Group: U6-U9 (Birth Year 2012-2009)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $120

Technical Circuit Training

Age Group: U10-U19 (Birth Year 2008-1999)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $160

Goalkeeper Academy

Age Group: U10-U19 (Birth Year 2008-1999)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $160

Ball Mastery

Age Group: U10-U19 (Birth Year 2008-1999)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $160

Speed Agility Fitness

Age Group: U10-U19 (Birth Year 2008-1999)

Commitment: 6 Dates

Club Fee: $160

Financial Aid

Age Group: All eligible age groups

Commitment: Varies

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded (applies to tuition and/or select fees, not uniform, equipment, or other team/individual expenses)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Clover Hill Park - Flemington / Hillsborough - Surface: 4 Grass Fields, 3 Soccer Tennis Courts 1 Clover Hill Rd Flemington, NJ, 08822
St. Joseph High School - Piscataway / Metuchen - Surface: 3 Turf Fields with lights, 2 Grass Fields with lights Metuchen, NJ
Aviator Sports & Event Center - Brooklyn - Surface: 2 Futsal Courts 3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11234
Copa FC Training Field - 145 Plainfield Ave Edison, NJ
FC Copa Academy Main Complex - 6 Dickerson Rd Hillsborough, NJ, 08844
Location Map

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