Indiana Fire Academy South

About the Club

Indiana Fire Juniors South is a youth soccer organization primarily operating in Evansville, Indiana, serving the Tri-State area. The club was formed in May 2014 through a merger of two Evansville youth soccer clubs, becoming an affiliate of Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire Soccer Club. It offers diverse soccer programs for players ranging from ages 3 to adult, including specific programs for U6/7 Sparks, Jr Sparks (3-5 year olds), and U8-U10 Academy. The club provides a comprehensive pyramid of player development, fostering youth development and competitive play. A unique feature is its Identification and Development Platform (IDP), which provides a direct pathway to elite leagues for players in Central Indiana. Indiana Fire Juniors South teams compete in top-level leagues such as MLSNext for boys and ECNL Girls. The club also participates in the US Soccer Development Academy (DA), Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), and the US Youth Soccer National League Spring Great Lakes Conference. The organization emphasizes core values including leadership, emotional control, social skills, and overall professional character development.