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Kansas City Athletics

Merriam, KS

About the Club

Kansas City Athletics (KCA) is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in the Kansas City area, including locations like Merriam, KS, and Tonganoxie. The club was originally established in 2013 as FCKC, later rebranding to Kansas City Athletic Club in 2018, and expanding significantly through a merger with SDB Academy in 2020. KCA serves a wide range of age groups, from Pre-K through 3rd grade with programs like Mini FC and Futures/Pre-comp, extending to U-19 for competitive teams. A unique aspect of KCA is its holistic approach to developing both the player and the person, aiming to inspire passion, competitiveness, integrity, and respect. The club strives to be a "destination club" that caters to players of all ability levels, providing a seamless training system from recreational to high-level youth soccer. Kansas City Athletics is recognized for its strong competitive programs, notably being the only full ECNL program in the Kansas City area. The Academy Elite Girls teams joined the ECNL in 2018, followed by the Academy Elite Boys teams joining the ECNL Boys competition level in 2022. The club's Boys' Premier Programs are set to join the ECNL Regional League for the 2025-2026 season.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
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.

Futures Program

Age Group: Pre-K and K

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $175 (uniform included)

Futures Program

Age Group: Pre-K and K

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $475 (uniform included)

Pre-Competitive Program

Age Group: 1st-3rd Grade

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $275 (uniform included)

Pre-Competitive Program

Age Group: 1st-3rd Grade

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $775 (uniform included)

Free Soccer Sessions

Age Group: Pre-K to 3rd Grade

Commitment: August Session

Club Fee: FREE

Independent Premier (11v11)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 1

Club Fee: $1775 (Team Fee)

Independent Premier (11v11)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 2

Club Fee: $1495 (Team Fee)

Independent Premier (9v9)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 1

Club Fee: $1575 (Team Fee)

Independent Premier (9v9)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 2

Club Fee: $1400 (Team Fee)

Independent Premier (7v7)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 1

Club Fee: $1375 (Team Fee)

Independent Premier (7v7)

Age Group: Various (Team-based)

Commitment: Season 2

Club Fee: $1250 (Team Fee)

Spring ECNL Training Program

Age Group: High School Ages

Commitment: Spring (early March to late May)

Club Fee: $400 (includes training, games, coach's travel, two NIKE jerseys)

Spring ECNL Training Program

Age Group: 8th Grade Players

Commitment: Spring

Club Fee: Contact Club for Fee Details

Competitive Teams

Age Group: U8-U19 (Players born 2018-2007)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not detailed in provided information

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Compass Minerals Complex - 1500 N. 90th, Kansas City, KS
Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex - 10541 W. Warwick, Olathe, KS
Johnson County Community College - 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
KC Current Riverside Training Facility - 1 Teal Rising Way, Riverside, MO
Paragon Star Soccer Complex - 1401 NW River Rd, Lee's Summit, MO
Scheel's Overland Park Soccer Complex - 13700 Switzer, Overland Park, KS
Swope Soccer Village - 6310 Lewis Rd, Kansas City, MO
Tonganoxie High School Turf Field, Tonganoxie, KS
Location Map

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