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Kings Hammer Cincinnati

Covington, KY

About the Club

Kings Hammer Cincinnati is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. The club was established in 2013 through the merger of Kings Soccer Academy and Hammer FC, with its roots tracing back to 1993. Kings Hammer provides comprehensive training and development for players across various age groups, from U4 through U19 for its youth programs, and U20 to U23 for its pre-professional divisions. The club is recognized for its commitment to player development, community engagement, and creating a clear pathway to collegiate and professional soccer. Kings Hammer Cincinnati is distinguished as the only club in the Greater Cincinnati area offering a full player development pathway for both men and women, including a pre-professional side. Their teams compete in top competitive leagues and programs such as MLS Next, Girls Academy (GA), USL Academy, and the National Academy League. The pre-professional men's team participates in USL League Two, and the women's team competes in the USL W-League. Kings Hammer boasts a successful history, including two national championships, four regional championships, and 71 state championships, with thousands of alumni advancing to college programs. Notable alumni include US Women's National Team and NWSL goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury.

Leagues

Age Groups

U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

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.

Elite

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Not Yet Announced

Pre-Elite

Age Group: U10-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Not Yet Announced

Academy

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Not Yet Announced

Pre-Academy

Age Group: U10-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Not Yet Announced

Juniors

Age Group: U7-U9

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Not Yet Announced

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Hammer Kellogg - 4609 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Anderson High - 7550 Forest Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Francis RecreAcres - 11982 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Giles Conrad Park/Valley Orchard - 7500 River Rd, Hebron, KY 41048
Wall 2 Wall Soccer - 846 Reading Rd, Mason, OH 45040
Warren County Sports Park - 1408 OH-741, Lebanon, OH 45036
NKU Soccer Stadium - Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41076
Saint Ursula Academy - 1339 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Bishop Brossart High School (Mustang Athletic Complex) - 844 Gilbert Ridge Road, Alexandria, KY 41001
Withrow High School - 2488 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Erpenbeck Elementary School - 9001 Wetherington Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
RA Jones Middle School - 8000 Spruce Dr, Florence, KY 41042
Ryle High School - 10379 US Highway 42, Union, KY 41091
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Athletic Campus - 11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (Otto Armleder Memorial Education Center - Armleder Soccer Field) - 140 West 9th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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