Orlando City Soccer School South
About the Club
Orlando City Soccer School - South (OCSS-South) is a soccer club affiliated with Orlando City, focused on developing players through training programs led by experienced coaches. Their mission is to cultivate high-performing student-athletes in a holistic environment that enhances their technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills while preserving their passion for soccer. OCSS-South provides optimal facilities and opportunities to participate in competitive tournaments. They offer programs for various age groups, including U11, U12, U13, and U14, with teams competing in leagues such as the Florida Academy League and MLS Next. Training and competitions take place at Osceola Heritage Park, which is also home to the Orlando City Academy and the first team. Players in the U11/U12 categories compete in the Florida Academy League, while U13/U14/U15 categories compete in MLS Next. The club's elite program focuses on developing players to compete in top US leagues, with player selection done by invitation or through annual tryouts. OCSS-South was announced in April 2021 as an expansion of the Orlando City Youth Soccer Network.