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Ozark United FC Academy

Rogers, AR

About the Club

Ozark United FC Academy is a youth soccer organization based in Northwest Arkansas, specifically in Rogers. The broader Ozark United FC club was founded in 2023, with its Academy program launching in May 2024. The Academy initially featured a U20 boys team and expanded in February 2025 to include U13 through U19 boys academy teams for the 2025/26 season. A girls' academy program is also under development. Ozark United FC Academy is committed to elevating soccer in Northwest Arkansas by providing a clear development pathway for players and increasing their exposure to college and professional scouts. The Academy operates in collaboration with Sporting Arkansas, offering a unified platform for elite player development. Their boys' academy teams compete in the new competition tier of MLS Next, specifically within the Pioneer Conference, starting with the 2025/26 season. These teams also participate in USL Academy events for eligible age groups. The U20 team competes in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). The club emphasizes technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and mental resilience, aiming to develop top talent in the region. Ozark United FC is part of a larger initiative to bring professional men's (USL Championship) and women's (USL Super League) soccer to Northwest Arkansas.

Leagues

Age Groups

U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U19
U20

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.

MLS NEXT Academy

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Ozark United Stadium (Future Home) -
Intersection of West Perry Road and South Bellview Road, Rogers, AR
Contact & Links
Socials
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
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Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
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Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.
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