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Sporting Columbus

Columbus, OH

About the Club

Sporting Columbus is a premier youth soccer club operating in Central Ohio, serving the greater Columbus area, including Columbus East, Gahanna, Bexley, Canal Winchester, and New Albany. The club was established in 2018. Sporting Columbus is dedicated to developing high-level players and fostering personal growth, emphasizing a player-first philosophy. The club distinguishes itself by offering guidance to players in finding suitable programs even if their own offerings do not align with specific needs. A core group of experienced coaches with a proven track record in player development leads the club's programs. Sporting Columbus offers competitive programs for both boys and girls ranging from U5 to U23. Their teams compete in prominent leagues such as the GLA ECNL Regional League (GLA ECNL RL) and the National Premier Leagues (NPL), as well as the ECNL Regional League (ECNL RL) for boys. The club aims to develop well-rounded individuals who excel both on and off the field.

Age Groups

U5
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U23

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.

U23 - Summer Program

Age Group: U23 (Birth Years 2007-2002)

Commitment: Mid-May - Mid-July (2 months)

Club Fee: $250

High School Team Programs - Local

Age Group: U15-U19 (Birth Years 2011-2007)

Commitment: February - May (4 months)

Club Fee: $1875 (increases 10% after June 15)

High School Team Programs - Regional

Age Group: U15-U19 (Birth Years 2011-2007)

Commitment: November - May (7 months)

Club Fee: $1875 (increases 10% after June 15) + $300 (regional team fee)

High School Team Programs - National

Age Group: U15-U19 (Birth Years 2011-2007)

Commitment: November - May (7 months)

Club Fee: $1875 (increases 10% after June 15) + $600 (national team fee)

U7 Team Program

Age Group: U07

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $700

U8-U10 Team Program

Age Group: U8-U10

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $999

U10 Team Program (Regional Schedule Surcharge)

Age Group: U10 (2016)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $999 + $350 (regional schedule surcharge)

Fall Only Program

Age Group: Boys born in 2011 (8th grade or not playing high school)

Commitment: August 5 - October 20

Club Fee: $450

Tryout Fee

Age Group: All Ages

Commitment: N/A

Club Fee: $10

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Thompson Park - Practice and Games
5600 Thompson Road
Columbus, OH 43230
Jewish Community Center - Practice
1125 College Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209
Resolute Athletic Complex - Resolute Futures Program
3599 Chiller Ln
Columbus, OH 43219
Sporting Columbus Office
268 S Cassady Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209
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