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The Football Academy

Florham Park, NJ

About the Club

The Football Academy NJ (THE FA) is an elite youth soccer club and educational company based in Florham Park, New Jersey. The club provides high-level developmental training in a professional and safe environment, promoting wellness, health, and fitness through its soccer programming. The Football Academy NJ offers programs for boys and girls ranging from U7 to U18. They are committed to providing players with a clear, structured pathway to the highest levels of youth soccer, supporting aspirations for college recruitment or a professional career. A distinguishing feature of The Football Academy NJ is its status as a member of MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, and the USYS platform through EDP and the National League, which are recognized as highly competitive youth soccer platforms in the country. The club also offers various platforms such as camps, clinics, tournaments, and Futsal. Furthermore, The Football Academy NJ provides a full club scholarship program specifically designed for U7 teams, offering a comprehensive year-long program at no cost. This initiative aims to provide in-depth individual and team development.

Leagues

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U23

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.

The Academy Program (Full Day)

Age Group: Birth Years 2013-2005

Commitment: 1 Week (August 9th-13th)

Club Fee: $599

The Academy Program (Half Day)

Age Group: Birth Years 2013-2005

Commitment: 1 Week (August 9th-13th)

Club Fee: $349

Summer Select Program

Age Group: Birth Years 2014-2005

Commitment: 4 Training Weeks

Club Fee: $599

Junior Academy (Fall 2024)

Age Group: U6-U8 (Birth Years 2019-2017)

Commitment: 7 Fridays

Club Fee: $249

THE FA Futures (Fall 2024)

Age Group: 3 to 5 year olds

Commitment: 7 Fridays

Club Fee: $249

U7 Scholarship Program (2025/26 Season)

Age Group: U7

Commitment: Full Club Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

2019 Club Team Scholarship Program (Boys & Girls 2025/26 Season)

Age Group: U6 (Birth Year 2019)

Commitment: Full Club Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

2018 Club Team Partial Scholarship Program (Boys & Girls 2025/26 Season)

Age Group: U7 (Birth Year 2018)

Commitment: Full Club Year

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Florham Park Sports Dome and Events Center - The Football Academy NJ's Main Complex
Surface: Indoor Turf with lights, Futsal Court
76 Passaic Ave
Florham Park, NJ, 07932
Pingry Pottersville Campus (formerly Purnell School) - The Academy Camp
51 Pottersville Rd
Pottersville, NJ, 07979
Location Map

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