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Utah Royals FC AZ

Mesa, AZ

About the Club

Royals FC AZ is a prominent youth soccer club operating across Arizona, with a strong presence in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tucson, Sahuarita, and Marana. The club is an integral part of the Real Salt Lake-AZ system, providing a comprehensive pathway for players from U4 through to professional levels, including direct links to MLS and NWSL teams. Royals FC AZ emphasizes holistic player development, fostering compassionate and educated individuals with a "Giver" mentality. They offer a wide range of programs, from recreational leagues to highly competitive elite platforms. The club's top competitive offerings include the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and ECNL-Regional League (ECNL-RL) for girls, and MLS Next, Elite Academy League, Elite 64, and National Premier Leagues (NPL) for boys and girls. Royals FC AZ also utilizes SportsRecruits to support athletes in the college recruiting process and has a history of players being called into National Team Camps.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

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.

ECNL

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $2950

ECNL-RL

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $2730

Pre-ECNL

Age Group: U11-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $2030

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U7 (2019)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $990

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U8 (2018)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $990

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U9 (2017)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1195

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U10 (2016)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1195

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U11 (2015)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1495

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U12 (2014)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1600

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U13 (2013)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1720

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U14 (2012)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1720

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U15 (2011)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1720

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U16 (2010)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1620

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U17 (2009)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1620

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U18 (2008)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1620

State/Youth Academy

Age Group: U19 (2007)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1620

Volunteer Bond

Age Group:

Commitment: Per Season

Club Fee: $150 (refundable)

Performance Training (Additional)

Age Group: U13-U19 (participating teams)

Commitment:

Club Fee: $170 - $250

IDP (Individual Development Program)

Age Group: U9-U10 (optional for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th teams)

Commitment:

Club Fee: $500 yearly

Boys Pre-MLS Next (Additional)

Age Group: U11-U12 (1st team for each region)

Commitment:

Club Fee: $200

Uniform Kit (Required)

Age Group: U7-U19

Commitment:

Club Fee: about $460

Team Operational Expenses (Estimated)

Age Group:

Commitment:

Club Fee: $200 - $600 per player

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Booth-Fickett Middle School
James Thomas Park
Doolen Middle School
Jacobs/Ochoa Park
Udall Park
Sahuarita High School
Lawrence Park
Anamax Park
Pima College South - Desert Vista
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Menlo Park
Location Map

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