GA Clubs in Florida

West Florida Flames is a prominent youth soccer organization based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The club is celebrating 50 years of operation in 2025, having been established in 1975. It has grown significantly to become one of the largest and most respected youth soccer organizations in Tampa, serving over 12,000 members and 5,000 players. West Florida Flames offers comprehensive programming for players of all ages and abilities, from recreational youth to elite-level athletes. The club emphasizes a mission to promote soccer while creating positive, supportive, and developmental experiences. They offer top competitive programs including MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy. Additionally, the club participates in the ECNL-RL and is affiliated with the National Premier Leagues (NPL). West Florida Flames is committed to community, culture, and excellence, providing inclusive programming that teaches both soccer and life skills. The club's core values are passion, respect, leadership, empathy, and unity. They also offer adult soccer programs.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Florida United is a professionally managed youth academy based in Florida, dedicated exclusively to elite-minded girls' soccer. The club offers first and second teams for age groups U13 to U19. Its mission is to provide female players with a soccer experience that matches the standards of boys' professional academies in Europe and South America. Florida United fosters a challenging environment for players aspiring to excel at collegiate, national team, and professional levels. The club prioritizes showcasing Florida's top talent to college coaches, national team scouts, and professional teams. Florida United provides high-quality coaching, facilities, full-time medical staff, and uses advanced technology like Catapult Playertek GPS Trackers for U15-U19 players. The club also has a full-time performance analyst and College Program Director to assist with the college recruiting process. The Executive Director, Jerome Samuels, has a proven track record of developing elite players who have gone on to play in the NWSL, college power 5 conferences, and national teams.

Leagues: Girls Academy

IMG Academy operates a premier soccer boarding school in Bradenton, Florida, serving as a world leader in sports education. The program offers a comprehensive 10-month training and competition schedule for boys' teams ranging from U13 through U19, with additional post-graduate opportunities. A key distinguishing feature is its holistic approach to student-athlete development, integrating expert coaching with athletic and personal development, including mental conditioning, nutrition, and leadership training. IMG Academy provides unparalleled college placement services, having placed over 260 soccer student-athletes in college over the last five years, with more than 140 achieving Division I placements. The academy boasts world-class facilities, including over 20 grass fields and a dedicated soccer stadium. Their competitive platforms include MLS NEXT, which offers the highest level of competition and personal development, and the USYS Sunshine Academy Conference, part of the US Youth Soccer National League. The program emphasizes individualized growth technically, tactically, and personally within a world-class setting.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Palm Beach United is a youth soccer organization operating in the Palm Beach, Florida area, including Jupiter and West Palm Beach. The broader Palm Beach United Football Club was established around 2005, having founded a women's team that competed in the WPSL. Its youth-focused arm, Palm Beach Soccer Academy, has been established for 15 seasons as of 2025, indicating its founding around 2010. The club is dedicated to nurturing young talent and fostering a love for soccer through structured programs. It offers unique features such as summer indoor soccer programs and Futsal competitions. While the club has historical ties to semi-professional leagues like the NPSL for men and WPSL for women, specific affiliations with top youth competitive leagues such such as MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, USYS NL, GA, or DPL for its youth programs are not explicitly detailed in available information. The club provides competitive opportunities for youth players.

Leagues: ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Boys, Girls Academy

Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club operates primarily in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, Florida. The club was established in 2001 by a group of passionate parents, making it a well-established organization with over two decades of experience in youth soccer development. Pinecrest Premier distinguishes itself by offering one of Florida's most advanced youth soccer development programs, supported by an impressive array of professionally licensed coaches. The club emphasizes instilling discipline, fostering lifelong skills, and empowering youth through a mission centered on fun, respect, leadership, integrity, community, and competition. Pinecrest Premier offers both recreational and competitive programs for boys and girls ranging from U9 to U16, with a history of winning trophies and developing quality players. Their teams compete in prominent leagues such as the Florida United Girls Soccer Association, Florida Soccer League for Girls, South Florida United Youth Soccer Association League, and the National Premier Leagues (NPL). Additionally, their senior team participates in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).

Leagues: Girls Academy

Space Coast United Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization primarily operating in Melbourne, Florida, within the Space Coast region of Brevard County. Established in 1984, it functions as a 501(c)(3) charitable youth sports organization. The club provides soccer opportunities for youth aged 3-19, emphasizing fundamental skill development, fitness, and the social benefits of organized sports. Space Coast United offers both competitive and recreational programs, ensuring a high-quality soccer instruction in a safe and enjoyable environment. A unique feature is their provision of a Soccer Parent Resource Center membership to parents and coaches, supporting a positive soccer experience. Their competitive teams participate in prominent leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Boys and the ECNL Regional League. Additionally, Space Coast United FC competes in UPSL Division 1.

Leagues: ECNL RL Girls, ECNL Boys, Girls Academy