DPL Clubs near Venice, Florida

FC Sarasota is a youth soccer organization based in Sarasota, Florida. It operates as a nonprofit entity dedicated to fostering and advancing recreational and competitive youth soccer within the local community. The club emphasizes player development through technical skills, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive learning environment. FC Sarasota serves players across a wide range of ages, from birth years 2006 through 2018 for core programs, including introductory options for 2019 and 2020 birth years in First Kickers, and extends to ages 4 and up in specialized initiatives. A distinguishing feature is its TOPSoccer program, which provides inclusive training and team placement for young athletes with mental or physical disabilities, promoting their integration into the soccer community. The club offers recreational programs overseen by volunteer coaches focused on skill progression and talent identification for competitive advancement. For elite competition, FC Sarasota fields teams in the National Premier League (NPL) under US Club Soccer, emphasizing club-driven player development nationwide. It also participates in the Development Player League (DPL), a national platform for top youth clubs to showcase talent. Additionally, the club competes in the Florida Premier League, supporting a structured pathway for players to elevate their game toward higher levels of achievement. FC Sarasota prioritizes creating a lifelong passion for soccer through creative, attacking styles of play at all program levels.

Leagues: NPL | DPL