Soccer Clubs in Georgia

Leagues: ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Boys

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys

Kalonji Soccer Academy (KSA) offers a player development program for young athletes, with the goal of preparing them for higher-level soccer leagues like MLS NEXT. The academy focuses on instilling discipline, technical, tactical, and physical endurance skills through professional coaching. KSA emphasizes commitment from both players and families, requiring strict attendance and parent volunteering. The program runs for a full year from July to May, with a break in December and January. KSA also has MLS NEXT and Pro-Profile teams for higher levels of competition. Founded in 2014, KSA aims to develop not only skilled players but also well-rounded individuals, using soccer as a tool to teach life skills and provide opportunities for children from diverse backgrounds.

Leagues: MLS Next

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys

Southern Soccer Academy is a 501-(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing soccer training and league play for 3-19 years-old boys and girls of all ability levels and backgrounds and league play for adults ages 19 and older. The club, in its various forms, has been in existence since 1982 and has locations within the metro Atlanta area in Paulding, Cobb, Douglas, Coweta, DeKalb, and Fulton counties, as well as in Savannah. The club in its current form came about as the 2012 merger of a number of pre-existing soccer clubs in the southwest, west, and northwest areas of metro Atlanta. The club's membership now exceeds 5,000 players on 400+ teams, making it one of the largest soccer clubs in the Southeastern US.

Leagues: MLS Next

The Atlanta United Academy, launched in 2016, is a youth soccer program aiming to be a premier club at local, regional, and national levels. It offers a pathway for talented players to potentially reach the Atlanta United first team as Homegrown Players. The academy provides selected players with free participation, experienced coaching staff, and equipment. They train and compete at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, the same facility used by the first team. The academy includes teams across various age groups, from U-12 to U-19, and competes in MLS NEXT. Beyond MLS NEXT, the academy also has programs like the Regional Development School (RDS) and the United Juniors Program to identify and develop young players. The RDS is a tryout-based pre-academy program for advanced players aged 8-14, offering high-level training.

Leagues: MLS Next

AFC Lightning is a nationally recognized soccer club based in Peachtree City, GA, committed to developing intermediate and advanced soccer players. They aim to promote a high level of competitive youth soccer using professional, highly certified coaches, comprehensive training, and strong team spirit. The club offers programs for various age groups, including U6, U7, and U8, as well as MLS Next Tier 1 and 2, GA Aspire, SCCL, and Academy level soccer. AFC Lightning focuses on assisting players in achieving their soccer goals and dreams by fostering a competitive and challenging environment that emphasizes unity, transparent communication, financial stewardship, and ethical standards. They also provide opportunities for mentoring and the development of both soccer and life skills. The club has a legacy dating back to 1984, maintaining the history of players from their Lightning and Lazers clubs. AFC Lightning also offers camps and participates in tournaments.

Leagues: MLS Next

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys

Inter Atlanta FC (IAFC) is a non-profit youth soccer organization in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1988. They offer soccer programs for players aged 4U-19U, focusing on developing individual skill, fitness, teamwork, and fair play in a fun and safe environment. IAFC provides Recreational soccer for ages 4U-19U, an Academy program for enhanced training for ages 8U-12U, and a Select program for ages 13U-19U that includes participation in leagues such as MLS Next, DPL, NAL, and SCCL. The Academy program emphasizes individual technical development and team integration, with professional coaching and participation in tournaments. The Select program offers a competitive experience for older players, with a greater commitment expected. Inter Atlanta FC is also committed to providing access to quality fields in underserved areas, with initiatives like the new Glenwood Soccer Park. They also offer resources and guidance for players interested in pursuing collegiate soccer opportunities.

Leagues: MLS Next

Tormenta FC Academy offers a premier soccer experience in South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, with a mission to develop individuals and bond communities through the sport. They aim to create an environment where all members thrive, emphasizing leadership, best practices, and the importance of fun in keeping kids engaged in soccer. The academy provides a pathway to professional soccer for both boys and girls, being the only youth club in the region with a direct link to a professional team. They offer various programs tailored to different ages and skill levels, including Junior Academy (U8-U12), Boys and Girls Select (U13-U19) which compete in leagues like MLS NEXT and DPL, Pre-Academy (U6-U12), Recreation Soccer (U4-U14), and a school-based program called Tormenta Futures (ages 2.5-10). They also have a TOPSoccer program for young athletes with different abilities (U4-U19). Tormenta FC Academy is committed to developing players on and off the field, focusing on skill development, character building, and instilling core values such as teamwork, openness, responsibility, motivation, enjoyment, thankfulness, and ambition. They also offer summer camps designed to promote skill development, learning, character building, and exercise through fun games. These camps are available in various locations across South Georgia and the Lowcountry.

Leagues: MLS Next

Lanier Soccer Association (LSA) is a non-profit youth soccer organization based in Gainesville, Georgia, operating at the Allen Creek Soccer Complex. Since 2010, LSA has been providing soccer development programs for families in the surrounding community. Their mission is to instill ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, and loyalty in young players, helping them develop into responsible adults. LSA offers a range of inclusive programs with affordable fees, from their entry-level "Shark Baits" for young children to recreational and competitive leagues, including teams in MLS Next, DPL, and SCCL, positioning themselves as a "Rec-to-Pro" organization. They focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive and energetic environment.

Leagues: MLS Next