MLS Next 2 Clubs in Covington, Kentucky

Kings Hammer Cincinnati is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. The club was established in 2013 through the merger of Kings Soccer Academy and Hammer FC, with its roots tracing back to 1993. Kings Hammer provides comprehensive training and development for players across various age groups, from U4 through U19 for its youth programs, and U20 to U23 for its pre-professional divisions. The club is recognized for its commitment to player development, community engagement, and creating a clear pathway to collegiate and professional soccer. Kings Hammer Cincinnati is distinguished as the only club in the Greater Cincinnati area offering a full player development pathway for both men and women, including a pre-professional side. Their teams compete in top competitive leagues and programs such as MLS Next, Girls Academy (GA), USL Academy, and the National Academy League. The pre-professional men's team participates in USL League Two, and the women's team competes in the USL W-League. Kings Hammer boasts a successful history, including two national championships, four regional championships, and 71 state championships, with thousands of alumni advancing to college programs. Notable alumni include US Women's National Team and NWSL goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury.

Leagues: MLS Next 2