Soccer Clubs in Maryland

Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization based in Maryland, serving the Baltimore area. The club offers programs for both boys and girls, ranging from U8 through U18 age groups. Baltimore Celtic focuses on merging elite players with top-tier coaches to foster player development. The club emphasizes a clear player pathway designed to advance athletes to regional and national competitive stages. A significant aspect of their program is preparing players for collegiate soccer, with numerous college commitments. Baltimore Celtic teams compete in prominent leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), Girls Academy (GA), Girls Academy Aspire, and the Elite Development Program (EDP). The club promotes values such as passion, energy, execution, and accountability among its players. Beyond athletic development, Baltimore Celtic also engages in community service initiatives.

Leagues: ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Boys, Pre-ECNL Boys, Girls Academy

Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) is a youth soccer organization established in 1979, operating in Montgomery County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. The club focuses on developing professional and collegiate soccer players, with 74 professional players developed since 2000. BSC offers programs for various age groups, including Juniors, and teams for boys and girls. Their boys' teams compete in MLS Next, NAL, EDP, and YDP, while girls' teams participate in ECNL, ECNL RL, EDP, and YDP. Bethesda Soccer Club is distinguished by its proven player development approach and a strong reputation for its style of play. The club also provides a scholarship program to help families with club fees, demonstrating a commitment to community impact. They offer various programs such as Super Y, Goalkeeper Training, Winter Clinics, Summer Camps, and specialized clinics like Ekkono and Elite Striker. BSC also hosts tournaments like the Premier Cup and DC Futsal Cup.

Leagues: MLS Next, ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, Pre-ECNL Girls, MLS Next 2

Coppermine Soccer Club (CSC) is a prominent youth soccer organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, serving over 1,000 families across the Central, North, and West regions of the state. Established in 2014 by its parent company, Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC, CSC has rapidly grown into one of Maryland's largest youth club soccer programs. The club offers a comprehensive player development pathway, catering to boys and girls from 18 months through U-19. Programs range from recreational leagues like MLS GO Coppermine for younger players to highly competitive club teams. CSC focuses on developing players across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological pillars of the game, providing a structured and supportive environment. Competitive teams benefit from licensed professional coaching, twice-weekly training, goalkeeper training, athletic training staff, and performance training. Coppermine Soccer Club competes in top-tier leagues, including the Girls Academy (GA) for elite female players and the MLS NEXT Academy League (NAL) for boys, offering visibility for NCAA-level recruitment.

Leagues: ECNL RL Boys, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Maryland United FC is a youth soccer club primarily operating across Maryland, with Academy programs in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles County, Prince George's, and Talbot counties. The club was established in 2020, as indicated by its website's copyright. Maryland United FC distinguishes itself through a "Proven Pathway" for player development, emphasizing college placements and alumni success. They offer a comprehensive range of programs, including Academy for U4-U8, competitive teams for U9-U18, and various camps and clinics. The club's core values are Commitment, Courage, and Passion. Maryland United FC teams compete in prominent leagues such as ECNL for both boys and girls, EDP, EDP Futures, and USL Youth.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys, Pre-ECNL Girls

Pipeline Soccer Club (Pipeline SC) is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in the Baltimore and Maryland region, with key facilities located in Baltimore, Bel Air, and White Marsh. Established in 2011 by former professional players Sean Rush and Santino Quaranta, the club is driven by a "NEVER SAY DIE" mentality. Pipeline SC distinguishes itself through its commitment to player development, evidenced by producing over 230 collegiate soccer players and securing numerous state, regional, and national championships. The club provides a state-of-the-art 6,000 square foot Pipeline Performance Center, offering indoor turf, fitness training, and physical therapy. All club teams are coached by professional, licensed, non-parent coaches, ensuring a high standard of instruction. Pipeline SC competes in top-tier leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls, and the ECNL Regional League. The club also offers a Pipeline Development Academy (PDA) for recreational players, utilizing professional coaches.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys, Pre-ECNL Girls, Pre-ECNL Boys

Potomac Soccer Association (PSA) is a non-profit youth soccer club based in Montgomery County, Maryland, serving areas including Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Potomac. Founded in 1980 by Bill Wilson and formally incorporated in 1982, its mission is to promote soccer for youth in the Montgomery County area. Potomac Soccer offers programs for ages 5-18, encompassing recreational, travel, and elite soccer levels. A unique selling point is its club-centric model, ensuring all teams receive consistent opportunities and support from the office and coaching staff. The club has consistently received the "Best of Bethesda" award from Bethesda Magazine, recognizing its top-tier programs and player development. Potomac Soccer provides competitive opportunities in top leagues such as ECNL, ECNL RL, GA Aspire, Chesapeake Premier Soccer League, and EDP. They also offer the PSA Futures program for U7/U8 players, focusing on fundamental skill development in a structured environment. The club emphasizes a holistic approach to player development through a year-round curriculum and licensed coaches who serve as role models.

Leagues: ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Boys, Pre-ECNL Boys

Baltimore Armour is a non-profit youth soccer club formed in 2015 through a partnership of four Baltimore-area clubs: the Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC), Pipeline Soccer Club (PSC), the Baltimore Bays (BAYS), and Pro Soccer Academy. It was created to provide a comprehensive player development environment for elite male and female players in the Baltimore area. Baltimore Armour competes in leagues such as MLS NEXT for boys and the Girls Academy League. The club aims to unite the Baltimore soccer community, inspire players, and achieve excellence, with a focus on developing players for the highest levels of competition.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Achilles FC is a travel soccer club founded in 2016 by former professional player Sal Caccavale, designed for athletes aspiring to play at the highest level. It is recognized as an elite club in the DC metropolitan area. The club emphasizes proper soccer instruction while maintaining the enjoyment of the game. They structure their teams into age categories: U8-U12, U13-U14, and U15-U19. Achilles FC coaches are dedicated to teaching and remain with their players over the years to build consistency. The U10-U12 and U17-U19 teams compete in the EDP League or SAM Select League, while the U13-U16 teams participate in the MLS NEXT player development platform. All teams compete in nationally recognized tournaments. Achilles FC also has a Foundation, established in 2018, which is a non-profit providing recreational and competitive soccer programs for disadvantaged youth in the DC Metro area. The Foundation aims to provide equal opportunity for children from underprivileged backgrounds to receive high-level training, countering the "pay to play" model prevalent in many US soccer organizations. They offer scholarships to low-income families to make travel soccer accessible. The Foundation partners with local schools to create cost-effective programs.

Leagues: MLS Next