Soccer Clubs in Maryland

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

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

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

Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) is a youth soccer organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.. Established in 1979, BSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to develop and promote the growth and appreciation of soccer. They aim to provide a competitive, supportive, challenging, and fun environment for players to reach their full potential. BSC offers various programs for boys and girls from U-7 through U-19, including developmental programs, skills clinics, summer camps, and winter clinics. Their teams compete in various top-level leagues and events across the region and the United States, such as MLS Next, ECNL, Elite Development Program (EDP), and others. Bethesda Soccer Club has a history of success in developing players who go on to compete at collegiate and professional levels. Since 2000, 72 players have turned professional, with an average of three players per graduating class achieving this. Notable alumni include current and former U.S. National Team players. The club is also committed to community impact, offering a scholarship program to provide financial support to local youth who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play travel soccer. They also partner with organizations like DC SCORES to increase access to soccer in the DMV region.

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

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

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

Leagues: ECNL RL Boys

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