GA Clubs in Kansas City, Missouri

Sporting City Soccer is the official youth soccer club of Sporting Kansas City, operating as the premier soccer opportunity for families in the Kansas City area and surrounding communities. The club is a collection of youth soccer clubs, including Sporting City East, Sporting City North, and Sporting City West, which recently underwent a rebrand. Sporting City offers both competitive and recreational programs for boys and girls ranging from Pre-K through U19. A significant unique selling point is its direct affiliation with Major League Soccer (MLS) club Sporting Kansas City, providing access to 27 youth soccer fields across three facilities. Sporting City will join MLS NEXT's new competition tier in September 2025 and has been granted Event Status with the Girls Academy League. The club also offers programs like Sporting Stars for early childhood development and hosts leagues for youth and adult players. Sporting City is committed to inspiring and uniting communities through soccer by providing personalized experiences with Sporting Club.

Leagues: Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Union KC Soccer Club is a prominent youth soccer organization operating across the Kansas City Metro area, spanning both Missouri and Kansas. The club officially rebranded as Union KC in May 2024, building upon a foundation established through various mergers and evolutions of its predecessor, KCSG, which traces its roots back to 2005. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Union KC is dedicated to player development both on and off the field, aiming to create a positive impact within the community. The club boasts over 1,600 member athletes, more than 100 teams, and over 75 coaches, making it one of the largest and most successful clubs in the region. Union KC offers comprehensive programs for boys and girls aged 4-23, including an adaptive soccer program called S.T.A.R.S. for athletes with special needs. Their teams compete in top-tier national and regional leagues, including ECNL, ECNL RL, Girls Academy (GA), DPL, E64 RL, NPL, Heartland, Paragon Star leagues, MADL, and Midwest Conference. The club also fields amateur men's and women's teams, with the women's teams participating in the WPSL.

Leagues: ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Boys, Girls Academy