Pre-ECNL Clubs near Youngstown, Ohio

Canton Akron United (CAU) Force Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer organization operating in Northeast Ohio, with its state-of-the-art outdoor training facility located in Canton, Ohio. While the current entity, Canton Akron United Force Soccer Club, was established in 2022, its roots extend further, with some players having been part of the "Force family" for up to 10 years. The club provides a comprehensive training pathway for players ranging from age 3 to pre-professional, including Juniors Academy for younger athletes and competitive teams from U9 through U19. CAU Force distinguishes itself as the area's only Premier Youth Training Pathway, emphasizing innovation in soccer development through integrated coach development, player development, and parent education. The club boasts a professional club structure with full-time soccer professionals and directors, alongside a proven coaching staff holding numerous US Soccer Federation National licenses and including NCAA collegiate coaches. CAU Force offers extensive collegiate and pre-professional pathways, preparing its members for high school, college, and professional levels of play. Their teams compete in top-tier leagues and programs, including the Elite Clubs National League - Regional Great Lakes Conference (ECNL-RL), National Premier League (NPL), Great Lakes Alliance (GLA), Pre Elite Clubs National League, and Central Alliance Soccer Association (CASA). Additionally, the club features an Ohio Valley Premier League (OVPL) U23 program for collegiate and aspiring professional players.

Leagues: ENCL RL Girls | ENCL RL Boys | Pre-ECNL | NPL

Cleveland Force Soccer Club (CFSC) is a premier youth training pathway for soccer players in Northeast Ohio, serving athletes from age 3 to pre-professional. The club offers comprehensive programs for boys and girls, ranging from Minis Academy for ages 3-4 to competitive youth teams from U9 through U19. CFSC distinguishes itself with a professional club structure, including over 14 full-time soccer directors and coaches, and a highly accredited coaching staff holding numerous US Soccer Federation National licenses. The club provides a proven player pathway, with over 550 players achieving collegiate experience, more than 40 advancing to professional levels, and 8 earning National Team experience. Their core values, embodied in "C.H.I.R.P." (Commitment, Humility, Integrity, Respect, Passion), guide player development. Cleveland Force teams compete in top-tier leagues such as the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League, United Soccer League (USL) League Two, USL W League, USL Academy, Super Y League, Great Lakes Alliance, and Central Alliance Soccer Association. The club also features a "Girls Only" initiative aimed at fostering female participation and development. CFSC utilizes multiple convenient outdoor and indoor training locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Leagues: ECNL Girls | ECNL Boys | ECNL RL Girls | ECNL RL Boys | Pre-ECNL | Pre-ECNL | NPL