NCFC Program Cards
Recreation

Recreation

Ages 2.5-19

Recreational soccer offers an introductory, fun playing environment for players of all skill levels from ages 2.5-19.

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Challenge

Challenge

U9-U19

Challenge soccer is an intermediate competitive program that requires players to try out and provides a higher level of competition and commitment than our Recreation program, but lower time and financial commitment than Classic.

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Juniors

Juniors

U8-U10

Juniors prepares players to progress at the Classic level and beyond through a dedicated coaching staff that provides quality, age appropriate instruction at these key age groups.

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Classic

Classic

U10-U19

Our Classic teams compete at the highest competitive level within North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), as well as in various elite leagues across the country.

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NPL

NPL

U13-U19

NCFC Youth's National Premier Leagues (NPL) program offers players a competitive platform designed to foster growth and development. As part of a unified national structure, NPL provides meaningful league games, minimizes travel demands, and creates a clear pathway to postseason competition.

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ECNL

ECNL/ECNL-RL

U13-U19

Elite Club's National League (ECNL) is a proven and nationally recognized elite soccer program, and offers our top players the best training and development opportunities available in the country. NCFC Youth fields both ECNL RL and ECNL teams.

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Academy

NCFC & NC Courage Academy

U13-U19

North Carolina FC Academy and NC Courage Academy identify, develop, and produce top players in North Carolina, providing a clear youth-to-pro pathway. With a focus on excellence, our Academy programs prepare players for success in both collegiate and professional soccer.

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The NCFC Youth Player Pathway

We work hard to provide the best possible soccer experience for our players, their families and our local community in the greater Wake County area. We place the highest value on individual player development, and are proud to offer numerous programming options to ensure the best environment for development, regardless of level. Each program below provides age and level appropriate training to allow players to develop the technical mastery, game understanding, and physical training needed to grow and progress.

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Field Status

Field Statuses and Closures are updated in real time.  All field statuses will be updated by 3 PM on Weekdays and 7 AM on Weekends.

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