HOMESTAY PROGRAM

About the Program

The NCFC Homestay Program offers high school aged players from around the country a unique opportunity to train and play with the NCFC USL League 1 professional team and NCFC academy team.


These committed athletes have been identified by the NCFC recruiting department as individuals with talent to compete at the next level.

There is no application process; players who are selected for the program will have the opportunity to move to the triangle area, which includes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.


Players live with host families that have volunteered to support them for the duration of the Homestay Program.

Become a Host Family

The success of the homestay program depends on volunteer families, who take in players for the duration of the program.


  • Share your home with a North Carolina FC player and receive a unique and enriching experience for your entire family. 
  • Experience the reward of helping a young athlete achieve his dreams.


  • Provide opportunities for players to be part of North Carolina FC and experience first hand the youth to professional pathway.
  • Provide opportunities for players around the country to be seen by top collegiate soccer programs.
  • Deepen your connection with the club and the entire North Carolina FC community.

Host Family Expectations

All host families are expected to provide the following to their players:

Accommodations

Bedroom, desk, dresser, closet, and nearby bathroom

Meals

Three nutritious meals per day.

Laundry

Washer and dryer

Internet

WiFi and internet accessibility.

Transportation

To and from practices and games.

Support

Monthly meetings with NCFC staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How are players placed with host families?

    The host family application process is designed for North Carolina FC academy staff to determine the best fit for both player and family. All prospective host families will meet for an in-house visit. The host family and North Carolina FC academy staff would have the opportunity to get to know each other, ask questions, and discuss topics from logistics to living arrangements. 


    Upon determining a match between player and host family, North Carolina FC academy staff will facilitate an initial introduction between the player, his immediate family and host family to ensure overall fit and comfort. Following this initial introduction.

  • Who is expected to undergo a background check?

    All persons 18 and older that list the host family address as their primary residence will undergo a background check. This includes college students who are home for school breaks, as well as household members who live with the host family part-time. This also includes any individual spending significant or unsupervised time with the host player must go through a background check.


    The results will be shared with the player’s family. Everyone must submit a separate background check authorization. 

  • What happens after the player moves in with the host family?

    The Homestay Program will conduct an initial 30-day assessment to confirm the arrangement between the player and host family are meeting the needs of all parties. 


    North Carolina FC academy staff will then follow up with a 90-day assessment. At the conclusion of the 90-day assessment, North Carolina FC academy considers the initial assessment period completed. From this point forward, North Carolina FC academy staff will conduct monthly check-ins via in-person visits to the host family and/or phone calls between academy staff, the host family, and host player. 

  • Is there compensation for the host family?

    Compensation will be discussed on an individual family basis.

  • What are host families committing to when they agree to host a player?

    Host families commit to providing a family away from home for the player they host. Between a player’s academic and North Carolina FC academy programs, he will engage in a rigorous and challenging schedule. A host family will be vital to his support and well-being. In doing so, a host family will help an individual reach his full holistic and sporting potential.