F.C. Portland Academy offers a variety of programs for players ages 5-19.
"Through the game of soccer there is an opportunity to prepare and develop young people for the challenges of life."
- Clive Charles, Club Founder
We strive to create an environment that emphasizes the fun side of soccer while continuing player development. Our program is constantly growing and adapting to the current competitive environment.
FC Portland teams have earned two national championship stars and three regional championships; our coaching staff includes several members of the first FC Portland Challenge Team, UP alumni, Portland Timbers and other MLS alumni, college coaches and college alumni, high school coaches and coaches who are highly skilled at developing young people – and at teaching life’s lessons through the game of soccer.
F.C. Portland Junior Academy Program (U7-U8) The F.C. Portland Junior Academy Program’s goal is to focus on making the game fun for the kids while teaching them the fundamental (dribbling, passing, receiving) skills. We will introduce them to concepts and familiarize them with the game. Our end goal is to instill a passion for the beautiful game, so the kids are enjoying themselves, beginning to develop as players, and want to keep coming back because they love soccer.
F.C. Portland Foundation Academy (U9-U11) The F.C. Portland Foundation Academy is the bridge connecting our Junior Academy (U7-U8) and our Competitive Academy Programs (U12-U18). Players are required to tryout and selected players will be placed in the Foundation Academy. These specific age groups are a critical learning age, and the Foundation Academy has been developed so that committed players can have access to year-round training where the basic fundamental skills are mastered. This program will give players the benefit of a competitive environment with a developmental mindset. The Foundation Academy is the perfect place for recreational players that are looking to transition into club soccer.
F.C. Portland Development Academy (U12-U14) The F.C. Portland U11-U14 Development Academy is for players that are interested in playing at the highest level of club soccer. Players are required to tryout at the beginning of each year and selected players will be placed into our pool system for each age. The Competitive Program will focus on all components of the game: technical, tactical, psychological, & physical. The training sessions are geared towards maximizing the player’s growth & total development of every player with the understanding that this focus will result in successful teams.
F.C. Portland Senior Academy (U15-U18/19) The F.C. Portland U15-U18/19 Senior Academy is for players that are interested in playing at the highest level of club soccer. Players are required to tryout at the beginning of each year and selected players will be placed into our pool system for each age. The Senior Competitive Program will focus on all components of the game: technical, tactical, psychological, & physical. The training sessions are geared towards maximizing the player’s growth & total development of every player with the understanding that this focus will result in successful teams. The goal of the program is to challenge, improve, and advance the level of every player and prepare them for the future on and off the field.
Want to know more? Reach out to Club Director of Coaching; [email protected]