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The Force Effect - Winter 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:12:16 GMT

Winter 2026

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Upcoming Events and Programming
Transitioning to Grade Year Team Formation
USL 2026 Season Schedules
High Performance and Competitive Tiers
Pre-Club Programming
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Follow Us On Social Media!

Upcoming Winter Events & Programming
Cleveland Crunch Game, Winter Training & Spring Break Camps!

Calling all Cleveland Force SC Families and Soccer Fans!

Come kick off off the official partnership between Cleveland Force USL and the Cleveland Crunch, Cleveland’s professional indoor soccer team competing in the Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS).

The partnership will be officially celebrated on Saturday, February 21, when the Cleveland Crunch host Pittsburgh Bridge City FC for Cleveland Force SC Night at the Wolstein Center with Kickoff at 7PM.

Pre-Game Experience:

Cleveland Force SC players will be invited to join in on the pre-game high‑five tunnel and on‑field experience! For players to participate, please wear your Force gear and a rrive at the arena by 6:20 PM. An announcement will be made at 6:30 PM to meet outside Section 131 where a Crunch staff member will escort the group to the lower level!

Important Ticket Information:

Tickets must be purchased through this exclusive link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/wolsteincenter/buy
***This is separate from the standard Ticketmaster site.***

Click the link, select the match you’d like to attend, hit continue to map, and type in the promo code " FORCE " to receive 20% OFF!

***Promo codes deactivate 48 hours prior to each match***

Develop your game this winter with Cleveland Force SC! Our training programs focus on the foundation stage of youth soccer, helping players build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. With flexible training options and convenient locations across Northeast Ohio, there’s a perfect fit for every player ages 3–12!

Spring Break = Soccer, Fun & Development!

Join Cleveland Force SC Spring Break Camps for high-energy sessions focused on skill development and small-sided game play. More touches. Faster decisions. Better players.

Our seasonal camps will focus on skill development, and small-sided guided discovery game play. The fun, energetic, and high repetition structure will help improve each campers' dribbling, passing and shooting techniques, as well as, improving their speed of play, decision making, and communication skills.

�� TOCA Richmond (Bedford Heights) | March 24–26
�� TOCA Rocky River | April 7–9

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Boys & Girls Ages 5-12
Early Bird pricing thru Feb 28

Questions about the camp? Contact Pre-Club Academy Director, Mike Surniak at Michael@Force-sports.com .

Transitioning to Grade Year Team Formation

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Leadership Team

As we kick off 2026, we want to share some important news regarding the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Starting in August 2026 (with tryouts this coming May), Cleveland Force will transition from Birth Year registration to the Academic Grade Year system.

Why is this happening?

This is a nationwide mandate. Major governing bodies, including US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer, are moving to an August 1st – July 31st cycle. This change ensures our players remain aligned with national league platforms (such as ECNL and NPL) across the United States.

The Club’s Perspective

Cleveland Force is embracing this shift because it prioritizes the player experience. By aligning soccer with the academic calendar, we can:

Enhance Social Connections: Players can compete alongside their classmates and friends.
Simplify the Pathway: This move eliminates the "trapped player" issue during the transition to high school and streamlines the recruiting process for college scouts.
Maintain Developmental Excellence: While the "classrooms" may change, our training methodology does not. We remain committed to placing every player in the environment that best supports their individual growth.

FAQ Now Available

We know you likely have questions about how this affects your specific athlete. To provide clarity, we have posted a comprehensive FAQ on our website. This resource includes the new age matrix and details on upcoming Town Hall Q&A sessions.

We are committed to making this transition smooth, organized, and positive. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Force family!

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League, W League Reserves & Academy

Schedules for the 2026 USL Season are now out! Put these dates on your calendar and stay tuned for home game ticket information as well as special season details coming soon! Make sure to follow @ClevForceUSL on social media to stay updated all season long!

Rob Miller

USL Women's Director

USL W League

As we prepare for kickoff of the Cleveland Force SC USL W League season, we continue to evaluate and engage college players from across the region and beyond to further round out our player pool. This ongoing process ensures we maintain a highly competitive roster while providing meaningful opportunities for top collegiate athletes to train and compete at the next level during the summer.

In addition to on-field preparation, the USL W League program is strengthening its connection to the community through joint ventures with local soccer clubs, including youth camps led by our W League players. We are also planning community nights at our home matches, creating an energetic, family-friendly environment that brings players, clubs, and supporters together while showcasing the highest level of women’s soccer in Northeast Ohio.

More details on the schedule, camps, and community events will be shared soon—stay tuned.

USL W Reserves & Futures Program Update

This winter, Cleveland Force Soccer Club continues to strengthen the female player pathway with important progress in our USL W Reserves and USL Futures programs.

In December, we held USL W Reserves tryouts to identify and assemble an elite training pool of U15–U17 players. This group is training together throughout the winter months and will reconvene again in late spring. The purpose of the Reserves program is to bring top players together in a challenging, high-level environment where age is secondary to impact—players are evaluated on decision-making, competitiveness, and influence on the game.

Our USL Futures program also began training in January as an invite-only program featuring selected players from our U12–U14 teams. Futures represents the entry point into the USL pathway, introducing younger players to elevated standards, expectations, and training habits that prepare them for future progression.

Together, the USL Futures and USL W Reserves programs form a critical bridge in our development model, intentionally preparing players for the demands of the USL W League and the highest levels of the Cleveland Force pathway.

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High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Paul Shaw

Sr Director of Coaching & U15-U19 Boys Program Director

Boys U15-U19

Winter is usually a downtime for games but a crucial time for development. This time of the year allows our teams to train indoors in tight spaces which from a developmental perspective forces our players to play quickly and solve problems. These couple of months are crucial as we prepare for a busy spring season where from March onwards we play many games and our training then becomes lighter and more focused on recovery and tactical details.

Training indoor in the winter months allow our older boys u15-19 teams the opportunity to take advantage of gym work. Helping these boys get stronger and quicker at this time of the year is crucial while we play fewer games.

Continuing to educate our families on the importance of the winter in terms of preparing our players is crucial. If we work diligently in the winter then we set ourselves up for success in the spring.

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL

January and early February have been busy and productive months for our ECNL Girls Program as we continue to build momentum toward spring league play and the peak college recruiting period.

Our 2009 and 2010 teams traveled to Lakewood Ranch, Florida in January to compete in the ECNL Florida Event —one of the premier national showcase opportunities in the country. The event allowed our players to compete against top-level opposition while being evaluated by college coaches from NCAA Division I, II, and III programs, reinforcing ECNL’s role as a leading platform for player identification and recruitment.

This past weekend, all CFSC ECNL U15-19 Girls teams will headed to Philadelphia to compete in the Penn Fusion Winter Showcase , another key college recruiting event on the ECNL calendar. With hundreds of college coaches in attendance, the showcase provides our athletes valuable exposure in a competitive match environment while continuing preparations for spring ECNL league play, which begins in March.

In addition, our U13 and U14 ECNL teams continue to focus on foundational development and collective team growth as they prepare for spring league play. Training and competition during this phase emphasize technical consistency, tactical understanding, and the application of team principles in game-realistic environments, ensuring our younger ECNL players are well prepared for the demands of league competition and future stages of the ECNL pathway.

Looking ahead to the spring, our focus shifts toward consistent performance in ECNL league play, continued individual development, and intentional preparation for postseason opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that every athlete is prepared to compete at a high level, contribute to team success, and take meaningful steps forward in her long-term soccer pathway.

These events are a critical component of our long-term player pathway—combining high-level competition, meaningful college exposure, and intentional preparation for league play. We are proud of the progress our players and teams continue to make and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of our CFSC families.

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

The high school ECNL RL program opened its season with all teams competing at the Bethesda Showcase . Each group played three matches — a valuable stretch of games after a fast start to the year. Both the 2009 and 07/08 teams secured two wins over the weekend, with the 2009s finishing the event undefeated.

The 2011s took valuable lessons from their experience at Bethesda and carried that momentum into the opening week of Ohio Valley ECNL league play. The group played two away matches and earned positive results in both, finishing the weekend with a win and a draw. Strong leadership emerged throughout the roster, with numerous players stepping up and delivering standout moments.

The 2010s nearly matched that success, continuing to elevate their level following their Bethesda performances. Both teams, led by coach Carl Contrasicer, are building in the right direction and are looking ahead with anticipation to the upcoming events on the schedule.

The 2012 and 2013 ECNL RL teams have used the winter months to sharpen their development both on and off the field. Alongside their ongoing mental skills training, the players met with Cleveland Force alumni currently competing at the collegiate level, gaining first hand insight into the journey of becoming a successful student‑athlete.

On the field, both groups continued to push themselves by playing friendlies throughout the winter, consistently competing up an age group and rising to every challenge. With events and league play set to kick off in the coming weeks, the teams are focused and motivated for what’s ahead.

The final highlight of the winter season came as the 2009 and 07/08 teams traveled to compete at the ECNL RL Florida event. Abby Richter led both groups through a weekend filled with meaningful moments to learn, grow, and build lasting memories.

The 07/08 team delivered an outstanding performance, going undefeated across their three matches with two wins and a draw. The group conceded just one goal all weekend and showcased a variety of impressive finishes from multiple players. Both teams drew significant attention from college coaches, generating strong feedback from those in attendance.

The 2009s , in particular, saw remarkable exposure, with more than 75 college coaches attending their opening match and many returning throughout the weekend to watch the group compete.

Toby Frohlich

Girls U11-U12 Program Director

Girls ECNL U11-U12

Winter training is going well , with positive progress across all age groups and teams. We’re seeing noticeable improvements in both technical ability and physical development, thanks to the consistent work being put in each week. The competitive training environment has pushed players to raise their standards, challenge th emselves, and continue building habits that will carry into the spring season.

Our teams are gearing up for spring league and several upcoming events including:

Looking forward to seeing these developments show in performances over the spring!

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13-U14 GLA

All six of the GLA girls’ teams are busy training indoors. The teams have been focusing on individual technical work, speed of play and defending themes. The 07/08 girls have played very competitive games at SPIRE and will play another two games in the middle of February. The 09 girls played their 2 weekends at SPIRE, working on team concepts and building for their upcoming league games. The 2010 and 2011 groups have played well at SPIRE and will finish their SPIRE league games by mid- February. The groups will continue to work on team defending, speed of ball and movement without the ball. The 2012’s and 2013’s each have 2 more games at SPIRE before league games start.

The 07/08, 09, 2010 and 2011 teams will be participating in the Ohio Elite Showcase at the end of February. It will be a great opportunity to play games outside before league play resumes. The 2012 team will resume league games at the end of February will GLA crossover games in Canton. The 2013’s will resume league play in the beginning of March.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Program Director

Cassi Kallay

Girls U9-U10 Program Manager

Girls U9-U10 Regional and Local

This winter, our U9–U10 girls program proudly launched the inaugural Force Fusion League , a 7-week in-house competition designed to maximize individual development in a fun, competitive environment. Throughout the season, players competed against one another in fast-paced 3v3 and 4v4 games, with a new weekly focus that emphasized different areas of the game. Points were awarded each week based on performance, effort, and execution of the weekly theme, keeping the girls engaged and motivated from start to finish.

We would like to recognize several standout performances from the league. Congratulations to our Top Dogs , Kelsie Kasparek and Izzy El-Khoury , for their consistency and competitive excellence throughout the season.

We also want to acknowledge our Top 10 finishers , Sophia Sedano, Christine Bertram, Kathryn Wallace, Ava Yurchisin, Olivia Dlouhy, Charlotte Emery, Jocelyn Dilyard and Eva Abel, who demonstrated strong growth and commitment week after week. In addition, our Fusion Award winners , Quinn Gannon and Gianna Ebling , exemplified what this league is all about—effort, leadership, coachability, teamwork, and a positive competitive mindset.

Beyond league play, one of the most exciting developments this winter has been the girls’ dedication to improving their individual craft—especially juggling. Many players have surpassed 100 juggles, and nearly every athlete has shown tremendous improvement over the course of the year. It has been incredibly rewarding to see the girls take ownership of their development and recognize that their hard work outside of training and games truly pays off.

Shout out, to our current leaders 2017 Julianna Westmoreland with 136 juggles and 2016 Piper Robinson with over 300 juggles. We are so proud of this group and excited to continue building on this momentum moving forward.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Coach Leah on her pregnancy and wish her all the best as she prepares to move back home. Coach Leah has been an incredible part of our program, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication, passion, and the positive impact she has had on the girls both on and off the field. Her commitment to player development and creating a supportive environment will be greatly missed, and we wish her nothing but happiness and success in this next chapter.

At the same time, we are excited to officially welcome Coach Lauren Tomasetti , who will be taking over the 2016 Yellow Team . We are thrilled to have her join the Cleveland Force family and look forward to the energy, experience, and leadership she will bring to the group.

Ben Gunter

U9-U12 Boys & U11-U12 Girls Local Program Director

Boys U9-12 & Girls U11-12 Local

We are thrilled to announce that we have added 5 new players to our rosters! A huge welcome to these new families—we are so excited to have you join the Cleveland Force family.

Soccer Starts at Home

A reminder to all our players: Soccer Starts at Home .

Looking for "homework" or ideas on what to do at home? Check out our YouTube page for additional training ideas and ball mastery exercises: https://www.youtube.com/@clevelandforcesoccerclub

Let's keep working hard and growing together!

Nick Howitt

Boys U19-U12

Regional Director

Boys U19-U12 Regional

This period of the Year is a lot quieter for the Boys HP Program. We are still continuing to training hard and readily awaiting the return of our outdoor games

Looking Back:

We have a number of boys that have Advanced with MLS Academy Columbus Crew to the next phase there! Congrats! We're proud of you!
Many of our Boys competed at the Regional Futsal Championships and made us proud!
14B Yellow picked up a Win at the Cleveland Indoor Classic!
All of our teams continue to dominate in the local Indoor Circuits!
4 of our teams just returned from Miami after competing in the Prestigious Weston Cup filled with warm weather and some extremely competitive Games.

Looking Forward

The PRE ECNL Matches resume Feb 28th and the rest of the Spring League Games in March. Hoping for some better weather soon!

Cleveland Crunch - Congrats to our Boys HP Staff - Antonio Manfut as Head Coach and Rafael Davlos as a player.

The Crunch have started their Season winning their first 6 games going 6-0!. They have 3 home games left of the regular season so be sure to check that out, especially February 21st for Cleveland Force SC Night at the Wolstein Center!

Spring Game Schedules:

The Match schedules for Spring are being worked on. As soon as they are ready we will get them to your Managers to get uploaded in Playmetrics. Thanks in advance to Kirsten and the Managers. It is a tricky process!

TOCA - Richmond

Please be respectful of the building when we are there. We are guests of the facility. I know for a while we were able to warm up and utilize the TOCA room space but Players are no longer allowed in the TOCA section of the building unless we are in team training on Wednesday nights.

When in the main section of the building please keep siblings and other kids off the field and ensure as players arrive they are simply Juggling and not smashing balls at the walls, insulation or goals. Thanks for respecting the rules of the Building Staff.

Juggle Testing:

Juggle Testing just completed on February 13th! We love to see our players being obsessed with beating their score and constantly striving to increase their score. Whilst the range of scores within the program is vast we are really just looking for improvement from all and some concentrated efforts to improve with the ball on their own. Amazing job to everyone thus far!

Parent Reminders:

Please update Playmetrics with your availability!!! If you struggle with that just put them all and then just change to red if you're absent!
Please write a NAME on your child's gray warm up Jacket and soccer ball. The amount we keep fielding as lost / left behind is crazy and we do our best to try and return them to you but without a name that is tough.

Player Reminders: - please share with your sons!

Please take responsibility for your Training Habits. Work your hardest - EFFORT, Fight your hardest - TENACITY , and look after your belongings.
No watches should be worn at training.

Fantasy EPL

- Congrats to Ethan Hopkins who leads the way with 3 Months to go. It is great to see the boys still engaged and fueling their love of the game.

Cleveland Force Pre-Club Programming

By: Mike Surniak - Pre-Club Academy Director

Pre-Club Programming

The winter season represents a period of considerable activity for all pre-club programming. This winter, we have already accommodated over 275 players, aged 5-12, within the Cleveland Force In-house leagues. These leagues are designed to offer an environment where players can gain initial exposure to the sport. All games are coached weekly by members of the Academy staff.

The substantial participation in the league serves as an excellent foundation for the player pathway at Cleveland Force. The program is proud to announce that it has successfully transitioned more than 10 players into either the Pre-Club Academy or the Club teams.

Furthermore, the In-house leagues have provided a distinct opportunity to lend support to the GO! - Girls Only, Initiative at The Cleveland Force. The TOCA Rocky River facility is the host location for the GO! Leagues every Saturday morning. Girls aged 5-9 compete in leagues exclusively against each other, with coaching provided by women and oversight led by Coach Cami Weight. This has proven to be a highly positive experience for all participating players, families, and coaches. We are committed to sustaining this valuable program for the foreseeable future.

Pre-Club Academy

The Pre-Club Academy (PCA) is currently thriving, with engaging sessions and teams achieving competitive success each weekend. The Cleveland Force PCA is expanding, now including 58 players . We remain committed to providing a supportive, yet demanding, environment for our youngest players to ensure their continued growth. With this next wave of talent joining the club, the future of the Cleveland Force Soccer Club is bright.

The PCA's structure focuses on placing each player in the most appropriate setting for their individual needs. As a result of this commitment, the program has successfully advanced five full-time players to the 2018 (U8) 7v7 club teams and 1 training player to the 2018 teams . Congratulations to these players on their hard work and dedication as they embrace this exciting new challenge!

Congratulations

Molly Sprow - Promoted to 2018 Girls
Carmen Cmolik - Promoted to Train with 2018 Girls
Sanad Kanaan - Promoted to 18b East
Harvey Okapal - Promoted to 18b East
Caiden Schmidt - Promoted to 18b Yellow West
Blaze Weber - Promoted to 18b Yellow West

It is a genuine pleasure and privilege to coach the young athletes in our program, especially the talented 2018 players who continually surprise us with their growth. What began in August with only two teams has expanded significantly to four full teams by February 1st, involving more than 40 players.

The progress and performance of these young athletes have been remarkable. During the Winter 1 session, the 2018 Girls Yellow and the 2018 Boys White teams both won their respective 2017 divisions in the TOCA winter leagues. Beyond the combined 15-0-1 record, the most exciting aspect is the confident style and swagger they display on the field.

The future for these young boys and girls is undoubtedly bright, and we eagerly anticipate the great accomplishments they will achieve this spring!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

As the official medical provider of Force Soccer Clubs, UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute is committed to keeping your athletes healthy, strong, and in the game.

Our team is here to support athletes at every stage of their development.

Parents and athletes can explore helpful youth sports resources from the

UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute through the link below!

Cleveland Force SC is proud to have Rheem as our official front-of-jersey sponsor, bringing their trusted brand to the heart of our kit. From the pitch to the stands, we’re united with Rheem as we compete harder, train smarter, and celebrate every win together!

With winter weather in full swing, you can trust Rheem with their high-performing and reliable products to keep your home warm all winter long! Find a Rheem Pro near you today! www.rheem.com/find-a-pro

Check out DICK’S House of Sport Strongsville at SouthPark Mall! DICK’S House of Sport is your destination for sport. Find top gear to perform your best, practice your skills, connect with your community, and attend special events in the new interactive space.

Try out the experiences in-store including the rock-climbing wall, golf simulators, putting green, and HitTrax multi-sport cage where you can test your skills in baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse.

DICK’S House of Sport is here to support your goals year-round with events including youth sports camps and clinics, birthday parties, fitness classes, golf leagues, private rentals, and more!

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Cleveland Force USL Partners With Cleveland Crunch!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:48:33 GMT

Cleveland Force SC and Cleveland Crunch Announce Proud Partnership to Grow Soccer in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, OH — Cleveland Force Soccer Club (USL League Two Men’s & USL W League Women’s) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Cleveland Crunch , Cleveland’s professional indoor soccer team competing in the Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS).

This collaboration brings together two premier soccer organizations with a shared mission: to grow community support for soccer in Cleveland across both the pre-professional and professional levels.

By aligning indoor and outdoor pathways, the partnership aims to strengthen player development, fan engagement and the overall soccer culture throughout Northeast Ohio.

As part of the partnership, all Cleveland Force SC players, families and members will receive 20% off tickets to all remaining Cleveland Crunch home matches at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University.

The partnership will be officially celebrated on Saturday, February 21, when the Cleveland Crunch host Pittsburgh Bridge City FC for Cleveland Force SC Night at the Wolstein Center.

Pre-Game Experience: Cleveland Force SC players will be invited on the field for player introductions
Location: Wolstein Center – Cleveland State University

Cleveland Force SC Coaches with Cleveland Crunch

Come support your CFSC Coaches who coach and play for the Crunch!!!

Photo Credit: Raw Image Photography

Important Ticket Information:

Tickets must be purchased through this exclusive link : https://am.ticketmaster.com/wolsteincenter/buy
***This is separate from the standard Ticketmaster site.***
When purchasing, click the link, select the match you’d like to attend, hit continue to map, and type in the promo code " FORCE " to unlock rates.
Promo codes deactivate 48 hours prior to each match

Cleveland Force SC and the Cleveland Crunch look forward to celebrating this partnership with the Cleveland soccer community and continuing to elevate the game at every level!

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Announces Partnership with UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:15:00 GMT

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Announces Partnership with

UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Cleveland, OH — December 19, 2025 — Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce a new partnership with the University Hospitals (UH) Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute , enhancing player health, education, and performance through access to world-class sports medicine resources.

“We’re thrilled to partner with one of the region’s premier sports medicine providers,” said Marko Raduka, Executive Director of Cleveland Force SC. “Our players’ health and development are our top priorities, and this partnership ensures they receive the highest level of care both on and off the field.”

The UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute combines cutting-edge research with expert clinical care to help athletes of all levels stay healthy, perform their best, and recover safely from injuries.

“We’re proud to support Cleveland Force Soccer Club and its strong commitment to player wellness,” said James Voos, MD, Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals. “Together, we’re helping young athletes reach their full potential by pairing education and injury prevention with elite medical care.”

This partnership reinforces Cleveland Force Soccer Club’s mission to provide a complete player development experience—fostering not only technical and tactical growth but also promoting physical health, resilience, and long-term success.

ABOUT UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

At the UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, we’re committed to keeping Cleveland Force athletes healthy, active, and performing at their best. All of our sports medicine specialists provide quick access to expert care, injury prevention programs, and performance resources to support every level of play. Learn more or request an appointment at uhsports.org .

USL Player Pathway with Cleveland Force SC

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:08:08 GMT

USL Player Pathway With Cleveland Force SC

Comprehensive USL Player Pathway

Cleveland Force is proud to offer a complete, clearly defined player pathway in partnership with the United Soccer League (USL) — creating one of the most structured and ambitious development models in the region for both boys and girls. This pathway is designed to support players at every stage of their journey, from early youth development through pre-professional competition, while emphasizing long-term growth, high-level competition, and meaningful opportunity.

A Clear Route From Youth to Pre-Professional Soccer

The Cleveland Force x USL Player Pathway provides athletes with a progressive environment that aligns training, competition, and exposure across multiple age groups and levels. Each phase of the pathway is purpose-built to prepare players for the next step — technically, tactically, physically, and mentally — while keeping development at the center of the experience.

Pathway Overview

USL Youth (U10–U14)

The foundation of the pathway begins at the youth level, where players are introduced to a club-neutral training and competition model.

ID Clinics and summer competition opportunities
Emphasis on technical development, creativity, and confidence
Pathway culminates with qualification to the USL Youth Finals

FUTURES

USL Futures (U13–U15)

The Futures level serves as a bridge between youth soccer and the high-performance environment.

Invitation-based training program
Focused on preparing players for elite youth and pre-professional demands
Players are evaluated and positioned for advancement within the club’s professional pathway

RESERVES

USL Academy (Boys U15–U20)

W League Reserves (Girls U15–U17)

Within the USL Academy for boys and the USL W League Reserves for girls, players enter a highly competitive, long-term development structure.

Clear alignment with USL standards
Emphasis on tactical understanding, physical development, and game intelligence
Designed to prepare players for the transition to pre-professional soccer

USL League Two & USL W League (U23)

The top of the pathway provides a pre-professional platform for emerging players.

Compete against top regional and national talent
Opportunity to showcase ability while maintaining collegiate eligibility
Direct exposure to the professional soccer environment

A Unified Vision for Player Development

The Cleveland Force x USL partnership ensures that players remain within a single, connected pathway, supported by experienced coaches, consistent methodology, and nationally recognized competition. Whether a player’s goal is college soccer, pre-professional competition, or beyond, Cleveland Force provides a structured environment that allows ambition to meet opportunity.

Take the Next Step

Cleveland Force is committed to developing players, not just teams. The USL Player Pathway reflects that commitment — offering clarity, continuity, and opportunity at every stage of the game.

2026 Season Tryouts

Take your shot at competing in the nation’s premier pre-professional pathway while representing Cleveland Force and the Northeast Ohio soccer community.

��️ December 22 & 23
�� TOCA Rocky River

Women’s & Girls Pathway
⚽ USL W League — U23 Women | 12:00–1:30 PM
⚽ USL W League Reserves — U15-U20 Girls | 10:00–11:30 AM

Men’s & Boys Pathway
⚽ USL League Two — U23 Men | 4:00–5:30 PM
⚽ USL Academy — U15-U20 Boys | 2:00–3:30 PM

Secure your spot and begin your USL journey today:
www.clevelandforcesc.com/usl

USL Youth ID Clinics

The USL Youth Program is first and foremost a training program.

Players will be selected via the ID Clinics to participate in the training groups during the summer, and will have the opportunity to compete for roster spots during USL Youth league games and events. Teams will be competing to qualify for the 2026 USL Youth Finals in December (Tampa, Florida).

Cleveland Force Soccer Club will be offering Summer USL Youth Programs for boys & girls of the following ages:

U10 - born between Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
U11 - born between Aug 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
U12 - born between Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
U13 - born between Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
U14 - born between Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013

Secure your spot and begin your USL journey today: www.clevelandforcesc.com/USL-Y

USL YOUTH BOYS 2026 ID CLINICS

@ TOCA ROCKY RIVER

Sunday, January 11, 2026 l U13 - U14 Boys

2:00-3:15 PM Boys U13 l Born between Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014

3:30-4:45 PM Boys U14 l Born between Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013

U13 - U14 USL Youth Boys Director, Chris Green

Chris@Force-Sports.com

Saturday, February 7, 2026 l U10 - U12 Boys

5:00-6:00 PM Boys U10 l Born between Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017

6:00-7:00 PM Boys U11 l Born between Aug 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016

7:00-8:00 PM Boys U12 l Born between Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015

U10 - U12 USL Youth Boys Director, Nick Howitt

NHowitt@Force-Sports.com

USL YOUTH GIRLS 2026 ID CLINICS

@ TOCA ROCKY RIVER

Saturday, January 17, 2026 l U10 - U12 Girls

3:00-4:15 PM Girls U10 l Born between Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017

4:30-5:45 PM Girls U12 l Born between Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016

Sunday, January 18, 2026 l U13 - U14 Girls

2:00 - 3:15 PM Girls U13 l Born between Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014

3:30 - 4:45 PM Girls U14 l Born between Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013

U10 - U14 USL Youth Girls Director, Toby Frohlich

Toby@Force-Sports.com

The Force Effect - Fall 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:16:59 GMT

FALL 2025

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Winter Programming & FREE Classes
HundredX Fundraising Campaign
USL 2026 Season Tryouts
High Performance and Competitive Tiers
Pre-Club Programming
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Follow Us On Social Media!

Winter Programming & FREE Kick-off Classes
Boys & Girls Supplemental Training For Ages 3-12

Want to try a program first before committing to the session?

Check out our new FREE Kick-off Class option! Players will get to experience our pre-club programs without having to commit to a full session up front. Only new players are eligible for a free Kick-off Class. Start your development with Force today!

How to register:

Create a PlayMetrics account through the link below.

Once you are registered for Pre-Club Academy Kick-off, a Cleveland Force staff member will be in touch set a date for your free class!

*Available for Minis, Juniors and Youth Academy programs only.

HundredX Causes Fundraising Campaign

Running now through December 3rd

Started on Nov 3rd, we're running a 30-day campaign with HundredX Causes to bring you a way to create funding for your child without spending a cent.

Here's how it works:

Now through December 3, each time you share a quality brand opinion with HundredX, $.75 goes towards your child and $.25 towards club support! You can personally create up to $75 of value (by giving 75 pieces of feedback). Only qualifying feedback will be accepted.

Here's how it works:

How to sign up:

Anyone in the US (18 years or older) can sign up for the program by doing one of the following sign-up methods:

Online through this link: https://hundredx.com/league-support
Text “PLAY” to 90412 on their phones

When signing up, please:

Select CLEVELAND FORCE SOCCER CLUB as your organization
Select the "team" by the gender and birth year your child plays with (parents with more than one child can only select one)
Enter your child's full name
Enter your full name

The most important information from the sign-up is the player's full name as that is how we will allocate all qualifying survey feedback funds after the campaign ends.

As an incentive to all members, we are offering a $100 Soccer.com GiftCard to the top three (3) players who have adults submit the most amount of feedback surveys!

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League, W League Reserves & Academy

2026 USL SEASON TRYOUTS

December 22 & 23, 2025

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

USL W League Reserves - U20 Girls

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

USL W League - U23 Women

2:00PM - 3:30 PM

USL Academy - U20 Boys

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

USL League Two - U23 Men

USL W League

The Cleveland Force USL W League team wrapped up an outstanding summer campaign, finishing 2nd in the Great Forest Division with an impressive 5-2-3 record. The group demonstrated exceptional quality and consistency throughout the season, competing in one of the most competitive divisions in the country. Their collective effort and commitment set a new standard for the program and continue to strengthen the bridge between our collegiate and youth pathways. A massive highlight for our players was their 1st league game in Pittsburgh where they played in front of a sold out stadium at Highmark (6,077 fans ,the 3rd largest crowd to ever convene at Highmark). In that game our Cleveland Force team featuring multiple HS aged players played to a 0-0 draw against the eventual conference champs. In our return game against the Riveters in Cleveland the team was able to reverse a 0-2 deficit at halftime into a 3-2 win at Krenzler Field handing the Riveters their only loss of the season.

PHOTOS: ANDREW PALLA I FOR TRIBLIVE

Our USL W League Reserves team enjoyed a remarkable summer as well, finishing undefeated in league play. This talented and unified group featured players from U14 through U19, showcasing the depth of our player development model and the strength of collaboration across age groups. The team’s success reflects our long-term mission to provide Cleveland’s top youth players with elite training, competition, and a clear pathway toward the USL W League and beyond.

Together, both programs represent the pinnacle of the Cleveland Force player pathway, connecting our youth, collegiate, and post-collegiate players under one unified vision. Please look forward to seeing more information about our USL Pathway, including the unveiling of our USL W League Futures program over the next few weeks. We’re excited about the new structure and look forward to providing all of our players with the opportunity to compete and develop at the highest levels of play.

Cleveland Force SC USL on social media!

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Paul Shaw

Boys ECNL U15-U19 Director

Boys U15-U19

We are very excited for our boys U15-19 high school teams to return to training in early November. Over August, September and October our players have either played USL Academy with the Force or high school soccer.

All players will return to their designated teams and prepare for what looks like a fun and demanding winter / spring season. First up in November and December, our boys teams will be preparing for showcases. These showcases are particularly important for our older players as they represent their first opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches.

The recruitment process is crucial for us here at Cleveland Force. We have an exceptional record of helping our players secure the college of their choice to continue their Academic and Soccer development. We have our own College Recruitment Coordinator in Steve Brdarski who works closely with the players to advise and guide them through the process. Here at Cleveland Force we put great time and energy into helping each player knowing that it’s the players process and they need to be the one leading it but we are behind them advising.

On the boys U15-19 side we look forward to an exciting winter and spring.

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL

As we near the end of the fall season, we want to take a moment to recognize the hard work, growth, and commitment shown across all of our ECNL Girls teams. For our U13-14 ECNL girl’s teams this fall has been one of change. The teams have welcomed in Reilee Ireland as the newest ECNL girl’s coach and have hit the ground running. Both teams are poised for a playoff push throughout the rest of the season. We have enjoyed watching your continued growth both on the field and off. This season, we will introduce our ECNL Leadership Program that will have representatives from each of our U13-19 ECNL and ECNL-RL teams. We held an introductory meeting on Sunday 11/2 for all interested players and families. Our U13-14 players have continued to set the standard for excellence on and off the field—representing Cleveland Force with energy, humility, and passion every time they step on the field.

As we shift toward the winter competition block, we’re excited to welcome back our U15–U19 ECNL Girls in November as they transition from their high school seasons into the club environment. These groups will train and compete consistently from November through January, highlighted by three major recruitable national showcases that will provide exceptional exposure opportunities for our players:

These events are among the most heavily attended recruiting platforms in the country, giving our players the chance to compete in front of hundreds of college coaches while continuing to grow within our club’s development model.

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

The season began with tremendous excitement as both our 2012 and 2013 teams participated in the OPI and WAGS tournaments over the past two months. These events provided valuable opportunities for both groups to develop as teams, facing an array of opponents from across the East Coast. The teams collectively achieved an impressive record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses over the two tournaments, qualifying for three out of four possible finals.

Our 2012 team emerged as champions at OPI, while the 2013 team reached the finals in both OPI and WAGS. Both groups experienced the intensity of matches decided by penalty kicks, showcasing their determination and resilience. We are extremely proud of the effort and dedication shown by both teams and deeply appreciate the ongoing support from their families.

Currently, both teams have played seven conference games in the Ohio Valley league and have four more matches scheduled over the next two weeks. Conference play has presented challenges, including demanding road trips, fierce league rivalries, and memorable moments that have tested both groups. As we look ahead, we are excited to resume training, focusing on individual and collective development. Continued hard work and pushing each other during practice will be essential for further growth.

Among the season’s highlights was the opportunity for both teams to attend an NWSL game together for the second consecutive year, watching Angel City play Racing. Another memorable moment included a video call with Cristina Torres, a Puerto Rico Women’s National Team member and professional soccer player currently competing for PUMAS in Mexico.

Welcome Back

We are thrilled to welcome back our 2011, 2010, 2009, and 2007/2008 players as they return from their high school seasons. It has been inspiring to see these athletes lead their teams both on the field and within their communities. Congratulations to each of you on your achievements and accolades—we are proud of your accomplishments! We eagerly anticipate the start of each team’s season and their first college showcase at Bethesda in the coming weeks.

Force Alumni in the college ranks

The 2006/2007 ECNL RL grads have begun their college soccer careers with remarkable success, making immediate impacts on their respective teams. This season, ten players started at NCAA Division I, II, and III schools, contributing by scoring goals, making crucial saves, starting games, and creating lasting memories. We look forward to watching them play in person and have enjoyed following their journeys.

Many of these athletes participated in our college training program over the summer, and the group continues to earn recognition such as conference player of the week, goal of the week, and athlete of the week honors. We wish them continued success and are excited to see them after the semester concludes. Keep up the excellent work, ladies!

Toby Frohlich

Girls U11-U12 Program Director

Girls ECNL U11-U12

It's been a great fall season for our seven U11-U12 Girls High Performance Teams! There has been a lot of growth, development, and fun. We look forward to wrapping up fall league and event play, and getting into our winter training cycle.

Check out some of our tournament results below!

2015G Pre-ECNL Blue

2015G Pre-ECNL White

2015G Yellow West

2015G Yellow East

2014G Pre-ECNL Blue

2014G Pre-ECNL White

2014G Yellow

Congratulations to 2 of our Cleveland Force SC teams that were league champions from the fall season!

2015G Pre-ECNL Blue - u11 OVC North Blue (top flight)
2014G Pre-ECNL Blue - u13 CASA 11v11 (top flight)

Special shoutout to our 2015G Pre-ECNL White team finishing 5th in the Red Flight with a 4-3-1 record, which is the highest out of all the second teams in that league!

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 Program Director

Boys U13-U14

Congratulations to our 12B NPL team winning their division at the Great Lakes Season Finale Tournament! These guys also did a great job in GLA - NPL league play coming in 2nd in their division!

Congratulations to our 13B ECNL team for finished in 1st Place for the ECNL Ohio Valley 2013 Division! The boys went undefeated with 9 wins and 1 draw! Well done, boys, keep it going through the spring season!

Good luck to our four Cleveland Force teams heading to the North Carolina FC Juniors Showcase in Raleigh, NC the weekend of November 15th & 16th!

• 12B ECNL • 12B ECNL RL • 13B ECNL • 13B ECNL-RL

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13-U14 GLA

The girls having been working hard since the start of training in August. The U13 team is a brand-new team and are quickly making the adjustment from 9 v 9 to 11 v 11. They are improving every day at training and have shown tremendous growth and development over the fall season. The girls have shown a lot of resiliency and continue

to compete each game. The group has focused on team and individual defending and speed of play.

The 2012’s have had a busy schedule. They have played in three tournaments, winning the U14 bracket at the Season Finale and placing second in the GLA Fall Challenge u14/15 bracket. In GLA league play, the team has started 4-1-1 and have improved in many areas including speed of play and individual defending.

Both teams will finished the fall season at the Club Ohio Fall Classic Tournament in Columbus. The 2013 Girls finished as Finalists going 3-0 in group play and coming up just short in the final with a score of 1-2. The 2012 girls finished second in their group going 1-1-1. Well done!!!

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Program Director

Cassi Kallay

Girls U9-U10 Program Manager

Girls U9-U10 Regional and Local

Our Fall season was one to remember! The girls showed tremendous growth and improvement throughout league play, both individually and as teams. Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication were on full display every weekend.

�� League Highlights

• 16G Blue currently sits in 1st place in their Pre-ECNL division!

• 16G White holds 3rd place — a strong finish after a season of consistent progress.

• The girls also achieved record-high juggling scores , showing technical growth and discipline during training.

�� Tournament Success at Blue Chip Juniors Showcase in Cincinnati, Season Finale Tournament in Lodi and NCFC Showcase in Raleigh, NC.

Two of our ECNL 16G Blue players joined the boys’ team for a championship win — a huge accomplishment and great experience!

Congratulations to 2016G Pre-ECNL Blue for taking 1st place for the U10 OVC North Blue (top flight) division for the fall season. Special shoutout to our 2016G Pre-ECNL White team finishing 4th in the top flight (only second team in the entire flight), with a 4-2-2 record. As well as to the 17G & 17G Yellow for both finishing 2nd in CASA league play with records of 6-1!

An incredible finish to a fantastic fall season! Every player contributed to a culture of competition, learning, and support.

❄️ Coming This Winter: The Inaugural Season of Force Fusion

We’re excited to launch Force Fusion , a new developmental program designed to emphasize individual player growth rather than team results.

Each week will feature different learning objectives , with game rules tailored to reinforce that focus. Players will compete in small-sided games (3v3 or 4v4) to encourage:

More touches
Quicker decision-making
Greater engagement and creativity

Sessions will also build leadership, communication, and teamwork —the qualities that define true athletes on and off the field. Players will earn and track points weekly, fostering a fun, competitive, and growth-oriented environment throughout the winter.

We’re proud of every player’s progress and can’t wait to see this momentum continue into the winter season.

Go Force! ��⚽

Ben Gunter

U9-U12 Boys & U11-U12 Girls Local Program Director

Boys U9-12 & Girls U11-12 Local

As we wrap up the first part of our fall season, we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and celebrate the amazing progress our club has made this year.

Special Recognition

Coach Rashid: A huge thank you to Coach Rashid for stepping up this season to lead the 2014B Black West and 2015B Black West teams. His dedication and experience with our club have been invaluable, and we're grateful for his commitment to our players' development.

Coach Colin Jones: We're excited to welcome Coach Colin to the Cleveland Force family! His addition to our coaching staff strengthens our ability to provide high-quality training and mentorship to our players.

Team Managers: A heartfelt thank you to all our Team Managers for keeping everything running smoothly during the first part of the season. Your organization, communication, and dedication behind the scenes make all the difference for our teams and families.

Looking Ahead

As we head into the final weeks of fall league play and prepare for winter training, we're excited to continue building on this momentum. Thank you for being part of the Cleveland Force Soccer Club family.

Nick Howitt

Boys U19-U12

Regional Director

Boys U19-U12 Regional

LOOKING BACK | Fall Update

Our Fall Season has been one of our best yet!

TRAINING UPDATE - Fall for us had a big emphasis on Duels. 1v1, 2v2, 3v3's as we look to create confident players with the ball and tenacious players without the ball.

PERFORMANCE UPDATE - Our Pre-ECNL Teams went 43-1-11 this Fall which is incredible at the highest level as we continue to dominate the Midwest Conference.

Our NPL and CASA Teams have also had an excellent Fall both in league play and the recent tournaments. Tournament wise we have seen success in them all with a number of teams finishing as Champions or Finalist in the Main events we attended this Fall!

We had our Bi-annual Juggle Testing this Fall which was a great success! Well done to everyone! The progress we saw from start to end was truly remarkable with a bit of focused effort. Please encourage your son to continue to work on it before Winter Testing.

MLS ACADEMY RECOGNITION - I want to give a special shout out to our 4 Players (Ethan Hopkins , Joe Vokić, Alex Aguinaga and River de St. Aubin who are currently enrolled with the Columbus Crew MLS Academy. We have an additional 2 starting in the new Year too!

These players have been scouted and selected into their MLS program where they attend additional as part of their development. In the last 18 months our boys High Performance program has had 10 Players make it through to this stage with the Crew and many more scouted as a future talent which is fantastic and something we are very proud of! Well done Boys!

POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING (PST) - We had our first PST on Monday Oct 20th and it was a huge hit! It was great to bring the program together and see the boys isolate a position and focus on that for the evening. We will be doing more of this as the Year goes on as we look to revamp our current Monday set up.

LOOKING FORWARD| Winter Update

As we head inside for the Winter Months and with very little travel we are excited for our Indoor League play to Kick Off. Players will receive their 1st of 2 Player Evaluations as part of their continued Individual Development Plans.

Our 2014B & 2015B USL Y Teams are heading to Florida in December to compete in the USL National Championships ! Good luck Boys!

One of the best part of the The holidays and Winter Season is seeing all our teams bond together with Holiday parties and Team building! I look forward to seeing and hearing all about these festivities!

Cami Weight

Girls Only

Program Manager

Girls Only (G.O.) Program Update

Our Girls Only (G.O.) program is off to an amazing start! We recently wrapped up a series of free clinics across three locations, welcoming girls ages 5–10 for a fun and energetic introduction to soccer. The turnout was fantastic—thank you to everyone who came out to play, learn, and grow together!

We’re now looking ahead to our Winter G.O. League, kicking off soon for girls ages 5–8 on Saturdays. It’s a wonderful way for young players to build confidence, make friends, and fall in love with the game in a supportive, all-girls environment. We will be participating in sessions Winter 2 and 3 as well so spread the word!

This is also a great opportunity for our older club players to get involved and earn service hours by assisting as junior coaches in the G.O. League. More details on how to sign up will be shared by email soon—so stay tuned!

And as we head into the holiday season, keep an eye out for our upcoming Toy Drive later in November. It’s a chance for our soccer family to give back to the community and make a difference together. Let’s GO!

-Coach Cami

Cleveland Force Pre-Club Programming

By: Mike Surniak - Pre-Club Academy Director

The Future is Bright !
The Next Generation of Players at Cleveland Force started their soccer journey this fall. With the start of a new year The Force Pre-Club Program future is bright. This fall our programs are full of players learning to love the game from ages 3-8 years old.

Some of these players have a head start. This fall we are so humbled to have more than 25 Club players’ younger siblings in the Pre-Club Programs. I want to thank all the parents that trust the Pre-Club Coaching team with their kids soccer journey. It is a great feeling to coach siblings of players we have already seen grow and have success. We have 3 different families with their 3rd child in our programs! Thank you for your trust and support.

Friday Minis West Class (3-4 year olds)

Pictured - Top:

Clark (brother - Teddy 18b White)
Byers (sister - layla 18G Yellow)
Charlie (brothers - Henry 15B yellow & Mason 17b yellow west)

Pictured - Bottom:

Liam (sisters - Lillian 15G Pre-ECNL Blue & Lucy 17G Blue)
Carter (sister - Maddie 18G White)
Declan (brother - Dominic 14b Black)

Pre-Club Academy
The Cleveland Force Jr Elite Program has a new name. The Force Pre-Club Academy (PCA) is the capstone program in the Juniors pathway at Cleveland Force. The Academy style program is a pathway that mimics the club 7v7 curriculum and introduces players to the Force Style of play. The girls and boys in the program train weekly and play in a 5v5 environment in the winter to prepare them to play in the U8 club program.

A huge shout out to Molly (2019) who played and trained with the 2018 White team this fall. She played in the Ohio Premier Invitation with the team and was a great part of an exciting event. Well Done Molly!!!

2018 Boys and Girls 7v7

This year marks the third year for the Cleveland Force U8 Program. The program takes advanced 2018 (U8) players and brings them into the club environment early. These young commitment players train 2-days a week and play in CASA at the U9 level.

The 2018 teams participated in the 25th annual Ohio Premier Invitational tournament in Columbus. The boys fought hard and missed the finals, finishing 2-1. The Girls finished in second place in a round robin bracket with a record of 3-1, 13 goals for and only 7 goals given up. CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!

This fall was a fantastic experience for both the boys and girls 2018 teams in the local CASA league in Lodi. The girls finished in 5th place of 9 teams with a record of 4-4 and the boys finished in 6th place of 16 teams. I am so proud of all the hard work and passion the kids bring to the field each week. I am excited to see what the future holds.

If you have any questions or are interested in any of the Cleveland Force Pre-Club programming please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak - Michael@force-sports.com

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce a new partnership with the University Hospitals (UH) Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute , enhancing player health, education, and performance through access to world-class sports medicine resources .

Through this collaboration, the UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute will provide educational materials focused on injury prevention, recovery, and overall athletic wellness. In addition, Cleveland Force SC athletes and families will gain direct access to UH’s sports medicine specialists , offering opportunities to schedule appointments and utilize comprehensive medical and performance services. As the official healthcare provider for CFSC, they offer a multifaceted sports medicine approach, direct access to their expert team, and convenient locations across Northeast Ohio— ensuring our athletes receive prompt and specialized care.

In the event of an injury, Dr. Yianni Apostolakos will serve as your team physician and is available for appointments. To coordinate care through Dr. Apostolakos’ office, please contact Ada Cosme at 216-286-0105 . For additional sports medicine resources, health and safety information, and more, please visit UHSports.org . Stay tuned for our official announcement to be released in the coming weeks! In the meantime, check out their article below by Dr. Suz Briskin!

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My Kid Won’t Stop Complaining About Their Heel Hurting!
Sever's disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heel pain in children and young teens, especially those who are active in sports like soccer, basketball, and running. [1] [2] [3] [4] It usually affects kids between 8 and 12 years old, often during growth spurts or at the start of a new sports season. [2] [3]

What causes Sever's disease?
Sever's disease happens when the growth plate at the back of the heel (where the Achilles tendon attaches) becomes irritated from repetitive stress. This is more likely if a child has tight calf muscles, limited ankle movement, or foot alignment issues. [5] Rapid growth, increased sports activity, and higher body weight can also contribute. [5]

Symptoms to watch for:
- Heel pain during or after physical activity, especially running or jumping
- Pain that may be worse at the start of a sports season or growth spurt
- Tenderness at the back of the heel
- Pain when squeezing the sides of the heel or when standing on tiptoes [2] [3] [6]

Diagnosis: Doctors diagnose Sever's disease based on symptoms and a physical exam. X-rays are usually not needed, since changes seen on imaging can also be normal in growing children. [6]

Treatment: The good news is that Sever's disease is not serious and almost always gets better with simple, conservative treatments. The main goals are to relieve pain and allow the child to stay active as much as possible.

Activity modification: Kids can play soccer as tolerated, but should REST if limping or have miserable pain. Reducing practice or game time can help, but complete rest is rarely needed. [1] [2] [3] [7] [8]

Stretching exercises: Regular stretching of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) can help reduce tension on the heel. It’s easy to look up calf stretch videos on Youtube. Start stretching the calf every night, but especially after soccer. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds and perform the stretch on both legs for 3 sets each. [1] [9] [2] [3]

Ice: Applying ice packs to the heel for 15 minutes after sports and stretching can help with pain. [2] [3]

Heel cups or insoles: Using heel cups or cushioned insoles in shoes can significantly reduce heel pain and allow children to continue their activities. Studies show that heel cups are often preferred and provide excellent pain relief for most children. We recommend a good quality silicone gel heel cup that you can often locate online for sale. Example - click here [7] [8] [10]

Pain relief: Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be used if needed. Topical anti-inflammatory gels may also help in some cases. [2] [3] [11]

Proper footwear: Supportive shoes with good cushioning and shock absorption are recommended. Sometimes, shoe modifications like heel lifts can help. Avoid Crocs, slides, flip flops, and other flat non-supportive shoes whenever possible. [2] [3]

Prognosis: Sever's disease is temporary and resolves as the heel finishes growing. Most children recover within weeks to a few months after starting treatment, and long-term problems are very rare. [3] [8]

When to seek further help: If heel pain is severe, lasts longer than expected, causes your child to limp, wakes them from sleep, or if the heel is swollen or red consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Key points:
- Sever's disease is a common, temporary cause of heel pain in active children.
- Conservative treatments like stretching, ice, and heel cups are effective and allow most kids to stay active. [1] [7] [8] [10]
- The condition resolves with time and does not cause permanent damage.

If there are any concerns or questions about treatment, a healthcare provider can help guide the best approach for each child.

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US Deaf Mens National Team On National Television!

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:19:27 GMT

US Mens Deaf National Team Takes on Germany in international Friendly

Led by Head Coach, Everett Palache, Force Soccer Club Regional Technical Director

Tune in this Sunday, October 26th, to watch the United States Mens Deaf National team as they take on Germany to prepare for the 2025 Deaflympics held in Tokyo, Japan this November. The match will be televised on TruTV, HBO Max and Telmundo Deportes Ahora!

The US squad is led by our very own Force Soccer Club Regional Technical Director, Everett Palache! As Coach Everett and the team ramp up for the 2025 Deaflympics in Toyko, learn more about the team and tournament details below!

The U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team is one of nine teams under U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Teams program and includes eligible qualifying players who must have a hearing loss of at least 55DB in their “better ear.” Having joined U.S. Soccer in 2022, the Deaf MNT has played internationally since 1965, competing in the DIFA World Deaf Football Championships, the Summer Deaflympics and Deaf Pan American Games.

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer has been the official governing body of the sport in the United States for more than 100 years. As U.S. Soccer looks toward the future amid an unprecedented moment of opportunity, it has aligned its efforts around five strategic pillars: Grow the game by increasing youth and adult participation and accessibility to the sport; Foster best playing environments through quality of referees and coaches, and commitment to participant safety; Develop winning teams through solidified pathways and success of professional leagues; Grow the soccer economy to fuel reinvestment by increasing membership, fandom and commercial success; and Create a world-class organization through revitalized structure and culture, best-in-class talent, progress in DEIB and more. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision .

CFSC Partners With Bridge Rehab and Performance

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:36:11 GMT

Cleveland Force SC x Bridge Rehab & Performance – New Partnership

CLEVELAND - August 5, 2025 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Bridge Rehab and Performance , launching August 14, 2025 .

Founded and led by Dr. Kyle MacMillan, PT, DPT , Bridge is a Westlake-based clinic that blends physical therapy, performance training, and recovery services. This partnership will bring soccer-specific strength and conditioning , injury prevention , and rehabilitation support to our athletes, starting with the Cleveland Force Boys USL Academy for the 2025 fall season.

Bridge’s training will be led by Colin MacMillan, a performance coach and past college athlete with a Master’s in Exercise Science and a deep background in athlete development. Colin will oversee the in-season strength and conditioning sessions to help athletes build strength, speed, resilience, and long-term durability on the field.

We’re proud to bring this level of integrated performance care to our players and families and excited to see the impact it will make throughout the season and beyond!

Website: http://www.bridgerandp.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bridge_rp/?hl=en

Contact: kyle@bridgerandp.com

2024-25 Cleveland Force Year End Review

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:41:31 GMT

Cleveland Force SC 2024-2025 Year End Review!

What an amazing year we had at Cleveland Force Soccer Club! Check out our Year End Review video highlighting team, player, coach and club accomplishments from this past season!

Ready to run it back again this coming season! #chirp #clevelandforcesc

CFSC Welcomes Matt Kutner!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:16:55 GMT

CFSC Welcomes Matt Kutner To Cleveland Force SC Coaching Staff

CLEVELAND - July 27, 2025 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of Matt Kutner to our coaching staff.

Matt joins Cleveland Force with a vast resume filled with over two decades of leadership experience. From 2007 to present, Matt has worked with Ohio Soccer Association as ODP State Staff and Coaching School Instructor. He has served as the Technical Director and Director of College Recruiting with Team Challenger FC North from 2014 to 2025. Prior to TCFC, he worked as the Director of Coaching for both N.E.O Select Soccer Club (2011-2014) and Norton Amateur Soccer Club (2005-2012).

Matthew holds a USSF National B Coaching License, USSF National Youth License and USC Director of Coaching Diploma.

Cleveland Force SC Regional Club Director, Marko Raduka, on Matthew joining Cleveland Force:

"We are excited for Matt to be joining our staff. He has been a tremendously impactful soccer professional in the Northern Ohio market for over a decade and will make an immediate impact within our girls program. Adding someone of his character, passion, and experience will continue to set Cleveland Force apart as the top player development club for female athletes in Northern Ohio"

Check out what Coach Matt had to say about joining the Cleveland Force SC staff:

“Over my career in club soccer in Northeast Ohio I've had the opportunity to see firsthand CFSC's growth and development as an organization since the beginning. The club has established a truly impressive player pathway from top-to-bottom and is continuing to build around the youth setup. I look forward to joining the program at an exciting time and leading two very talented teams in Pre-ECNL play.”

All of us at Cleveland Force are extremely excited to have Matthew join us this season!

Click here to see Matthew's coaching bio!

Help us congratulate Matthew on his new role with the club on social media!

About Cleveland Force Soccer Club

Cleveland Force Soccer Club offers Northeast Ohio’s most competitive soccer player pathways, starting from age three on to NCAA and pre-professional status. All programs are led by the largest and most professional coaching staff in the region. Cleveland Force uses a unique academic approach through a guided curriculum that trains and develops youth at the highest local, regional, and national levels. To learn more, visit https://www.clevelandforcesc.com/ .

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CFSC U13-U14 High Performance Boys Director, Chris Green, Earns U.S. Soccer National A Coaching License

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:55:20 GMT

CFSC Boys U13-U14 High Performance Director, Chris Green, Earns US Soccer Federation National A Coaching License!

Cleveland Force is thrilled to announce that our Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL RL / GLA Director, Chris Green, has earned his US Soccer Federation National A-Youth Coaching License!

“We are delighted with Coach Chris’s achievement. He has demonstrated dedication not only in educating his players but has also developed as an educator for his coaching team in the U13-U14 department through the A Course. We are fortunate to have such a committed individual and educator in our club. We look forward to seeing how he continues to grow and inspire others, helping to establish Force as the destination club for those seeking higher education in soccer.” - Everett Palache CFSC Technical Director

Coach Chris on his experience: “This journey has been humbling — full of growth, challenges, and learning moments. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supported, pushed, and inspired me along the way. Excited for what’s next and to keep helping young players reach their potential.”

At Force, personal growth and leadership are valued, resourced, and rewarded. #chirp #clevelandforcesc #ussoccer

The Force Effect - May 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 21:10:25 GMT

MAY 2025

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Team Tryouts For 2025-26 Season
Summer Soccer Camps
USL Tickets On Sale!
High Performance and Competitive Tiers
Juniors Academy and Elite
CFSC Partnership With adidas
Follow Us On Social Media!

Tryouts for the 2025-2026 Season
May 19th thru June 6th

Team tryout registration for the 2025-26 season is now OPEN! This is your opportunity to join Cleveland Force SC, Northeast Ohio’s premier player pathway for soccer development!

CFSC offers team platforms on the National, Regional and Local levels that fit the needs of all youth soccer players, assisting each athlete in achieving their soccer goals!

Team tryouts run from May 19th thru June 6th and are hosted in 3 separate locations on the East, West and South sides of Cleveland. Find an upcoming tryout near you and come join the Force Family!

�� Lost Nation Sports Park East - Willoughby

�� Cleveland United Fields - North Ridgeville

�� Western Reserve Academy - Hudson

Summer Soccer Camps!

15 Camps offered in 6 different locations!

Join Cleveland Force SC this June and July for our 2025 Summer Soccer Camps!

With 15 camps offered in 6 different locations, there is a camp just for you with options for Half Day, Full Day and Evening campers!

Geared for ages 5-12, each camp will focus on skill development and small-sided guided discovery game play.

Register for any CFSC Summer Camp and score FREE season tickets to either our Cleveland Force USL League Two (Mens) or USL W League (Women) for all 2025 home games! Just register for any CFSC Summer Camp and follow instructions in your confirmation email to redeem (1) Adult & (1) Youth USL Season tickets!

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League & Academy

USL 2025 Divisions & Schedules

Divisions and schedules are set for our USL League 2 & USL W League teams! Mark your calendars and make sure to follow @ClevForceUSL to stay in the know on ticket information, giveaways and more!

Cleveland Force SC USL

USL W League

Quick preparations have begun for our 3rd season in the USL W League this summer. We say quick because getting our players back from their respective colleges and then prepared for league play is no small feat. We began training on 5/7 for a season that kicks off in Pittsburgh against the Pittsburgh Riveters on 5/16. The Riveters are expecting 5,000 plus fans for their inaugural opener at Highmark Stadium against us that night. This should be an unbelievable environment for our players to compete in. We are moving to a new conference this summer and look forward to the competition. We will play 5 home games this summer during the months of May and June at CSU’s Krenzler field. We look forward to seeing many of you at the games!

USL League Two

Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of Carl Nolan as our Men's USL League Two Head Coach and Nick Felician as our Men's USL League Two Assistant Coach!

Coach Carl brings over 20 years of coaching experience at Notre Dame College! During his tenure at NDC, Carl led Falcons to 20 consecutive playoff appearances, 12 national tournaments and 262 career wins! Carl holds his United Soccer Coaches National License.

Coach Nick began his coaching career at Lester Felician Soccer Academy in PA. After his collegiate playing career at Notre Dame College and John Carroll University, Nick served as an Assistant Coach at NDC and is currently the Assistant Coach at Ashland University.

Help us welcome them both to the Force community and come see them in action with our USL League Two team this summer at Krenzler Field. Get your tickets today!

U20 USL Boys

Our USL Academy Boys are excited to the get 2025 Season underway. Our guys will prepare for the season with friendlies against Beadling SC and Columbus Crew Academy. Check out the 2025 Boys Schedule below with more games to be added. Follow @ClevForceUSL on social media to stay updated!

5/31 @ Riverhounds : 1 pm Kickoff @ Highmark stadium

6/7 vs Loucity: 6 pm Kickoff @ Malone University

6/10 vs Toledo FC: 3 pm Kickoff @ Malone University

6/13 @ Kings Hammer: 7 pm Kickoff @ Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

7/12 @ Indy 11: 3 pm Kickoff @ Grand Park

7/19 vs Kings Hammer: 5pm Kickoff @ Malone University

7/23 vs Riverhounds,: 3 pm Kickoff @ Malone University

9/7 @ Lexington: 1 pm Kickoff @ LSC Athletic Complex

9/14 @ Loucity: 1 pm Kickoff @ Lynn Family Sports and Vision

9/25-9/28 USL Academy Pathway Classic in San Antonio

10/7 vs Indy 11: 6 pm Kick-off @ Malone University

10/18 vs Lexington FC: 1 pm Kickoff @ Malone University

10/23 @ Baldwin Wallace: TBD Kick off @ BW

U20 USL Academy Girls

Our USL Academy Girls training just started the week of 5/5 in preparation for their league season which will begin after our ECNL season wraps up. They have been training indoors on Sunday evenings and the sessions will ramp up once their respective spring seasons begin to slow down. We are excited this year to be competing in a conference where we have competition from PGH to Chicago. The girls are looking forward to the upcoming season and continuing to train with one another. Our player pool consists of players from our 2011 to 2007 teams offering a unique opportunity for some of the best talent in our club to push one another in training and in games. Our USL Academy players will have opportunities to train with our USL W League (senior team) throughout the course of the summer and many of our youth players will most likely get a chance to feature in a game with the W League team.

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Paul Shaw

Boys ECNL U15-U19 Director

Boys ECNL U15-U19

B oys ECNL are in the middle of the busiest time in our calendar. We are extremely pleased this year to have so many teams in the running for National playoffs. This is a result many months of hard work on the training field from our players and coaches. The process starts months and months in advance. We are proud of all our teams and they have rebounded from the adversity that they have had to overcome. Whether that’s injuries or playing multiple games in a short period of time our players have always reacted well.

Tryouts are coming up. We are extremely excited by the amount of people showing an interest in our program. We hope to conduct a very smooth and stress free tryout period.

I would like to highlight Coach Chris Green . Chris has worked extremely hard to instill the correct values in our u13/14 players.

He is always process driven and you can always be sure that the players coming out from his program will be prepared for the next level.

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

ECNL 15-19 Girls:

The past few months have been an extremely busy time for our HS aged ECNL girls. Since our last update OVC League play has been a massive focus. At this point in time we have a couple of teams that are close to securing playoff spots for June in San Diego. We also traveled cross country a few weeks ago for the ECNL Phoenix event in early April. The weather and competition were top notch and the girls did extremely well in representing the midwest as one of the few clubs from this side of the country in attendance. We are set to close out the regular season portion of our league schedule over the next few weeks and travel to New Jersey for the PDA Showcase and down to Greensboro, NC for the ECNL North Carolina Showcase in early June.

We are nearing the end of the road as youth players for our members of the class of ‘25 on our U19 ECNL team. All 17 of our graduating seniors are committed to colleges to begin competition in the fall of ‘25. 14 of our grads will be playing NCAA DI, 2 at the NCAA DII level and 1 playing NCAA DIII. We are extremely proud of the pathway that these young ladies have blazed over the past few years of our existence in the ECNL. They have competed in the ECNL playoffs every year since our start in 2021, participating in the Champions League twice (our first team to have qualified multiple times). Many of these players will move on after their last regular season ECNL game in May to represent the club in the USL Academy and USL W League platforms. We wish all of them the best of luck as they continue their careers at the next level!!

We have had a number of recent college verbal commitments in our class of ‘26 bringing that total up to 9 players. We will have many more over the coming months as our teams continue showcasing and dive deeper into the college recruiting process.

Toby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director & Girls U11-U12 Pre-ECNL/GLA Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14

It’s crazy to think that we are already in the month of May! What’s also crazy, is how much will be going on throughout this month. For soccer, there is practice, games, rescheduled games, tryouts, and end-of-season tournaments. Outside of soccer, things are also hectic with school wrapping up, graduations, school trips, celebrations, holidays, and other activities.

It’s important to remember that the players do feel stress, pressure, and performance anxiety. They are also being overloaded and stimulated by all the activities we have listed above. If nothing else, it’s a great time for us all to zoom out, take a deep breath, and remember to do what is best for the children at all times. We can all get caught up in the competitive nature of youth soccer, but let’s never lose sight that the most important cog in all of this, is the happiness, love, and enjoyment of the game from the players. Treat all situations this month with commitment, humbleness, integrity, respect, and passion.

Our 2012 and 2011 ECNL teams are wrapping up conference play. Both are in a position to qualify for the ECNL Champions League National Playoffs. Each team has one league game left, and depending how that game goes will impact ECNL National Playoff qualification.

One of the most important benefits of being an ECNL club, is to have strong competition in a league, event, and playoff format. Our players are continuously playing in difficult matches, which prepares them very well for the college game. We are humbled by our current situation, and are looking forward to continuing the growth and opportunities provided to our teams, families, players, club, and coaches.

Our 2014 and 2013 Pre ECNL Blue, White, and Volt teams are also wrapping up their spring seasons. Each team has league games remaining, as well as tournaments in Chicago and locally. We are wishing the teams and players the best of luck!

Please remember to register for tryouts in PlayMetrics. This is a requirement for all current members that wish to return for the [2025-2026] season.

Thanks in advance and we look forward to a great May and beyond!

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

Our 2011 and 2012 ECNL RL teams recently had the privilege of speaking with Tracey Bates Leone , the assistant women's soccer coach at the University of North Carolina. Coach Leone shared her incredible experiences as a player and coach, including wins at the World Cup, College Cup, Olympic, and World Championship levels. She spoke to our players about the importance of character, integrity, a positive mindset, and fierce competitiveness in all aspects of life. We also enjoyed hearing about UNC's recent journey to the 2024 College Cup championship and the qualities college coaches look for in recruits. We extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Leone for her time and for inspiring our players.

This spring has been significant for our high school players and their college aspirations. We are thrilled to announce that our entire 2025 ECNL RL class has now made their college commitments, with 10 talented players set to play college soccer this fall. In the coming weeks, we look forward to celebrating their leadership, integrity, and commitment to our club. Thank you to each of them for their hard work and dedication. Additionally, our 2026 class recently participated in a valuable Zoom call where they discussed recent NCAA changes, upcoming showcase events, and the resources our club provides to support their college search process.

On the field, our 2009 ECNL RL team has been performing exceptionally well, achieving a record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their last seven matches. Their teamwork, dedication to each other, and fighting spirit are commendable as they approach the end of their season. The 2012 ECNL RL team also had a successful weekend at the Great Lakes Spring Challenge 2025, winning the event with an impressive 4-0-0 record and without conceding a single goal. Both the 2011 and 2012 ECNL RL teams have now concluded their regular season schedule and will be competing in the Chicago Inter Memorial Day Cup, along with our 2009 and 2010 teams.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the families for their continued support, and we recognize the invaluable hard work of each of our team managers.

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA

We would like to take this time to thank and recognize our coaching staff and our team managers - The King, Pastor, Kardamis, Calvey, Gebbie, Phinick, Brophy, Kalkbrenner families - who work tirelessly on a daily basis to carry out our club mission and live out our club values while keeping our club members; players and families, at the forefront.

Next, congratulations to all of our graduating ECNL-RL and GLA players who finalized their college commitment in the last couple of months to continue their soccer careers at the academic institution of their choice, and look forward to more commitments:

U15-19B ECNL-RL

Our U15-19 ECNL-RL Teams are currently preparing for their last 1/3 of the ECNL-RL season with five fixtures left to play. They will be hosting Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Steel City FC, and Croatia Jrs. We will be traveling to Columbus to face Sporting Columbus, and Club Ohio as well as games at Pittsburgh Riverhounds and WNY Flash. Our 2006/07, and 2009 ECNL-RL Teams are competing for a spot in the ECNL-RL Playoffs in St. Louis.

Congratulations to our 2009 ECNL-RL team and Coach Shelby Edwards for winning the top division at the Blue Chip Showcase at the end of April. The team had a 3-0 record while conceding only one goal.

U15-19B GLA

Our U15-19B GLA teams are currently participating in the State Cup preliminary stage which has been delayed due to inclement weather over the last several days. We hope to see as many of our teams as possible in the next round.

After the State Cup, the teams will focus on the last stretch of GLA league games. Our 2010 and 2009 GLA teams are in contention for a playoff spot.

Congratulations to our 2008 GLA team and Coach Accele Rando for co-winning their bracket in the Gray division at the Blue Chip Showcase at the end of April. The team had a 3-0 record while conceding no goals. Also, congratulations to our 2010 GLA team for finishing as runner-up in their division at the Blue Chip Showcase.

Lastly, congratulations to the newlyweds Coach Connor Jamison and wife Colette who recently got married! And thank you to coach Nick Feliciain for stepping in to cover coach Connor during his absence. Coach Nick has a rich playing background, is currently on staff at Ashland Men's Soccer and was recently appointed as the Cleveland Force SC USL 2 Team Assistant Coach.

��BREAKING NEWS!��

Our Boys GLA Level Joins ECNL Regional League for 2025-2026 Season!

Beginning with the 2025-2026 season , the Cleveland Force SC boys GLA level will officially be competing in the ECNL Regional League !

This opportunity reflects the tremendous progress our players and teams have made, and it aligns with our long-term vision of providing the highest level of competition and development pathways for all Force athletes. Joining the ECNL Regional League will allow our boys teams to face top-tier talent from across the region, enhance their exposure, and continue to grow within a nationally recognized platform.

We are proud of the hard work and commitment from our players, coaches, and families that have made this advancement possible. This move reaffirms our dedication to delivering elite opportunities while staying true to our club values.

Our HS Boys Program will now field two ECNL-RL Level teams in each age group. Our current ECNL-RL Teams will be renamed ECNL-RL White, and our Current GLA teams will be renamed ECNL-RL Yellow in the 2025-2026 Season.

We envision the majority of our current rosters will remain in place with returning players and the addition of new players as we begin the rostering and tryouts process for the 2025-2026 season. As the leading club in NEO that prioritizes the development of our players, we will continue to reward and roster players in what we believe is the appropriate environment based on development and performance over this season.

Please direct any immediate questions to myself at visnu@force-sports.com regarding the recent ECNL-RL Announcement.

For more info on the ECNL and ECNL-RL, click here .

2025-2026 TRYOUTS

As preparations for the 2025-2026 club season begin, we have had a number of players show interest in our club & tryout sessions thus far, and we look forward to adding depth to all of our age pools.

***REMINDER; CURRENT PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE TRYOUTS SESSIONS AND ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS TO HELP US BETTER ASSES NEW INCOMING PLAYERS. THE TRYOUT REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT PLAYERS WILL SERVE AS YOUR INTENT TO RETURN TO THE CLUB FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON***

Thank you!

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA

U13B ECNL Clinched 1st place for OVC. Only allowing 3 goals in their 7 spring league games. Playing 3 teams advancing to ECNL Playoffs at NC ECNL event.

U13B ECNL-RL won the Great Lakes Spring Challenge and went 2-1 at the Blue Chip Showcase playing all ECNL-RL teams that are advancing to the playoffs.

U13B GLA Finished the GLA season well going 3-1-1. They have advanced to the Semi-Finals in State Cup.

U14B ECNL have done well in spring. Improving in all phases in Game moments. The team just returned from ECNL North Carolina where they faced three quality opponents and came away with 3 wins and only allow 1 goal all weekend. After beating Penn Fusion 5-0, FC Pride Elite 2-1 and RISE SC 4-0, they finished 3rd overall out of 51 teams for 2012 Boys!

U14 ECNL-RL played two quality Canadian teams last month!

U14B GLA Finalist at the Great Lakes Spring Challenge.

Player Spotlights

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13-U18 GLA

All five GLA teams have been busy with league games, tournaments / showcases and State Cup.

The older teams all competed in the Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati. The 2010 girls won their division, winning all three games. The 07/08 team also won their division, with 1 win and 2 draws.

The younger teams played in the Great Lakes Spring Challenge. The 2012’s won their division and the 2011’s placed as Finalists!

All five of the GLA girls’ teams are busy training indoors. The teams have been focusing on speed of play, defending themes and movement off the ball. All the teams have been competing and playing hard in their GLA games. It has been great to see the improvement and development in all the teams.

The 07/08, 09 and 2010 teams will be participating in State Cup. In addition, the 2012 and 2011 girls will be attending the Pacesetter Invitational Memorial Day weekend and the 09 and 2010 will be playing in Erie, PA for the Memorial Day Classic. The 2012’s will end their season playing in the Cleveland Summer Kick-off.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U8-U10 Competitive & High Performance

Spring Season Success

Our girls’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to their development is already paying off with an incredible start to the spring season!

Our Pre-ECNL Blue team kicked things off at the prestigious Jefferson Cup in Virginia , going an impressive 3-0 to advance to the championship game. Unfortunately, the final was canceled due to weather, but the team was rightfully crowned Co-Champions . What a way to represent!

The momentum continued at the 2025 Great Lakes Spring Challenge , where 7 of our teams competed. Out of those, 5 teams went undefeated over the weekend! In the U8-U10 age group , we posted some outstanding stats:

Overall record: 21 wins and just 4 losses
Goals scored: 116
Goals conceded: 33
Our youngest group, the 2017 girls , scored a remarkable 31 goals in only 4 games !

Congratulations to the following teams on their championships:

2017 Girls
2016 Pre-ECNL Blue
2015 Pre-ECNL White
2015 Pre-ECNL Blue

A special shout-out goes to our 2015 Volt team , who went undefeated in group play with three wins but just narrowly missed the final due to a one-goal differential. Amazing effort!

As we head outdoors for training, we're excited to finish the season strong and continue playing our best soccer.

Tryout Registration Reminder

Please make sure to register your daughter for upcoming tryouts via PlayMetrics . Registration is mandatory —we can only offer roster spots to players who have completed registration.

You’ll find the full tryout schedule below . It’s extremely important that players attend all sessions if possible, so our staff can evaluate everyone thoroughly. If you’re unable to attend a session, be sure to mark it accordingly in PlayMetrics and reach out to your Head Coach directly. Let’s keep the momentum going—see you on the field!

Girls U10 Birth year 2016

Wednesday June 4th 6:45-8:00pm at Cleveland United Fields

Thursday June 5th 6:45-8:00pm at Lost Nation East

Friday June 6th 6:45-8:00pm at Western Reserve Academy

Girls U8-U9 Birth year 2017 & 2018

Wednesday June 4th 5:15-6:30pm at Cleveland United Fields

Thursday June 5th 5:15-6:30pm at Lost Nation East

Friday June 6th 5:15-6:30pm at Western Reserve Academy

Summer Camps:

Cleveland Force offers full days, half days and evening soccer camps throughout the summer. Please check out the link for more information about locations and times. www.clevelandforcesc.com/camps

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive

It’s hard to believe that this season will be over in a matter of weeks!

We are looking forward to the Spring season, and getting back outside!

Looking forward to seeing the development of all our teams on display in CASA League this Spring season!

Lastly, looking forward to the Summer and working with all our players in our Summer AOE camps & clinics.

Nick Howitt

Boys U10-U12

High Performance Director

Boys U10-U12 High Performance

Congratulations to our CFSC 13B Pre-ECNL Blue team finishing as ��CHAMPIONS and CFSC 14B Pre-ECNL Blue team finishing as ��FINALISTS at the 2025 Nike Challenge Cup in Columbus, OH!

Amazing work from all of our Cleveland Force SC teams that competed with 6 of our boys teams combining for a record of 13 Wins and 7 Losses at the tournament! ��

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive Director

2017 - 2016 and 2015 Competitive Tier

Our boys 7v7 competitive tear has had a great start to the spring season. We started our season by taking 5 teams to the Great Lakes Spring Challenge at the Pro-Football hall of fame. All 5 teams played well in the event with a combined record of 13-2-1. Due to all the hard work and mental toughness to deal with the cold weather three of our Teams won their respective divisions. Congratulations:

2016 Boys Volt West - u9 Division 2- Champions
2016 Boys White - u9 Premier Division - Champions
2017 Boys White - u8 Division - Champions

As we look toward the end of the season the boys will have the opportunity to play in The Ohio State Cup, Summer Kick Off, and the Westlake Invitational. I look forward to seeing them work hard to bring back results.

Development is a long journey that has its challenges. Being a part of the boys journey is the best part of our job as coaches. I want to shout out two (2) of our teams that have made such big strides as teams the past few months.

The boys 15 Volt East has had a great start to CASA spring starting 4-0. The 16b Vole East/South team has come together with a strong finish the winter and started CASA off strong beating a team they lost to in the fall.

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Michael Surniak

Pre-Club Programming

As we start to wind down the 2024-25 season for our Juniors Elite program it is so exciting to see the future of the Cleveland Force take shape. This year the Juniors Elite program had more than 65 players ranging in age from 5-8 participate in the Program.

Both our boys and girls have grown their individual skills and game understanding so much in the past 7-months. It is so special to see this group of talented girls and boys learn to play this game with such Passion and Commitment at such a young age. This winter, the 7 Juniors Elite teams played in the TOCA u8 League. The teams combined for a record this winter 82 -28. Well done boys and Girls!

More important than the results are the field is our players and their family' s commitment to continue their development. The Coaching staff, Coach Cami and I are so excited that 47 players in the 2018 and 2017 birth year are already registered to try out and continue their journey here with the Cleveland Force!!!

Summer Camps

Any players, or families, looking for a way to stay active and have some fun while getting in touch this summer can register for the Force Summer Camps! We offer morning, evening and all day camps at many different locations all across the Cleveland area. Camps start the first week of June and run through the end of July. If you are interested in registering please see the complete list of camps in the Playmetrisc App under Featured Programs. If you have any questions regarding camps this summer please feel free to reach out the the Pre-Club Program Direct Mike Suniak - michael@force-sports.com ,

Cleveland Force Partners with adidas!

New Six-Year Agreement

We are excited to kick off a game – changing six-year partnership with adidas! This collaboration is set to elevate the experience for our players, team, and staff – while helping us grow our reach and impact across the entire state of Ohio. Get ready for what’s next!

Check out the full article through the link below and look out for our new adidas gear ��

*More uniform details will be located within each player's 2025-2026 season invitation.

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Meet Our New USL League Two Coaches

Tue, 13 May 2025 20:17:14 GMT

Carl Nolan and Nick Felician Named To Cleveland Force USL League Two Coaching Staff For 2025 Season!

CLEVELAND - May 13, 2025 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of Carl Nolan as our Men's USL League Two Head Coach and Nick Felician as our Men's USL League Two Assistant Coach!

Help us welcome them both to the Force community and come see them in action with our USL League Two team this summer at Krenzler Field. Get your tickets today!

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Cleveland Force SC Partners With adidas!

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:20 GMT

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Partners with adidas!

CLEVELAND - May 12, 2025 - We are excited to kick off a game – changing six-year partnership with adidas! This collaboration is set to elevate the experience for our players, team, and staff – while helping us grow our reach and impact across the entire state of Ohio. Get ready for what’s next!

As part of the agreement, adidas will supply Force Soccer players with top-tier apparel and footwear, ensuring that each athlete has the tools they need to compete at the highest level. Coaches and staff will also receive specialized resources to foster continued growth and success both on and off the field.

This partnership underscores the shared commitment between Force Soccer Clubs and adidas to drive excellence at every level of the game.

"With adidas as a key partner, we are excited for the future and are committed to building a stronger, more connected soccer community throughout Ohio.“ - Marko Raduka, Regional Director of Soccer Clubs

“We are incredibly excited to announce a new partnership with Force Soccer Clubs. This strategic alliance brings together our shared commitment to the game through boundary-pushing dedication in equipping only the best product for the athlete. Innovation, purpose, and creativity intersect at the heart of everything we do as a brand and our partnership with Force Soccer Clubs is an extension of our belief that through sport, we have the power to change lives."

– Joe Crump, Key Account Manager , adidas Soccer.

ABOUT ADIDAS

adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany, the company employs more than 59,000 people across the globe.

ABOUT ADIDAS IN SOCCER

adidas is the global leader in soccer. It is the official supplier of the most important football tournaments in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, the UEFA European Championship & the UEFA Champions League. adidas also sponsors some of the world’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern Munich, Newcastle United F.C. & Juventus. adidas is also a partner to some of the best athletes in the game including Trinady Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Lindsey Horan, Alessia Russo, Leo Messi, Lamine Yamal, Mohamed Salah, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Alexis Mac Allister.

CFSC GLA Boys Promoted to ECNL RL

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:00:01 GMT

Cleveland Force SC GLA Boys teams have been promoted into the ECNL RL!

Cleveland Force SC is excited to announce that our GLA Boys teams have been promoted into the ECNL RL (GLA)!!!

CFSC Senior Director of Coaching, Paul Shaw, on the announcement, “We are extremely pleased to be able to challenge our players further. There is no doubt that the ECNL Regional League is the next step for these boys. We are committed to continuously finding ways to push our players and staff to the next level and this platform will do that.”

CFSC Technical Director, Everett Palache , says ”We are thrilled to announce the addition of another ECNL RL program to our club. This recognition reflects the hard work of our players, coaches, and administration in building a club with the ambition to compete at the highest levels of youth soccer. We have great faith in the players in the Cleveland area and our ability to help them reach their full potential in the game.

We are honored to have gained the confidence of the ECNL and are committed to upholding the standards and vision they have established for clubs in their leagues. Thank you to everyone in the soccer community who contributed to making this possible. We look forward to providing more players in the Cleveland area the opportunity to compete in the ECNL Regional League.”

To learn more about the ECNL RL, head to their website: https://theecnl.com/sports/ecnlrlb

If you are interested in joining Cleveland Force SC, head to our tryouts page to register for our upcoming tryouts!

CFSC Welcomes Reilee Ireland

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Reilee Ireland Hired as New CFSC USL W League Assistant Coach and U14-U14 GIRLS ECNL Head Coach

CLEVELAND - April 25, 2025 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of Reilee Ireland as our USL W League Assistant Coach and U13-U14 Girls ECNL Head Coach.

Reilee is a former Cleveland Force SC (Cleveland United) youth player and spent three years as a CFSC staff Coach from 2017-2020. Apart from her time with Cleveland Force, Reilee played four years at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and has since built an impressive coaching resume serving as the WPSL Seattle Reign II Head Coach (2023-2025), Ohio Dominican University Head Women's Coach (2020-2023), Cleveland State University Assistant Women's Coach (2017-2020) and Lake Erie College Graduate Assistant Women's Coach (2016-2017).

Reilee holds a USSF A Youth Coaching License.

Cleveland Force SC Technical Director, Everett Palache, on Reilee's return to Force:

"As the Regional Technical Director of the Club, I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Reilee Ireland back to the Force Family. Her exceptional coaching skills and strong leadership will undoubtedly elevate our players and staff, reinforcing the core values that define the Force Soccer Club. We are committed to providing our members with the best educators and innovators in the game of soccer, and Reilee truly embodies both qualities."

Check out what Reilee had to say about taking on her new role with Cleveland Force SC:

“My family and I are excited to return to the Midwest and to work with Cleveland Force again! Continuing to grow the sport and develop young female athletes in my home state is something I am thrilled to be a part of! The club has seen tremendous growth over the past few years and I look forward to being a part of it.”

All of us at Cleveland Force are ecstatic to have Reilee start as a Force player and return, again, to working with the club to develop the next generation of Force players!

Click here to see Reilee's coaching bio!

Help us congratulate Reilee on her new role with the club on social media!

About Cleveland Force Soccer Club

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CFSC Coach Spotlight: Abby Richter

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:07:06 GMT

Get to know Coach Abby Richter, U13-U19 GLA Girls Director & USL W League Assistant Coach!

Which of the Cleveland Force SC core values resonates with you the most and why?

“All of the values are important but picking one, I would say Integrity. To me Integrity means self accountability. Being accountable for yourself and your actions on and off the field. Doing things the right way and holding a standard for yourself and your teammates.”

What drives you to coach?

"As a coach, I love being able to impact the lives of my players. I like watching and helping players develop and grow on and off the field and pushing them to do things out of their comfort zone. Lastly, I enjoy being a part of my player’s successes and seeing them achieving their goals."

Why have you chosen to work with Cleveland Force? What are some benefits CFSC has over opposing clubs?

“I chose to work with Cleveland Force because of the quality of the coaches within the club, giving me the opportunity to grow as a coach and also help grow the club. One of the strengths of Cleveland Force is the quality of the people involved in the club,

from the coaches, to the administrators and the families. I also believe Force has a place for every level of player. There are numerous teams per age group which gives players different opportunities to train and improve on their game.”

What’s Next?

“I am looking forward to the spring season with our ECNL-RL games. I am also looking forward to the USL W League season this summer, playing in a new division and building our record from last season.”

Besides soccer, what drives you?

"While I don’t play much soccer anymore, I enjoy running and working out on my Peleton. In the summer, I love biking on the trails around Akron. In my free time, I am usually at the swimming pool watching my daughter swim or play soccer."

CFSC Coach Spotlight: Lauren Wilson

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:48:18 GMT

Get to know Coach Lauren Wilson, U9-U10 Girls Director!

Which of the Cleveland Force SC core values resonates with you the most and why?

" The Cleveland Force Soccer Club core value that resonates with me the most is commitment. Time is a non-renewable resource. We will never get it back. When I decide to do something I commit to it 100%. Whether it is my role as a mother, teacher, daughter, wife, friend and/or coach. I always give my all. How you do anything is how you do everything. Also changing your mindset that you don’t have to do things, you get to them, allows you to fully commit and be the best version of yourself."

What drives you to coach?

"What drives me as a coach is the lifelong influence I get to have on our youth. I hope I can positively impact my players to be the best version of themselves both as a person, teammates and player. From developing a passion for owning their progress and what they put into it is what they will get out of it."

Why have you chosen to work with Cleveland Force? What are some benefits CFSC has over opposing clubs?

" Cleveland Force welcomed me with open arms and I have always felt empowered, appreciated and valued by the club. Everyone I work with in the club values every kid in the program, no matter what team they are on. What sets Force apart from other clubs is our coaches and trainers and the high quality sessions we give our players. We value and are committed to the development of ALL players both as people and soccer players on and off the field."

What’s Next?

"I try to live in the moment. I am not sure what tomorrow will bring. I always put my best foot forward and look for ways to challenge and better those around me."

Besides soccer, what drives you?

" I am an early riser. I enjoy starting my day on my Peloton treadmill, bike and lifting weights. Movement and wellness and another passion of mine, which is why I am a physical education teacher for the Twinsburg City Schools. I am a proud mother of Kyle (15 years old), Mia (13 years old) and Remy (11 years old). I am thankful for my husband Michael who supports all my endeavors."

Special Mention

"I am excited to have met Coach CJ Kessler at Force who is going to be joining our coaching staff at Solon High School. I am thankful for the amazing people Force has brought into my life."

The Force Effect - February 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:32:45 GMT

FEBRUARY 2025

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

USL Updates
Winter 3 Pre-club Programming
Spring Break Camps and Club Clinics
High Performance and Competitive Tiers
Girls Only (G.O.) Programs
International Team Experience To Spain
2025 Season Open Enrollment
Follow Us On Social Media!

USL Updates
USL Youth Finals, League Two, W League & Academy

Congratulations to Cleveland Force SC U14 Girls on winning back to back USL Youth Finals Championships!

Shoutout to our CFSC U12 Boys & U13 Girls finishing as Finalists at the 2024 USL Y Finals!

Are you interested in joining the 2025 USL Youth Summer program? Head to our USL Youth webpage to see our remaining ID Clinics and all details on this unique summer program for players born 2011-2017!

USL 2025 Divisions & Schedules

Divisions and schedules are set for our USL League 2 & USL W League teams! Mark your calendars and make sure to follow @ClevForceUSL to stay in the know on ticket information, giveaways and more!

Cleveland Force SC USL

USL Academy Girls & W League Update

U20 USL Academy Girls

The Academy girls have been training each Sunday evening throughout the course of January through March. Their training/game schedule will really kick off later this spring as our ECNL season begins to wind down.

USL W League

We held tryouts over the holidays and it was encouraging to see many new faces at the sessions. It's also exciting to see many of our former USL Academy players make the jump from the Academy to the W League. We use our USL programming as a direct pathway from our youth ranks to the USL W platform. It is our belief that we can truly manage a pathway from our youngest players through the pre professional ranks for each of our members. We had our scheduling meeting last week and there will be a big USL schedule announcement coming soon! We look forward to seeing all of the players come back in May!

Pre-Club Programming

Winter 3 Session

Spots are filling up fast for our Winter 3 training and In-House League programs beginning February 19th - 23rd!

Make sure to secure your spot and register today! Click on the images below for more info & registration.

Spring Break Camps & Club Clinics

March 25-27 & April 22-24

Registration is now open for our 2025 Cleveland Force SC Spring Break Soccer Camps!

Our fun, energetic, and high repetition structure will help improve each campers' dribbling, passing and shooting techniques, as well as, improving their speed of play, decision making, and communication skills. Camps are open to all players, ages 5-12, so grab a friend and sign-up today!

��️ March 25, 26, 27
��TOCA Richmond - Bedford Heights

��️ April 22, 23, 24
�� TOCA Rocky River

⌚ 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Spring Break CFSC Club Clinic registration is now available for current Cleveland Force SC members only!

Stay active over break and further develop your technical skills and anaerobic capacities with CFSC Club Clinics!

��️ March 25 - 27 @ TOCA Richmond
��️ April 22 - 24 @ TOCA Rocky River

⚽ Striking Clinic: 1 PM - 2 PM l Ages U9 - U10 / U11 - U12
⚽ AOE Technical Clinic: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM l Ages U9 - U14

Register through your PlayMetrics account today!

Click Here For Clinic Info & Registration

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Paul Shaw

Boys ECNL U15-U19 Director

Boys ECNL U15-U19

This past couple of months is a period of preparation for our Senior u13-19 teams. Our teams play some showcases and tournaments but league play doesn’t start until early March. This period we can do a lot of work on the training field. Most of our sessions are indoor and help us focus on the technical aspect. The indoor sessions are usually quicker and our players decision making needs to be sharper. Training indoor 4v4 is more touches on the ball and allows players to be creative.

The showcases at this time of year are crucial for college recruitment. The showcases also give our teams the opportunity to play against teams out of our conference. This gives us excellent game resistance usually against teams that play a very different style of play.

Several of our CFSC Directors (joined by Columbus Force SC and Canton Akron United Force SC directors) traveled to Las Vegas earlier this month for the ECNL Coaching Symposium!

In addition to professional speakers such as Anson Dorrance (22x National Champion with North Carolina) and Matt Crocker (US Soccer Sporting Director) presentations were given on the direction of youth soccer in America, expanding opportunity via the ECNL platform, continuing improvements on game models and methodology studies, among others. Professional directors from across the country were in attendance looking for ways to advance the game and continuously improve the environments for our players and families.

We look forward to continuing to work these things into our club and building strong men and women for the future!

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

ECNL 15-19 Girls:

Our 2008 and 2009 ECNL girls headed to Lakewood Ranch, FL at the beginning of January for the ECNL Winter Showcase. Fantastic competition and a ton of college exposure for each of our players. Abigail Dalessandro (08 ECNL) was selected to play in the ECNL National Selection Game showcasing some of the best talent across the country on one field at the same time. She played really well and was cheered on by her CFSC 08 ECNL girl's teammates who were all in attendance at the game under the lights.

After the Florida Showcase, all 4 ECNL Girls teams prepared for the Penn Fusion Showcase in Philly during President's Day weekend as a tuneup to Ohio Valley Conference League play starting up the first weekend in March. Our season is about to get really busy from here through the end of June.

Toby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director & Girls U11-U12 Pre-ECNL/GLA Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14

We are officially at the time of year where the spring season is near. As we wrap up our winter periodization, we are looking forward to preparing to see success this spring season.

This winter, we have put a large emphasis on individual and small group technical, physical, and psychosocial development. Heading into the spring season, we are looking forward to see the benefits of our winter training put into practice in league and event play.

For our u11-12 HP program, we have the following events our pools will be playing in -- Ohio Elite Showcase, Jefferson Cup, KHA Elite Spring Thaw, Great Lakes Spring Challenge, Chicago Inter Memorial Day Classic, State Cup, and ECNL South Carolina. Our teams are also looking for strong showings in the Pre-ECNL, GLA, and CASA leagues

For our u13-14 ECNL program, we have the following events our pools will be playing in -- VDA Winter Showcase, Jefferson Cup, and ECNL South Carolina. The teams are preparing to compete in the ECNL OVC spring season, and make another push to qualify for the ECNL National Playoffs.

Congratulations to the 2013G Pre-ECNL White team for becoming Champions at the Cleveland Indoor Classic after beating Internationals SC in the Final!

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

Big Sister / Little Sister

Over the holiday break, our high school teams had the chance to do an open training session. All four age groups got to work together to help each other get ready for future events. It was great to see the camaraderie, work ethic, and desire to put in extra work by this group. After the training, the girls got to participate in the G.O. sponsored Big Sister/Little Sister event. This was the second year in a row that the girls got to take part, and they did a great job mentoring at the event.

ECNL RL Florida

Both the 06/07 and 08 ECNL-RL Girls teams traveled to Florida after the New Year. The girls have been working hard in training with Coach Abby Richter, and it was great to see them back on the field after the holiday break. The 06/07 team had great results and played while at the event, finishing tied for 10 ^th based on points per game over the event. The team had 2 great shutout wins over the last two days of the event, and a hard-fought tie against FC Delco on Day 1. The 2008 team battled every game over the three days and showed promise in some great moments. This event was the largest to date for the 2008 group in terms of college coaches in attendance. We look forward to both teams continuing their hard work!

Winter Leagues

The 2009 and 2010 ECNL-RL Girls teams have started winter leagues at Spire. Both teams are currently playing up an age group to take on the physical and tactical challenges. Both groups have performed well with play and results and are currently preparing for upcoming events at Penn Fusion and Ohio Elite. Most recently the team traveled to play the Canton Akron United Force in scrimmages with the 2010s winning 3-0 and the 2009s winning 1-0. The teams continue to grow and develop and get ready to meet with Coach Eric and prepare for the next few months.

Ohio Valley League Cup

The 2011 and 2012 ECNL-RL teams have qualified for the league cup based on their play in the fall. Both teams won their groups and with a combined 5 wins and 1 tie between the six games. Games were postponed due to weather in the middle of January, and both teams wait for news about when the event will be rescheduled. Next up for both teams will be the Ohio Elite Girls Showcase coming up in late February.

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA

Our HS Boys GLA and ECNL-RL teams continue to prepare for the competitive season ahead while prioritizing the training environment in addition to friendly competition and a series of showcases and events.

Our HS Boys ECNL-RL teams traveled to the Indianapolis College Showcase at Grand Park, Indiana in December. In addition to college coach exposure for our older teams, our 2010B and 2009B ECNL-RL teams won their respective divisions, ending the weekend undefeated and a combined 20 goals scored and only 2 against. Both teams have just returned from the Del Sol Presidents’ Day tournament in Phoenix, Arizona and are back to preparing for league play when they will host in-state rivals Club Ohio and Sporting Columbus.

Our HS Boys GLA teams spent the start of winter preparing to attend the Ft. Wayne United FC Showcase just a week before the resumption of league play. In addition to this, our 2010B and 2009B GLA Teams started their league play with wins vs. Steel City FC. We look forward to continued success in league play!

CAPTAIN SELECTION

Next, our coaches recently completed the captain selection process. As outlined in our "Guiding Principles of a CFSC Captain,” the leadership styles CFSC looks for team captains to embody are transformational and servant. The objective is to create an environment of accountability, service, and care. CFSC captains are ambassadors of the club representing the club itself, teammates, family and friends in all environments on and off the field. We are happy to announce Our 2024-2025 team captains:

COACH SPOTLIGHT: Connor Jamison

Coach Connor Jamison, in his first season with CFSC, has done an exceptional job embracing our Club's mission and core values and delivering a positive experience for our players. Coach Jamison has implemented classroom sessions with his teams, focusing on tactical, mental, and physiological aspects of the game. They are currently reading and analyzing "Soccer Tough: Simple Football Psychology Techniques to Improve Your Game" by Dan Abrahams. Coach Jamison's off-field initiatives have significantly impacted player development, and we look forward to continued growth. Congratulations to Coach Jamison and his teams on a great start to league play!

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA

We would like to welcome David Wilson to our Cleveland Force SC coaching staff! David is currently coaching our U13 and U14 GLA boys teams!

Our 11B ECNL and 12B ECNL just returned from the SC Del Sol (Phoenix) Presidents Day weekend tournament. Shoutout to the 12B finishing as Finalists for the U13 Boys Division! Good luck to all our ECNL teams starting their season at the beginning of March!

Our ECNL-RL Boys teams are preparing for the Jefferson Cup in Richmond, VA at the beginning of March and our GLA boys teams will start their season on February 22nd and will he headed to the Indy Eleven Turf Classic in Indianapolis, IN at the beginning of March!

Player Movement:

Players training with Columbus Crew:

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13-U18 GLA

All five of the GLA girls’ teams are busy training indoors. The teams have been focusing on individual technical work, speed of play and defending themes. The 07/08 girls played two very competitive games at SPIRE and will play another two games at the beginning of February. The 09 girls played their first games at SPIRE. Both games were evenly matched and played well in the last game with a shutout. The 2010 group is playing well in their indoor session at CAPS. They are creating a lot of scoring opportunities and are building great chemistry on the field. The 2011’s played their second set of games at SPIRE, winning the first game and losing the second. The group will continue to work on team defending and movement without the ball. The 2012’s also played their second set of games at SPIRE, going 0-1-1 against two very tough teams. They defended well and limited scoring opportunities in both games.

The 07/08, 09 and 2010 teams will be participating in the Ohio Elite Showcase at the end of February. It will be a great opportunity to play games outside before league play resumes. The 2011 and 2012 teams will resume league games at the end of February will GLA crossover games in Canton.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U8-U10 Competitive & High Performance

To our Force families it fills my heart with immense pride to see how our U8-U10 Force soccer community has come together to support a family in need. This is what true team spirit looks like, and it’s a testament to the strength of our culture—not just on the field, but off it as well.

When one of us faces hardship, we all feel it. That’s what makes our program more than just a group of players—we are a family. And seeing the way everyone has stepped up to help, whether by offering emotional support, donating time, or providing resources, shows the depth of care and compassion that runs through our Force family.

It’s not always easy to lend a hand, especially when life throws curveballs, but it’s during these times that we see the true heart of our culture. The way we have rallied around this family in their time of need shows the power of community and what it means to genuinely have each other’s backs. Whether we are celebrating victories or weathering storms together, the way we show up for one another makes us stronger—both as individuals, as a team and program.

To everyone who has helped, thank you for making this Force Soccer family more than just a name. Your actions are a reminder of the kind of community we’ve built—a community rooted in empathy, kindness, and mutual respect.

This is a positive reflection of the values we aim to embody, both on and off the field. It’s moments like these that remind us of what truly matters: supporting each other, lifting one another up, and being there when it counts.

Let’s continue to show that same strength, care, and unity in everything we do. Together, we are not just Force Soccer—we are a family that stands strong in the face of any challenge.

On the field recognitions:

The 2016G team made a statement at the Cleveland All-Star Tournament , showing incredible grit and determination! After a tough loss to the Force 2017 boys earlier in the tournament, they came back strong, turning the tables and defeating them in a thrilling finals showdown to claim the championship. A true testament to their resilience and championship spirit! A huge congratulations to the 2016G girls—champions of the boys' division!

Shoutout to the 13G Pre-ECNL White team battled hard at the Cleveland Indoor Classic and finishing as Finalists in the 2015 Girls Blizzard Division! Way to go girls!

With pride and gratitude,

Lauren Wilson

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive

Everything is going well and all the teams are enjoying their Indoor season! We've continued to grow and add more players to our rosters through great recruiting efforts from our staff of Coach Jermaine and Coach Duilio. We'd like to welcome all our new families.

We are also gearing up for our AOE Supplemental Session III starting this February! Be sure to check out your Club Programs section for all our Supplemental Training opportunities. We've seen tremendous growth from our players that participate in these classes.

Please reach out to your Coach, or to myself if you have any questions about our programming.

Nick Howitt

Boys U10-U12

High Performance Director

Boys U10-U12 High Performance

With the Holidays behind us our Boys are in Full swing!

Looking Back:

Our Teams are all showing very well in their respective Indoor Leagues! We are continuing to dominate the local leagues from a result standpoint and are playing a nice brand of Soccer whilst doing that!

Over the past few weeks we have had our Teams compete in a number of events outside of regular.

Our 2013 Boys were runners up in the USL Youth National Finals losing 4-3 to Florida Premier FC.

We have had many teams compete in the recent two Indoor Championships with our 2013 Volt East bringing home their first Title of the Season!

We took 3 Teams to the prestigious Las Vegas Cup and struggled a little against some Top level competition which shows there is still work to be done and gives a good lens of what the benchmark is across the USA. Our 2013 Pre-ECNL White Team enjoyed 5 great games before losing a close one in the semi-finals!

Looking Forward:

We have a number of Indoor Games still to go to wrap up our Season.

All teams have Tournaments on the horizon as we prepare for our Spring Outdoor Play to resume! All our teams travel South to either Cincinnati or Columbus for away events and a chance to play different opponents which is always fun!

Juggle Testing ran from Feb 1 through Feb 15th. We love to see the progress from all players as they strive to beat their scores from our Fall round of Testing.

Fantasy Premier League:

Owen continues to be the highest placed Kid in the Club Wide Fantasy Soccer League . Lots of time to claw back some points and make up ground so keep the kids engaged in doing their teams!

Interested in going to Spain with our Club this Summer?

Be sure to check out the clubs Spain Tour this Summer, it is an amazing itinerary and is catering primarily to our Boys HP Age groups. www.clevelandforcesc.com/spain

G.O. (Girls Only) Program Update: A Huge Success!

By: Cami Weight

We are thrilled to share how successful our new G.O. (Girls Only) program has been! With the Winter 1 session completed, Winter 2 currently in full swing, and Winter 3 already completely full, the excitement and support for this program have been incredible. To date, over 200 families have participated, and it’s been an absolute joy to see so many girls out on the field, having fun and building confidence in a safe, no-pressure environment.

We want to thank everyone who has helped make this program such a success! Your enthusiasm has been inspiring, and we’re excited to keep growing this opportunity for girls to enjoy the game we all love.

While Winter 3 registration is full, we strongly encourage families to sign up for the waitlist . We frequently open up additional spots and will contact families on the waitlist before the next session begins.

Over the break we had a great time within the club at the Holiday Big Sister Little Sister Event full of fun festive soccer games and a party pizza afterwards. It was a great turn out and we always love seeing the girls of all ages being able to come together within the club and support each other.

Stay tuned for upcoming G.O. opportunities to have your daughter continue to grow in her soccer skills and enjoy the game throughout the spring and summer.

Finally, we’d like to remind everyone that the G.O. program is open to girls outside of the club as well. If you know someone who would love to join, please spread the word!

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see more girls out there enjoying soccer with G.O.!

International Experience To Spain

July 20-29,2025

There are still spots available to join our 2025 International Club Trip to Spain with other Force players born 2011-2015 and their families! This is a unique 10 day opportunity to leave home, play the sport you love, and learn about the world first-hand. Get all the details on the trip and check out our recorded Zoom informational meeting through the link below!

U9-U14 Open Enrollment

For The 2025 Season!

��Calling All Competitive Soccer Players��

There is still an opportunity for you to join Cleveland Force SC for the 2025 Spring season!

We have open roster spots for the following programs:
⚽ 2006-2008 Boys - Regional (NPL-GLA)
⚽ 2007-2010 Girls - Regional (ECNL-RL & GLA)
⚽ 2011-2014 Girls - National & Regional (ECNL, Pre-ECNL & GLA)
⚽ 2014 Boys & Girls - Local (CASA & TOCA Indoor)

Register today to set up your player evaluation and come be a part of the Force Family!

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CFSC Welcomes CJ Kessler

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:29:41 GMT

CJ Kessler Hired as New CFSC Pre-Club Academy and U9-U10 Boys Program Manager

CLEVELAND - January 8, 2025 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of CJ Kessler as the club's new Pre-Club Academy and U9-U10 Boys Program Manager!

CJ is a former Cleveland Force SC youth and CFSC USL League Two player (2023-2024) and has been coaching with CFSC since graduating from Baldwin Wallace University in 2024 where he played all 4 years for the Yellow Jackets. All of us at Cleveland Force are ecstatic to have CJ start as a Force player and return to working with the club to develop the next generation of Force players!

CJ is currently working on obtaining his USSF Coaching D license.

Check out what CJ had to say about taking on this new role with Cleveland Force SC:

“I’m beyond excited and thrilled to start this new journey and path with Cleveland Force! I am stoked to begin and start making a difference in players' lives as well as beginning to pursue my career goals and aspirations! Additionally thank you to Mike (Surniak), Everett (Palache) and Marko (Raduka) for trusting in me and providing me with this opportunity to grow and learn!”

Click Here to check out CJ's Bio!

Help us congratulate CJ in his new role with the club on social media!

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ECNL Red Isn't Your Color

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:40:46 GMT

ECNL LAUNCHES ‘RED ISN’T YOUR COLOR™’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SPORTSMANSHIP AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

Dear Parents and Players,

Recently, the ECNL proudly launched the Red Isn't Your Color™ campaign, a powerful league-wide initiative aimed at promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and reducing the instances of red cards associated with foul language and inappropriate behavior in youth soccer. This campaign aligns deeply with the values that guide our club and the league's mission to foster a positive and exemplary environment for all participants. We are excited to share this campaign with you and outline how you can contribute to its success.

About the Campaign

Red Isn’t Your Color™ is an extension of the ECNL’s commitment to Raise The Game, setting higher standards of conduct and excellence within youth sports. This campaign encourages players, coaches, parents, and fans to embody the best version of themselves, both on and off the field, demonstrating leadership, character, and respect in the intense and passionate moments that are part of the sport.

To raise awareness, the ECNL will be releasing educational videos aimed at helping all stakeholders understand why red cards and poor sideline behavior negatively impact teams and athletes. Our club, Columbus Force SC (CFSC), will actively participate by sharing these videos and campaign-related graphics on social media. We encourage everyone to view, engage with, and share these materials to amplify this important message throughout our community.

How to Get Involved

A crucial element of the Red Isn't Your Color™ campaign is the pledge created by the ECNL. This pledge can be signed by athletes, coaches, parents, and any supporters who wish to demonstrate their commitment to promoting fair play and good sportsmanship. By signing the pledge, your family can contribute to a culture of respect and positive conduct that benefits every player and supporter involved in youth soccer. We hope you will take this meaningful step and sign the pledge as a family.

Reinforcing CFSC Standards

The goals of the Red Isn't Your Color™ campaign resonate strongly with the standards we uphold in our CFSC Player & Parent Handbook .

Player Expectations:

Exhibit good sportsmanship and respect for the game at all times.
Remember that your behavior reflects on you, your family, your coach, your team, and the club.

Parent Expectations:

Use self-control on the sidelines and promote good sportsmanship when interacting with parents and players from our teams, opposing teams, referees, and tournament officials.
Note that Cleveland Force Officers reserve the right to remove or suspend parents who demonstrate poor sportsmanship or cause inappropriate disturbances at their sole discretion.

Our Call to Action

We are grateful for the continuous support you show for our club and the ECNL. Your commitment to embodying the values of the Red Isn't Your Color™ campaign will help create a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment for our players. Let’s collectively work towards an atmosphere where character and sportsmanship define the game.

Thank you for joining us in this important effort and supporting the mission to make youth soccer the best it can be.

Sincerely,
Cleveland Force SC

Link to ECNL Red Isn't Your Color Press Release

The Force Effect - December 2024

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:40:42 GMT

December 2024

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

USL 2025 Season Tryouts
USL Youth Finals
Juniors Academy & Elite
High Performance and Competitive Tiers
Girls Only (G.O.) Programs
Winter Training Programs and In-House Leagues
2024-25 Season Open Enrollment
Follow Us On Social Media!

USL 2025 Season Tryouts
League Two, W League, Academy

USL Tryouts For The 2025 Season - Registration Open Now!

U23 Women Tryouts

Monday, December 23
Thursday, December 26

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U23 Men Tryouts

Friday, December 20
Monday, December 23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U20 Boys Tryouts

Friday, December 20
Monday, December 23

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U20 Girls Tryouts

Monday, December 23
Thursday, December 26

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

USL Academy Season Recap

U20 USL Academy Boys

USL Academy U20 Boys had a fantastic season starting in March and ending within just a couple of points shy of qualifying for the National Finals. Finishing with a record of 15 wins - 2 losses - 2 draws, this was the best season record ever for Cleveland Force USL Academy! Our guys scored 51 goals while only conceding 9 . The team defending and Goalkeeping have been exceptional. Captain, Niall McClintock moving from right back to the 6 position, led the way with his tenacity, grit and great footie, inspiring the younger guys to play at new levels of confidence and intensity.

Leo Morana ended on an 9 goals in 9 games streak, while Adin Ibrahimovic had more assists (12) than the rest of the team combined as well as adding 8 goals. Jack Roman was promoted in the spring from USL Academy to play for the USL 2 team and then went on to get quality minutes in his freshman season at Akron University this fall. Shoutout to Marko Ordorcic (Wright State University) and Noah Handzel (Bucknell University) also went on to get real quality minutes during their freshmen fall season!

U20 USL Academy Girls - Tryouts

Please note that these are open tryouts and any player from our club (ECNL, ECNL-RL, GLA) are welcome to attend. There will also be players from outside of the club that will tryout as well. Tryouts are open to all of our U15-19 players (2010, 09, 08, 06/07). Any players in the 2011 age group will be invite only for this program. Register for tryouts today!

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USL Youth Finals - 6 CFSC Teams Competing!

December 13-17 l Tampa, FL

Good Luck to our six Cleveland Force SC teams in the 2024 USL Y Finals from December 13-17 in Tampa, Florida! Check out the group matchups below and make sure to follow @ClevForceUSL on social media for updates throughout the Finals. For more information on the USL Y Finals, visit the tournament webpage:

www.usl-youth.com/finals

Cleveland Force SC USL

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite Updates

By: Mike Surniak

Juniors Academy:

This November, Cleveland Force welcomed over 150 players to the In-House Academy League. The league provides local players the opportunity to experience the game in a small-sided format with friends and other players from the area. It is exciting to see all the players and their families each week experience soccer and Force Coaching for the first time. If you or anyone of your friends and family have players looking for a good place to explore soccer outside of their community please visit our In-House League webpage or reach out to Coach Mike ( Michael@Force-Sports.com ) for more information and register for our Winter 2 (Jan 11 - Feb 15) and Winter 3 (Feb 22 - Mar 29) sessions.

Juniors Elite:
Both the Boys and Girls (G.O. TEAMS) Force Juniors Elite have started the Winter season at TOCA Rocky River strong. Our groups have the opportunity over the Summer to play against other teams and communities. The players in the program have put in a lot of hard work and it is really showing on game day. Recently we have had the pleasure to promote two young ladies into the 2017 Club teams. Congratulations Maya and Sloane !

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Paul Shaw

Boys ECNL U15-U19 Director

Boys ECNL U15-U19

Boys ECNL U15-U19 started training on Monday, November 4th. We had a small window of preparation before our first weekend of league games on November 16th & 17th. Some players had spent the fall playing in our USL Academy where that team had an excellent season, some had played with their High School.

We now start a very important period where our teams go to South Carolina in early December for college recruitment. Our Force college liaison Steve Brdarski continues to do a fantastic job at preparing our players for these events. Setting up group and individual meetings with players and families so that the player can have good communication with colleges that firstly suit them academically but also is a good fit for soccer. Steve is in constant communication with the college coaches and is a big resource for our families when navigating the college recruitment process which at times can be daunting and overwhelming.

After South Carolina our teams will be preparing for league games Dec 14th & 15th before a short break at new year and then another important college showcase down in Florida early January.

This period is very important for our staff to plan carefully with our training. It’s crucial that our players, after a busy fall season, get some time off but also to train intentionally so that we can continue to improve team chemistry and relationships on the field so we can be successful in these events.

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U15-U19

We officially kicked off our start to the 2024-2025 season! A new setup this season sees our U15-U19 ECNL girls playing in the Ohio Valley Conference League Cup in place of OVC League games to start the season. The League Cup is another pathway towards Champions League qualification at the end of the regular season. The winners of each pod (ours includes PGH, WNY, ISC) will meet in Indianapolis at the end of January for the semis and finals with winners securing a spot in the Champions League at the end of June in San Diego.

There is still qualification outside of the League Cup for all playoffs (Champions League, North American Cup, Showcase Cup A, Showcase Cup B) through the traditional OVC league schedule; we do not begin league play until the first weekend in March. In the meantime, our teams will be gearing up for the season by competing in a number of different ECNL showcases. The 2006/07, 2008 and 2010 girls are headed to St. Louis in December and the 2008 and 2009 girls will be off to Lakewood Ranch, FL in early January. The teams have been training for the past few weeks together and it’s great to finally get everyone back on the field together.

Toby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director & Girls U11-U12 Pre-ECNL/GLA Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14

The end of the fall season was very successful for our u11-14 Girls HP program. As we wrap up the fall, we have now turned the page to the winter season. In our immediate future, our u12 , u13 , and u14 USL Y teams will be heading to Tampa, FL to compete for a national championship. These groups are trying to build on the success we had there in 2023, which resulted in a national semi-finalist, a national finalist, and a national champion!

As we embark on the winter season journey, we will be putting immense amounts of focus on individual technical and physical development. The winter is a great time for us to reflect and assess the fall season, while preparing to see success in the spring.

We all hope you have a fantastic holiday season, and are humbled by the constant support and dedication from our families.

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

The season started with great excitement, as the 2010, 2009, 2008 , and 2006/07 teams played their first ever Ohio Valley League Cup games. The new league competition has the Ohio Valley conference split into four divisions of four teams. With only a few weeks of training, each team has started out with at least one win and the 2008 group won both their games. Each team has one game left to play in ten days to determine who will travel to Indianapolis in January for the semi-finals and final games from our respective group (joining the 2011 and 2012 RL teams that both qualified).

Our two oldest teams traveled to Bethesda for a college showcase a few weeks back. The 2008 RL team won all three of their games and had a chance to play in front of a good number of college coaches. The 2006/07 RL team had a great win in their first game against Maryland United. Proud of both groups being able to play with very little time to prepare and give a lot of credit to Coach Abby Richter for getting the teams ready.

We would like to welcome Eric Haecker to our coaching staff. He is currently coaching our 2009 and 2010 RL teams and has quickly transitioned into the new position. Eric is a native of Northeast Ohio, and has experience coaching at many levels (club, high school, college, and ODP). He is currently an assistant coach for the Cleveland State Women's soccer team and currently has his USSF C License. We really appreciate Eric's passion and work ethic to coach both these teams with a very quick transition.

The 2011 and 2012 RL teams have finished their league play for the year, with both groups at the top of their league standings. Both teams worked very hard and have spent the last few weeks on the practice field working on their individual development, improving their technical skill, and focusing on athletic performance. We would like to thank Coach Chris Hastings for his time and support. Lastly, the girls were able to play in the prestigious WAGS tournament in October, along with attending the NWSL season finale together. Thank you to the parents for all their help and support to make all this such a great experience!

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA

After a successful High School season for many of our players, we are extremely excited to get the 2024-2025 club season started. We are looking forward to working with new players and coaches who recently joined our club in addition to the strong core of returning players.

Introducing our new staff and coaching assignments:

Please help us welcome coach Jamison as he gets started with CFSC. Coach Jamison played collegiately at John Carroll University and currently serves as the assistant coach for the Padua Franciscan HS Boys Soccer team.

Captain selection ; our coaches will be selecting our team captains for the rest of the season in the next couple of weeks ahead of the start of league play. The established Guiding Principles of CFSC Captains will assist our coaches in selecting the player who is best prepared and displays the Guiding Principles daily on and off the field.

Dylan Tomlinson was recently selected for the Continental Tire ECNL Regional League Selection Game during the ECNL-RL Richmond, VA Showcase . It was a very exciting game where Dylan’s East team won in PKs after a 2-2 draw in regulation. This was a great opportunity for Dylan to compete with and against some of the best talent across the nation, and to showcase himself in front of many college coaches in attendance.

From Dylan: “My experience at the selection game was excellent. The honor to represent the club on such a stage was a blessing. The staff and players were great to be around. The atmosphere from the supporters was something I wasn’t expecting, the pressure they brought alongside the college scouts was one of my greatest privileges.”

Congratulations to our players who have been promoted from our Comp tier to the GLA platform:

Congratulations to our players who have moved from GLA to the ECNL-RL Platform.

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA

Best of Luck to our Cleveland Force USL Y Teams going USL Youth Finals in Tampa, FL from December 13th-17th!

⚽️ 2013 Boys ⚽️ 2013 Girls ⚽️ 2012 Boys ⚽️2012 Girls ⚽️ 2011 Boys ⚽️ 2011 Girls

We had 4 of our 2012 & 2011 ECNL/ECNL-RL teams compete at NCFC Jr Showcase in Raleigh, NC! Congratulations to our 2012 Boys ECNL team finishing as Finalists in the U13 Elite White Division!

2024 Fall Standings

⚽️ 2012B ECNL 1st place (OVC)

⚽️ 2012B ECNL-RL 2nd place (GLA / ECNL-RL)

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13-U18 GLA

We are happy to have all five teams training and playing! The 2007/08, 2009 , and 2010 teams just started training a few weeks ago and kicked off their season with the GLA Showcase Nov. 22nd-24 ^th . This was a great opportunity for the teams to play games and build team chemistry on the field before heading into the winter months.

The fall season was a great time of growth and development for the 2012 and 2011 girls. Both teams competed well in their GLA league games. Each team finished their fall season with the Season Finale Tournament at Lodi. The 2011’s were placed in a very challenging bracket and competed well. The 2012’s went undefeated in their group but finished as runner- up. It was great to see the teams develop tactically and technically over the fall and look forward to building on things during the winter season.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U8-U10 Competitive & High Performance

The 2015 High Performance girls have enjoyed getting into the TOCA training studio as part of their indoor training. The girls are assigned to training pods and focusing on high pace individual technical training. We have our U8-U10 girls participating in all different indoor leagues. Some are playing in CASA while others are in the Force leagues either playing a year up or against boy teams. We are excited to see the growth the girls make both individual and as a team this winter. Our main focus in winter is individual technical development, training sessions are extremely important to attend. With the holiday season upon us, please remember to update your PlayMetrics attendance for all trainings and games through January. We want to be able to fill rosters and have appropriate time to invite guest players. We tested the girls and their juggling scores at the start of indoor. Many girls improved. A special shout out to Saige Blumenthal and Lillian Hood who more than tripled their juggling score. The coaches were a little disappointed that more did not. Please remember to practice at home. Each players commitment to their development is imperative to their success. As a coaching staff we can see who practiced often and who did not. It is simple the only way to get better at juggling is to practice it. All 2017 and 2016 girls should save the date (if you are in town) Friday December 27th 3-5pm for a GO Holiday Big Sis Lil Sis Event. More details to come. We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your daughters development and your patience in understanding and supporting the process. It is a marathon not a sprint and we are thrilled to be apart of it.

We tested the girls and their juggling scores at the start of indoor. Many girls improved. A special shout out to Saige Blumenthal and Lillian Hood who more than tripled their juggling score. The coaches were a little disappointed that more did not. Please remember to practice at home. Each players commitment to their development is imperative to their success. As a coaching staff we can see who practiced often and who did not. It is simple the only way to get better at juggling is to practice it.

Saige Blumenthal

All 2017 and 2016 girls should save the date (if you are in town) Friday, December 27th from 3pm-5pm for a GO (Girls Only) Holiday Big Sis Lil Sis Event. More details to come.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your daughters development and your patience in understanding and supporting the process. It is a marathon not a sprint and we are thrilled to be apart of it.

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive

Our Competitive Tier had a great end to the Fall Season, and are well into the first part of our Winter session and continuing to develop our technical abilities to increase skill acquisition.

The end of the Fall Season ended with all our teams participating in the Club Ohio Fall Classic. All of our teams competed very well, and you could see the growth of the teams through the weekend. Thanks to all the players that participated, especially our guest players! And thanks to all the parents and family members that helped to make the weekend enjoyable memory for them.

Congratulation to our 2013 Girls Black roster, who went on to win their bracket, going 3-1 on the weekend!

There was lots of fun, and bonding as well.

We have also seen a number of of Comp Tier players showing great growth and training and playing with our HP roster pools. Growth and Development continues to be at the forefront of our process. With that said, there still time to get into some of our Supplemental Training sessions — AOE (Athletes of Excellence) & Futsal. You’ll find them under the Club Programs section of your Playmetrics account.

Nick Howitt

Boys U10-U12

High Performance Director

Boys U10-U12 High Performance

The Winter Months give us a chance to head Indoors. Here we will place a heavy emphasis on Technical Development as you will see from our training sessions.

LOOKING BACK:

I want to celebrate all our Boys Teams for a Fantastic Fall Season! We really made some great progress throughout as the weeks went on and progress is our number 1 goal across the program! We are continuing to see the by-product of doing the right things each week which is Positive Results on the Field. All of our teams are primed for a great Spring Season!

Player Evaluations went out so you should have a good idea where your son stands and some action items to progress more! Self Evaluations are being reviewed by staff currently and will be discussed with kids if needed.

LOOKING FORWARD:

Winter brings us some Indoors Games which present a slightly different style of play and Games which are slightly less meaningful than the Outdoor ones meaning we can experiment a little more! In training we have already begun to blend some of the groups a little with some of the Top Girls, Younger Boys or perhaps kids on a Volt Team joining a higher Team training. We will continue to use the Winter period as an assessment of players and rosters.

We have enjoyed incorporating the TOCA Studio's into our weekly training and the boys have really enjoyed that piece of the training which is great to see! I think it has provided us with a great way to get the Technical Reps and given the boys a new focus and challenge during those kind of exercises so really pleased with that so far and confident we will see some benefits early in the New Year from all that!

We have been thrilled to promote 5-6 players from our Competitive Tier into the High Performance Level so credit to those lads for working hard to improve and to Coach Mike and his program for pushing them to move up!

We have our USL Team of 2013's heading to Tampa in the middle of December to compete in the USL National Championships! Good luck to all the Force Teams that are attending!

FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE

Owen continues to be the highest placed Kid in the Club Wide Fantasy Soccer League but there are a number of you hot on his heels! The Holiday Period is the best chance to make your move as there are so many games to watch!

As always should you need to chat your coaches should be your first point of call and if they are unable to help I am always here for you.

Thanks for the continued Support! Enjoy the Winter Games and have a great Holiday Season!

BMX KID SECTION

CFSC Player Spotlight

Huck Kurinsky Secures Third Consecutive USA BMX Freestyle National Championship

BAY VILLAGE, OH (October 14, 2024): Huck Kurinsky, a 9-year-old BMX freestyle rider from Bay Village, Ohio, has secured his third consecutive USA BMX Freestyle National Championship title. Huck, a fourth-grader at Westerly Elementary School, competed this past weekend at the US Cycling Olympic Training Center in South Jordan, Utah.

Kurinsky celebrated his victory alongside US Cycling Olympic Head Coach, and BMX Legend, Ryan Nyquist. This win further solidifies Kurinsky's position as a rising star in this Olympic sport.

In addition to his national championship win, Kurinsky recently achieved another impressive milestone: landing a double backflip. He accomplished this feat while training at the "Super Ramps" facility in Utah, the renowned Nitro Circus practice compound. Kurinsky is one of the youngest riders ever to successfully land a double backflip.

"I'm so excited to win another national championship and land the double backflip," said Kurinsky. "It was hard and I was so nervous, but I’ve had so much fun training in Utah, riding with my friends and some of the best riders in the world,”

Huck is proud to be the first Global Youth Ambassador for 135-year-old bike brand Huffy Bicycles, where he embodies the mottos, “Live the Ride” and “Be Bigger than the Bike.” While in Salt Lake City, Kurinsky visited the local Ronald McDonald House, where he toured the facility, met with families, and donated bicycles and scooters for the families to enjoy during their stay. This marks the fifth Ronald McDonald House that Kurinsky has visited while competing in the USA BMX Amateur National Series.

Huck is a fourth-grader at Westerly Elementary School in Bay Village, Ohio. He attends Bethesda on the Bay Lutheran Church, and plays soccer for the Cleveland Force and Bay Soccer Club. Huck is the global Youth Ambassador for Huffy Bicycles (Dayton, OH). He is a representative of the Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics helmet safety program, "Put A Lid on It", where he has distributed over 1000 free helmets to kids across Ohio this past year. He actively supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and The Cleveland Clinic Velosano and Trike & Bike “Ride to Cure,” where 100% of proceeds support cancer research in memory of his Grandma, Susan Althoff. Huck is the three-time National Champion of USA BMX Freestyle Amateur series, and four-time Ohio State champion.

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive Director

Boys U8-U10 Competitive
Winter has already started and the boys are playing well indoors. The hard training and commitment to learning the game has really given our players success and opportunities to continue to succeed. It is crazy to think that the boys are already halfway through their club year.

As we reflect back it's important to celebrate success. The 2016 Boys White West finished second in the premier division of 2015 (u10). The team played up an entire age and at the highest local level. With an overall record of 6-0-1. Well done!!

Another fantastic highlight this fall season was the success of the 2016 Boys Volt West . The team showed fantastic technical and tactical improvement this fall. Battling all season all the way to two wins in the final weekend to win the 2016 second (u9) division in CASA. Congratulation boys and WELL done Coach Andy!

Girls Only (G.0.)

FREE Programs For Girls Ages 5-10

The launch of our Cleveland Force Girls Only program has been a massive success! 113 players joined us for our free training clinics this month and 75+ players maxed out our Winter 1 In-House Leagues!

“GO” Project Mission:
To create and nurture an inclusive and fun Girls Only (“GO”) soccer environment for players ages 5-10 years old that will support participation growth within Force Soccer Club and throughout the NE Ohio area while removing the barrier of cost.

If you are looking to experience the Girls Only In-House League , we have limited spots remaining for our FREE Winter 3 Session starting in February! Register today and come join the fun!

Winter Training Programs

Boys and Girls Ages 3-12

Spots are filling up fast for out Winter 2 training and In-House League programs beginning in early January 2025!

Make sure to secure your spot and register today!

Minis Academy Ages 3-4 l Juniors Academy Ages 5-8 l Youth Academy Ages 9-12 l In-House Leagues Ages 5-12

U9-U14 Open Enrollment

For The 2024-25 Season!

��Calling All Competitive Soccer Players��

There is still an opportunity for you to join Cleveland Force SC for the 2024-25 season!

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The Force Effect - September 2024

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:45:17 GMT

September 2024

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Note From our Senior Director of Coaching
Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite
USL Update and 2025 Tryouts
High Performance & Competitive Tiers
College Recruiting
T he Force Effect Podcast: It Takes A Village
U15-U19 Team Tryouts For The 2024-25 Season
Upcoming CFSC Events
Follow Us On Social Media!

A Note From Our Senior Director of Coaching
By: Paul Shaw

Paul Shaw

Senior Director of Coaching

We started training for the Fall season in early August. The first goal for the coaches was to start preparing the players for the beginning of their league play that for most teams began in early September. It's been great to see our teams start the season very positively. This just goes to show that the work the coaches and players have put in has been very productive.

I would particularly like to highlight Steve Brdarski who coaches the Girls U13/14 ECNL-RL and Jeff Tidd who coaches the Boys U13/14 ECNL-RL teams. Both of those coaches have worked extremely hard with their teams in preseason to organize them defensively and add creativity and attacking threat to our teams. They have worked very hard on attacking and defensive duels in training. This has shone through in their games and will help them sustain their good start for the Fall season.

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Mike Surniak

Juniors Academy:

This program focuses on the the foundation stage of youth soccer development and is designed for athletes ages 5-8! Try our Juniors Academy program with our upcoming FREE Juniors Academy Clinics!

Monday, October 28 6:00-7:00pm at TOCA Richmond
Tuesday October 29 6:00-7:00pm at TOCA Rocky River

Registration is open for our Juniors Academy Fall 2 and Winter 1 sessions held at 3 different locations on the East and West sides of Cleveland! Head to our Juniors Academy webpage through the button below to check out all of our days and times offered! If you have any questions or would like additional information please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak michael@force-sports.com

Fall 2 Dates: September 27 thru October 27
Winter 1 Dates: November 5 thru December 22

Juniors Elite:
The Force Juniors Elite Program had its first games of the 2024-25 season this past Sunday. All 40 players came together at TOCA Rocky River to play against each other. The East and West side Programs face off against each other in a true game format. The teams competed and learned the structure and discipline needed to perform on game day,

The program is at its largest number of talented young boys and girls since it was created 3 years ago. This year, The Force Jr’s Elite Program has 17 girls participating in the program. The G.O. (Girls Only) initiative is supporting our young female players at training and in games to create an environment for young ladies to thrive in their soccer development. As part of the G.O. Program initiative, we invited 3 former Jr Elite young ladies to participate in the games this past Saturday. Lucy , Piper and Sophia provided a great example for our younger players on how to give effort and be brave on the field.

The boys played tough this Sunday under leadership form Coach Andy and Coach Simone. The teams even showed great RESPECT and COMMITMENT to the process when the game format had to be changed due to players missing due to Illness. Wonderful job BOYS!!!

The day ended in celebration with all current and former players taking group pictures together. We look forward to great experiences like this for the Force Juniors Elite Program.

USL Update and 2025 Tryouts

Academy, W League & League Two

U20 USL Academy Boys

USL Academy has had a fantastic season so far. Starting in March and the Academy Cup and through our last few games vs Malone University reserve team, Indy Eleven and Lexington SC. The team's record is 10 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss and has scored 47 goals and given up 8. The team defending and Goalkeeping have been exceptional. Leo Morana is on a personal tear scoring 5 goals with 2 assists in the last 4 games.

In other news: Adin Ibrahimovic has committed to Bowling Green State University and Gavin Crane has committed to The University of Akron. Nathan Miller ( 2010) has made his debut playing in the last 2 games and has played over 40 minutes. Carter Buchholz ( 2008,) made his debut against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds playing 20 shutout minutes and then getting another 30 shutout minutes vs Malone University's reserve team.

Check out the awesome photo below with Stan Koterba (CFSC 12B ECNL-RL) coming out to support our USL Academy GKs Carter Buchholz , Owen Szucs , Hudson Faye and Gavin Crane during their recent match vs Indy 11! All 5 players train together with CFSC Goalkeeping Director, Denny Ciornei! #chirp #FearTheKeeper

USL W League & U20 USL Academy Girls
Our USL W League team enjoyed a fantastic season this past summer that saw a plus 4 win total in a short, but rigorous, 12 game season. We are still the youngest team by a pretty significant difference in our conference but the players have responded and grown each season. We embrace the opportunity to play in the USL W League as a pathway for our top players to be recognized for USYNT and professional playing opportunities across the country and overseas. We look forward to the upcoming season and continuing to expose our youth players to some of the highest levels of play in the country.

USL Tryouts For The 2025 Season - Registration Open Now!

U23 Women Tryouts

Monday, December 23
Thursday, December 26

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U23 Men Tryouts

Friday, December 20
Monday, December 23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U20 Men Tryouts

Friday, December 20
Monday, December 23

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

U20 Women Tryouts

Monday, December 23
Thursday, December 26

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

@ TOCA Rocky River

21220 Center Ridge Rd

Rocky River, OH 44116

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U15-U19
As this is a slower time for our U15-19 ECNL Girl’s program I wanted to take a minute to recognize all of our athletes participating in their respective high school and collegiate programs. As our club continues to grow year after year, it is important that we all understand the path that our HS aged players and graduates have blazed for the future generations of CFSC. Their hard work and dedication have paved the way for our younger players to pursue their dreams at the absolute highest level of play in the Girl’s ECNL each year. The level of competition as well as the exposure to USYNT coaches and top college coaches is unparalleled, kudos to our college and HS aged players for helping to provide this platform for current and future generations!

We, as a staff, are excited about welcoming back all of our HS aged players for the upcoming season! New this year in the ECNL is the introduction of the League Cup, we will begin play against Pittsburgh Riverhounds on 11/23 in PA. The turnaround from HS season to club league/league cup play is extremely quick, getting everyone back at training immediately will be paramount to our success.

Best of luck with the rest of your season and we hope that you’re all ready to get after it in November!

Toby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director & Girls U11-U12 Pre-ECNL/GLA Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14

The start of the Fall season has been strong for all of our teams in the U11-14 High Performance department.

Our 2013G and 2014G Volt both secured the title of Champions at the FC Pride Cup. The 2013G and 2014G White programs have both gotten off to good starts in the GLA NPL, with the 2013G sitting in second currently, with a chance to make a push for first place by the end of the fall. Our 2013G and 2014G Blue both started off the season strong, with games against Internationals, Michigan Hawks, and Michigan Hawks Magic. The 2013's pulled off a 4-0 victory vs. Internationals, and the 2014's pulled off a 2-2 tie vs. Internationals. Great job to all U11-12G HP players!

Our 2012G and 2011G ECNL teams have also started off positively in the fall season. Both teams traveled to Michigan to play Hawks and Hawks Magic in pre-season games. Both teams have also played 3 League Cup games, along with 2 OVC games to start the year. Congrats are in order for the 2011G ECNL, who won their League Cup Division and will be onto the Semi-Final in January, to compete for an automatic bid to the 2025 ECNL National Playoffs.

Forthcoming, our schedule is the following for our respective teams:

2013/2014 Volt -- CASA league play, along with CASA Season Finale

2013/2014G White -- GLA NPL league play, along with CASA Season Finale, and Club Ohio Fall Classic

2013/2014G Blue -- Pre-ECNL league play, along with NCFC Fall Showcase

It has been a great start to our season, and we are very proud of the mixing of groups we have done thus far. Numerous players from all teams have stepped up to play with other teams, which is something we are very proud of. We are focused on developing top teams at the national scale in the High School aged teams, and this collaboration and mixing of players will reap huge benefits at the older ages in the years to come.

We are looking forward to a great rest of the fall, and hoping to finish the season strong!

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL

The season started with great excitement, as both the 2012s and 2011s played their first ever Ohio Valley League Cup games. The new league competition has the Ohio Valley conference split into four divisions of four teams. With two weeks of training, both teams hosted their first game and on the road for the following two. The two teams had a combined record of 5 wins and 1 tie over our group opponents, and both teams qualified as the group winners from our division. The teams will travel to Indianapolis in January for the semi-finals and final games. Very proud of the work and resilience by both groups to start the season off so well.

Both teams also started their first Ohio Valley league conference games this week. With three wins out of four games, the girls have continued to get results and show resilience. The 2011s had a great comeback win over GTFC on Sunday 2-1. An amazing team effort saw the team score with 3 minutes left to secure the win. Lastly, both teams had their first tournament last weekend in Columbus. Both groups had chances to play against good teams and get more competition. In six weeks, these groups have been tested and we have seen a great picture of their determination. We are looking forward to getting back to training to work on things individually and collectively. We need to keep working hard, and push each other in training.

2024 Alumni Update

The 05/06 group has started college soccer with great success and making an immediate impact on their respective teams. A total of 12 players started their first season about 6 weeks ago at NCAA D1, D2, and D3 schools. The girls have scored a combined 7 goals so far, with a majority of the group getting into the starting lineup in the first third of the season. We look forward to the chance to watch them play in person and have enjoyed watching the girls play on ESPN. We wish them continued success and can’t wait to see them after the semester. Keep up the great work ladies!

2010 Trapped Girls Team

This year we have had the chance to put together a trapped girls’ team for the Fall. The team is composed of 24 players from various teams in the 2010 player pool. The group has been training together for the past 6 weeks, and they are working hard to be ready for their respective teams in November. The first event for the group was the OP Invitational and overall, the weekend was a success. The girls made it to the final and played with a lot of heart. It was great to see the team play together and have a chance to compete. Over the next month they will play five games and will have some good tests. We look forward to continuing to work and getting better every training session.

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA

As we prepare for the 2024-2025 season, we are looking forward to supplemental tryouts at the end of October shortly before the official start of training the first week of November. In the meantime, we continue to follow our current players and their teams as they compete for their High School teams, as well as our recent grads and their collegiate programs.

We are very proud of the work and congratulations to our ECNL-RL All Regional League Great Lakes Conference:

Thank you, and Go Force!

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA

U13/14 High Performance teams all started their seasons. U13/U14 ECNL Participating in the St. Louis ECNL event. The ECNL teams will play Columbus Crew on Sunday Sept 29th.The GLA U13/U14 participated in the Ohio Premier Invitational event. The 2012s going 2-0-1 getting knocked out on Goal Differential. ECNL-RL U13/U14 have an ECNL-RL Crossover event this upcoming weekend at HOF. The 2012's ECNL-RL have started 3-0 in league play.

Player Spotlights

Cameron Neigh 2011

2024 TOCA Skills Showcase at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge

Shoutout to Cleveland Force 2011B ECNL-RL Player, Cameron Neigh, for competing in the TOCA Skills Showcase at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge in Columbus this past July! Cameron's score beat out over 500 other participants at TOCA centers around the East Region to secure his spot at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge! Check out some of the images and videos captured at the event! Awesome job Cameron!

Abby Richter

Girls U13-U19 GLA Director

Girls U13 and U14 GLA

We are happy to have the fall season underway! The girls have been working hard since the start of training in August. Both teams opened their season in the Crossover weekend for the GLA at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The U13 GLA team is a brand-new team and are quickly making the adjustment from 9v9 to 11v11. They are improving every day at training and have shown tremendous growth and development over the beginning of the Fall. With games being rescheduled, the girls will play most of their games later this Fall. The 2011’s are working very hard and facing some tough competition. They continue to compete, and we can see them implementing principles from training into the games. Both teams will have league games throughout September and October and will also play in the Season Finale in October.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U8-U10 Competitive & High Performance

It has been an exciting start to the 2024-2025 U8-U10 girls program. The girls are quickly learning the Force way and our values of CHIRP . A focus this year will be having the players work on their juggling outside of training. New this year, all players have been given juggling tags for their bags. All players have been tested and we are excited to see the growth the girls will make. A special shoutout to Mollie Graham who was our top juggler with a score of 24 juggles.

The Tuesday westside training has enjoyed working with the 2011 girls as we start our Big Sis and Lil Sis partnership. They have had a lot of fun getting to know some of the players and warming up together.

Many of our teams competed at the OP Invitational. Congratulations to our 15g White East / South team who won the U10 Platinum Division!

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive

We are happy to get the Fall season underway! It’s a new year and with that we welcome our 2014 players into the 9v9 Tier, as we look to get our 2013 age group ready and prepared for their next adventure into 11v11.

The season has started off well, and we’ve seen some really good footy. We’ve also seen an increase in the COMMITMENT from our players and families. Our numbers for 2nd Team Training have increased greatly from past years! We love the PASSION , and will continue to look to provide other opportunities to train.

Nick Howitt

Boys U10-U12

High Performance Director

Boys U10-U12 High Performance

Our Boys U10-U12 High Performance teams have had a fantastic start to the Fall Season!

- Training wise we have had a higher emphasis on Defensive Principles to start the season

(Pressure / Cover / Balance) and for the most part that has helped us be defensively sound across the board.

- Games wise we have had an extremely positive start on the field. We are trying to play Soccer the right way and slowly getting there day by day!

- Our 2013's got to represent the club in a national ECNL event in St. Louis earlier this month and came away as 1st placed out of 24 teams which was great to see. The team turned heads from clubs nationwide with some outstanding performances and results!

This weekend is a huge event for all our Boys PRE-ECNL Teams with 15 Games at Lost Nation against our counterparts from the Southern Ohio Midwest Conference.

Regular NPL/ GLA and CASA League play is well underway, with some mixed results but our Coaches are extremely comfortable with the start we have made across the board here. The volume of games here jumps rapidly over the coming weeks so lots of action to come! Enjoy the games and remember to relax on the sidelines! So far as parents, you are representing the club incredibly well so thanks for that!

- Our program wide Juggle Testing concludes this week (9/30). It has been great to see so many of the players training hard to set their own personal best for the year and set their base score. Individual Progress is the goal of this exercise and igniting the kids to compete with each other but also get out and train and those that are doing that are reaping the rewards, so well done!

- Myself and all the coaches have loved seeing the boys obsessed with their Fantasy Premier League Team and continue to provoke conversation surrounding the pro game.

Congrats to 2014 Owen Akinyemi whose team leads the FPL standings thus far! Amazingly without Erling Haaland in his team which makes it even more impressive!

I am confident we will continue to improve as the season progresses and look forward to enjoying that journey with you all!

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive Director

Boys U8-U10 Competitive
The boys have been working hard each week and have started to make major improvements on the field each week. The work that the boys have given in training has really shown in the style all the teams have played in their respective CASA Games.

Many players had the opportunity to participate in the Ohio Premier Invitational in Columbus this September. The boys worked hard and learned how to compete and play in environments different from what they are used to playing.

I want to recognize two players from the 2015 Volt East team that were asked to play with the 2015 Volt West Team in Columbus. Well done Jaydon and Luca ! Your hard work in training and games was recognized and rewarded. There will be many more opportunities for our players as their hard work and COMMITMENT continues to be noticed by other coaches throughout the club!

2017 Boys

It is important to recognize and celebrate many things in this game. Among the things I feel most important is being resilient. The player pool of 2017 boys playing this fall in CASA have had to face some game challenges. The group is playing a year up and facing high level competition. Throughout the season the team has not backed down. They come to training and work, get better and tougher each week. I want to recognize the families and players for their COMMITMENT and PASSION . The way the boys are learning to play will pay dividends for their individual and team development in the NEAR FUTURE!

College Recruitment

By: Steve Brdarski

Class of 2025 - Uncommitted Players

Please connect with your coach and give them the most up to date video you have
Please update them on any progress or changes in your search
Make sure you have registered with the NCAA eligibility center
Have a copy of your most recent transcripts (First 3 years of high school)

Class of 2026 Players

Connect with your coach to organize a game plan for your search
Make sure you have an up-to-date video
Send emails, visit campus, and keep in contact with schools that are a good fit for you
Write down all of your events that you are playing in this year

We have new tools and resources that we will be giving out based on where you are at in the process. If you have any questions or need any information please contact me directly. Last year we had 50 boys and girls from our club go on to play in college. Many of them are currently playing for their respective teams, and as a club we continue to grow with the number of resources and contacts to help support your journey. You have to do the work and we are ready to support and advocate for you!

Anyone looking to talk more about the process or specific questions, please let me know by sending me an email at Steve@force-sports.com . We look forward to helping in every way that we can when it comes to finding the college that fits you best!

The Force Effect Podcast

Episode 7: It Takes A Village

Check out our newest Force Effect Podcast episode sharing how important community support is when it comes to growing the game of soccer!

U15-U19 Team Tryouts - High School Players

October 26th & 27th

Top league competition sets Cleveland Force SC apart as the premier player pathway in Northeast Ohio! CFSC offers National (ECNL), Regional (ECNL-RL / GLA / Pre-ECNL) & Local (CASA) competition to fit your player’s needs!

Cleveland Force SC boasts the region's most accredited and experienced coaching staff that hold more US Soccer Federation National "A", "B" and "C" licenses than anyone in the region.

We staff 14+ full-time Directors at the club in order to provide the CFSC families with exceptional soccer development. In addition, we staff NCAA D1, D2 & D3 collegiate coaches at the U15-U19 levels to aid in our player development model and collegiate placement.

Upcoming CFSC Events

Fall 2 & Winter 1 Training, Girls Only FREE Programs & Charity Casino Night

Jump into our Fall 2 Training Programs that just started and run through Mid October or register for our upcoming Winter 1 Session beginning early November and running through December! Check out all of our Fall and Winter programming details through the buttons below and register today!

Girls Only Initiative - G.O.

We are thrilled for the release of our Girl's Only Initiative looking to create and nurture an inclusive and fun GIRLS ONLY (“G.O.”) soccer environment for players ages 5-10! G.O. is aimed to support female participation growth within Cleveland Force Soccer Club and throughout the Northeast Ohio area.

Coming this week on social media, we will be diving into more detail on “GO”, our female staff leading the program and upcoming opportunities including more “sister” sessions, FREE clinics and 4v4 leagues, and more for girls to experience this awesome GIRLS ONLY environment! Get early access to registration for our FREE Girls Only Clinics through the link below!

Girls Only - Free Clinics

Friday, November 1st l 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ TOCA Richmond

Saturday, November 2 | 9:00am - 11:00am @ TOCA Rocky River

*Participants will receive a GO training shirt

Mark your calendar for the Cleveland Force SC Charity Casino Night held on December 13, 2024 at The Madison in Cleveland!

A night filled with casino games, auctions, raffles and more with food and drinks served by Lago East Bank Italian restaurant!

100% of proceeds from the event will go towards the Cleveland Force SC Financial Aid program that is used to supplement our player services for families that require and qualify for assistance.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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CFSC ECNL U15-U19 Girls Director, Rob Miller, Earns U.S. Soccer National A Coaching License

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:32:36 GMT

ECNL U15-U19 Girls Director, Rob Miller Earns US Soccer Federation National A Coaching License!

Cleveland Force is thrilled to announce that our Girls U15 - U19 ECNL, USL W League and USL Academy Women's Director, Rob Miller, has earned his US Soccer Federation National A Coaching License!

Over the past year, Coach Rob has gained valuable knowledge, and we are excited to see him introduce new innovative development ideas into our U15 - U19 ECNL girls program and share them with other directors through collaboration. Attaining his A License is a significant accomplishment, demonstrating the club's commitment to our vision of coach development.

Coach Rob on his experience: “This journey has been challenging yet incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to bring the knowledge and skills I've gained to the players at Cleveland Force Soccer Club. As the game and training continues to evolve it is important to continue to push ourselves as both players and coaches to reach new levels of growth and development. I look forward to the upcoming season continuing to collaborate with our staff and players to make CFSC a model for player development and placement throughout the country."

At Force, personal growth and leadership are valued, resourced, and rewarded. #chirp #clevelandforcesc #ussoccer

The Force Effect - May 2024

Sun, 26 May 2024 19:02:42 GMT

MAY 2024

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

2024 Summer Soccer & Futsal Camps
Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite
USL League 2 & W Home Game Tickets
High Performance & Competitive Tiers
College Recruiting
T he Force Effect Podcast: Investing In Our Players
Team Tryouts For The 2024-25 Season
Everett Palache Named Head Coach For US Men's National Deaf Team
Follow Us On Social Media!

2024 Summer Soccer & Futsal Camps!
East, West and South Camps for Ages 5-12

Cleveland Force Summer Soccer & Futsal Camps will focus on skill development, small-sided guided discovery game play & FUN!

We have 9 camps offered on Cleveland’s Westside and 10 camps offered on the East and South sides of Cleveland with half day, full day and evening camp options, Cleveland Force has you covered for Summer Soccer! Register today!

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Mike Surniak

Juniors Academy:

The Juniors Program has continued to grow this year in both the number of players and dedicated coaching Staff. Force Juniors Academy is offered at 5 different locations this spring across North Eastern Ohio. More than 100 boys and girls are training this Spring and have the opportunity to play in games to start each of them on their own soccer pathway. I want to give a shout out to the amazing coaching staff that dedicates their time and energy to making the Force Juniors Academy the best in the Area.

If anyone is interested in the Cleveland Force Juniors Academy, registration is open online through the button below and in the PlayMetrics App. If you have any questions or would like additional information please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak michael@force-sports.com

Juniors Elite:

Force Juniors Academy is proudly living the mission of Cleveland Force with our youngest athletes. This Spring we have seen player movements and promotion within the Juniors Elite Program. A big Congratulations to Parsa, Mangaal, Kellen, and Izzy. All four of these young players have been playing and training with the u8/u9 Club teams. Congratulations!!!

Some more of our young players on the East side had the opportunity to play in the Great Lakes Spring Challenge Tournament with the 2016G Club team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. Well done Piper, Lucy and Julianna. Way to represent ladies!

Juniors Elite has also welcomed new players who have been promoted from Juniors Academy. Welcome to program: Nixon, Owen, Avery and Layla!!!

USL League 2 & W League Tickets On Sale!

Score 50% OFF Home Openers!

The 2024 USL League Two and USL W League Season is here! We want to show the whole league the magnitude of our club support by packing Krenzler Field at Cleveland State University for both of our USL teams home openers!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1st at 6pm for USL League Two vs FC Buffalo and Saturday, June 8th at 7pm for USL W League vs Kalamazoo FC! All Cleveland Force SC players get into all USL Home games FREE when you wear your CFSC jersey!

CFSC families and friends, get your home opener ticket for only $5 when you use the 50% OFF promo codes below:

6/1 USL League Two: “MENSOPENER”

6/8 USL W League: “WOMENSOPENER”

U20 GIRLS

USL Academy has taken a little time off with all of the traveling that our ECNL teams have been doing. We look forward to ramping back up our USL A training and games once the ECNL season ends in mid May.

U20 Boys

Our U20 USL Academy Boys will be competing in the Great Forest Division for the 2024 season. Our boys will eventually compete as a member of the the Valley Division as it continue to grow, while still matching up with Great Forest opponents in cross over games!

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U15-U19:

ECNL girls are really in the thick of their competitive season right now and have went on the road to Tennessee in early May. One perk of our league travel is the opportunity to play in front of different schools in cities that we may not travel to a lot. While in Nashville and Knoxville saw a lot of different schools from across the state including UT, Belmont, MTSU, etc. We have 2 weekends left in the regular season and then ECNL North Carolina the first weekend in June. We have a couple of teams that are working on a playoff spot as well that will be determined over the next few weeks. ECNL playoffs this year are in Seattle!

T oby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14:

It's been a busy spring thus far for our u11 and u12 HP groups. Our teams have already participated in the The Great Lakes Spring Challenge and an ECNL Crossover Event held at the Eclipse Spring Classic. We are looking forward to attending the US Club State Cup, Cedar Point Classic, and Chicago Inter Memorial Day events in the weeks to come.

Our teams are all in the midst of their spring league play, participating in the Ohio Valley Pre-ECNL, GLA, and CASA leagues. A special shout out goes to our 2012 Pre-ECNL Blue team, who have already secured 1st place as the 2024 Spring Ohio Valley Pre-ECNL Division Champions!

From a Director's perspective, I am immensely proud of the players, teams, staff, and families. Having been around our u11/12 groups frequently as of late, there are great things happening at the u11/12 age groups. The individual development, coupled with team performances, has been exciting to see. I am incredibly proud when I show up and see players focused, competing, and having a will to try their absolute hardest every time they are between the lines.

Our u13 and u14 Girls ECNL teams have concluded their 2023-2024 ECNL league seasons. The 2010's narrowly missed out on an ECNL Champions League playoff position, with the season coming down to the final two games. A special congratulations goes out to the 2011 ECNL team, being crowned 2023-2024 Ohio Valley North Division Champions - finishing the regular season with a 10-1-5 record. Winning an ECNL Division Championship is a major accomplishment. We are striving to make this the standard for every team that competes within our ECNL program, so this was a great first step.

The u13's and u14's traveled to ECNL South Carolina May 10-12. Both teams played extremely well taking on top competition, playing Arlington SA (VA), VDA (VA), NC Courage (NC), Florida Elite (FL), and Florida Krush (FL). Our 2011 Girls went 3-0 and 2010 Girls went 2-1 on the weekend!

The u13's will be participating in the ECNL National Playoffs in Seattle, WA at the end of June. The next 8 weeks will see the team preparing to compete with the goal of advancing to the Round of 16.

The u13/14 ECNL Girls also recently participated in a Mental Health Survey sent out from ECNL Leadership. This was a nice segway and reminder into the point of year we are in. As we head into Tryout Season, it is important to ensure the overall health and wellness of our players. This time of the season induces a lot of stress, pressure, and anxiety on players. We do everything possible as a staff to ensure the players are still enjoying the game, developing, and having fun with their teammates and clubmates. Please consider checking in with your player, and giving them a bit of extra encouragement and positivity over the course of the next month.

From our u11-14 Girls HP Staff - thank you! We have accomplished some amazing things this year, and are thankful for all the time, dedication, and efforts our families put into making this club special. It takes a village, and we appreciate you all. Let's continue to push the standard and create a nationally recognized top tier youth soccer club.

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA Director:

We would like to take this time to thank and celebrate our coaching staff and our team managers (The Hill, King, Pastor, Kardamis, Hunsicker, Porz, Phinick, and Braun families) who work tirelessly on a daily basis to carry out our club mission and live out our club values while keeping our club members; players and families, at the forefront. We would also like to thank coach Cable and coach Jones for their efforts and contribution to our club, and wish them all the best as they join the women's soccer staffs at LSU and Villanova, respectively. With these departures, we welcome coaches Shelby Edwards and Oliver Slawson.

Next, congratulations to all of our graduating players who finalized their college commitment in the last couple of months to continue their soccer careers at the academic institution of their choice, and look forward to more commitments:

Nathan Pastor - Hiram College
Gage Ayers - Ashland University
Braden Gambatese - Hiram College
Ian Kaczmarek - Baldwin Wallace University
Nick Phillips - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Will McCale - Hiram College
Kamram Walton - Hiram College
Brice Hiner - Muskingum University
Connor Heramb - Marietta College

U15-19B ECNL-RL

Our U15-19 ECNL-RL Teams are currently preparing for their last set of league games at Pittsburgh Riverhounds and WNY Flash. Our 2005/06, 2007, and 2009 ECNL-RL Teams are competing for a spot in the ECNL-RL Playoffs in St. Louis.

U15-19B GLA

Our U15-19B GLA teams recently participated in the State Cup preliminary stage. Overall a positive weekend for our teams with a great display of our style of play. Congratulations to our 2006, 2007, and 2009 GLA teams for advancing to the next round and best of luck!

2024-2025 TRYOUTS

As preparations for the 2024-2025 club season begin, we have had a number of players show interest in CFSC & tryout sessions thus far, and we look forward to adding depth to all of our age pools.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS

2008B GLA members Garrett Obrst, Caden Phinick, and Davin DiFranco for guest-playing and participating with our partner club Barca Academy in the Crossroads Showcase in Indianapolis the weekend before the Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati with their team. The commitment and willingness to go above and beyond for game repetitions from these players and families is remarkable and a great example of taking ownership of one's soccer development!

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Our 2010 and 2011 ECNL boys just returned from Matthews, NC for the ECNL Boys North Carolina Spring Event. Both teams put in a great effort against some top competition from Virginia, New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Georgia.

Shout out to our 2011 RL and 2010 GLA teams on advancing to the State Cup Quarterfinals!

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL:

05/06 Girls Team: The group started the spring season going to Ohio Elite and finishing best in their group by winning all three games and not conceding a single goal against. The team has battled all season, with different challenges every week. The team currently sits in second place, after a big win in the NE Ohio Classico.

07 Girls Team: The group had strong performances at both the Ohio Elite and Jefferson Cup college showcases. The team was undefeated finishing first at Ohio Elite, and second out of twelves teams at Jeff Cup. The group has been playing some great soccer, and is currently second in league play. The team scored 5 goals in its NE Ohio Classico win.

08 Girls Team: Continues to overcome every challenge thrown at them, with injuries being one of the main issues. The team finished with 1 win, 1 tie, and 1 loss at both the Ohio Elitce and Jefferson Cup. A big four goal game down at Jeff Cup saw some great goals scored.

09 Girls Team: Played very strong at Ohio Elite and Jefferson cup, using both events to find momentum in league play. The team is currently in fourth place, undefeated in their last five games which included ties against the top two teams and a win. Congrats to the girls and Coach Schmidt for their play this past month.

The 2010 and 2011 teams have battled through league play this spring. They just went to the Great Lakes Spring Challenge tournament and both teams made it to the final. For the 2011s, they lost in penalty kicks, and this was their fifth consecutive final this year. The 2010s beat their local rival on penalty kicks in the final to win the tournament. Congrats to both groups!

Hannah Gorman - 2010 RL

"I have been playing goalie 2 years. My favorite 2 Goalie memories are when I got to take a PK in a shootout and we won the tournament. The other is saving 3 PKs in regular season games this year. They bring so much energy to the game, the team and are great. My advice to other goalkeepers is just to never give up make the impossible possible!"

Caitlin Rose - 2007 RL

"I have been playing goalie for 9 years now (since I was 8 years old and decided I was tired of running up and down the 7v7 field). My favorite memory is getting to form new friendships and creating bonds that go outside of just club soccer. My advise to other goalkeepers is to be a vocal leader on the field and don’t get in your head after one mistake just take it one play at a time."

Aubrey Madden - 2009 RL

"I have been playing now for about 8 years. My favorite moment as a Force goalkeeper is getting to go to different places and hanging out with my friends and making a candy salad. My best tip or advice would be just communicate with your team because you can see the whole field and just be nice to everyone because you don’t wanna have enemies."

Avalena DeBolt- 2006 RL

"I have been a goalie for 9 years. My favorite moment as a goalkeeper at Cleveland Force SC is when my team and I went to Seattle for ECNL playoffs and we went into PKS our last game and I saved the PK to win the game. Super exciting and always will remember."

Giana Frisina- 2011 RL

"I have been a goalkeeper (on and off) for about 5 years. My favorite moment as a Force GK is saving PKs and stepping up to be GK when my team needed one. Although height is helpful as a GK, it’s not necessary to be successful as long as you’re willing to put in the work."

Abby Holland - 2011 RL

"I have been a GK for 4 years (2nd year with Force). My favorite Force memory is Combining with G (Giana) for a tournament 4 game clean sheet championship in Indy. My advise to other Gks, don’t let injuries get you down. It’s hard to fight back. Be a good teammate while you are out and when you come back!"

Sophia Buchner - 2008 RL

I’ve been a goalkeeper for 6 years. I love hanging out with my teammates during tournaments. My advice to younger goalkeepers is to keep working and find goals that are achievable and keep working up to your bigger goal.

Jordan Levenhagen - 2008 RL

"I have you been playing as a goalkeeper for 7 years. My favorite moment as a Force Gk is traveling to different states with my teammates and being able to get to know everyone better. My advice to future gks is to always give 100% and keep working on the little things no matter how basic."

Force RL Gks not pictured: Adri Lika and Aondra Irate for the 2006 RL

Nick Howitt

Boys U0-U12

High Performance Director

Boys U10-U12 High Performance:

Our HP Boys teams have got off to a Hot start with Spring League play, showing the fruits of our grind at training during the Winter season.

Our Blue Teams this past weekend wrapped up the Pre-ECNL League Seasons in style.

Our 2012 's put a solid season together, finishing 2nd in their division. Coach Everett's team is in great shape going into the Post Season and looking forward to the transition to 11v11.

Our 2014 's showed significant progress from Fall to Spring going an impressive 9-1-0 to win the Division Title on the last day.

Most impressive were our 2013 's who went undefeated the whole year, winning the league, finishing with a record 20-0-2.

We had 20 different players selected to represent the teams at 2014 and 2013 which is a credit to all the players and coaches. It highlights the the program depth and philosophy that the Blue Rosters are fluid coaches will rotate.

HP wide we had our Juggling challenges in both Dec and April. EVERY PLAYER improved their top score from start to finish and the measurable improvement was so clear to see! Great job to every player that participated.

I am looking forward to seeing our Boys excel as we wrap up Spring League and enter the Postseason!

Good luck to all our teams representing the club in the State Championships!

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance:

The girls and coaching staff have been working hard covering many Force principles. The girls have continued to be committed to their development and training hard. We have spent many months working on team shape learning common principles about width, depth, length, transition and inverting. The importance of moving off the ball and offering support. Many players continued to show their commitment by attending AOE sessions, TOCA and competing at training sessions. This commitment continues to strengthen our player pool. Throughout the year our 2014 girls blue pool, we have had 21 players who have experienced playing in pre-ECNL games. This shows how deep our player pool is and we are only playing 7v7. We were excited to get outside to compete in the Spring Classic at the Canton Football Hall of Fame. We put together a 2016 team who had been guest training on the east side at Richmond. The girls enjoyed their first tournament experience while playing on such a BIG field. We want to extend our congratulations to our 2014 White West team who went 3-0-1 but ended up Finalists due to goal differential. Our 2015 White West team battled from behind and came out Champions. The girls are excited for the State Cup and to finish the season strong.

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive Director

Boys U9-U10 Competitive:
Boy 2015 & 2014 Competitive Tier

The competitive tier program has started its spring Casa Season Strong. The boys 12-4-1 overall so far this spring. The record does not tell the entire story. Four teams are playing in higher divisions this spring than the teams did in the fall. The program is staying Committed to providing the correct environment for player development all while keeping our Integrity to play the highest team in the most appropriate age and division available.

I want to Celebrate the 2016 Boys White Team that is playing in the 2015 Top division this Spring. The team is currently 1-0-1 only conceding 5 goals to 15 scored.

The 2015 Boys White East is Competing in the 2014 Top Division this spring. The team is 2-0-0 playing against some of the other top Cleveland area clubs. A big CONGRATULATIONS to the team that won the 2nd Division of 2014 at The Great Lakes Spring Challenge. A Great moment for myself as a coach and a parent happened when the 15b White East, just after receiving their medals, followed me to support my son and the 12b Volt West team in PKs. Wonderful display of support and Brotherhood! CHIRP!!!

2014 High Performance

The GLA Season is rapidly coming to a close. Both the 2014 Boys East and West have had strong Leagues seasons. The West team is in the driver seat to qualify for the playoffs June 1st in Canton with three games to go.

Congratulations to the 2014 Boys White East that have qualified for the Playoffs this June. Well Done Boys !!

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive:

We are happy to be back outside and would like to wish the best of luck to all our teams competing in the CASA League this Spring season!

Our 2012 Girls Comp teams competed in the Spring Challenge this season, and both represented themselves well in their Division. Coach Jermaine has done well with this group, having one of the teams missing out from progressing to the finals on Goal Differential.

Denzil Antonio

Boys & Girls U13-U19 Competitive & GLA Girls Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive:

Congratulations to our Competitive tier players that have moved up into our GLA teams!

Ava Sullivan: 11 Girls white (Comp tier) to 11 girls Blue (GLA)

Grant Rasmussen: 09/10 Boys White to 09 Boys Volt (GLA)

Luke Lapps: 11 Boys White (Comp tier) 11 Boys Volt (GLA)

Giovanni Sandy: HS Boys White (Comp tier) to 07 Boys Volt(GLA)

Samuel Steven: HS Boys White (Comp tier) to 07 Volt (GLA)

Tisser Hafiz: HS Boys White to 07 Boys Volt (GLA)

Devin DiFranco: 08/09 Boys White (Comp tier) to 08 Volt (GLA)

College Recruitment

By: Steve Brdarski

Those attending college this fall.......

1. NCAA Elig. Center- Amateurism Paperwork - this can and should be completed by now

2. FAFSA should be completed and turned in and you should have turned in your deposit to school

3. Double check you have been 'certified' in 16 core courses for d1 and d2 with minimum gpa

4.. Talk with guidance counselor about final transcripts being sent and proof of graduation as soon as they can

5.. Check in with your coach about orientation (usually in the summer) - particular date you need to go and what day is move in for pre-season

Those still searching for the right fit.....

1. Summer Visits - any time you are traveling and/or you have time, stop by a campus to see how it feels and fits what you are looking for.

2. Summer Events- email and invite coaches to showcases and games, make sure your invite has your highlight video included

3. Summer Camps- lets talk about what camps or ID Clinics are best for you

4. Summer Check ins- have you checked in with your coaches, parents, and guidance counselor about your search? Good time to talk about what you are thinking and anything that has changed.

The Force Effect Podcast

Investing In Our Players

Check out our newest Force Effect Podcast episode sharing a few details about Investing In Our CFSC Players!

2024/25 Season Team Tryouts

May 22nd through June 10th

Top league competition sets Cleveland Force SC apart as the premier player pathway in Northeast Ohio! CFSC offers National (ECNL), Regional (ECNL-RL / MDL / GLA / Pre-ECNL) & Local (CASA) competition to fit your player’s needs!

Cleveland Force SC boasts the region's most accredited and experienced coaching staff that hold more US Soccer Federation National "A", "B" and "C" licenses than anyone in the region.

Visit our tryouts page to view CFSC tryout dates and times offered in 3 different locations!

CFSC Technical Director, Everett Palache, Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Deaf Team

Congratulations to Cleveland Force SC Technical Director, Everett Palache, on being named Head Coach of the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team!

All of us at CFSC are proud of Everett and thrilled for his opportunity to lead the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team this year! Follow the link below to read the full press release!

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CFSC Technical Director, Everett Palache, Named Head Coach for U.S. Men's Deaf National Team

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:26:52 GMT

MAJOR CLEVELAND FORCE SC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM U.S. SOCCER

To view on U.S. Soccer website: Click Here

EVERETT PALACHE NAMED HEAD COACH OF U.S. MEN’S DEAF NATIONAL TEAM

PALACHE BRINGS 20 YEARS OF HIGH-LEVEL COACHING EXPERIENCE TO DEAF MNT ROLE; WILL GUIDE FIRST CAMP IN JULY AS TEAM PREPARES FOR DEAF PAN AMERICAN GAMES IN NOVEMBER

CHICAGO (May 15, 2024) — U.S. Soccer has appointed Everett Palache as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team. Bringing 20 years of high-level coaching and technical experience to the role, Palache will guide his first camp when the team reconvenes this July in preparation for the 2024 Deaf Pan American Games to be held Nov. 7-18 in Canoas, Brazil.

“I feel blessed to have the chance to represent our country and also the Extended National Teams program as a whole and I’m thankful to everyone involved for providing this opportunity,” Palache said. “I’m very much looking forward to this new challenge, and what I’m most excited about is the prospect of bringing a sense of togetherness, helping continue past traditions and building upon successes that have developed with the Deaf Men’s National Team over the years.”

Palache, 44, brings 20 years of coaching and technical experience on the national and local level, having served U.S. Soccer as a Coaching Educator and assistant coach in the Extended National Teams program. Locally, he has spent the last 13 years with Cleveland Force Soccer Club where he currently serves as Technical Director, guiding all sporting aspects for the organization. Prior to that role, he worked as the club’s Director of Soccer Programming and Director of Coaching from 2011-2018, and Academy Director, Director of Coaching and USL Technical Director from 2018-2021.

Concurrent with his time at Cleveland Force, Palache worked as Assistant Technical Director for Cleveland Soccer Academy from 2011-2015, and in various coaching roles with Cleveland United, Brad Friedel’s Premier Soccer Academy, Columbus Crew Juniors, Cleveland Alliance Soccer Academy and Cleveland Soccer Academy.

“I am delighted to welcome Everett as our Head Coach of the Deaf MNT,” said Stuart Sharp, Head of U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Teams. “He has impressed us throughout the recruitment process with his game philosophy and eagerness to further develop an already talented player pool. I know Everett is eager to get started in what is an important year with the Pan Am Games at the end of the year serving as the qualifiers for the 2025 Deaflympics. With his first camp around the corner, I am confident the players will relish working within the enjoyable and demanding team culture he creates.”

Holder of the U.S. Soccer National “A” License and Academy Director License, Palache has also earned the NSCAA’s Director of Coaching License. A 2002 graduate of Philadelphia University where he earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Psychology, Palache played collegiately for the Rams from 1998-2001, and also with Internationals Soccer Club, Cleveland Futbol Club and Cleveland United Soccer Club.

For more information on the Deaf MNT or to inquire about athlete eligibility, please email U.S. Soccer's Extended National Teams Department at extendednt@ussoccer.org.

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CFSC Welcomes Paul Shaw

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:53:00 GMT

Paul Shaw Hired as New CFSC Boys U15-U19 ECNL Director and Sr. Director of Coaching

CLEVELAND - May 10, 2024 - Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the hiring of Paul Shaw as the club's new Boys Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) U15-U19 Director and the Senior Director of Coaching.

Shaw has served in numerous coaching and director roles for several clubs including Ferencvaros Academy (Hungary), FC New York, Orlando City SC and Orlando City Seminole. In addition to serving as a head coach, technical director and sporting director, Paul also holds both Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) A and United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A Licenses and is currently undertaking USSF Club Technical Leadership (former Academy Director License).

"Cleveland Force is very excited to have Paul join our staff as our new Boys U15-U19 ECNL Director and the Sr Director of Coaching. He is a man of great character who will bring tremendous experience to our ECNL Boys Program and all of our club's U13-U19 programs. Adding someone of Paul's expertise and passion will further advance our club environment for years to come. We look forward to him starting this month," said Regional Club Director, Marko Raduka.

Shaw most recently worked at Orlando City Seminole Soccer School as the Sporting Director from 2022-2024, Technical Director from 2016-2022, Senior Boys Director of Coaching from 2012-2016 and the Orlando City SC U23 Head Coach for the 2013-14 season. Before his time in Orlando, Paul served as the Head Coach of FC New York in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Division in 2011 and began his coaching career in 2008 with Ferencvaros Academy in Hungary.

In addition to Shaw's vast coaching and leadership roles, Paul also brings a decorated professional playing career, joining Arsenal at age 14 and making his First Team debut at age 18. He played with England's U18 International team and appeared in 440 professional games scoring a combined 106 goals for Arsenal, Millwall, Gillingham, Burnley, Cardiff, Peterborough, Sheffield United, Rotherham, Chesterfield and Ferencvaros.

“I’m extremely excited about joining CFSC," Shaw said. "I’ve been very impressed by what has been built at the club and everyone’s desire to keep getting better. I’m looking forward to using some of the experiences I’ve gained throughout my career to create the very best player development model in Northeast Ohio.”

About Cleveland Force Soccer Club

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PAUL SHAW

Playing career:

Joined Arsenal Aged 14
England U18 International
Arsenal First Team debut aged 18
Played 440 Professional games, 106 goals
Clubs played for: Arsenal, Millwall, Gillingham, Burnley, Cardiff, Peterborough, Sheffield United, Rotherham, Chesterfield, Ferencvaros (Hungary)

Coaching career:

Started coaching in 2008 at the Ferencvaros Academy
Head Coach at FC New York (USL championship) 2011
Senior Boys Director of Coaching, Orlando City Seminole 2012-2016
Orlando City SC U23 Head Coach 2013-14
Technical Director, Orlando City Seminole 2016-2022
Sporting Director, Orlando City Seminole 2022-2024

Licensing:

UEFA A License
USSF A License
Currently undertaking USSF Club Technical Leadership (former Academy Director License)

CFSC Spotlight: The Russell Family

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:35:23 GMT

CFSC Spotlight: The Russell Family

The Force Effect - March 2024

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:45:56 GMT

March 2024

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite
USL League 2 & W League Schedules Released
High Performance & Competitive Tiers
CFSC Spotlight: The Russell Family
T he Force Effect Podcast: Off The Field Growth
College Recruitment
2024 Summer Camps Early Bird Special
Follow Us On Social Media!

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
By: Everett Palache

I hope this message finds everyone in the club doing well!

We are quickly approaching the spring season, so we will compete more regularly while also going through the tryout process. As a competitive, high-performance club, we are constantly evaluating our talent and working to prepare players for the next step in their soccer journey. Some players are preparing for high school, some for college, and some for our pre-professional USL environment. Meanwhile, the young players are getting ready for the following Fall season.

During this time of internal and external competition, the fans (parents, family, and friends) must be aware of their behavior on the sidelines. Also, we must be mindful of our language on the sideline when describing other players. Every year, parents (fans) speak negatively about players on their team or players from the other team. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but adults must be good examples of what is appropriate when working with or around young people. With that in mind, please take a moment and reflect on what you want for your kid and those your son or daughter associates with on their teams. What example will you set this spring season as an ambassador and leader in appropriate sideline behavior?

The other issue we hear about every year is the treatment of referees. Being a referee in youth sports today is extremely difficult; if you have not heard, there is a shortage. We have a shortage because the few brave, committed, and humble people willing to referee a game are driven out by abusive fans (parents) and players. There are few guarantees in life, but we can guarantee you will attend a game this Spring, and you will feel the referee is not doing a good job. When this happens, remember all the valuable lessons your child can learn at that moment. They can learn to be resilient; they can learn how to communicate to win the referee over to earn a call later in the game, and they can learn how to deal with adversity and channel their energy to be better at the moment. These are the lessons the coaching staff is trying to teach, and we hope you can support us by being a good example this Spring and in all seasons.

Overall, we have seen significant improvement over the years and received compliments from all levels of the club about the behavior of our families on the sidelines. We have also seen our old and new staff join the cause to be better examples of appropriate behavior on the sideline. No one is perfect, but we want to be an organization striving for perfection in this area because our adult members' actions set the tone for the learning environment we create for the kids. Thank you to everyone who has committed to changing their behavior and those who have spoken up to remind others who have lost their way about how we want to act as Cleveland Force Soccer Club members. Without you, we would not have seen growth and the creation of the best environment in Northeast Ohio on and off the field.

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

Training & In-House Leagues

Limited spots remain for our Winter 3 Juniors Academy training if you are looking to jump into training now or secure your spot for our Spring Sessions starting in early April!

Mike Surniak

Juniors Elite Director

Cleveland Force SC Juniors Elite is northeast Ohio's premier pre-club development program. The program will run seasonally (fall, winter, spring). Participants in the program will receive (1) training night per week , as well as, 6-8 competitive league games per season.

We encourage all our future Juniors Elite players to first experience our Juniors Academy program for ages 5 - 8.

For more info about the Juniors Elite program, please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak: Michael@Force-Sports.com

USL W League & League 2 Game Schedules!

Plus USL Academy Cup Schedules!

The Cleveland Force

USL W LEAGUE

2024 schedule is out now!

We can’t wait to get back on the field this summer! Make sure to follow @clevforceusl for incoming season details!

Rob Miller

USL W League Director

USL W League:
We have recently completed the schedule for our 2nd season in the USL W League. Tryouts were held in December and we are eager to start the season in late May. Our home game schedule will allow us the opportunity to have our younger players present at many of our games as we play the majority of our home games in June. We look forward to seeing all of you at the games to cheer on our USL W team!

The Cleveland Force

USL LEAGUE 2

2024 schedule is out now!

Mark your calendars and follow @clevforceusl for more season details coming soon!

2024 USL Academy Cup

March 14 - 17, 2024

Good luck to our U20 & U13 USL Academy Boys who are heading to Tampa, Florida for the 2024 USL Academy Cup!

USL Academy Girls:
We have recently begun training for the USL Academy team on Sunday evenings at Force Rocky River. The USL Academy team is made up of players from our 2005/06 - 2010 teams. We held tryouts in December and have selected a pool of players that will train/play together from January - June. The Academy program offers talented/committed players from across different age groups to come together and train. The end goal is to continue to challenge our top players from across different age groups to reach their full potential. We recently had a chance to bring a group of 15 players to the ECNL Super Cup played at Grand Park in late January. Our players had a chance to play against select teams from the ECNL and the Ohio Valley Conference. We enjoyed great competition and had the chance to showcase players to a number of different NCAA schools from across the midwest.

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL:

Our U15 - U19 ECNL girls began the year diligently preparing for their upcoming league season. In early January our 2008 and 05/06 ECNL teams traveled to Lakewood Ranch, Florida for the ECNL Winter Showcase. Both teams enjoyed the weather and the top notch competition. Our teams continued their competition in February attending the Penn Fusion Showcase, Ohio Elite Showcase and Beading Showcase. Our HS aged ECNL teams continue their full slate in terms of exposure over the next couple of weeks.

Some of the events/showcases that we will be traveling to include:

ECNL Spring Showcase (3/1-3/3)
Jefferson Cup (3/15-3/17)
ECNL North Carolina (5/31-6/2)
ECNL Playoffs (Late June/Early July)

A couple of recent college commitments include:

Hannah Pachan - 2007 ECNL - Virginia Tech
Reagan Pentz - 2007 ECNL - Vanderbilt University
Alyssa Gimmel - 2007 ECNL - University of New Hampshire
Grace Paczko - 05/06 ECNL - Duquesne University
Brooklyn Steiner - 05/06 ECNL - Lynn University

We look forward to the upcoming spring season to keep the momentum going!

Girls ECNL Tennessee - December 2023

Bill Lawrence

Boys ECNL Director

Boys ECNL:

We are so thankful for the amount of exposure to collegiate scouts we receive at each ECNL event! Our 06/05, 07, 08 and 09 ECNL Boys teams traveled south in December to compete at ECNL Boys South Carolina Winter Event. While there our 06/05 quite the audience of scouts watching:

Game 1: 57 colleges ; 35% D1; 12% D2; 53% D3

Game 2: 48 colleges ; 40% D1; 17% D2; 42% D3

Game 3: 26 colleges ; 42% D1; 19 % D2; 38% D3

Coaches who contacted us thought the best game of the entire tournament was our game vs Charlotte Independence!

Our 07 boys saw 49 scouts over their three games (with 52% of scouts from D1 programs) including their first game of the weekend as they took CESA Triumph, the #1 ranked team in Southeast US at the South Carolina event.

In early February our Cleveland Force 06/05, 07 & 08 ECNL Boys teams headed to Lakewood Ranch, FL to compete in the ECNL Boys Winter Event! Our 06/05 team once again had great attendance the first 2 days and had the best game of the tournament in a 4-4 draw against defending National Champions Richmond United!

Game 1: 42 Colleges ; 35% D1; 7 % D2; 57% D3

Game 2: 41 Colleges ; 36% D1; 9.7 % D2; 48% D3

Game 3: 12 Colleges ; 33% D1; 0 D2; 66% D3

Special shoutout to Gavin Crane (2007) for being invited to the Continental Tire ECNL Selection Game! Gavin was the only Goalkeeper in the game that had a shutout half for the Selection Game. The West Team he was on won the game over the East 4-1. Check out the video below to hear what Gavin had to say about his experience.

T oby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14:

The months of December, January, and thus far in February have been excellent for both the 2011 and 2010 ECNL groups. With many players participating in the USL Youth (formerly Super Y), we saw our 2011's secure a National Championship, and our 2010's lose narrowly in the final. Along with USL Youth competition, our teams have also played friendlies against United Futbol Academy ECNL (GA), Michigan Hawks ECNL x2, Indy Premier GA, and Pacesetter RL. We still have fixtures against CAU Force, Beadling GA (PA), and our boys program on the docket before we embark on our spring season. Gaining exposure to, competing with, and winning against some of the aforementioned teams has been great. We have competed against, challenged, and/or gotten results against teams ranked as high as #03 in the country in recent months -- so the future is very bright!

The spring season will be exciting and challenging for both groups. We are sitting in a place where both teams have a great chance to qualify for the ECNL Champions League Playoffs. We will also be attending the Jefferson Cup in Richmond, VA as well as ECNL South Carolina. The goal for both teams is to finish top two in the conference in order to qualify for the ECNL Champions League Playoffs.

We are looking forward to a lot of fun, development, and competition in the months to come.

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA Director:

Our HS GLA teams just returned from the Ft. Wayne United FC Showcase, and our 2008 & 2009 ECNL-RL teams competed in the Del Sol Presidents’ Day tournament in Phoenix, Arizona and both teams came out on top, winning each of their divisions!

Our 2005/06 and 2007 ECNL-RL teams had a very successful weekend at the ECNL-RL Florida Showcase. Both teams displayed outstanding moments of our style of play in the attacking phase in addition to strong defensive performances. The combined record for the weekend was 2W-1L-3T with 11 goals scored and only 4 conceded. Kyle Bennett was selected to participate in the Continental Tire ECNL-RL selection game during this event.

2007 ECNL-RL at Florida Showcase

2005/06 ECNL-RL at Florida Showcase

Lastly, our coaches selected team captains during the month of January. As outlined in our "Guiding Principles of a CFSC Captain,” the leadership styles CFSC looks for team captains to embody are transformational and servant. The objective is to create an environment of accountability, service, and care. CFSC captains are ambassadors of the club representing the club itself, teammates, family and friends in all environments on and off the field. Our 2024-2023 team captains are as follows:

Congratulations to our team captains for this unique opportunity to help our coaches and teammates carry out our club culture and core values #CHIRP on a daily basis on and off the field!

Kyle Bennett - 2007B ECNL-RL

Selected to participate in the Continental Tire ECNL-RL Selection Game at the ECNL-RL Florida Showcase early February. This experience provided Kyle the opportunity to compete with and against some of the top talent in the nation at the ECNL-RL level which allowed for further exposure to college coaches in attendance. We are extremely proud of Kyle!

Kyle’s Quote: “My experience playing in the ECNL-RL selection game was very unique as until that point I had never played in a game with such an incredible atmosphere and vibrant feel to it. Also, the chance to compete with players from all over was very new and fun especially since I got to do it in front of so many people including my club teammates, who showed great support. Ultimately most of all, I felt very honored to receive such a nomination from my coaches.”

Kyle Bennett Continental Tire ECNL-RL Selection Game with CFSC 07B ECNL-RL Teammates!

Kyle Bennett with East Team for Continental Tire ECNL-RL Selection Game

Continental Tire ECNL-RL Selection Game East Roster

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL:

ECNL-RL - St Louis, MO - December 2023

Over all a good weekend for the teams. Managers were great at having everything we needed and helping out with pre, post, and during games. Two highlights were both on Day 1---05/06 group had a great game against the host. Team played well and had a commanding game. At the end of the day, the 08s with their DP goalkeeper took a 1-0 halftime lead, and scored two more on set pieces to win their first game.

All heart award goes to the 08 team and Coach Attila. This group did not have a full squad, and lost S.Thompson midway through first with meniscus injury. In the second game, G.Marino injured and went. home. The team played with 1 sub in the final game, and battled.

We saw a lot of coaches and had some great conversations. Those that did not attend, also knew about us and we have been following up with emails. Dave did a great job with 05/06s keeping up with all the coaches that attended and passing on information. I covered the 07s game because their manager could not attend.

After the game we talked about the next few weeks, and would like to connect about practices. The 07s and 05/06 group need a few more over the holidays to get ready for our Florida event. This weekend we have league games with Pittsburgh and WNY Flash. We are working through a little roster situations because of this weekend. We appreciate all the help and support from the club and looking forward to getting back on the practice field!

ECNL-RL - Florida - Sanford, FL 2024

The 05/06 and 2007 groups went to Florida at the beginning of January and competed against some great competition. The event saw the teams tested on the field, and we came home ready to work on new things and continue to build off of the work from 2023. The success of St.Louis and Florida has led to many of the girls being in a great place in their searches to find the best college for their future. We are proud of the work they are putting in and looking forward to league play in March and April.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance:

Our coaching staff is expanding along with the program and player pools. These girls are continuing to work hard at trainings and are all making steady progress in preparation for spring. Many teams are being challenged playing against boys and/or playing an age group up. We are excited about the upcoming spring season and having teams competing at all levels of league play. The program and player pools are building and growing weekly. We have added 15 extra training only players at Force Richmond who are dedicated to improving their skills. We have also started to incorporate some Junior Elite girls to guest training with the older girls to help prepare them for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance Director

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance:

This winter has been a time of growth for the u9 and u10 boys. Our teams and players have continued their work in training and games to continue to be leaders in the leagues we compete in. All of the boy’s teams participating in the CASA indoor League sit at the top of the divisions they play in.

I want to take a moment to celebrate the 2015 White East team . This group has recently been moved into the Top division of the 2014 boys league. The team now plays GLA team and has posted a 3-1 record since January. Over all the 2015B White East team is 24-2 in all competition since August. Well, Done Boys.

The program has also had growth by promoting players from the Force Junior Elite Program . I want to recognize Patrick Wilson (2017) and Parsa Sohie (2017) for joining the club. Both players have made big impacts playing with our 2016 and 2015 boys in both the Force Sports League and CASA indoor. Parsa and Patrick have great passion for the game and are committed to taking advantage of every opportunity!

Our Staff and Players are excited for Spring and look forward to the Great Lakes Spring Challenge event in April. We can’t wait to see our teams and players take the next steps on their soccer pathway t his Spring!

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive:

Our Competitive Tier continues to grow in all areas.

We are excited to welcome two new coaches to our staff, Coach Jay Snider & Coach Duilio Pacheco.

Coach Jay comes to us from the Avon community and brings a wealth of knowledge from his time in various state associations. He currently has his National D License and has worked up and down the east coast — including Florida, the Carolinas, and up to New Hampshire. He’s currently working with our 2012 Boys Black West roster.

Coach Duilio is a Cleveland Soccer Academy Alumni, and has learned from many of our Senior staff, including Ali Kazemaini. Coach Duilio will be working with our 2012 Boys East & South roster pools.

Coach Jermaine will be taking some of our 2012 Girls to represent us in the Columbus Indoor Soccer Challenge early this month (Feb. 9-11). We wish the much success and look to learn from their experience.

Some of our Comp Tier players will also have the experience of training with our HP Tier teams for the rest of the Winter season. We use this time in hopes that they will gain knowledge to bring back to their pool and inspire the group as we get ready for the Spring season!

CFSC Player Spotlight

Meet The Russell Family!

The Force Effect Podcast

Episode 5: Off The Field Growth

Check out our newest Force Effect Podcast Episode 6, sharing a few details about Off The Field Growth!

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT

By: Steve Brdarski, College Recruitment Director

Class of 2024:

Are you registered with the NCAA eligibility center? Please remember to fill out your amateurism documents in April, talk to your guidance counselor about sending final transcripts and proof of graduation, and complete all paperwork.

Amateurism Certification Basics Sheet - Click Here

Class of 2025

Make sure you keep connected with coaches and follow up after events/games.

Class of 2026

Are you set up with Veo? Are you sending a highlight video with your emails?

Class of 2027

Have you spoke with your inner circle and started to create a list of things you are looking for in a school?

I'm looking forward to meeting with more groups in the upcoming month. Congrats to all the players who have recently committed! Anyone looking to talk more about the process or specific questions, please let me know by sending me an email at Steve@force-sports.com . We look forward to helping in every way that we can when it comes to finding the college that fits you best!

2024 Summer Soccer Camps

10% OFF Early Bird Special Now through April 30th!

Registration is now open for Cleveland Force SC 2024 Summer Soccer Camps held in 8 different locations and options for Half Day, Full Day and Evening campers! Geared for ages 5-12, each camp will focus on skill development, small-sided guided discovery game play and FUN! Register by April 30th to receive 10% OFF for our Early Bird Special!

West Camp Locations:

North Olmsted
North Ridgeville
Rocky River

East Camp Locations:

Bedford Heights
Eastlake
Solon

South Camp Location:

Hudson

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2024 USL Youth ID Clinics

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:45:57 GMT

The Next Generation of Players Have Arrived! Super Y League Rebrands as USL Youth!

Over 280 players attended our Cleveland Force SC, USL Youth I.D. Clinics for the chance to compete in the 2024 USL Youth summer season! We are excited to build upon our 2023 Super Y League Finals success that produced 7 CFSC participating teams who finished as Semi-Finalists (3), Finalists (1) & National Champions (2011 Girls)!

Cleveland Force SC - USL Youth Girls Director: Toby Frohlich

“A big thank you to all who came out to our USL Youth ID Centers over the months of January and February. We had an excellent turnout of high level players. We are looking forward to building on the success of the 2023 season in 2024. Here is to a summer full of fun, development, and striving to be our best every day!”

FROM USL YOUTH....

"Evolving from the historic Super Y League, USL Youth provides alignment between the USL’s youth initiatives and the full USL ecosystem’s youth-to-pro pathway. It focuses on building and engaging a vibrant youth soccer community through events, content, and experiences, providing an integral step in the soccer journey of players, coaches, clubs, and families. USL Youth aims to meet you where you are on your soccer journey and support why you do it."

USL YOUTH 2024 FOOTPRINT

"Nearly 500 teams and more than 8,000 players participated in Super Y League in 2023. With the introduction of USL Youth, those numbers will rise in the coming years as the USL executes a strategic expansion plan in targeted areas of the country."

USL YOUTH MISSION

"USL Youth is a new integrated platform designed to elevate the youth player experience by inspiring, educating, and engaging the American 'soccer generation.'

The USL Youth platform fosters an inclusive youth soccer community through events, content, and experiences. The centerpiece is a high-level national competition that complements the existing youth soccer infrastructure and culminates in the annual USL Youth Finals.

USL Youth meets players, coaches, and families where they are in their soccer journey, connecting the youth soccer community with the broader USL ecosystem of professional and pre-professional clubs.

USL Youth aims to provide anyone in the youth soccer community with the opportunity to reach the level they aspire to. This is why we do it. "

Visit the USL Youth website to learn more: https://www.usl-youth.com/

Stay up-to-date with all Cleveland Force USL teams by following @CleveForceUSL

Brooklyn Russell selected to the US Youth Soccer 2024 ODP National Team for 2011 Girls

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:40:33 GMT

Brooklyn Russell selected to the US Youth Soccer 2024 ODP National Team for 2011 Girls!

Congratulations to Cleveland Force SC 2011G ECNL player, Brooklyn Russell , on being selected to the US Youth Soccer 2024 ODP National Team for 2011 Girls!

What a well deserved and amazing accomplishment, Brooklyn! Keep up the great work and we are excited to see what comes next for you!

Check out the link below to learn more about the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program!

https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/olympic-development-program/

US Youth National Team Identification Center - Feb 8, 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:36:45 GMT

4 Cleveland Force Boys (2009 & 2010 birth years) have been invited to U.S. Soccer Boys Youth National Team Identification Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Congratulations to Cleveland Force SC Boys for being invited to the US Youth National Team Regional Identification Center on February 8th in Columbus, OH!

2009 Boys

Aiden Garciamendoza
Andrew Suarez
Brady Stickler

2010 Boys

Evan Sente

All of us at Cleveland Force SC are very proud of the desire and dedication that these players have shown to be selected to participate in such an exciting experience. #chirp #clevelandforcesc #usynt

Cleveland Force Big Sis Lil Sis Night

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:15:44 GMT

2023 Cleveland Force Big Sister Little Sister Night

Over winter break, our 2011-2005 ECNL-RL, 2014, 2015 & Juniors girls came together to train for our Big Sis Lil Sis Night! Over 80 Cleveland Force SC girls had a fun-filled night of training, games & a mixed aged tournament! See what a couple of our CFSC Girls Directors had to say about what this event meant to our players, coaches and club. Also, c heck out all pictures and videos that were captured during the night through the link below. Feel free to download and share any of the content!

Lauren Wilson - Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

"Over winter break the Force girls and coaching staff got together for a very memorable and engaging training session. To see the commitment of our youngest players competing and learning together from our oldest players was incredible. The passion from the girls and coaching staff was electric. We are taking pride in creating a culture within the program where everyone is supported, valued, and celebrated. I would like to thank the older players for being such positive role models for the future. I am not sure who had more fun and who competed harder the lil sisters or the big sisters. A special thanks to all the coaches in attendance and Steve Brdarski for helping organize the event."

Steve Brdarski - Girls ECNL-RL Director

"When you think about the holidays, you think about spending time with family and creating memories. It was incredible to be able to put together this event over the holidays, and get our girls together for a great night of soccer and sisterhood. A big thank you goes out to Lauren Wilson, Kelly Jenkins, coaching staff, and all the 2014 and 2015 girls soccer players. We are lucky as a club to have such a great youth set up, and grateful they shared the field with our older players. The amount of respect everyone showed one another, and watching the passion that this group showed that night-----our club is in a great place and the future of our club is working to take things even higher. Its important that we continue to show the support for each other, and exciting to think that these players might get to share the field again one day......wearing a Force jersey and playing with each other in the Academy or W League teams! As coaches, we are very proud and can't wait to continue more events like this within the club."

2023 CFSC Big Sister Little Sister Night - Pictures & Videos

2023 Super Y League Finals Recap

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:58:11 GMT

2023 Super Y League Finals - December 8-12, 2023

CFSC Technical Director - Everett Palache

Congratulations to the 2011 and 2010 girls on their success at the Super Y national finals. Also, congratulations to the 2012 Girls and the 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009 Boys who attended the event and all the players participating in the program starting in the summer training.

Super Y League is a part of the USL pathway and has been an integral part of our development pathways. Using USL as a benchmark for our development process and seeing our teams improve yearly is excellent. We qualified five out of seven teams for the semi-finals, and our USL two (senior team) qualified for the playoffs last summer in only the second year. The 2011 Girls won the Super Y league, and the 2011 Boys made the semi-finals at the U 13 level this year. 2010 Girls came in second at the U-14 level. Without everyone's commitment, we don't continue to progress and find success as individuals, as teams, and as a club.

We look forward to building on this year's success in the Super Y and other league platforms.

2010 & 2011 Girls Head Coach - Toby Frohlich

The 2023 Super Y League Playoffs were a huge success for our CFSC 2010 and 2011 girls teams. The event saw our 2010 girls lose narrowly in the final, 0-1, after a dominant performance. The 2011 girls won the final 3-0 against a good NOVA Majestics McLean team. A special shoutout goes to the 2011 girls, finishing the event undefeated without allowing a goal over five games. Congratulations is also in order to 2011 player Brooklyn Russell, for winning the Finals MVP.

While the event was undoubtedly successful in terms of results, there were a lot of other excellent moments for the teams. The teams were able to play against new opponents which all had different styles which caused a lot of adversity. They were also excellent in playing in accordance with our style and methodology. Lastly, the players and families were able to spend a lot of time together both on and off the field, creating lifelong memories and fun.

All of us at CFSC are very grateful for the Super Y platform and our dedicated families for making this trip such a success. Thanks for all you do, and we are already looking forward to continued success in this league during the 2024 season.

2024 Super Y League ID CLINICS

Super Y Girls Director, Toby Frohlich Toby@Force-Sports.com

Super Y Boys Director, Chris Green Chris@Force-Sports.com

2011 Girls: U13 National Champions

Group Play:

Win 4-0 vs Tampa Bay United
Tie 0-0 vs Loudoun SC
Win 0-2 vs Ironbound SC

Playoffs:

Win 1-0 vs Fairfax Brave
Win 3-0 Nova Majestics McLean

2010 Girls: U14 Finalists

Group Play:

Win 4-0 vs Pass FC
Loss 0-2 vs Arlington SA Premier
Win 3-2 vs Kernow Storm FC

Playoffs:

Win 2-1 (PKs) vs Liverpool FC Central
Loss 0-1 Nova West Side Alliance SC

2012 Girls: U12 Semi-Finalists

Group Play:

Win 5-1 vs Virginia Development Academy
Win 5-0 vs Midwest United FC White
Win 4-0 vs Alexandria SA

Playoffs:

Loss 1-2 vs Midwest United FC Royal

2012 Boys: U12 Semifinalists

Group Play:

Win 6-0 vs Virginia Development Academy
Win 4-0 vs Evolution SC
Win 4-1 vs Kearny Thistle United

Playoffs:

Loss 1-3 vs Bethesda SC

2011 Boys: U13 Semifinalists

Group Play:

Win 5-0 vs North Virginia United
Win 2-0 vs Ironbound SC Force
Tie 2-2 vs Liverpool FC Central

Playoffs:

Loss 0-2 vs Arlington SA Elite

2010 Boys: U14 Group A 2nd Place

Group Play:

Win 6-1 vs East Meadow SC
Tie 2-2 vs Morris Elite SC
Tie 1-1 vs Virginia Development Academy

2009 Boys: Group C Third Place

Group Play:

Win 3-1 vs Union County FC
Loss 1-3 vs Northern Virginia United Academy
Loss 0-3 vs Force FCLC

The Force Effect - November 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:53:09 GMT

NOVEMBER 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite
USL Academy, League 2 & W League Tryouts
High Performance & Competitive Tiers
CFSC Player Spotlights
T he Force Effect Podcast: USL's Role In Player Pathways
C LE Sports PT & Performance: ACL Injuries
TopGolf Fundraising Event Thank You
U9-U14 Open Enrollment
Follow Us On Social Media!

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
By: Everett Palache

Hello all,

I hope this message finds you doing well!

As mentioned in our last newsletter, completing the player pathway from U6 to U23 makes Cleveland Force unique in Northeast Ohio. No other club can provide soccer athletes training programs and competitive leagues from U6 - U23 to help players develop to meet the demands of college programs. Adding the men's and women's USL platforms offers a youth player the highest-level club destination possible in Northeast Ohio in one club. Also, Cleveland Force is the only club that can provide boys and girls ECNL and GLA. With the platforms, the volume of players, and the coaching staff setting standards, players will be asked to adhere to in college, preparing them for the academic and soccer level that fits them best.

It is interesting as we get to know the players and hear "their" focus on playing D1 soccer. Most players will not be at a D1 school, not because they cannot play there but because academics lead the process. Most players will likely be at a small D1, D2, or D3. There are many good soccer programs at all levels in the United States. For example, John Carrol University women's soccer reached the Quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament this year beating MIT 1-0. Last year, Case Western Reserve women were in the national finals. Over the last few years, John Carroll's men's program has been nationally ranked. Not to mention has moved to the Big East, which is a very good soccer conference. There are plenty of schools and great soccer schools right in our backyard. If a player has the athletic ability and academics to attend a "top 100" D1 program, that is awesome, and we work every day to help our players achieve their goals. The club aims to help educate and share information about the next level of soccer in the United States, college.

As we continue to develop our ecosystem, we must continue educating our membership on the soccer landscape. This will help players, over time, set better targets for their college experience. Also, hopefully, learning a national title at D3, D2, and NAIA can be very rewarding. We hope this shows players how to continue their development in U19 - U23 and aspire to play professional soccer. You don't have to be a D1 player to become a professional player. You must be talented, committed, dedicated, and willing to take risks.

Below, we have included links to the Men's and Women's Playoff Brackets D1, D2, and D3. If you click on the teams in the bracket, it links you to the game when they are on. We hope this newsletter becomes a place you return to over the next few weeks to click on the links to find out when games are being played or news on what is going on at the college level. The College Finals are in December, and many games are leading up to it. We hope many of you can find time to see a game or read articles about the top male and female players at the college level.

Players and families should learn the rivalries, traditions, types of players recruited to the school, where they come from, and experience. Learn about the coaching staff and style of play. The list of things a player can learn can continue, but it can only start if they start paying attention to the level ahead of them.

Thank you, everyone, for all your support over the years!

NCAA Women D1 - Bracket - Click Here

NCAA Women D2 - Bracket - Click Here

NCAA Women D3 - Bracket - Click Here

NCAA Men's D1 - Bracket - Click here

NCAA Men's D2 - Bracket - Click here

NCAA Men's D3 - Bracket - Click here

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Mike Mey & Mike Surniak

Mike Mey

Juniors Academy Director

Winter II registration for Cleveland Force Juniors Academy for ages 5-8 is open now!

With over 280 Juniors players SELLING OUT our Winter I programs, don’t delay registering your player today for our training starting in January!

Mike Surniak

Juniors Elite Director

Juniors Elite:

The Juniors elite program continues to grow. Cleveland Force Junior Elite offers an environment to get advanced players ready to play at the highest level when he or she moves into the Club. Many of our Players in both the Boys and Girls 2015 (u9) programs are graduates of both Force Juniors and Force Juniors Elite program. Today, there are 39 boys and 14 girls playing in the club that are Alumni of the Force Juniors Elite training program.

Three of the boys that are Alumni of Force Juniors Elite played with the Top 2015 Boys East team in the Club Ohio Fall classic earlier this November. The team won the Elite Division scoring 22 goals and conceding only four (4). Congratulations Kelton, Cooper and Parker!

If you would like information about the Juniors Elite program or the U9-U10 boys programs, please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak – Michael@Force-Sports.com

USL Academy, League 2 & W League

2024 Season Tryouts Are Set!

2024 Season Tryouts

@ Force Rocky River

December 20 & 21, 2023

Boys: 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Girls: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

January 2, 2024

Girls: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

The USL Academy team will be comprised of our top players from within the club across the U15-U19 age groups, each player selected will train throughout the Winter months on Sunday evenings to prepare for our season as well as an event. The USL Academy team will have both members from CFSC as well as players from outside of our club. This program will NOT interfere with our ECNL season and we will make certain that each player involved in the program will continue to get adequate rest as we navigate the seasonal overlap.

2024 Season Tryouts

@ Force Rocky River

December 20 & 21, 2023

12:30pm - 2:00pm

January 2, 2024

10:30am - 12:00pm

The USL W League is a pre-professional women’s soccer league set to kick off play in May 2022. It will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s soccer talent both on and off the field. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity, and career development.

The USL W League is a pre-professional league open to elite youth players, collegiate players, aspiring professionals, and former professionals. The league is focused on developing the next wave of elite talent in the women’s game while also respecting the amateur status of players in order to protect collegiate eligibility. The W League welcomes participation from domestic and international players.

Please feel free to reach out to Rob@Force-Sports.com directly with any questions regarding either of these two programs.

2024 Season Tryouts

@ Force Rocky River

December 20 & 21, 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

Coming off of our 2023 season playoff run in just our second year of USL League Two, we are ecstatic to get the team back on the field this coming summer and strive to have an even better season in 2024!

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL:

U15 - U19 ECNL Girls have all made it back from their respective HS seasons and begun training together to prepare for the upcoming season. Congratulations to all of our HS aged players on all of their accomplishments this Fall, it was impressive to see both the DI and DII state semifinals have so many of our girls competing for a chance to win an OHSAA Championship. Congratulations to Walsh Jesuit for winning the state championship and to Rocky River for finishing the season as State Runners Up. Bay Village and Strongsville also had amazing seasons that ended in the State semi-finals. We are very proud of all of the CFSC players who played a part in getting to that point!

We kick right into high gear with league games and Showcase events starting immediately after the HS season ends. It’s tough to prepare our teams for meaningful games without much time to train but our season is set up to be active immediately following their Fall seasons. We will be traveling with some of the teams to Nashville in early December for the ECNL Tennessee Showcase, this event is extremely beneficial for our kids as it comes right after the college season and right before an NCAA “dead” period. These teams will have plenty of chances to showcase and play in front of the top college coaching staffs in the country as they will play in events such as:

ECNL Tennessee

ECNL Florida

Penn Fusion Showcase

Jefferson Cup

ECNL North Carolina

We all look forward to gaining exposure and maximizing each player’s ability to “showcase” and be seen.

The Winter months will see our teams competing in Showcase events and 11v11 friendlies as we prepare for the Spring portion of our ECNL season.

T oby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14:

The U13 / U14 ECNL Girls have finished their seasons on a very high note. The teams sit in second and third place in the ECNL Ohio Valley Conference, and are poised to make a push to qualify for the 2024 ECNL Playoffs. In all competitions, the two teams combined have lost just 3 out of their last 25 games!

The girls concluded their Fall season at the Bethesda Premier Cup in the DMV. Both teams went undefeated in group play, with records of 2-0-1. The u13's narrowly missed out on the final due to goal differential, and the u14's fell just short to Bethesda ECNL in the final. Bethesda SC was the second team the u14's have played this season that made the ECNL National Finals last year. The previous was Eclipse SC ECNL, who the girls tied back in October.

Both groups are gearing up for a Winter schedule filled with trainings, friendlies, and lots of individual development. The groups are excited and eager to get better over the next few months to have successful Spring seasons.

A special congratulations to the following 2010's for earning a place in the US Youth Talent ID Center on November 14:

Carly Dudek, Kaila Peterson, Lauren Sibel, and Zoe Crysler.

Best of luck, girls!

Visnu Maharaj

U15-U19 Boys ECNL-RL & GLA

Director

Boys U15-U19 ECNL-RL / GLA Director:

After a successful High School season for many of our players, we are extremely excited to get the 2023-2024 club season started. We are looking forward to working with new players and coaches who recently joined our club in addition to the strong core of returning players.

1. Introducing our new staff and coaching assignments:

Please help us welcome coaches Chmura, Cable, and Jones as they get started with CFSC.

Coach Chmura also serves as the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Hiram College.
Coach Cable serves as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at DII powerhouse Lake Erie College.
Coach Jones is his first year as an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Case Western Reserve University.

2. Our GLA teams will be attending the Great Lakes Fall Showcase in Canton the weekend of Nov. 17-19. Our ECNL-RL teams will be attending the Riverhounds Three Rivers College Showcase in Pittsburgh the weekend of Dec. 15-17.

3. Captain selection ; our coaches will be selecting our team captains for the rest of the season in the next couple of weeks ahead of the first league games to be played in December. The established Guiding Principles of CFSC Captains will assist our coaches in selecting the player who is best prepared and displays the Guiding Principles on a daily basis on and off the field.

Congratulations to our players who have moved from our GLA to ECNL-RL teams:

Chris Green

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

Our U13-U14 ECNL and ECNL-RL boys recently competed in North Carolina FC Junior Showcase in Raleigh, NC on November 11-12 and our U14 GLA Boys finished as Finalist at CASA Season Finale!

Upcoming from December 7th through the 12th, we have 7 Cleveland Force Super Y teams going to Super Y League Finals held in Tampa, Florida! Boys Teams: U12, U13, U14 & U15 Girls Teams: U12, U13 & U14

Congratulations to our players who have moved from Comp Tier to GLA / GLA to ECNL-RL!

Congratulations to 2010 Boys that were invited to the ID2 Training Florida Camp in January!

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL:

2010 ECNL RL went to Bethesda and went undefeated for the event - 2 wins and 1 tie.

2011 ECNL RL went to Bethesda and were finalists. Winning 3 games and a tough 1-0 loss in the final.

We want to welcome back all of our high school Force players back to the club. It was great to see so many of our players this Fall doing well and leading their teams and communities. ECNL RL high school age teams are starting play this weekend, and we welcome FC Pride and Indiana Fire in our first two home games. We are building team chemistry every day, and looking forward to get on the field together! We are very proud of our seniors who committed to universities last week, and we continue to work with players on their college search. We have had college coaches already attend practices, and are looking forward to our first ECNL-RL event in St.Louis next month.

Our younger players are transitioning from their Fall season to Winter this week. Practices have moved indoors and we will work hard to focus on the technical parts of the game. We will create different challenges and situations to follow individual development plans from the Fall. We are very lucky to have the resources and opportunities to collaborate with other Force teams and coaches. We are proud of these girls and looking forward to the future.

A big thank you to all of our managers, coaches, and parents for all the help through tryouts these past couple of weeks. We couldn't do it without your work and support!

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance:

The girls had a very successful Fall season. We are proud of our new coaching staff that have stepped up and shown huge growth during the season. We celebrate the continued success and growth of our girls. We had a 2015 team played up in the U10 age group Casa Season Finale and lost in the finals in Pks. Our 2014 White West team won the top division of the Casa Season Finale and our 2014 Volt West team were finalists. We ended the season with a fun filled Halloween themes training session in costumes. We want to thank your families for the continued support and commitment to the players and the program. We are excited for our 2015s West players participating in a new futsal program this Winter and our players that get to start TOCA training. Lastly we have made great progress in fostering connections across age groups amongst players and developing coaching relationships and communications across the different age groups and east and west.

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance Director

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance:

I want to thank all of the parents, players and coaches for their commitment in making the Fall 2023 Boys 2016, 2015 and 2014 club season a success. We have seen a lot of individual and team growth in the past three months and cannot wait to see what Winter will bring.

2014 Boys High Performance

This Fall, the 2014 Boys High Performance teams started their GLA season. Both the east and west teams had the opportunity to travel and play tough competition across the region. Players from the competitive tier had opportunities to play in GLA games this season to help fill rosters. These players displayed great commitment and passion in training to earn their spots on game day rosters. Both the East and West 2014 White Boys teams sit at the top of their brackets going into the Winter break. Well Done Gentlemen!

For the first time Cleveland Force participated in the Pre-ECNL league with the 2014 boys. Players on all rosters have the opportunity to earn a spot on game roster for this team. This gives our top players the opportunity to play top teams from across the Ohio Valley Area. The Pre-ECNL Blue team finished the Fall in third place with a record of 5-4-1.

Competitive Tier

The Casa season ended with two (2) teams in first place, 15b White East and 15/16 Yellow West, in their respective divisions and a team in third, 15b White West. The boys played well and grew throughout the season facing tough competition in each bracket. All of the teams started to play the Force style of soccer showing GRIT and the willingness to work in each game regardless of the outcome! I want to thank all the parents for taking the time to drive their kids to Lodi each week and many of you helping to fill in to make sure all teams had enough players and subs each week.

Thank you!

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive:

In this Fall season, we have seen the growth of our Tier. Most of our teams have full rosters which will allow us to continue to look at our depth, and continue to increase the competitiveness in our age pools. The season concluded with a lot of our players participating in the Club Ohio Fall Classic. This was the first time our club has participated in this tournament.

Even though we didn’t get the results that we wanted, there was a lot of growth over the weekend, and a great opportunity for our players to bond and get to know each other.

We are now into our Winter programming, and looking to focus on our player’s key qualities to come even stronger in the Spring! We'd also like to welcome all our new families that joined our Club this Fall!

Player Spotlights

SPOTLIGHT ALERT! Get to know Cleveland Force SC players Jack Roman (2006) and 2023 All Ohio Division I Player of the Year, Hannah Pachan (2007), as they tell the story of how they started, the obstacles they've overcome to commit to Division I collegiate programs, advice for younger players and more! #chirp

Jack Roman: CFSC U20 USL Academy & CFSC 06/05B ECNL - Committed to University of Akron

Hannah Pachan: CFSC U20 USL Academy & CFSC 07G ECNL - Verbally Committed to Virginia Tech

ALUMNI PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: KEIRA VESY

- ARMY WOMENS SOCCER

S hout our to CFSC Graduate Keira Vesy for earning Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week in her Junior year with Army Women's Soccer!

Keira celebrating her 2 ^nd Gold Star as Army Women's Soccer beat Navy 2-1!

The Force Effect Podcast

USL's Role In Player Pathways

Check out our newest Force Effect Podcast episode sharing a few details about USL's Role In Player Pathways!

CLE Sports PT & Performance: ACL Injuries

By: Carol Mack

Join CLE Sports PT & Performance Director, Carol Mack, on Monday November 27th at 7:00pm on Zoom as she will go into detail about ACL injuries. Check your PlayMetrics account for the meeting ID and password!

2nd Annual Force TopGolf Fundraising Event

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our sponsors and all participants that came out to our 2nd Annual Topgolf Fundraising event to help raise $5,675 with 100% of proceeds going towards Financial Aid funding for Cleveland Force SC!

We are so thankful to be a part of such a generous and supportive community!

Check out some scenes from the fundraiser in our recap video!

U9-U14 Open Enrollment

For The 2023-24 Season

Is your child looking to join a Premier Soccer Club?
The Cleveland Force SC mission is to provide soccer players with a club structure that empowers hardworking, responsible, and humble athletes who approach goals positively on and off the field.
Elevate your game and join the Force community!

Calling all U9-U10 Girls Soccer Players on the Eastside!

Join the region's top youth soccer club, Cleveland Force SC, and elevate your game! Our convenient Eastside training locations provide a nurturing environment for young players to develop their skills, passion, and love for the beautiful game.

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CFSC Player Spotlights: Jack Roman and Hannah Pachan

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:54:01 GMT

Cleveland Force SC Player Spotlights: Jack Roman and Hannah Pachan

Jack Roman: CFSC U20 USL Academy & CFSC 06/05B ECNL - Committed to University of Akron

Hannah Pachan: CFSC U20 USL Academy & CFSC 07G ECNL - Verbally Committed to Virginia Tech

6 CFSC Players Invited to 1-Day US Talent ID Center

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:51:02 GMT

6 CFSC Players Invited To 1-Day U.S. Talent ID Center

Congratulations to our 6 Cleveland Force SC Girls on being invited to the U.S. Soccer 1-Day Talent ID Center in Erie, PA on November 14, 2023!

2010 Girls: Carly Dudek, Lauren Sibel, Kaila Peterson & Zoe Crysler

2009 Girls: Haylee Ostrander & Madeline McNamara

The ID Center is conducted while adhering to the strict U.S. Soccer Return to Play protocols regarding Covid-19.

To learn more about US Soccer Talent ID Centers, visit their website here:

https://www.ussoccer.com/talent-identification/talent-identification-centers

CFSC Coach Spotlight: Visnu Maharaj

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:38:25 GMT

Get to know Coach Visnu Maharaj, CFSC Boys U15-U19 High Performance Director

Which of the Cleveland Force SC core values resonates with you the most and why?

"All values are equally important to me as a CFSC Coach and Program Director. However, if I had to pick one, it would be ‘Commitment.” Why commitment? When trying to establish a team / club culture, I find it very beneficial to start with the ‘Commitment’ value day in and day out with everything we do on and off the field. If the commitment is in place as a starting point, the rest of the Core Values: Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Passion- will be easier to accomplish."

What drives you to coach?

"The ability to influence and shape today's youth in a positive way through the game of soccer as well as transforming my life and playing experiences into value for others. I consider myself a highly value-driven person and any time that is in place in the soccer environment of which I am a part, the soccer piece usually takes care of itself. Yes, I like to win as much as our players and parents like to win. Yes, I want to help the players with whom I work become better players and accomplish their soccer goals; but, if the life lessons learned through the game of soccer did not positively impact our players upon graduation from our program, then I have then failed as a coach."

Why have you chosen to work with Cleveland Force? What are some benefits CFSC has over opposing clubs?

"The value-driven approach of CFSC is one of the main factors I have chosen to work with Cleveland Force SC as well as the influence my former college coach and one of CFSC founding members Ali Kazemaini had on me. Besides the levels of play offered within our club and year-round opportunities for all players; I can confidently say that the people involved - including coaches, administrators, players and families - and their daily approach to improving the soccer landscape in our area is what separates CFSC from the rest."

What’s Next?

"We are looking forward to building off of the success from last year going into this next club season with the support of all of our stakeholders within CFSC. In addition to many new player additions joining our strong core of returning players, we have also added new coaches to our staff. Experienced coaches with different playing and coaching backgrounds who will bring new ideas to our program. I am very eager to resume activities on the field with the club and see how it all comes together."

Besides soccer, what drives you?

"Given my life revolves around soccer, there are not many aspects to talk about outside of soccer… But, I am an avid runner, I enjoy traveling and learning about different ways of life around the world. I have been married for 7 years to my wife Victoria who is a former tennis player. I currently also serve as the Associate Head Coach at Cleveland State Men’s Soccer team."

Special Mention

"I can’t ever give enough credit to our team managers who do a tremendous job day in and day out while always keeping in mind the club’s mission and vision, and most importantly our core values.… I would like to take this opportunity to thank them publicly and let them know that their efforts never go unnoticed and all of us -coaches, players, and families- are very appreciative for pouring so much into CFSC."

The Force Effect - September 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:55:57 GMT

September 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite
USL Academy, League 2 & W League
High Performance & Competitive Tiers
Rheem Econet Thermostat Promotion
T he Force Effect Podcast: Being A Force Parent
C LE Sports PT & Performance: Load Management
TopGolf Fundraising Event October 29th
High School Supplemental Tryouts
Follow Us On Social Media!

A Note From Our Club Technical Director
By: Everett Palache

Hello All,

I hope this message finds you doing well!

We have started the 2023 season well. We have teams competing in the top leagues in our region and have established our mission of providing soccer players with a club structure that empowers hardworking, responsible, and humble athletes who approach goals positively on and off the field.

Completing the player pathway from U6 to U23 makes Cleveland Force unique in Northeast Ohio. No other club can provide soccer athletes training programs and competitive leagues from U6 - U23 to help players develop mentally and physically. Adding the men's and women's USL platforms offers a youth player the highest-level club destination possible in Northeast Ohio in one club. Also, Cleveland Force is the only club that can provide boys and girls ECNL and GLA.

The unique opportunity challenges you every day you go to training. Our U14 - U19 male and female players can aspire to play in the USL Academy League, allowing them to compete against other USL professional franchises and local college programs. Every day a player competes, they can be seen by a professional or college scout. Unique to our female players, they can train and play with boys. Which for top female players is a goal all have on their goal sheet. Moreover, the club's ambition to build relationships with the domestic professional league, MLS, and relationships with clubs overseas allows players to live and experience their dream of being a professional player.

The winter of 2023 will be another milestone for Cleveland Force with how we work to live our vision. Our vision is to develop & challenge players from start to finish by being the innovators in the education of soccer development in Northeast Ohio through the integration of coach development, player development, parent education, and League Platforms.

This winter, we will introduce training programs more specific to the player's needs. In the past, athletes would go to outside trainers to get particular training like speed, foot skills, or striking. I am sure many of us who grew up playing soccer remember the days of going to a small training facility in a shopping plaza or a gym to do skill work or shooting. Now Cleveland Force, by integrating TOCA and our Cleveland Force Curriculum, we can provide specific skill training, striking, "speed & skill," and athletic development (AOE) based on player observation and coach feedback. The alternative is to go to a random skill development trainer who does not know who you are in your training or game environment. This is unique because the development plan is connected to what Cleveland Force Coaches and Directors see in training and games; from what I have learned from traveling to professional clubs around the country and world, our new approach is similar to what you will see in professional clubs.

We aim to continue to provide our members unique opportunities to increase their comfort with the ball and improve their athletic potential. We believe this will lead to greater success for the individual, their teams, and the club. Most importantly, we want to provide youth players more enjoyment and fulfillment because they will be better at the game.

We are blessed to have great members who believe in our philosophy. We have learned we are not a club for everyone because of the competitive nature we work to create. Still, we work every day to develop a culture of inclusion. We want to include every level of soccer: top, middle, and bottom. This is important because it allows male and female youth players to become professional players, coaches, or fans passionate about the game we love.

Thank you, everyone, for all your support over the years!

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Mike Mey & Mike Surniak

Mike Mey

Juniors Academy Director

Juniors Academy:

The Junior Academy programs are kicking in motion this Fall season with clinics and training sessions involving many new and returning athletes and families. Our In-House league games are starting up alongside our youth instructional clinics.

Thank you to all of our families that have entrusted CFCS to develop your child’s skill and knowledge in the sport of soccer.

We will be offering more programming starting this winter and encourage all younger siblings to give it a try! Check out our Training Program webpage for all offerings for ages 5 - 12!

Come experience Juniors Academy with our FREE clinics

Tuesday, October 24

6:00-7:00pm at Force Rocky River

Wednesday, October 25

5:30-6:30pm at Force Richmond

Friday, October 27

6:00-7:00pm at Force Richmond

Wednesday, November 1

5:30-6:30pm at Soccer Sportsplex

Thursday, November 2

5:30-6:30pm at Force Eastlake

Friday, November 3

6:00-7:00pm at Force Rocky River

Juniors Academy Player Spotlight:

Christine Bertram

Christine and her family joined CFSC’s Junior Academy in November 2021. Christine has shown all of our Junior staff impressive growth following our pathway of development from clinics to camps.

"Christine is a young soccer athlete whose passion and desire to be her best for her team only enhances the joy I have had coaching her!" - Coach Mey

We wish Christine the best with her new team, 15G Volt East , and know she has an exceptional mentor in Coach Cassie with the U9/U10 Competitive Tier program.

Mike Surniak

Juniors Elite Director

Juniors Elite:

The Juniors Elite Program is a pre-club pathway for our young players and their families that are looking for more challenging training and game environments. The thirty plus boys and girls have been training since early August and had their first games this past weekend. Cleveland Force hosted the first Juniors Elite Crossover Event. Players from both the East and West came together to play against each other at Cleveland United Complex. The players then had the opportunity to merge teams and play with and against each other. It was a great event for all players, families and coaches and I am looking forward to more events like this in the future.

If you would like information about the Juniors Elite program or the U9-U10 boys programs, please reach out to Coach Mike Surniak – Michael@Force-Sports.com

USL Academy, League 2 & W League

Season Updates

The USL Academy U20 Boys has gone 1-2-1 in their last four games, substantially outshooting every opponent, but really struggling to convert our opportunities.

Leo Morana has been a standout during this stretch. He registered a goal in each of the first three games and 6 total. Keep up the excellent play Leo!

- Bill Lawrence - USL Academy Boys Director

Upcoming USL Academy Boys Schedule

October 8th - Home vs Louisville City FC
October 15th - Away vs Louisville City FC
October 17th - Home vs Indy Eleven

As we wrapped up the summer sessions with Our USL Academy U20 Girls team, we all look forward to the next USL season and the expansion of our conference to include more clubs. An emphasis will be placed this upcoming year on avoiding any conflicts with our ECNL season while allowing the USL season to wrap up a little bit earlier than it did this past year. We have 2 of our USL Academy players that have been training with our boy’s USL Academy this fall and are benefiting from the increased demands that the boy’s game has to offer.

- Rob Miller - USL Academy Girls Director

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: BELLA ANTONIO

- Division 1 College of Charleston

- Cleveland Force SC USL Academy Team

Cleveland Force USL Academy player. Bella Antonio , is having a great Freshman season so far as Forward playing for the College of Charleston. Bella was selected the CAA (Costal Athletic Association) Rookie of the Week after playing a part in College of Charleston's record-setting night against Hampton.

Antonio scored two goals and added two assists to help the Cougars set a school record for goals in a game in the 11-1 win over the Pirates. Her first goal came just 1:35 into the match.

The six points for Antonio were just one shy of the school mark. Antonio has three goals in her first seven collegiate games and is tied for fifth in the CAA in goals and tied for six with eight points.

Bella was also selected as College of Charleston Harris Teeter Student-Athlete of the week in August!

Congratulations to our Mens USL League 2 team on finishing the 2023 season with a 5W-3L-4T record placing them second in the Valley Division and making our first USL 2 Playoff appearance in just our second season in the league! This team was extremely fun to watch scoring 27 goals in the regular season. We are already counting down the days until the 2024 season! #chrip #ClevForceUSL

Our inaugural season in the USL W League was a really positive experience. We fielded the youngest team in our conference by a massive margin. We were able to introduce many of our USL Academy players into the league and they were able to gain valuable experience against some of the best players and competition around. We are already looking forward to next summer and the start of the USL W season!

- Rob Miller - USL W League Head Coach

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL:

Our 2010, 2011 ECNL girl’s teams have been back at it since mid August and started their ECNL season on 9/10. The girls have been training hard and have had a chance to play friendly matches against Century United GA and Beadling GA to get them prepared for the season. Now that we have hit mid September, the competitive schedule really ramps up and the game fixtures are heavy. The teams have looked really good in their friendly games and we anticipate an exciting fall season.

Our U15-19 ECNL girls are busy with their respective HS seasons and we wish them all the best of luck throughout the season! The class of 2025 has had a busy last couple of weeks with campus visits allowed now by the NCAA for their class. Congratulations to Hannah Pachan On her recent commitment to Virginia Tech, this is a massive achievement for Hannah!

Stay tuned for our CFSC Player Spotlight with Hannah Pachan!

T oby Frohlich

Girls U13-U14

ECNL Director

Girls ECNL U13-U14:

This past weekend, we officially kicked off ECNL play. While this is exciting for all groups, it is particularly exciting for our 2011G ECNL team, as it is their first ever ECNL match. Both teams performed extremely well and look promising for the upcoming fall season.

Our fall season is are very busy, with the following schedule

September 16-17 - Ohio Premier Invitational
September 23-24 - ECNL away conference games at Tennessee SC and FC Alliance
September 29 - October 1 - ECNL Showcase event in St. Louis, MO
October 7-8 - ECNL home games v. Pittsburgh Riverhounds and WNY Flash
October 14-15 - ECNL home games v. Ohio Elite and Racing Louisville

Chris Green

Boys U15-U19

ECNL-RL Director

Boys U13-U14 ECNL / ECNL-RL / GLA Director

We are looking forward to the start of the season and seeing teams implementing their defensive principles that were worked on in preseason. All teams started their seasons this past weekend. U13/U14 ECNL Columbus/Cincinnati, U13/U14 ECNL-RL Rochester, and U14 GLA Pro Football Hall of Fame. U14 GLA is a brand new team, started off season with a win and tie in their first games as a team.

We have league games throughout the month of September. The ECNL teams will go to the ECNL St. Louis event at the end of the month.

Steve Brdarski

Girls ECNL-RL Director

Girls ECNL-RL:

This past weekend, kicked off our first week of league games for the 2010s and 2011s RL. Both teams have been working hard for the past 4 weeks to get prepared for the fall season. We have been lucky to have some of the 09s who have been training and playing with us. Individual Development Plans have been set for each family, and we are working towards our goals and dreams in every session/game.

Upcoming events: OP Invitational , League games in TN, and looking forward to our upcoming Leadership Event the first week of October.

We are very proud of the work and congrats to our ECNL All Regional League – Ohio Valley from last season:

Isabella Leffel
Kaleigh Ramer
Anna Fugarino
Paige Nosse
Skyler Rooks
Annabella Stoehr
Hailee Smith
Katerina Tsarouhas

Coach Spotlight - Abby Richter

Abby joined the Force last year, and immediately helped the club with youth development and working this past summer with the W League team. Abby will be coaching the two oldest ECNL-RL teams (05/06 RL and 07 RL teams) and has already started to help the teams with a college information session last month for the girls.

Abby is currently in her second season as Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Case Western Reserve, and the team is undefeated this year (last year the team made it to the College Cup Final).

Abby's daughter Grace also plays for our Cleveland Force 2011 Girls Blue team!

Everett Palache

U11-U12 High Performance Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 High Performance:

In the U11 - U12 HP Program, we have added Coach Nick Howitt to the staff. We are thrilled to have him join the Cleveland Force family. Coach Nick will primarily be on the boy's side of the club.

Coach Nick joins us for San Diego County with his wife, April, and son, Harry (2). When you have the chance to meet him, you will notice his English accent, which we love, as he is originally from London, England. Coach Nick is a Manchester United fan and has a passion for soccer. After graduating from University in England, he permanently moved to the United States in 2009. Taking a Director position at Challenger Sports, overseeing their Soccer programming. He took a club coaching role in Carlsbad just north of San Diego, CA, at a Club now called City SC.

We are blessed to have Coach Nick's experience and perspective as we continue to adapt our training and game methodology to compete against and place players at the highest levels. He has several coaching licenses from both the UK and the USA. Like many professional coaches, he is excited to keep learning and growing. At City SC, Coach Nick served as the Head of Player Development. City SC has a club infrastructure similar to Cleveland Force and was part of an MLS Next program. He oversaw a large group of players and coaches. He helped build the most competitive program in San Diego and one of Southern California's top boy's programs.

An accomplishment recently achieved by Coach Nick before leaving California was that his 2011 and 2012 teams reached the pinnacle of the US Soccer pyramid and were ranked #1 in the USA for their age group. When he left CA in mid-June, his 2012 was still ranked #1. While he is proud of his team's on-field success over the years, he is most proud of the boys themselves, seeing them mature into great players and even better Boys!

His coaching philosophy aligns with what we have been building and will add value as we continue to grow our staff. His coaching philosophy is built around a few key things: wanting to ignite a lifelong passion for the Sport, create a winning and healthy team culture, Improve Game IQ, and give the player an excellent technical skill set to go onto bigger and better things after their time with him/club. Like Cleveland Force, he is a big believer that winning is a by-product of doing the right things each week and not the only Goal. He focuses on the boys' development as Players and the Team. He sees his coaching style as "Firm but Fair." He states, "I think we have to be firm to push the players to be the most competitive, to reach their potential and beyond, but I also understand they are young, learning, and the game should be FUN!" As I stated at the start of this paragraph, his coaching philosophy and ours at Cleveland Force align.

We have enjoyed the start of the season with Coach Nick being a part of the Cleveland Force coaching family. We look forward to seeing his role grow with the club in the coming weeks, months, and years.

Lauren Wilson

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance Director

Girls U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance:

The U9 and U10 girls are off to a great start. Learning the Force culture and our core values (CHIRP). Our pool training nights have brought the entire age groups together from east and west to create a fun and friendly competitive environment. The girls have enjoyed getting to know each other, making new friends and just seeing how deep the program has become. The inaugural Pre ECNL league kicked off this past weekend. It was fun to see so much talent at such a young age and be able to expose these girls to compete at such a high level.

Mike Surniak

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance Director

Boys U9-U10 Competitive and High Performance:

It has been an exciting start to the 2023-2024 season for all of our players and coaches. I want to thank all the players and families for their commitment to Cleveland Force and for trusting all of the coaches and myself with their player’s development.

2014 Boys High Performance

The 2014 White teams have been training hard and working to build their team chemistry. We had a successful start of the GLA season with two (2) wins and Two (2) ties. As we continue our season, we are looking forward to the opportunity to stay focused on player development and continue to build a dedicated and positive environment that will lead to success on game day.

Competitive Tier

The boys have had some early success this fall. I want to celebrate the 2016 Boys Yellow west team. The team is all 2016 boys playing up in the u9 second division of CASA. The team has won all 4 of its games to start the season and have really embraced the club training environment at such a young age. The boys are led by Coach Jason Chavez who has done an outstanding job in leading these young players into the club environment and building a great team culture. The passion that coach Jason shares with the team has truly made a difference. Above all, the club is most proud of the fact that the 2016 Boys Yellow West team is made up of 100% Juniors and Juniors Elite Alumni!

The four 2015 boys’ teams have been successful in the start of this season. We have had success in games but most importantly in training. We have continued to challenge our players with their training environments. We are now inviting teams and individuals to train with our 2014 High Performance teams. We are committed to each player's individual development and look to continue to give players opportunities to take the next steps on their own pathway.

The 2014 teams continue to work in training as we prepare for more games later this fall. The boys have worked extremely hard despite facing tough competition. We see continued development in both individual players and teams as a whole. We continue to challenge the boys and give players opportunities to train with the 2014 High performance team. The respect and leadership that the boys have shown in training and games has been truly noticed by Coach, Nick, Coach Carlos and Coach Chris G. Keep up the great work!

– A Special thanks to the 14G White West for the great scrimmages on Tuesday Nights! Thank you, Girls and Coach Kelly!

Ben Gunter

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive Director

Boys & Girls U11-U12 Competitive:

We are happy to get the Fall season underway! It’s a new year and with that we welcome our 2013 players into the 9 v 9 Tier, as we look to get our 2012 age group ready and prepared for their next adventure into 11 v 11.

The season has started off well, and we’ve seen some really good footy.

We continue to look to encourage our players to participate in our Supplemental Training: Skill Development classes. This additional training will continue to give our players that extra edge that is needed to see true development, get extra touches on the ball, and continue to increase their soccer IQ. Please reach out to your coach if you have any additional questions.

With that we’d like to highlight some of our Coaching Staff. We’d like to congratulate Coach Rafael on completing his D License work, and wish Coach Russ continued success as he continues with his C Course work!

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Being A Force Parent

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CLE Sports PT & Performance: Load Management

By: Carol Mack

CLE Sports PT & Performance explains how to identify and control load management. To learn more, join Director Carol Mack on September 25th at 7pm on Zoom. Check your PlayMetrics account for the link and passcode for the presentation!

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2nd Annual Force TopGolf Fundraising Event

Sunday, October 29, 2023

CFSC is hosting our 2nd Annual TopGolf Fundraiser this October 29th, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm with 100% of the proceeds going to our Financial Aid (FA) program! The Force Financial Aid program was designed to supplement our player services budgeting to assist in various things such as annual dues, tournament fees, uniforms, and travel for families that require and qualify for assistance. Our goal this year is to raise $7,500 to continue to fund our FA program. Individuals, families, and groups/teams can register to attend by purchasing an Individual Adult, Individual Child, or Bay Ticket option.

High School Supplemental Tryouts

October 28 / 29, 2023

Boys and girls ages U15-U19, set your reminders for October 28th (Girls) & 29th (Boys) for our Cleveland Force SC supplemental tryouts for the 2023-24 season!

Our professional staff enables highly personalized training to each player to meet your development needs.

Click the button below to see dates, times and to register for supplemental High School Tryouts.

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CFSC Travels to England on an International Experience

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:37:39 GMT

Cleveland Force SC Travels To England With GoPlay Sports Tours

Over 90 players, coaches and family members of Cleveland Force SC traveled to England this month through GoPlay Sports Tours on an overseas soccer experience! GoPlay and Cleveland Force share the same passion for traveling, competing, and discovering.

The opportunity to leave home, play the sport we love, and learn about the world first-hand is an incredible experience. The 2023 England trip took us to London and Manchester, and we were able to share our passion with wonderful people. Not only were we able to make lasting relationships, but we also met some fantastic people.

Through travel, young athletes are inspired to better understand the world, different cultures, and themselves. The opportunity as a parent or guardian to witness this was invaluable. The Coaches at Manchester United, West Ham, Stockport, and Wimbledon left a lasting impression on all of us. The food and sightseeing immersed us in the English culture.

Travel changes lives, and the 2023 England trip did not disappoint. Members of the trip got to experience:

Training sessions with Manchester United, West Ham United FC, AFC Wimbeldon and Stockport County Coaches.
Watched preseason games of Southhampton vs Bournemouth (Premier League) and Wimbeldon FC vs QPR (EFL League Two).
Toured Premier League stadiums of Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC.
Sightseeing excursions including seeing the London Eye, Tower bridge and Changing of the Guard!

Thank you to all the families, players, and GoPlay for making this an excellent experience! We look forward to many more experiences like this one in the future. #chirp #clevelandforcesc

The Force Effect - July 2023

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:41:12 GMT

JULY 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

ECNL Playoffs & ECNL-RL Championships
State Cup & GLA Results
USL Academy, League 2 & W League Updates
CFSC Player Spotlight: Gavin Crane & Stefan Velickovic
CFSC Coach Spotlight: Lauren Wilson, Michael Surniak & Michael Mey
T he Force Effect Podcast: What It Means To Play For The Force
C LE Sports PT & Performance: Matchday Nutrition
2023 Summer Soccer Camps
2023-24 Open Enrollment
Follow Us On Social Media!

2023 ECNL Playoffs & ECNL-RL Championships
ECNL: 06G, 07G, 06B, 07B, 10B

ECNL-RL: 06G, 04/05B, 06B, 07B, 09B, 10B

Cleveland Force SC sent 5 teams to the 2023 ECNL Playoffs! Our 06 and 07 Girls headed to San Diego, CA and our 06, 07 and 10 Boys competed in Greensboro, NC! We are proud of the hard work and effort that our teams gave not only during the playoffs but all season long as well! Special shoutout to the 06 & 07 Girls who finished as Finalists in the Showcase A Division and our 06 Boys who reached the Knockout Round of 16 in the Champions League Division!

Rob Miller

Girls ECNL Director

Girls ECNL:

Our ECNL season wrapped up in late June at the ECNL Playoffs in San Diego, CA. The 2006 and 2007 girl’s ECNL teams traveled across the country to take on some of the top competition that the league has to offer. Both teams went 3-0 in group play and advanced to the finals of the Showcase Cup A brackets respectively. The 06 girls lost in penalties to SUSA ECNL after 110 minutes of open play resulted in a 1-1 draw. The 07 girls had a back and forth affair with Scorpions ECNL which saw us finish just short in a 2-1 loss. Both teams represented the club well at the highest level of play in the country. There were over 1,000 college coaches in attendance over the course of the Showcase, we averaged 80-100 college coaches at each of our games. This was a massive opportunity for our teams in terms of the college recruiting opportunities as well as continuing to make a name for ourselves as a club on the national level. Many college coaches commented on our style of play and how comfortable we were on the ball. All told it was an amazing experience for each of our teams and will continue to go a long way in helping to advance our players to the next level of play.

In late May our 2008, 2007 and 2006 teams traveled to New Jersey for the PDA ECNL Showcase. The girls played well and had a lot of “eyes” on them both from college coaches as well as US YNT staff on hand to evaluate some of the top talent in the country. Our 2008 girls had a fantastic weekend finishing 2-1 in group play. We were able to see glimpses of their continued progress as a couple of key injured players were able to make their way back to fitness for the event.

Bill Lawrence

Boys ECNL Director

Boys ECNL:

It has been a really exciting ECNL season. Three or our teams qualified and one other nearly qualified. The 06's qualified with an exceptionally hard fought draw with Lou City. Mansour Mbaye scored the Force goal on a free kick in the first half. They finished 3rd in the conference. The 07's qualified with a 4-1 rout of Ohio Premier to finish 2nd in the conference. The 2010's, needing one point in their last game to qualify won 4 nil to secure their playoff berth. The u19s, coming back from a 2 nil halftime score, on the last day, to win 3-2 on the last day. Even with the win and being number two on total points they ended up being knocked by Nationals on points per game. .2% behind them and a playoff berth. The 19's finished 3rd in the the conference.

ECNL Playoffs: 06s made it to the quarterfinals. They had a great week and had around 70 college coaches see them play. 07s had a really good tournament getting 6 points out of nine and only failed to beat the undefeated team in their group. 10s played some fantastic teams and came away with a win in their last game. This week was a step forward for our ECNL teams. Everyone came away feeling ready to put in the work to get back and doing even better.

Cleveland Force SC sent 6 teams to the 2023 ECNL Regional League Central Championships! Quite the achievement from all of our teams that put in the work all season long to make it to the postseason. Congratulations to the 06G ECNL-RL for making it to the semi-finals of the U17 Group A bracket and to the 09B ECNL-RL for making it to the semi-finals in the U14 Bracket!

Visnu Marahaj

Boys U15-U19

ECNL-RL Director

Boys ECNL-RL:

We are extremely proud of our 2007, 2006, and 2004/05 ECNL-RL teams for advancing to the ECNL-RL Regional Playoffs in St. Louis after a successful and hard-fought last set of league games vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds. These teams joined our 2009 and 2010 ECNL-RL boys teams who clinched playoff spots earlier in the spring. Cleveland Force SC were represented in 5 out of the 6 age groups in the ECNL-RL Boys Playoffs. Congratulations to our players and families for this accomplishment!

State Cup & GLA Champions

Congrats to our CFSC Teams!

Congratulations to the Cleveland Force SC 12B White South team who became GLA CHAMPIONS winning the U12 Boys Premier Division after defeating SP Soccer Academy 6-1!

More congratulations to our 2011 Girls Pre-ECNL White , 2012 Girls Pre-ECNL Blue and 2013 Boys White Wes t on winning the 2023 Ohio State Cup! Also, tremendous work from our 2011 Girls Pre-ECNL Blue team finishing as Finalists!

We also had teams showing an overall a positive weekend at State Cup with great display of our style of play:

2006B Volt had a tough 1-0 loss in quarterfinals after being undefeated in group play.
2006B and 2004/05B ECNL-RL failed to advance to semis due to goal differential after being undefeated in group play.

USL Academy, League 2 & W League

Season Updates

The USL Academy U20 Boys team came out of the gate well in the first game on June 11. They beat Kings Hammer 2 nil. The first goal came off an excellent press. Jack Roman won the ball about 25 yards from goal, beat a man and drove the ball into the lower corner. The second goal came off an exceptional combination of passes that led to a cross from Stefan Velickovic. Lazar Ivanis got on the other end of the cross and played the ball back against the grain to Braden Lamb who played the ball into the empty net.

- Bill Lawrence - USL Academy Boys Director

Our USL Academy U20 Girls team is represented by players from our 05-08 ECNL girls. A group of them had the chance to compete together in March at the USL Academy Cup in March. They have been training together since January in addition to their ECNL team training sessions. We will play our first Academy game July 11th in Pittsburgh against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Many of our Academy players have also had an opportunity to compete with our senior women’s team in the USL W League. We truly believe that having these development opportunities for our youth players will be beyond beneficial to them in their continued development. We will play a couple of games throughout the month of July.

- Rob Miller - USL Academy Girls Director

With a record of 5-3-3, the Cleveland Force SC USL 2 team are currently in the hunt for the second playoff spot in the USL Valley Division with one regular season game remaining. With a win or draw on the road against Toledo Villa FC on July 15th, CFSC can clinch a playoff berth in just our second season!

Special shoutout to U20 USL Academy Player, Grant Blake (06), for making his USL 2 debut this season and starting in our most recent game against FC Buffalo!

Follow our USL social media accounts to stay updated! @ClevForceUSL

Our USL W team wrapped up their inaugural season at the end of June. The competition was top notch and our players had an opportunity to continue to develop before heading back to their college teams later this month. We fielded the youngest team in the league this year, and while our record didn’t indicate it, we were one of the toughest opponents in the league. All but one of our losses came by a 1 goal margin. We grew leaps and bounds throughout the course of the season and we look forward to continuing to grow the program and player pool. We learned a lot, as a club, about the league structure, scheduling and player recruitment. We are looking forward to next season in the USL W League!

- Rob Miller - USL W League Head Coach

CFSC Spotlight: ECNL Boys Conference Cup

Gavin Crane & Stefan Velickovic

Congratulations to Gavin Crane (07) and Stefan Velickovic (06) on receiving an invitation to attend the 2023 ECNL Boys Conference Cup event in Chula Vista, CA from July 31 - August 4, 2023.

GAVIN CRANE '07

CFSC 04/05 ECNL

U20 USL Academy

2022-23 ECNL season:

12 shutout halves

0.63 Goals against average

STEFAN VELICKOVIC

2006 Boys ECNL

U20 USL Academy

Stefan unselfishly played mostly in the midfield this season accumulating 5 goals and 7 assists helping the CFSC 06 ECNL team reach the round of 16 in the playoffs!

CFSC Coach Highlight

Lauren Wilson, Michael Mey & Michael Surniak

Lauren Wilson

U9-U10 Girls Competitive & High Performance Director

Lauren Wilson

"I am super excited about my new role as the U9 and U10 girls director. I am pleased to announce Kelly Jenkins as the program manager. We are excited that Force has committed to bring female leadership to the club and we are looking forward to growing the community, camaraderie and cohesion in the club. We were excited to see the growth in the amount of players who came out to tryouts this year and the number of players we are going to impact this upcoming season.

I look forward to bringing my Division I college experience (Kent State University 2000-2003), my seventeen years of varsity coaching (Solon High School), and team building/ educational (Physical Education teacher Twinsburg City Schools) experience to guide and lead these young players and coaches." - Lauren Wilson

Michael Surniak

U9-U10 Boys Competitive & High Performance Director

Michael Surniak

"I am truly looking forward to taking on the role as the u9 – u10 and Juniors Elite Director. I am proud to be a part of a group of committed and passionate coaches that work with our players from their first training session all the way to an Ohio State Cup Final. I can not wait to get on the field this fall with all the talented players both new and returning to continue building what we have started." - Michael Surniak

Michael Mey

Juniors Academy Director

Michael Mey:

"I am very excited with my new role as Junior Academy Director with the CFSC, with soccer being a passion of mine from the first time watching the Force at the coliseum as a child. It only feels right to bring that enthusiasm to our Junior Academy! Many years of playing and coaching experience I look forward to meeting all families from East West and South that have interest in soccer from ages 3-8 and beyond."

- Coach Mey

Come experience Juniors Academy with our FREE clinics in August!

Tuesday, August 8 | 6:00-7:00pm @ Cleveland United Fields
Wednesday, August 9 | 6:00-7:00pm @ Force Sports Richmond
Thursday, August 10 | 6:00-7:00pm @ Lost Nation Sports Park (East)
Friday, August 11 | 6:00-7:00pm @ Force Sports Rocky River

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What It Means To Play For The Force

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CLE Sports PT & Performance: Matchday Nutrition

By: Carol Mack

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Summer Soccer Camps

East, West & South Locations

Open Enrollment For CFSC Teams

2023-24 Season

If you missed our tryout dates for the 2023-24 season, don't worry! We have entered the Open Enrollment period and can still set your player up to join our Cleveland Force SC teams and community!

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New Club Sponsor: Cleveland Dental Management

Fri, 19 May 2023 20:51:26 GMT

Exciting Sponsorship Announcement: Cleveland Force Soccer Club Partners with Cleveland Dental Management

Cleveland Force Soccer Club is excited to share another remarkable milestone that will continue to drive our club's progress forward and further set us apart as leaders in the region. Cleveland Force SC has formed a powerful partnership with Cleveland Dental Management, a collection of community based dental offices, as our prominent back-of-jersey sponsor for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Club Seasons. This two-year agreement extends to all Cleveland Force SC youth, pre-professional, and Canton Akron United Force teams, empowering our growing Financial Aid program.

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CFCC Welcomes Toby Frohlich

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:58:26 GMT

Cleveland Force Welcomes Toby Frohlich as New U13-U14 Girls ECNL Director

“We are thrilled to be bringing Toby Frohlich back to Cleveland where he played as a youth (in our system) and collegiate player before starting his professional coaching career. Toby brings tremendous Director and Coach experience at the U11-U14 Girls ECNL levels both within our conference and from his time out west and we are excited to see his immediate impact on our U11-U14 Girls player pool,” says CFSC Director of Club Operations, Marko Raduka.

Toby

Frohlich

Toby Frohlich

Playing career:

Internationals
Cleveland State
Northern Kentucky

Coaching career:

2015: Kings Hammer, Director of Goalkeeping.
2015 - 2020: Ohio Elite SA, Director of Goalkeeping, U11-14 Girls Director, ECNL Staff.
2020 - 2022: Pleasanton RAGE, ECNL Staff, Technical Staff, College Advisory Committee, U11-12 Girls Age Group Coordinator.
2022 - Present: DeAnza Force, ECNL Coordinator, ECNL Staff, RL Staff, Boys Elite Staff
Also Vol. Asst. GK coach at Northern Kentucky and Wright St. for men’s programs.

Licensing:

USSF B License, Valencia CF Methodology
Workd Football Academy Tactics
TOVO V1
NKU degree in Integrative Studies

“I am incredibly excited to join Cleveland Force! It has been exciting and encouraging to see the club growing, progressing, and achieving success in recent years. I am looking forward to coming back to Cleveland and using experiences from the last ten years away from home to assist in pushing the standard of excellence higher and higher year after year. Thank you to the Cleveland Force staff for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to many years of hard work for the club, the teams, and the families. Let’s get to work!” - Toby Frohlich

CFSC Welcomes Steve Brdarski

Tue, 16 May 2023 19:30:46 GMT

Cleveland Force Welcomes Steve Brdaski as New ECNL-RL Director

“ It is with great excitement that we announce Svetozar “Steve” Brdarski as our new Girls ECNL-RL Director and the club’s Director of College Recruitment. His passion and commitment for player and staff development along with his extensive experience within the collegiate game will help lead our club into a positive direction, ” said CFSC Director of Club Operations, Marko Raduka.

Steve brdarski

Steve Brdarski

Playing career:

Grad of Pfeiffer University and Men's Soccer Team Member from '97-'99

Coaching career:

St.Bonaventure University Head Women's Soccer Coach 2013-2022
Puerto Rico Women's National Team Assistant Coach 2017-2018
Haitian Women's National Team Assistant Coach 2012-2016
Longwood University Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach 2004-2013
FC Indiana - Assistant Coach and Director of Scouting 2004-2009
Pfeiffer University Head Men's Soccer Coach from 2001-2003
Pfeiffer University Assistant Women's Soccer from 1999-2001

Licensing:

USSF B License
United Soccer Coaches Advance Diploma
NCAA DII Men's Soccer Coaches Committee
BA from Pfeiffer University (History) and MA from St.Bonaventure (Strategic Leadership)

"Growing up in NE Ohio, The Force was at the core of the soccer world here. The Cleveland Force helped to grow the game, supported by coaching and developing players, and reached out to many communities to impact a love for the game! It's an honor for me to come back home and have the opportunity to give back to the soccer community that inspired so many players. I am committed and dedicated to supporting the vision of the club and very grateful to be a member of the Force coaching staff." - Steve Brdarski

New Club Sponsor: Rheem

Mon, 15 May 2023 19:41:10 GMT

Exciting Sponsorship Announcement: Cleveland Force Soccer Club Partners with Rheem

Cleveland Force SC is delighted to share a significant milestone that will drive our club’s progress and set us apart in the region. Cleveland Force Soccer Club has forged a dynamic alliance with Rheem, a leading residential and commercial HVAC company, as our esteemed front-of-jersey sponsor for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Club Seasons. This two-year agreement extends to all Cleveland Force SC youth, pre-professional, and Canton Akron United Force teams, empowering our growing Financial Aid program.

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The Force Effect - April 2023

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:22:25 GMT

APRIL 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Proud Partnerships Announcement
C LE Sports PT & Performance: Recovery
CFSC Spotlight: Meet The Elbana Family
T he Force Effect Podcast: Who We Are...Past & Present
U SL League 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update
U SL W League, USL Academy Cup & ECNL Girls Updat e
U 13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Updat e
U 13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update
Juniors Academy Spring League Games

Proud Partnerships Announcement
By Bob Sefcik, CFSC Executive Director

Hello Cleveland Force Soccer Club Families!

Happy Spring! It feels really good to escape the Winter indoor season (for the most part) and see our teams training and competing outdoors. Team accomplishments and player accolades keep rolling in, and we could not be more proud of these achievements. We are also thrilled to announce exciting news that will continue to propel our Club forward and further differentiate us in the region.

Cleveland Force Soccer Club has signed on with NEW front of jersey and back of jersey Sponsors for the 23-24 and 24-25 Club Season. Rheem , a residential and commercial HVAC company, has joined us as the front of jersey sponsor and locally owned Cleveland Dental Management , representing 11 Northeast Ohio Locations, has come on as the back of jersey sponsor. These sponsorship dollars will greatly support our growing Financial Aid program. In addition, we continue to develop our new partnership with CLE Sports PT & Performance to provide our athletes with meaningful, direct care as well as ensure our playing environments are always exceeding expectations as it relates to medical need.

We look forward to sharing continued growth plans over the next couple of months with all of you. It is a very exciting time to be a part of our Club family, and celebrating and supporting our athletes is our top priority along the way. Good luck in upcoming Spring matches - see you on the pitch!

CLE Sports PT & Performance: Recovery

By: Carol Mack

Recovery

There are many different methods to recover from training or matches, but there are also many differences in their effectiveness.

Current research shows that quality sleep and nutrition are the two best methods.

Mental relaxation is also important. On-field decision making, reaction time, and communicating with teammates produce what we call a mental load. Recovery is needed for those as well. This can be accomplished with spending time away from social media or meditation.

Hydration is an important part of nutrition. Replacing fluids and/or electrolytes is necessary to support the recovery process and to prepare for the next competition.

For individualized questions about recovery, sign up for a free, 15-minute video session . Schedule an PT injury evaluation here .

Check out Carol's Recovery video on Youtube!

CFSC Spotlight

Meet the Elbana Family

At Cleveland Force SC, we are more than a soccer club, we are a community! We would like to share the story of four CFSC brothers: Noah, Joey, Zico and Adam Elbana and a bit about their journey with Cleveland Force Soccer Club!

The Force Effect Podcast

Episode: Who We Are...Past and Present

The Force Effect Podcast is here! Check out our first episode sharing a few details about Cleveland Force SC, who we are...past and present!

USL League 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

USL 2:

The season is right around the corner. We have some exciting additions to the team coming from Bowling Green, Duquesne, and the MISL pro ranks. Come help us pack the stadium for our home opener on May 13th - 7pm at Case Western Reserve DiSanto Field! Click the button below to purchase your tickets.

USL Academy:

Played in the USL Academy Cup in Tampa Florida. The group played in the third tier in the fall. This time the team played in the top tier coming home with a record of 2 wins and 2 loses. Adin Ibrahimovic scored the game winner in the first game. Grant Blake scored to tie the game in extra time in the fourth game before winning in a tie breaker shoot out 3 nil. Griffin Owen saved 3 straight PKS while Jack Roman, Marko Odorcic and Niall McClintock finished their PK attempts!

Boys ECNL:
The 2007s and 2006s are 3rd in the division. The 2005/04 team is 2nd in the division and coming off of a huge 2-1 win over Loucity this past weekend. An upper 90 goal by Jack Roman off of a strong press by Glory Hser and Noah Handzel opened the scoring. Noah Handzel scored on a breakaway in the last 5 minutes to put the team on top 2-1.

2007, 2006 and 2005/04 are all in contention for the national play-offs this summer.

Coach Bill attending a presentation from USL A directors during the Academy Cup explaining the growth of the USL Academy league.

This year there are 10 full time divisions and 4 new pilot divisions!

USL W League, USL Academy Cup & ECNL Girls Update

By Rob Miller

Jefferson Cup:

Our U15, U16, U17 and U19 ECNL Girls all recently competed in the Jefferson Cup Showcase. Both the U17 and U19 ECNL teams finished as runners up in the Elite brackets. All teams played well and had the opportunity to play in front of hundreds of college coaches at the event. The Jefferson Cup has always been a true springboard for our spring season as we have the opportunity to play against some of the best competition in the country just prior to our spring ECNL season to continue our preparations.

USL Academy Cup:

Just days removed from our trip to Richmond for the Jefferson Cup, 15 of our ECNL girls from across three different age groups headed to Tampa for the USL Academy Cup. This is the first year that we have competed at the USL Academy Cup and we did so as an opportunity to launch our USL Academy season this coming summer, more to follow.

Our “U19” team, comprised of players from our 04-07 ECNL teams kicked off the tournament with a 1-1 tie against Greenville Liberty in the opening game. We had a number of chances to start the game, including 2 that hit the post, but only managed to finish 1. The second game was against the tournament favorites NC Courage. We managed to start the game on the front foot and Frankee Flesher came close to scoring in the 3rd minute as she hammered the crossbar. Ultimately we gave up a goal in the first half that proved to be the difference maker. We continued to attack in the second half and had a couple of good looks but none that ended up in the back of the net. We finished group play with a 5-0 win over AC Connecticut and followed that up with a 2-0 win over LA Parish AC. All in all it was an extremely positive experience for all involved.

USL W League vs USL Academy Summer 2023:

We are introducing (2) new programs this summer: the USL W League and the USL Academy teams. The main difference between the two programs will be the age groups. The USL Academy team will be a U19 team (birth years 2004 and younger), while the USL W League team will be a U23 team that will be comprised primarily of college-aged players and some that are older. The purpose of the USL W League and USL Academy is to provide a springboard into a preprofessional platform that will afford our female athletes the opportunity to be seen and compete with like-minded players seeking the next level. The USL W program allows our college-aged players to continue to train and compete in a top-level environment to help prepare them for their upcoming college seasons.

There will be a direct link between the USL Academy and USL W as we can move players between the rosters. USL Academy players, based on training and game performance, will have the ability to be rostered with the USL W team for games and practices. Also, the USL W team will be able to place players with the USL Academy team as there are up to (5) spots per game available to older players than U19. The teams will share the same training dates and locations at different times. We will also have joint practices from time to time to continue maximizing the development of our Academy players.

As a result of moving to the USL, we have maximized an “Elite” training and playing environment designed to challenge our top players. Our ultimate goal is to provide a clear pathway to a top college and potentially place players at the professional level.

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Update

By Matt Safar

The teams in the ECNL-RL and GLA are excited that the Spring season has begun. We have been busy diving back into league games and wrapping up college Showcase play, for some of our older teams.

Closing out February, the ECNL-RL teams attended the Ohio Elite in Cincinnati. All of the teams saw some success with both the 07 and 08 ECNL-R teams picking up a win apiece and the 04/05 and 06 ECNL-RL teams finishing 3-0.

Recently we attended Jefferson Cup in Richmond Virginia. This was an excellent opportunity for our teams to play against some of the best teams in the country and be seen by college coaches from all over. Our ECNL-RL 04/05 Girls were able to finish 3-0 on the weekend, while the 07 ECNL-RL team finished the event with a win and some positive momentum to carry into league play.

ECNL-RL league play, in the Ohio Valley Conference, has started back up and the 06 ECNL-RL are off to a hot start, at 9-0!!! As they defend their OVC title from last year, they have their sights set on attending the Regional Finals this June in St. Charles, Missouri.

A unique opportunity was presented to several of our ECNL-RL players recently as we were invited to play against Edinboro University in a Spring scrimmage. We selected a team of players from the 07, 06 and 04/05 ECNL-RL rosters and travelled to Edinboro for a friendly. It was a great chance for our girls to see how they could compete against Division 2 college players. The game ended in a score of 0-0. We truly appreciate Edinboro for giving our players this opportunity!

Our 2009 and 2010 ECNL-RL girls recently travelled to Indiana for the IFA Turf Classic. The 2010 girls saw growth through the weekend and picked up a win for their efforts. The 2009 ECNL-RL battled through the elements and finished 4-0, winning the Final by way of PK shootout and only conceding one goal throughout the event! Both of these teams are preparing for the Nike Cup in Columbus in April where they hope to see continued success.

In GLA news our 04/05 South team finished 3-0 at the Ohio Elite Showcase! Additionally, they have some exciting news as Goalkeeper Alondra Iriarte has been selected to play with the U20 Puerto Rico Women's National team! We wish her well on a bright future.

Our GLA 04/05 Blue team started the Spring season with two wins in the GLA Crossover Showcase. They hope to build off of their success from last year and are currently prepping for the Crossroads of America Showcase at the end of April.

The GLA 07/08 team has two showcase events coming up. The Great Lakes Spring College Showcase and the Crossroads of America Showcase in Indiana. The team is working hard to prepare for these events and learn what the showcase environment looks like.

As we settle into the Spring, it will most certainly fly by, as all seasons seem to do. We hope all of our players and families enjoy their experience these next few months!

U13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update

By Chris Green & Visnu Marahaj

We would like to take this time to thank and celebrate our coaching staff (Coaches Nick, Jeff, and Denzil) and our team managers (The Hill, Braun, Mihalek, Pastor, Velemirov, Hunsicker, and Corletzi families) working tirelessly on and off the field on a daily basis to carry out our club mission and live out our club values while keeping our club members, players and families, at the forefront.

Next, congratulations to all of our players who finalized their commitment in the last couple of months to continue their soccer careers at the academic institution of their choice:

Mikael Paulson - Heidelberg University
Jimmy Zeilmann - Hiram College
Nicholas Homyk - Tiffin University
Dino Panagiotou - Malone University
Kostas Paxos - Walsh University
Colin Casey - Hiram College
Max Kramhoeller - Elmhurst University (Chicago)
Eli Kepmton - Hiram College

U15-19B ECNL-RL

Our U15-U19 ECNL-RL teams recently participated and had a great showing at the Ohio Elite Showcase with the U17 and U19 ECNL-RL teams winning their divisions!
Our U16 and U17 ECNL-RL teams are off to a great start in league play and currently sitting in playoff spots as they enter the 2nd half of league play.

U15-19B GLA

Our U15-19 GLA teams will be participating in the Crossroads Showcase at the end of April.
Lastly, congratulations to our U17 GLA on a strong start in league play, currently sitting in the top third of the standings.

Best of luck to all in all upcoming competition and thank you for your continued commitment to Cleveland Force and your soccer development!

U13 & U14 High Performance Program

U13 USL Academy team: 1-2-1 (3 goals against in 4 matches) Played well against teams from around the country. Great experience for the players and families. Adam Sealfon was fantastic the whole event. Could see the whole team grow over the 4 games. ECNL 2nd place - have games over 2 weekends mid April which will determine potentially advancement.

U13 & U14 ECNL-RL teams have 3 games left in season! Both teams have potential of advancing to the ECNL Regional League Postseason! Keep up the good work boys; you can really see the progression of the U13 ECNL-RL team from fall to spring.

U13 ECNL & U14 Congratulations to the 2010 ECNL Boys taking home the championship for the U13 Red Division at the Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati, OH this past weekend!

Good luck to both teams as they head to Rockhill, SC to compete in the ECNL Spring event later this month!

U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

The U11 and U12 HP Boys and Girls have grown, literally and figuratively, over the last few months. We want to continue seeing players increase their soccer IQ and technical ability and better understand their training habits moving into the spring. The majority of players have shown improvements in all these areas.

The U12 players are in the stage of learning how to win as we prepare to enter the full ECNL Club Competition, ECNL Regional League, and GLA leagues at U13. The U11 players continue to refine principles and grow as individuals to compete in events and league play in the spring season.

One of our goals is to create an internally competitive environment so players are better prepared for the demands of the game at high levels and the 11v11 game format. The coaching staff has been working hard to evaluate players in the high-performance classroom and scout/assess players in the competitive program. We are pleased with the process and growth of both programs. Starting this spring, we will have several players promoted from the competitive program to the high-performance program and begin competing in the PRE ECNL and GLA leagues this spring. The competitive program Director Benjamin Gunter and his staff have done an outstanding job preparing players for training and games with higher game resistance.

Lastly, I traveled to England (London and Manchester) with the US Club ID2 National Selection team. This experience continued to grow my perspective of the top players around the country. My biggest takeaway is that we still have room to grow in how our players approach training, receive feedback, and position flexibility. Many of the players on the England trip played "out of position" from what they played in their clubs, which all players have to be willing to do if they want to play and be successful at the top level domestically and abroad. I am passionate about creating this culture in Cleveland and feel blessed to have had this experience.

We continue to improve, and our U11 and U12 High-Performance program focuses on creating a training environment to prepare individual players and teams to play at their highest potential. I look forward to implementing new approaches to player development I have taken away from ID2 and my education role with US Soccer. As always, thank you for your continued support and passion!

J uniors Academy Spring League Games

By Chris Mueller

FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5 - 8

The CFSC Juniors Academy Spring Coed League provides individual development through a small-sided game format (5v5). Each team will play 5 games. The league session runs May 6 - June 10

League Dates: May 6, 13, 20; June 3, 10

Sunday Games times: either 1:00 or 2:00 PM.

East League Game Location: Solon Orchard Middle School

West League Game Location: Cleveland United Fields

*Includes a Cleveland Force SC Juniors Academy jersey

This program focuses on the development of in-game individual principles and concepts, as well as the introduction of group principles (cooperative learning and team work).Players beginning their journey, as well as more seasoned players, will find this program to be an excellent resource in developing the necessary skills for enjoyment and success in the sport. The program is attended for female and male athletes between 5-8 years of age.

The program covers:

Individual Principles
Introduction of Group Principles
Laws of the Game

Our experienced Juniors Academy staff will work to establish a general understanding of how players should function within the game of soccer, and a love for the game!

2023-24 Team Tryouts

Registration now open!

***Reminder, current Cleveland Force SC players do not need to register online, but should all plan to be in attendance for tryouts.***

2023-24 Tryouts

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:40:33 GMT

CFSC Tryout registration now open for the 2023-24 season!

Are you interested in becoming a part of the Cleveland Force Soccer Club? We offer competition within Local, Regional and National leagues to fit your needs for boys and girls ages U9 - U19. Tryout registration is now open for the 2023-24 season! Register today and start your journey with Cleveland Force SC. Visit our tryout page through the button below for complete details and registration.

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Ready to register? Follow the button below to create an account in PlayMetrics and complete tryout registration.

USL Academy Cup - Player Spotlights

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:35:10 GMT

CFSC Player Spotlights - USL Academy Cup

As our USL Academy U19 Boys, U19 Girls and U13 Boys get ready to compete in the 2023 USL Academy Cup this week, get to know a few of the players from our U19 Boys team: Jack Roman (2006), Grant Blake (2006) & Alex Hoover (2004).

Player Name: Jack Roman

How many seasons have you been with Cleveland Force SC ? 3 seasons

Position : Left Wing

What made you start playing soccer ? " I read the book called The Flea- The Amazing Story of Leo Messi and it inspired me to play when I was 8."

Favorite Professional Team : AC Milan

Favorite pre-game song ? Thunderstruck or Family Ties

Who is your idol / role model ? My Papa

What is the biggest piece of advice you have received from a coach at CFSC ? "If you don’t make mistakes you will never get better, don’t hide from mistakes, embrace them."

What are you looking forward to most during the USL Academy Cup ? "Since we are in the top group, I am looking forward to playing some of the highest level of competition."

Who are you looking forward to playing against the most in the USL Academy Cup ? "I look forward to playing Tampa Bay United because they are one of the best in USL Academy."

If you weren’t playing in Florida this weekend, where would you prefer / dream to be playing ? "I would dream to be playing at San Siro Stadium in Milan playing in a Champions League Final."

What’s your favorite soccer memory so far in your career ? "When we played Louisville City last year, I scored a top bin free kick and a solo goal from half field to beat them 2-0. They are one of the toughest competitions so it was good that we beat them."

Any additional comments :

"I’m really looking forward to the Academy Cup and I’m going to give everything I have to try and win the trophy."

Player Name: Grant Blake

How many seasons have you been with Cleveland Force SC? "This is my 3rd year at Cleveland Force"

Position: CB/LB

What made you start playing soccer? "I started playing when I was around 5 years old. I really enjoyed playing the game, but I loved the physicality and competitive nature of the sport."

Favorite Professional Team: "Manchester United'

Favorite pre-game song? "Till I Collapse - Eminem"

Who is your idol / role model? " My dad was always my role model growing up. He played college soccer which has always been one of my goals. He’s always helped me to be both a better player and person."

What is the biggest piece of advice you have received from a coach at CFSC? " There are two key pieces of advice that stuck with me. The first was from Coach Everett Palache saying that 'you should focus on your high points so that you repeat them, instead of focusing on failures'. The second is from Coach Bill Lawrence saying 'there will always be dips in your performance, working your way out of the dips is how you become a better player'."

What are you looking forward to most during the USL Academy Cup? " I look forward to seeing my team play. We have worked hard and proved ourselves over the past few seasons and now we get to play against some of the best competition in the country. Everyone is going to be tested and it’s going to be a great chance to see our strengths and weaknesses as a team and an individual."

Who are you looking forward to playing against the most in the USL Academy Cup? "Tampa Bay United because they are one of if not the best team at the USL-A level and I’d love to see what makes them so good and how we perform against them."

If you weren’t playing in Florida this weekend, where would you prefer / dream to be playing? " I’ve played on both beautiful and ugly fields all over the country and even parts of other countries. Though it is amazing to see and play in places like Florida, I don’t mind where I play as long as the game is competitive and a challenge."

What’s your favorite soccer memory so far in your career? " My favorite memory was beating FC Cincinnati 2-0 in 2021 when I was playing with Internationals SC. Cincinnati had a really strong team and our games were always very competitive. It was a battle all game but our team outworked them and it payed off. Djordje Tackovic scored an amazing volley early in the game to give us the lead and confidence that we could win. I later scored a header to make it 2-0 and seal the victory for our team."

Player Name: Alex Hoover

How many seasons have you been with Cleveland Force SC? 3 years

Position: Left Center Back/Left Back

What made you start playing soccer?

"My siblings played."

Favorite Professional Team: Arsenal

Favorite pre-game song? Russian Roulette by Lil Baby

Who is your idol / role model? Kobe Bryant

What is the biggest piece of advice you have received from a coach at CFSC?

"Your future is found in your daily habits."

What are you looking forward to most during the USL Academy Cup?

"Competing against the league’s best teams."

Who are you looking forward to playing against the most."in the USL Academy Cup?

"Everyone."

If you weren’t playing in Florida this weekend, where would you prefer / dream to be playing?

"Force Sports Richmond."

What’s your favorite soccer memory so far in your career?

"Beating Louisville City last summer."

The Force Effect - March 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:44:37 GMT

MARCH 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Partnership with CLE Sports PT & Performance
FREE Juniors Academy Clinics & Spring Programs
The Force Effect Podcast Teaser!
Open Enrollment - Spring Season
USL Academy Cup Preview
USL W League & League 2 Tickets On Sale!
2023 Spring & Summer Soccer Camps

CLE Sports with CLE Sports PT & Performance
New Partnership with Cleveland Force SC

We are excited to inform our membership that we have partnered with CLE Sports PT & Performance, to be our official medical provider for CFSC.

This partnership provides our membership with direct medical care through rehabilitation, athletic training services, injury prevention, sports science, and more.

"We are excited to offer our players the highest-quality medical care as a result of this partnership," says Force Director of Club Operations Marko Raduka. "This partnership represents the club's investment in our players' physical well-being and their on-field performance. "

Below is a general outline for Phase I (now) and Phase II (23/24 Season) of what we plan to institute:

For 2023 (Phase I), this new partnership will:

1) Provide a link between coaching staff, players, and families for management of injuries, rehabilitation, and return to play.

Injury evaluations, return to sport testing, referrals to physician/other medical personnel as needed.
Weekly injury clinics (by appointment) - schedule on the east or west side.

2) Establish sports performance training on the east side.

3) Deliver parent/athlete education on topics such as:

Nutrition
Common injuries (ex: signs of a concussion)
Issues specific to female athletes
Safely returning to soccer after an injury

4) Other services:

Motion analysis of running or other soccer-specific movements
Force plate testing to determine power production or asymmetries
Individual sports performance training

Coming in 2024 (Phase II):

1) Load management:

Load monitoring/management to reduce risk of overuse injury
Recovery strategies, including sleep, nutrition, athlete education

2) Player performance profiling to identify individualized training needs and collaboration with coaches

Wellness/mental and emotional resilience
Physical performance
Lifestyle, health
Mental resilience

3) Performance and health expectations for off-season

Goal: prepare the athlete for loads needed in preseason
Physical and mental load
Progressive exposure to game demands

4) Cleveland Force as a leader for player performance, health, and innovation

Establishing Force as a center of excellence in research and education for athletes, coaches
Continued evaluation and implementation of new technologies

For more information, visit www.CLEsportsPT.com , or contact: info@CLEsportsPT.com

Schedule an appointment online: East or West

Or contact Carol Mack (Owner): carol@CLEsportsPT.com

FREE Juniors Academy Clinics & Spring Programs

End of March through Mid April

Cleveland Force Soccer Club's Juniors Academy program focuses on the foundation stage of youth soccer development. The Juniors Academy offers families year round à la carte programming designed to provide flexible training schedule options, and convenient training locations across northeast Ohio. Players beginning their journey, as well as more seasoned players, will find this program to be an excellent resource in developing the necessary skills for enjoyment and success in the sport. The program is attended for female and male athletes between 5-8 years of age.

The program covers:

Technical - ball manipulation, dribbling, shooting, passing, receiving

Physical - mobility, coordination, balance

Mental - decision making, spatial recognition, creativity

Tactical - cooperative learning, teamwork

Our experienced Juniors Academy staff will work to build a solid athletic foundation, and a strong technical base!

Questions? Contact Juniors Academy Director, Chris Mueller

Cmueller@Force-Sports.com

The CFSC Minis Instructional program for boys & girls ages 3-4 focuses on the foundation stage of youth soccer development. Players beginning their journey will find this program to be an excellent resource in developing the necessary fundamental skills for enjoyment and success in the sport.

The CFSC Juniors Instructional for boys & girls ages 5-8 builds upon the same principles introduced in our Minis Instructional program including:

* Mobility / Coordination
* Cooperative Learning
* Guided Discovery Game Plan
* Ball Manipulation
* Dribbling
* Decision Making
* Creativity

The CFSC Youth Instructional program for boys & girls ages 9-12 is designed around the Dutch methodology of attacking soccer. Players will play guided discovery small sided (5v5, 4v4, 3v3) games during each training session.

This program will improve each player's confidence, focus, adaptability, and overall individual technical ability and soccer IQ

The Force Effect Podcast

1st Episode Coming In April

Open Enrollment For 2023 Spring Season

Join The Force Community!

Looking to join a team for the upcoming Spring season? Cleveland Force Soccer Club offers competition within Local, Regional and National leagues to fit your needs for boys and girls ages U9 - U19. Reach out today and start your journey with Cleveland Force SC! Open Enrollment is open through March 31st. #chirp

USL Academy Cup - CFSC Sending 3 Teams to Tampa, FL!

U19 Boys I U19 Girls I U13 Boys

U19 Boys

Group Play - Game Schedule

Thursday March 30th - 10:00am

vs Park City Red Wolves

Friday March 31st - 10:00am

vs Tampa Bay United

Saturday April 1st - 10:00am

vs Hartford Athletic

USL Academy Cup Roster - U19 Boys

Goalkeepers

Gavin Crane
Griffin Owen

Field players

Alex Hoover
Grant Blake
Theo Jackson
Niall McClintock
Rex Eberhart
Djordje Tackovic
Marko Ordorsic
Glory Hser
Adin Ibrahimovic
Lazar Ivanis
Braden Lamb
Mitch Domka
Alex Miljanovic
Jack Roman
Kameron Warnke
Stefan Velickovic

U19 Girls

Group Play - Game Schedule

Thursday March 30th - 12:00pm

vs Greenville Liberty SC

Friday March 31st - 12:00pm

vs NC Courage

Saturday April 1st - 12:00pm

vs AC Connecticut

USL Academy Cup Roster - U19 Girls

Brooke Allen
Bella Antonio
Stacy Barresi
Lauryn Contini
Macy Felton
Frankee Flesher
Mai Ly Marella
Hannah Pachan
Marin Pechota
Livia Penton
Mackenzie Russell
Elizabeth Semenec
Brooklyn Steiner
Sarah Van Euwen
Jillian Medvecky
Julia Kure
Taylor Demmerle

U13 BOYS

Group Play - Game Schedule

Thursday March 30th - 8:00am

vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

Friday March 31st - 8:00am

vs Phoenix Rising FC

Saturday April 1st - 8:00am

vs Tampa Bay United

USL Academy Cup Roster - U19 Boys

Nathan Miller
Nathan Howard
Will McConnaughey
MasonHiltner
Kai Basora
PJ Kunchik
Sawyer Bulat
Evan Sente
Nick Sabo Alexander
Weston Marty
Henry Rami
Adam Sealfon
Jack Zahler
Anthony Berzonski
Eli Cosgrove

2023 USL W League & League 2 Schedules & Tickets

Season and Single Game Tickets Available!

Spring & Summer Soccer Camps

Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 12

Spring Break Soccer Camps

Dates: Monday, April 3 | Wednesday, April 5

Locations: Force Richmond (East) and Force River (West)

U9-U10 Competitive & High Performance: 5:30 - 7:00pm

U11-U12 Competitive & High Performance: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Price: $50 (2 days); $25 (1 day)

Spring Break Camp is open to both CFSC & non Force players!
If you are not a CFSC player, please click the "External Player Registration" button below.

Summer Soccer Camps

Registration for our 2023 Summer Camps is NOW OPEN!

10% off - Early-Bird Special expires Mar 31, 2023.

Discount automatically applied at registration checkout!

*Use code "SUMMER23" for camps held at: T3 Performance - Avon

Camps consist of a combination of skill development and fun small-sided games focused on:

- Fast Feet - Dribbling - Technique - Passing - Vision

- Communication - Shooting

The Force Effect - January 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:48:09 GMT

JANUARY 2023

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Club Highlights & What's Next?
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
USL W League, USL Academy Cup & ECNL Girls
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - Regional ECNL-R & GLA
U13 - U19 Boys High Performance - Regional
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U9 - U10 High Performance, U9 - U10 Competitive & Juniors Academy
CFSC South Region

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT'S NEXT?
USL Tryouts, All-Star Tournament Result & Force Effect Podcast

2023 USL TRYOUTS & Academy Cup

We were beyond impressed with the level of talent that showed at our USL Tryouts for USL Academy, USL League Two and USL W League for the 2023 Season. We are looking forward to the USL Academy Cup taking place March 29-April 2! Check out the Cup brackets below for our Boys U13, Mens U19 and Womens U19 teams.

2023 All-Star Indoor Boys Tournament Results

COMING SOON...

The Force Effect Podcast!

We are excited for the upcoming release of The Force Effect Podcast series! Hear from our club directors and coaches dive into everything soccer from our history, to club methodologies and practices, current topics and much more!

Stay tuned!

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

USL Academy:

Training has started. The team is coming together really well and the training environment has been exceptional. We will be playing in the biggest USL Academy Event of the year from March 29-April 2. We will be playing in the top flight of this tournament.

Boys ECNL:

The 07s and 06s both had a fantastic showcase tournament in Florida. The 07s were 2 wins and 1 loss against some of the best teams in the country.

The 06s were 2 wins and a draw and did not concede a goal. In the three days they had over 60 college teams come to scout the team. The word around the grounds was that the Force 06 team was the team to watch. There is not enough room to list them all, but here is the strong short list.

Georgetown, Ohio State, Bucknell, Notre Dame, High Point, Colgate, CSU, Holy Cross, Villanova, Davidson, West Point, U Penn, UNC Asheville, Wright State, DePaul, Lehigh, Stanford, U of Chicago, Robert Morris, Dartmouth. Duquesne, Harvard, USF and more!

USL W League, USL Academy Cup & ECNL Girls Update

By Rob Miller

Girls ECNL
The ECNL U13-U19 girls are currently hard at work preparing for the start of their spring ECNL season which begins in a few short weeks. The U16 and U17 ECNL teams recently returned from the ECNL Florida event in Lakewood Ranch, FL in January. This event is always one of the highlights of our competitive schedule as the amount of college exposure and level of competition are unparalleled. All of our ECNL teams (U11-U19) are getting ready for the Ohio Elite Showcase at the end of February. Training themes have included bigger space ideas and relationships between lines. The OE Showcase will kick start our spring league schedule as our games against FC Alliance are makeup games from December.

USL Academy Cup

The USL Academy Cup team has started getting together to get ready for the USL Academy Cup in late March/early April. The team we are taking to Florida will be composed of players from each of our HS aged teams (05-08).

USL W League

The USL W League team has been quiet of late as most of the roster is competing with their colleges in their respective spring seasons. We will get everyone back in late April and have a few short weeks to prepare for the start of our season in mid May. We look forward to seeing all of you out to support us at home matches!!

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Update

By Matt Safar

As we continue to work our way through the Winter, we are encouraged by the progress of all of our teams and are excited about the Spring season that continues to inch closer.

Recently our ECNL-R 04/05, 06 and 07 girls returned from a successful showcase opportunity in Sanford, Florida. The event allowed all of our teams to play in front of a diverse group of college coaches, leading to many now advancing their recruitment process. Additionally, players Skylar Rooks and Paityn Marino were both fortunate to be selected to participate in the ECNL-R spotlight game, which not only allowed them to play in front of a packed crowd of supportive Force friends and family, but also to compete against the best players from the ECNL-R, along with a vast array of college coaches.

Meanwhile, a select group of 06 and 07 ECNL-R players recently attended the Charlotte Independence Showcase in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This was an excellent opportunity for these individuals to play teams they don't normally see in league play and to hopefully learn more about themselves as individuals as they grow through the college process and the club pathway.

Our younger ECNL-R teams, (08, 09 and 2010's) also have been training hard and have important events coming up. The 08s will soon be attending the Ohio Elite Showcase in February, while the 09s and 2010's are preparing to get their Spring back in motion with a trip to the IFA Turf Classic in Indianapolis.

Our 04/05 GLA Blue team headed to Gatlinburg Tennessee this past weekend in a fun weekend to compete against unique competition and in front of college coaches. Our players were able to come back feeling more prepared for the Spring as well as with a better idea of where they stand with potential collegiate opportunities.

Our 04/05 GLA Blue South team is working toward competing at the Ohio Elite Showcase in February and have been playing locally to prepare for that event. This team is led by Coach Tara Bowen who recently received her "B" License. Congratulations!

The 07/08 GLA Blue South team has also been playing locally and is gaining momentum as they continue to build familiarity. We are proud of their progress as this is a new team to our club, each week they show exponential progress. They too will be competing at the Ohio Elite Showcase in Cincinnati and we look forward to these players learning how the college process operates.

Best of luck to all of our players and teams as we inch closer to the Spring!

Player Spotlight

Skylar Rooks - 06G ECNL

Paityn Marino - 04/05G ECNL

2023 Erie Premier Indoor Tournament Series

Our 04/05 and 06 ECNL-R teams went a combined 8-0 at Cool Springs, conceding only one goal between the two teams. Both teams won their respective divisions!

U13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update

By Chris Green & Visnu Marahaj

Our HS Boys ECNL-RL and GLA teams continue to prepare for the competitive season ahead while prioritizing the training environment in addition to friendly competition and a series of showcases and events.

Our coaches selected team captains during the month of January. As outlined in our "Guiding Principles of a CFSC Captain," the leadership styles CFSC wants captains to embody are transformational and servant. The objective is to create an environment of accountability, service and care. CFSC captains are ambassadors of the club representing the club, teammates, family and friends in all environments on and off the field.

Our 2022-2023 team captains are as follows:

Congratulations to our team captains for this unique opportunity to help our coaches and teammates carry out our club culture and core values #CHIRP on a daily basis on and off the field!

Player Spotlight

Aleksandar Kolar - 2006B ECNL-RL Goalkeeper

Aleksandar was selected to participate in the Continental Tire ECNL-RL Selection Game at the ECNL-RL Florida Showcase in January. Aleksandar had an outstanding performance playing the entire first half of the game. This experience provided Aleksandar the opportunity to compete with and against some of the top talent in the nation at the ECNL-RL level which allowed for further exposure to college coaches in attendance. We are very proud of Aleksandar!

U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

We want to celebrate all the hard work our 9v9 HP Coaching staff, and Program Manager has been doing this past season. We are blessed to have all our coaches in every department making a difference in the players' lives. When you have a moment, please thank the Coaches for the extra hours, their commitment to teaching, and their time away from family/friends. Moreover, thank them for being awesome developers of young people.

From the club and me, we want to thank all those mentioned for all they do for the kids and the club! We are blessed to have all of you, and we look forward to seeing the players succeed because of your efforts. Your work is building the foundation of their future. The players are poised for success on and off the field due to your leadership and contributions.

Thank You!

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

Competitive Tier U13 to U19: Addition by subtraction

08/09/10 Boys North & 08/09/10 Boys South

From these two teams we subtracted twenty-two 2010 players to create the new 2010 Boys Black team and reveal our 2008/2009 team for the spring.

06/07 Boys East & 06/07 Boys West

From these two teams we subtracted twenty-five 2006 players to create the new 2006 Boys West and 2006 Boys East teams for the balance of the winter programming. With the new players joining us through the winter we will field these two 2006 teams for the spring.

Not to be forgotten, the subtraction of the 2006 players created a 2007 Boys team of fifteen players playing a standalone indoor schedule and the strong foundation for a spring team.

08/09/10 Girls

The player pool that frequently supplemented the roster numbers by using High Performance players is now in a position to boast of having twenty-four total players in preparation for the spring season.

We didn’t follow the “Addition by Subtraction” with this girls player pool for the winter and it may not happen in the Spring, but Fall 2023 is definitely our target ”JUST WATCH US GROW AGAIN”!!!

U11-12 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier Update

By Ben Gunter

Our Player Pool rostering has allowed us to continue to work to find the correct classrooms for our players.

Our Winter II session has started off well, seeing a greater sense of parity within our U11 and U12 pools -- both boys and girls. We have also seen more players given the opportunity to train in the High Performance environment. It's always a great pleasure for us as coaches to see players come with the right mentality to be better than they were the day before.

Our open enrollment process continues to bring in new talent, and creating even greater roster depth to our ecosystem.

Our curriculum is slowly changing our focus to the possession side of the game, as we look to continue to create autonomous, creative players; focusing on their movement off the ball.

We have moved into our third session of our AOE supplemental training session, which has seen it's highest numbers to date!

I'd like to end with this quote I found on Twitter:

"Football is more than the level one plays or coaches at. You are worth so much more, you have inherent value beyond whether or not you play under bright lights in front of thousands. What matters is interacting with others, using space, and how you allow the game to breathe." - Mutanda Kwesele

Our mantra for a lot of our training has been, Play the Game, Not the Ball!

U10 High Performance, U9-10 Girls / U9-10 Boys Competitive & Juniors Academy

By Chris Mueller

Hello,

I wanted to take some time this month to talk about the interrelationship between our Juniors Academy and our CFSC U9/U10 club programs, which is providing extraordinary opportunities and results.

Within the Juniors Academy (ages 3-7), we are training between 500 and 700 players at any point in time. We accomplish this with an energetic staff of 24 talented coaches. Our coaches also work with our U9 and U10 program (25 current teams). This has created a consistency in the curriculum and path for the players, as well as a smooth transition from the Juniors Academy training to the club. There are currently 80 players that are thriving in the U9/10 CFSC club that "graduated" from the Juniors Academy training.

Within the Juniors Academy, we have different options. They include Instructional (beginner), Juniors Academy (intermediate) and the Juniors Elite program (pre-club). Within the programs we offer both training and league opportunities for each option. The Juniors Elite program is an invite only/ tryout required program. If interested, please contact me directly at:

Cmueller@force-sports.com .

As mentioned, many of the players "graduate" into the club. CFSC is recognized as a top program at these ages, with teams at the top of all of the leagues we participate in, consistent tournament success, and performance of teams in the high performance environment. The preparedness of players through participation in the Juniors Academy is evident.

If you are interested in participating in any of the programs please visit our Juniors Academy page for more info:

CFSC South Region

By Abbey Golden

Check out this clip of CFSC Sporting Director, Everett Palache, on the expansion of Cleveland Force SC into the "South" region!

Juniors Academy South: Chris Mueller is excited for the expanded Juniors Academy here in the south. We are also looking forward to the camp programming to come.

2013 Girls White South: Coach Lauren Wilson shared a competitive, passionate game moment.

“During the winter we had an inter club match, south vs east team, and had a great competitive game. While competing, an athlete on the east team made a hard tackle knocking over a south player. The east player stopped and let out her hand to help the south player up, showing the competitive culture but proper sportsmanship of Force.”

2012 Girls Volt South: Coaching Staff Abby Richter, Ben Gunter and Jermaine Pickens are enjoying seeing the immense growth in the teams understanding of the game. They are using what is being worked on in practices and implemented it in games. Their training intensity and work rate continues to grow, showing true CHIRP values.

2012 Boys White South: This group has undergone some changes but has continued to grow as individuals. They performed well last fall and this winter in league play. We look forward to seeing this group continue to grow as young men and players.

2011 Girls Blue South: Coaches Lauren Wilson, Abby Richter, and Morgan Henderson have enjoyed watching the team step up their game and lead by example with their work ethic and endless work rate during games and training. Each practice and game, this team is seizing the opportunity to better their mentality and speed of play.

Super Y League I.D. Clinics for 2023 Summer Season

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:52:39 GMT

Super Y League ID Clinics - Jan 21 & Feb 11

Cleveland Force Soccer Club will be offering Summer Super Y League participation for:

Boys born in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009
Girls born in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009
*2009 Girls interested, please email everett@force-sports.com to express interest and get more details.
*2009 Boys interested, please email chris@force-sports.com to express interest and get more details.

ID Clinic Date & Location:

January 21st: Force Richmond - 26555 Richmond Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146

2013 Boys and Girls: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
2012 Boys and Girls: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

February 11th: Force Rocky River - 21220 Center Ridge, Rocky River, OH 44116

2011 Boys and Girls: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
2010 Boys and Girls: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

All players are asked to wear grey shirts, blue (dark) shorts, and blue (dark) socks.

id2 National Training Camp Invitees

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:52:40 GMT

Three CFSC Players Invited to id2 National Training Camp!

Congratulations to the following Cleveland Force SC 09 Girls ECNL players on being invited to the January 2023 id2 National Training Camp in Tampa Florida from January 13 - 15th!

Reese Koisher
Grace Petrella
Oliva Sabo Alexander

id2 Program directors Gerry McKeown (boys) and Tricia Taliaferro (girls) implement curriculum and direct activities.

The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program (ODP) approved by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Check out images and videos below to learn more about id2 National Training Camps and head to their website for even more details about the id2 program! https://usclubsoccer.org/id2/

The Force Effect - Fall 2022

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:30:53 GMT

FALL 2022

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Fundraiser, Review of The Club & '22 Fall HS Honors
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - National ECNL
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - Regional ECNL-R & GLA
U13 - U19 Boys High Performance - Regional
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U9 - U10 High Performance, U9 - U10 Competitive & Juniors Academy

WHAT'S NEXT?
Club Fundraiser, Review of The Club & High School Awards

Cleveland Force Tumblers & Decals for Sale - Financial Aid Fundraiser

Due to popular demand, we are doing a second round of the Force branded Tumblers.

We are excited to again offer our club family Cleveland Force tumblers for sale with a portion of each purchase donated back to the club towards player financial aid.

The tumblers are 20 oz, white, double-wall insulated and come with a plastic lid and straw for $20 each.

Three different designs are available for selection, one of which allows personalization of a name and/or number for an additional $3 charge.

Also available in 2023 are Cleveland Force decals which are die-cut, waterproof, scratch-resistant and can adhere to any smooth surface. Set of 3 Decals for $5.

Review of The Club

From Everett Palache, CFSC Sporting Director

We hope this message finds you well!

We had a great fall of training and memories. As we end the fall 22/23 Season, let's keep in mind that our CFSC members make up an ecosystem of families/players working in conjunction with each other and interacting as a system to create a safe, fun, and educational experience for the boys and girls of the club.

As a result of your cooperation ( #CHIRP ), we have done a tremendous job providing our children with soccer and life experiences unique to our club. This fall, we have seen many teams travel locally and across the region to create an experience on and off the field. We have seen players selected for National Selection games in the ECNL. We have also completed the player pathway to the pre-professional level for male and female players (USL 2, USL Academy, and W League). Off the field, we have seen fundraisers and sponsorship become more a part of the Cleveland Force as we work together to provide opportunities to all players. We are becoming more inclusive every day and are excited to continue creating solutions so more players can experience the game we love.

To continue to create these experiences, we must continue to "do our part" to help manage our CFSC ecosystem. Our commitment to the process and each other will help provide experiences that will positively impact our children for a lifetime. That said, sideline behavior and our culture are always a priority. Please take a look at the member handbook, which can be found in the PlayMetrics resource section, to learn more about the expectations of parents, players, and coaches. We have seen significant improvement in this area of our club. Families are taking responsibility to be ambassadors of "good sideline" behavior, which is being noticed by others. For this, I say, "Thank You!"

We want to share the "5 Rules" again for CFSC players in the hope that you will continue to support our effort to create an unparalleled "high performance" development environment. Our experiences have taught us that these are vital components to long-term success on and off the field ( #CHIRP ).

1. Give 100% to whatever you do (Commitment)

2. Welcome feedback (Humility)

3. Try to be on time, but if late, run (Integrity)

4. Listen with eyes and ears (Respect)

5. Work Hard (Passion)

Thanks for taking the time to read through the newsletter! With the holidays upon us and all that goes with this time of year, we truly appreciate you investing in your child's soccer development on and off the field!

We look forward to an even more positive sports experience in 2023!

Congratulations to all of our Cleveland Force players who received 2022 Fall Season Honors with their high school programs! There were 144 CFSC athletes who received honors!

2 All-American
19 All-Ohio, 1 Player of the Year
123 All-District, 4 Players of the Year

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

USL Academy:

Our USL Academy team did a fantastic job in the 2022 USL Academy Showcase Division in Tampa. They finished 2-1-1 with 2 shutouts. Three of our players have been highlighted as players to watch for Sporting KC, New York Redbulls and Columbus Crew.

USL League Two:

Kyle Folds had a fantastic season at center back for Cleveland State this fall as they won the Horizon league, the league tournament and made the national tournament. He was an Iron man, playing in a brace in the last several games. We wish him the best on his surgery and recovery.

Boys ECNL:

Our Boys 04/05, 06, 07 & 08 ECNL teams travelled to the South Carolina showcase and represented our club well! Alex Hoover played in the ECNL National Selection Game and made some big tackles and quality passes in a game that was truly the showcase of the ECNL's very best.

Our team's didn't always get the results they wanted, but were complemented for the quality of play, especially the 06s and 07s.

The U19s went 2-1 and the 08s went 1-1-1. There is no reason to think they won't return to the playoffs in June.

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - ECNL Update

By Rob Miller

The ECNL Girl’s program (U13-U19) saw our younger players winding down their fall season while the HS aged kids are just getting started. The U13 and U14 teams capped off a successful fall season and will now concentrate on training and 11v11 friendlies as we prepare to kick start our spring ECNL season in March. The U15-U19 ECNL girls have league games through the holidays and a number of different showcase events. Our U16-U19 teams just finished up the ECNL Tennessee event last weekend in Nashville and our U16 and U17 teams will now turn their attention to preparing for the ECNL Florida Showcase in early January. All teams will concentrate on training and 11v11 friendlies as we get ready for the sprin g season.

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Update

By Matt Safar

As we enter the Winter months we are excited to welcome back our players from their High School seasons. Additionally, we have been fortunate to bolster our rosters, with new players, energized to be a part of Cleveland Force.

Our 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2004/05 ECNL-R Girls have started league play and will be preparing through the Winter months for various events leading into the Spring.

The 07s, 06s and 04/05s will all be attending the ECNL-R Showcase in Sanford, FL in January. We're focusing on assisting our players to gain the necessary exposure they need to play collegiately. Events like the Showcase in Sanford are an excellent environment to be seen by schools from all areas.

Our 2009 and 2010 ECNL-R teams have closed out their Fall seasons and are focused on training through the Winter, as well as competing in 11v11 games. We're excited the direction they're headed as we continue to see progress in preparation for the Spring.

We have some exciting things happening in the GLA environment as well. Our 07/08 team is currently training and competing in 11v11 games to prepare for the Spring. We also have two 04/05 Girls GLA teams. Both of these teams are training for Winter Showcase events where we hope to get our players some additional exposure as they pursue their goal of playing at the next level.

A new year means new opportunities. We look forward to what those may be for our teams and players.

U13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update

By Chris Green & Visnu Marahaj

Introducing our new coaching assignments:

Denzil Antonio

04/05B GLA

Jeff Tidd

08B & 06B GLA

Nick Taljan

08B & 07B ECNL-RL

Visnu Maharaj

06B & 04/05B ECNL-RL

Our 06B GLA team opened the GLA season with a strong performance over local rival Croatia Jrs. winning 4-0.

Our HS Boys ECNL-RL teams played their first league games at WNY Flash and WNY Flash-Erie combined record of 2W-2L-3T. All hard-fought games. Our staff was pleased with the performances and our style of play was present more often than not which is where we want to be this early in the season.

Our 0 4/05B & 06B ECNL-RL teams will attend the ECNL-RL Florida Showcase in January, and the 07B & 08B ECNL-RL teams will attend the Charlotte Independence Showcase early February; both events will provide high levels of competition and exposure to college coaches.

Captain selection ; our coaches will be selecting our team captains for the rest of the season in the next several days. The established Guiding Principles of CFSC Captains will assist our coaches in selecting the player who is best prepared for the role and displays the Guiding Principles on a daily basis on and off the field.

U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

We have lived our values by creating more opportunities for players to show their commitment, humility, integrity, respect, and passion. The U11 - U12 High-Performance Boys and Girls have achieved a few milestones this fall season. These milestones are possible because of our player's commitment to training and playing in various league platforms that challenge our players. All while creating positive learning experiences and memories for the players/families.

For example, we have boys playing with girls and girls playing with boys. Usually, girls can support a boy's team, but it is not the other way around. This season we have girls' HP teams playing in the boys league, and boys have played on a primarily all-girls roster. Training and playing together is awesome as we continue to find ways to teach humility and respect. We cannot offer this to every player because it is not always appropriate for the individual. But we can maintain our commitment to our mission, vision, and player-centered philosophy.

Thanks, everyone, for the fan support this fall! We have seen a few games with horns and noise makers and feel this is a step in the right direction in providing an energetic and fun environment for the players. We had a few games where families clapped when the "team built out from the back under pressure." Also, the 9v9 HP teams have decreased "goals against average (GA)" from last year. With these as our goals at the start of the year, we are excited about the progress!

Starting last January, we began the Super Y League selection process for our training pool and, eventually, the rosters representing us in games. The Super Y League is a training program where we select players from two age pools to represent the club in a summer league and, if successful, in the Super Y League National Finals held in Tampa, Florida. Our 2012/2011 girls Super Y pool/team made it to the semi-finals in December. This achievement is not possible without all those who participated in the program. Thanks, everyone, and I look forward to starting the process again this January.

In closing, this has been a great start to the 2022/23 season, and we are excited to see the continued growth of the players in 2023.

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

The Competitive Tier is the foundation of the club as many players that come to the club at the younger ages, will come on board to discover the structure and quality of the club. We strive to provide all Competitive Tier players with the type of soccer education that will make them become lovers of the sport and play the game well into the later stages of their lives.

Player pathways are readily visible as players pass through various stages of development:

Age appropriate training pools
Age plus training pools (younger players playing in older age groups)
Training pool crossing (Girls training with boys, younger boys training with older girls)
Training with High Performance Tier pools
Promotion into the High Performance Tier with a permanent training and game pool placement

Once again, we see players progressing to stages 4 and 5 and we want to recognize these players on their accomplishments.

Fall 22 Stage 4 and 5 placements:

We wish these players all the best as they move into their new environment and look forward to seeing them play in the games of the teams that have been promoted to.

U11-12 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier Update

By Ben Gunter

Greetings,

A lot has changed just in this past year. This Fall 2022, I was appointed as the new Director of the U11/U12 - Girls & Boys Competitive Tier. Within this short time we saw our organization continue to grow as we embarked into our South Region, bringing with it new families to join our ecosystem. We also conducted more tryouts over this time, and added new players to our other regions (East & West).

Concluding the Fall season we now have 120+ players within our U11 & U12 Competitive Tiers. This growth will allow us to really look at our Player Pools and make sure all our players are in the correct classrooms to continue to foster their development. Over the Fall we also added to our Coaching Staff bringing on Coach Samantha Farmer, Coach Mike Mey & Coach Abby Richter in addition to Coach Rafael Davalos and myself. As we continue to grow we are still bringing in and developing new Coaches.

During the remaining Winter season we will continue to look at ways to foster growth and development for our players through our various classrooms to help us prepare for the Spring Season.

U10 High Performance, U9-10 Girls / U9-10 Boys Competitive & Juniors Academy

By Chris Mueller

Cleveland Force is Northeast Ohio's leader in Juniors programming for boys and girls ages 3-8!

New programming options in the New Year include the following:

Minis Instructional - (Beginners age 3-4)
Juniors Instructional (Beginners age 5-8)
Juniors Academy training (Intermediate/Advanced ages 5-8)
Juniors Elite - (Invitation or tryout only - ages 6-8)
In- House league (Ages 5-6, 7-8)
Juniors Academy league (Ages 5-8)

Options are available East, West and South!

East

Wednesdays at Force Richmond - Juniors Instructional, Juniors Academy, Juniors Elite
Thursdays at Force Eastlake - Juniors Academy training
Fridays at Force Richmond - Juniors Instructional, Juniors Academy training
Saturdays at Force Richmond/Northfield (In-House league, Juniors Academy league)
Sundays at Force Richmond - Minis instructional, Juniors Instructional

West

Tuesdays at Force Rocky River - Juniors Instructional, Juniors Academy training, Juniors Elite
Wednesdays at Soccer Sportsplex North Olmsted - Juniors Academy training
Thursdays at Force Rocky River - Juniors Academy training
Fridays at Force Rocky River - Juniors Instructional, Juniors Academy training
Saturdays at Force Rocky River - Minis Instructional, In-House league, Juniors Academy league
Sundays at Rocky River Force - Minis Instructional, Juniors instructional

South

Mondays at Springside Fairlawn - Juniors Academy training
Mondays at Western Reserve Academy Hudson - Juniors Elite

If you have questions about the Juniors Elite program, please contact me directly at 440-781-4015, or at Cmueller@Force-Sports.com .

To register or for more info:

2022 World Cup

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:38:14 GMT

Cleveland Force SC Directors Predict Who Will Win The World Cup!

The 2022 World Cup is just days away! Hear predictions from some of our Cleveland Force SC coaches on who they think will lift the trophy this year! Stay up to date on all tournament action below and make sure to comment on who you think will lift the 2022 World Cup Trophy!

Cleveland Force SC Joins USL W League

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:15:47 GMT

Cleveland Force SC Joins USL W League for the 2023 Season

Northeast Ohio-based Club Has a Rich History of Producing Premier Youth Talent

TAMPA, Fla. & CLEVELAND— The United Soccer League (USL) today announced Cleveland Force Soccer Club as an expansion team for the 2023 USL W League season.

“We are extremely excited to embark on our inaugural USL W League season this summer. The W League offers the players and staff at Cleveland Force Soccer Club, and the surrounding community, an elevated pre-professional pathway that can aid in advancing professional careers.” Rob Miller, Girls Director at Cleveland Force SC, said.

Cleveland Force SC was formed in 2018 after a merger of three of Cleveland's most prestigious Youth Soccer Clubs: CSA Impact, Cleveland United, and Internationals SC. More than a dozen youth and senior national team players, more than 40 professional players, and more than 500 collegiate players have come through the Force organization.

“We are excited to welcome Cleveland Force SC to the USL W League for the 2023 season,” said Joel Nash, Vice President of Pre-Professional and Youth Properties. “Ohio is a great soccer state with tons of high-caliber talent in greater Cleveland. We look forward to providing those players the opportunity to further their careers in the W League’s second season.”

Cleveland Force Soccer Club offers Northeast Ohio’s most competitive soccer player pathways, starting from age three on to NCAA and pre-professional status. Cleveland Force competed in the USL Academy beginning in 2020 and joined USL League Two this past season.

The club’s key values are Commitment, Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Passion and their mission is to provide soccer players with a club structure, focused on empowering hardworking, responsible, and humble boys and girls, who approach goals with a positive outlook, both on and off the field.

About USL W League

The USL W League is an elite pre-professional women’s soccer league offering a summer platform for aspiring professionals in the United States. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity, and career development. The League and its member clubs are committed to investing in women’s soccer – through not only financial resources but also with time, energy, and attention – and are united in our mission to grow the women’s game.

The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league, developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field, and enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer. With over 50 teams across the United States, the USL W League will bring elite women’s soccer to communities across the U.S., creating more opportunities to play, watch, and work in the women’s game.

About Cleveland Force Soccer Club

The Force Effect - Summer 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:45:11 GMT

SUMMER 2022

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

Upcoming Events with Cleveland Force SC
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - National ECNL
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - Regional ECNL-R & GLA
U13 - U19 Boys High Performance - Regional
U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U11 - U12 Girls Competitive Tier
U9 - U10 High Performance U9-10 Girls/U9-12 Boys Competitive & Juniors Academy

WHAT'S NEXT?
Upcoming Events With Cleveland Force Soccer Club!

Upcoming Tryouts at 5 Locations!

Come Join The FORCE Community!

Inaugural Force TopGolf Fundraising Event!

Saturday, November 13, 2022 l 5:00pm - 8:00pm

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

USL Academy:

Marco Valentic, this year's captain, played in three USL 2 games this summer. In all three appearances he was a dominant player. His college experience is off to a great start. He has started all pre-season in the midfield at Bucknell University.

In our first fall game we fell to Louisville City SC 2-1. The team played well, but between injuries, absences, and the heat we could not hold Louisville City back after going up 1 nil on a free kick by Glory Hser in the 65 minute.

Next Game: Wednesday September 21, 2022 - 6:45pm
HOME vs Indy Eleven @ Victory Sports Park - North Ridgeville

USL League Two:

It was a difficult season of maturing as the youngest team in the league, but some fruit has come out of the season.

Report out of Cleveland State: "Force USL 2 players are the cleanest technical players in preseason."
Kyle Folds scored in his debut at left back.
At Bowling Green, Marko Rimac, who didn't play at all last season scored 3 goals in preseason. One against Indiana University and two against Virginia.
At Georgetown: Cole Parete got his first career goal against Penn State.

BOYS ECNL:

Our ECNL teams have not started their game schedule yet, but we are really pleased with what we are seeing in training and excited for the season to start! Shout out to our 2022 Graduates competing in their first collegiate seasons. Keep scrolling to our Boys High Performance Regional section to see where our ECNL grads are playing now!

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - ECNL Update

By Rob Miller

The month of August marks the beginning of a new season and welcoming back all of our players to the club. Our 2009 and 2010 ECNL Girls have been preparing diligently for the start of their ECNL season on 9/10 in Indianapolis. While our HS aged ECNL kids have a number of players who have chosen to train with the club for the fall. They have been challenged during their training sessions by competing with and against many of our ECNL boys. The U13 and U14 ECNL teams kicked off their league season last weekend with a trip to play FC Pride and Indiana Fire Jrs in Indianapolis before heading to Columbus the following weekend for the Ohio Premier Invitational.

We would also like to wish our graduating class of ‘22 the best of luck as they embark on their freshman campaigns at the following schools:

MacKenzie Muir - Duquesne University

Liv Fain - Cleveland State University

Emma King - University of Akron

Abby Koly - Bowling Green State University

Kylie Schiemann - Valparaiso University

Allie Drake - St Bonaventure University

Hannah Smith - Notre Dame College

Anna Clarke - Mercyhurst University

Maggie Krosky - Ohio Dominican University

Nyah Daniels - Ohio Dominican University

Jordyn Bena - Ohio Dominican University

Best of luck to all this fall season, we look forward to welcoming back our returning high school aged players in late October!!

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Update

By Matt Safar

The ECNL-R has made major strides over the Summer. While we're excited to begin the Fall Season it's important to celebrate some of the major highlights over the past three months.

The 2006 ECNL-R team was able to compete in the ECNL-R Finals in Seattle, WA, where they won their final game in dramatic fashion, in pk's. We were one of only six ECNL-R teams to earn this opportunity.

Additionally, Skylar Rooks and Maeve Kelly, from our 2006 ECNL-R team, were named to the ECNL-R Ohio Valley Conference Team.

As we begin the Fall, the 2010 and 2009 ECNL-R Girls recently began preparing for their season that officially begins September 10th. John Bena will be coaching both teams through the year. The teams have a lot of new faces and are excited to compete! Both teams will attend the OP Invitational in Columbus September 17th and 18th.

We're proud of the below former ECNL-R 2022 graduates who have moved on to play at the collegiate level.

Ryley Andamasaris - Tiffin University

Andrea Parker - Tiffin University

Yaniah Powell - Edinboro College

Jillian Kalic - Edinboro College

Marysa Starcher - Muskingum University

Gia Germana - Marietta College

Sadie Lenc - Cedarville University

Kate Meinhard - Lewis and Clark University

Libby Kiker - The College of Wooster

ECNL-R 2005 player, Rachel Sheehan was named All SWC Player of the Week for her fantastic play to open the season as a Senior at Avon Lake.

Caitlin Rose and Kaylee Synk, from the 2007 ECNL-R team, playing for opposing High Schools, but still displaying their friendship.

Congratulations to Andrea Parker who earned the starting GK position as a Freshman at Tiffin University.

U13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update

By Chris Green & Visnu Marahaj

We started off the Regional League season by beating Spire FC (10’s) and tying them (09's) in the opening weekend further proving our clubs quality and depth over other local clubs. We are looking forward to this weekend with two big events for out ECNL & ECNL-R Teams. After the weekend Invitationals, it's a quick turn-a-around for our ECNL-Regional teams returning to league play on 9/24!

Our ECNL-Regional Teams Heading to Ohio Premier Invitational in Dublin, OH - Sept 16th -18th!

Our U13 & U14 ECNL-Boys Teams Heading to L OUCITY-RACING Academy Fall Invitational in Louisville, KY - Sept 16th -18th!

Good Luck to our 2022 Cleveland Force Graduates throughout their Fall Collegiate seasons!

U11 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

We hope this message finds you well!

We had a great summer of training and memories. As we start the 22/23 Season, let's keep in mind that our CFSC members make up an ecosystem of families/players working in conjunction with each other and interacting as a system to create a safe, fun, and educational experience for the boys and girls of the club. As a result of your cooperation (#CHIRP), we see a tremendous opportunity to provide our children with soccer and life experiences unique to our club. To create this experience, we must continue to "do our part" to help manage our CFSC ecosystem. Our commitment to the process and each other will help provide experiences that will positively impact our children for a lifetime. That said, sideline behavior and our culture are a priority this season and forever. Please see the member handbook to learn more about the expectations of parents, players, and coaches.

We want to share the "5 Rules" we have for CFSC players in the hope that you will support our effort to create an unparalleled "high performance" development environment. Our experiences have taught us that these are vital components to long-term success on and off the field (#CHIRP).

1. Give 100% to whatever you do (Commitment)

2. Welcome feedback (Humility)

3. Try to be on time, but if late, run (Integrity)

4. Listen with eyes and ears (Respect)

5. Work Hard (Passion)

Thanks for taking the time to read through the newsletter! With the kids returning to school and all the reading/planning that comes with it, we truly appreciate you taking the time to invest in your child's soccer development on and off the field!

We look forward to a positive sports experience this year!

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

Here We GROW Again!!!!

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Competitive Tier is on the move thanks to the conscientious effort of the club to expand into areas once thought of being beyond the sphere of influence of the club.

The club is finding a way to offer the same superior coaching, structure and facilities to players that live south of the Cleveland area but in a way that continues to separate us from the other clubs in the area.

Establishing relationships with area community club programs to establish a logical pathway for their players as they move through the phases of youth soccer.
Making the effort to educate parents as to the true options available for their children.
Creating a club environment that provides players of all levels of commitment and ability a place to play.

Winter 2022-23 Teams:

To be determined, but the expectation is that we will exceed last year's team total for winter and spring programming.

We are committed and progressive with our goal of club expansion and development and have surprised the establishment with our brand of club soccer development options.

U11-12 Girls Competitive Tier Update

By Ben Gunter

We are off to an exciting start to the Fall season and are seeing significant commitment from our players.

Most impressive is seeing how much our “South” location at Western Reserve Academy is growing across the club!

We can't wait to see what the season will bring and we are ready for the experience using our Core Values:

COMMITMENT. HUMILITY. INTEGRITY. RESPECT. PASSION.

U10 High Performance, U9-10 Girls / U9-12 Boys Competitive & Juniors Academy

By Chris Mueller

Although we took a slight break in the Summer, it was an interesting transition time for the Juniors Academy and for the U9/10 CFSC teams. An additional 80 players moved up from the Juniors Academy into the club, and are now participating on our entry level teams. five of our eleven Under 10 teams (2013 Boys East, 2013 Boys West, 2013 Girls East, 2013 Girls West, 2013 Girls South) moved up to our High Performance Environment and will test their skills against top Regional competition, with the others competing in various levels of the Casa Premier league. We also now boast 8 teams in the 2014 age group (5 boys, 3 girls) - also competing in the CASA League.

We are now in full swing with our expanded offering of fall Minis, Juniors Instructional and Juniors Academy training and leagues, with options at 6 locations:

Avon - T3 Performance
Bedford Heights - Force Richmond
Hudson - Western Reserve Academy
North Ridgeville - Cleveland United Fields
Rocky River - Force Sports
Willoughby - Lost Nation Sports Park East.

We look forward to another great season with these talented groups.

It is not too late to sign up, as the fees are pro-rated based on start date!

US Youth National Team Identification Center - Aug 30, 2022

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:54:27 GMT

8 Cleveland Force Girls (2008 & 2009 birth years) have been invited to U.S. Soccer Girls YNT Identification Center in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania!

8 Cleveland Force Girls have been invited to U.S. Soccer Girls YNT Identification Center in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on August 30, 2022 for 2008 & 2009 birth year players! All of us at Cleveland Force SC are very proud of the desire and dedication that these players have shown to be selected to participate in such an exciting experience. #chirp #clevelandforcesc #usynt

2008 Girls

Leah Snell
Chloe Hughes
Kaya Starr
Lauren Ziemianski

2009 Girls

Madeline McNamara
Haylee Ostrander
Gabrielle Palache
Adalynn Schuster

The ID Center will be conducted while adhering to the strict U.S. Soccer Return to Play protocols regarding Covid-19.

ECNL Post Season Awards

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:30:02 GMT

Congratulations to all Cleveland Force SC Boys and Girls players who received Postseason honors for the 2021-22 season! We are proud of all your commitment and passion for the game and our club!

2 CFSC Players Invited to ECNL Boys National Training Camp in Louisville, KY

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:54:39 GMT

2 CFSC Players Invited to ECNL Boys National Training Camp in Louisville, KY!

Congratulations to Alex Hoover (2004) and Jack Roman (2006) on being invited to the 2022 ECNL National Training Camp in Louisville Kentucky this week! Only eighty players, 40 top U16 prospects in the country and 40 top U17-U18 prospects, are selected to participate in this camp. The groups are divided into four teams, each managed by some of the top coaches in the country.

3 CFSC Players Invited to ECNL Girls National Training Camp in Portland, Oregon

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:23:53 GMT

3 CFSC Players Invited to ECNL Girls National Training Camp in Portland, Oregon!

Congratulations to Mai Ly Marella (2005), Lauryn Contini (2006) and Reagan Pentz (2007) on being invited to the 2022 ECNL National Training Camp in Portland, Oregon this week! Only ninety 2004/2005 players and ninety 2006/2007 players are selected to participate in these camps To read more on both events, click on the links below posted on Soccerwire.com!

2004/05 Girls ECNL National Training Camp Article - Click Here

2006/07 Girls ECNL National Training Camp Article - Click Here

HundredX Fundraising Campaign

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:36:49 GMT

Fundraising Campaign with HundredX

We have an exciting announcement! We're running a 30-day campaign with HundredX Causes to bring you a way to create funding for your Cleveland Force SC and your individual child. With rising living costs, we felt it was necessary to offer all of our club members with an easy fundraiser to help raise funds that can be used to make your Force Soccer experience more affordable.

Through this partnership, HundredX has allocated $75,000 for sports clubs like Cleveland Force and we have the ability to earn as much as possible until the money runs out. Last year, Cleveland Force SC families raised over $20,000; participating CFSC families received 100% of that money. THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS IS TO GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY AND EARN AS MUCH OF THE $75,000 AS WE CAN.

Here's how it works: Today and through August 14th, each time you share a quality brand opinion with HundredX, $1 goes towards individual, team and club support! You can personally create up to $75 of value (by giving 75 pieces of feedback).

*You can share this link with your family and friends who can help support this cause. Make sure they note either Cleveland Force SC Boys or Girls, then your child's specific Team Name, and enter in your child's name so all funds are attributed accurately.

Anyone in the US (18 years or older) can sign up for the program by doing one of the following sign-up methods:

Online through this link: https://hundredx.com/league-support
Text “PLAY” to 90412 on their phones

To ensure all of your earnings get attributed to your child, we ask that you and your family/friends pick either Cleveland Force SC BOYS or Cleveland Force SC GIRLS, then your child's correct Team Name, and finally write in your child's name in the open text box. This will allow us to track team and individual player successes throughout this campaign.

When you join the campaign on behalf of our club, your personal information is not sold or shared to any third parties. During the campaign, you will receive reminders from HundredX to submit feedback for the club. You may opt out at any time.

So, how much can you raise and how? By participating, you keep 75% of the funds you raise. The remaining 25% of the funds raised are pooled and distributed by the club for player Financial Aid that goes directly to those families at CFSC that require aid in order to keep their child playing the sport they love. Even better, when you share this to your friends, family, & social networks, you receive the credit!

The club is so excited about this opportunity that we’ve sweetened the pot. Every person who successfully completes maximum participation is entered into a Raffle to win great prizes like $100 Soccer.com Gift Cards!

Good luck to all of our participating families and we hope to see us break our $20,000 of earnings from last season!

The Force Effect - May 2022

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:17:08 GMT

May 2022

CONTENTS Click a on topic to jump to that section.

USL 2 Home Opener Success
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - National ECNL
U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - Regional ECNL-R & GLA
U13 - U19 Boys High Performance - Regional
U10 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U10 - U12 Girls Competitive Tier
U9 Girls Competitive & Juniors Academy

USL League Two: May 31, 2022 - Successful Opening Day!
The fans, the players, the results.

"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams."

- Ralph Waldo Emmerson

As stated in our last newsletter, "In 2010, the vision was to create a club for passionate and committed soccer players/families with the desire to compete at the regional and national levels. Every year we learned it would take more players/families committed to living our values (CHIRP). Also, we realized we would need a "capstone" to our development pathway to measure our progress. The USL 2 and USL U19 Academy teams are for the Northeast Ohio players with the perseverance (PASSION) to play highly competitive soccer from 15 - 30 years of age."

On May 31st, 2022, we saw a dream come to life! We saw a game where players from different Cleveland Clubs came together to play with GRIT and PASSION. Seeing a team play a man down (10 vs. 11) for nearly 90 minutes is not ideal. However, we were not there to just put on a show; we were there to win and show our growing soccer culture.

Throughout the youth development process, U6 - U19, no club has all the best players. So we, Cleveland Force Soccer Club, appreciate the opportunity to work with talented players from Force and other Cleveland Clubs. We appreciate the opportunity to provide a platform for them to continue to display their passion and commitment to the game.

We are blessed to have a city with great youth coaches and players. Thank you, Pennine, Upper 90, Internationals Boys, Cleveland United, Cleveland Soccer Academy, and the clubs in and outside Cleveland that have players on the roster! Without your work with the players throughout the years, the 2-1 victory in the home opener of Cleveland's team would have never been possible.

We also want to say thank you to the fans! It was an excellent turnout for the opener (705 in attendance & 7800 online); your presence and energy were the final pieces to help the players on the field. You helped support the players and created a football atmosphere. Without you, the "fans," we cannot genuinely have the best players on and off the field because the fans are a part of the team. Thank You!

All Cleveland Force SC players receive FREE admission to all home games when they wear their Force game or training jersey. Keep an eye out in your PlayMetrics Dashboard to RSVP for each game to secure your ticket!

Cleveland Force SC USL 2 - Click Here for tickets

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

BOYS ECNL:

09’s: Are they the Force’s most improved ECNL team? Take a look. If you look at just the team record and or their league standing you would think that the 09’s didn’t have a good year, but…. When you track their progress throughout the year you can see a team that is on a wonderful upward swing. In their first 6 games of the season they gave up 28 goals. In their final 12 games of the season they had 5 shoutouts and only gave up 13 goals. Turning a 3-1 loss in the fall to a 3-1 win this spring against Riverhounds. A 5-1 loss in the fall to Loucity into a 1-1 draw. An 8-2 loss to nationals in the fall to a 3-0 loss. Keep up the good work boys, you are gaining ground on the very best teams in our region.

Congratulations to the 08 , 07 and 06 teams for making the ECNL National Play-offs in San Diego later this month!

Congratulations Glory Hser! Selected for the ECNL Showcase all-star game.

USL Academy:

June 4th, 2022: Win 2-0 vs. Louisville City
USL Academy kicked off their first game against Loucity who is one of the powerhouses in the USL Academy League, having moved 3 players in the last 12 months to play with their USL Championship team. Great defending and 2 goals by Luciano Pechota highlighted the day!
Next Game: Saturday June 11 - 4:30pm (Double Header with USL 2 @ 7pm)

USL League Two

Cleveland Force’s USL 2 team is probably the youngest team in the league. Five members of this team are young enough to be on our USL Academy team. We are now 1 win and 3 draws.

May 20, 2022: Tie 2-2 vs Kings Hammer FC
May 28, 2022: Tie 2-2 vs Dayton Dutch Lions
May 31st, 2022: Win 2-1 vs. Fort Wayne FC
June 3rd, 2022: Tie 2-2 vs. South Bend Lions
Next Games: Tuesday June 7 - 7:00pm l Saturday June 11 - 7:00pm (Double Header with USL A @ 4:30pm)

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance - ECNL Update

By Rob Miller

As we wind down the regular season and some of our teams continue to prepare for the upcoming ECNL Playoffs I think it’s important to take a minute to reflect on our first full year in the ECNL. When we got the fantastic news in the spring of ‘21 indicating that we had been accepted as full time members of the league we knew, collectively, that we had a lot of work in front of us. We also knew that our first year would be one of growth as well as a massive learning experience. It was all of that and then some. We learned a great deal about how to structure our season, the best path for continued development, periodization plans, relationships between NL and RL rosters, training duration and frequency. All of these things and many more but especially what it takes to compete at the highest level of club soccer in this country. We learned a great deal about the profile of players that can not only compete but thrive in this environment and what we need to be doing in the younger age groups to prepare these young ladies for the challenges they will face in the coming years. Year one in this league is a big change for our teams and we will continue to learn and evolve as a club to ensure the best possible pathway for our players.

A couple of our teams have just returned from the ECNL New Jersey Showcase (PDA Showcase) held over Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey. These events throughout the year in the ECNL have provided our players with a level of play and exposure that we haven’t been able to achieve in the past. The recruiting benefits are unmatched, having the chance to showcase our teams in front of the top colleges in the country on a regular basis as well at USYNT staff is unprecedented. Our teams (05, 06 and 07 ECNL Girls) had a fantastic weekend going 5-2-2 overall but more importantly getting the chance to play in front of the audience that we saw that weekend was special.

As the ECNL regular season winds down we have 3 teams that have qualified for the ECNL Playoffs later this month in Seattle. A special congratulations to our 07 ECNL girls as they have qualified for the Champions League bracket at the playoffs. The first team in our club to qualify for this prestigious level, we all look forward to watching them compete and continue to grow as a team. We are extremely proud of all of you!!

Club tryouts begin this week and we encourage all of you to make it a priority to get out to these sessions as we will use these for team placement for next season. We look forward to seeing all of you this week at training and tryouts!!

U13 - U19 Girls High Performance ECNL-Regional & GLA Update

By Matt Safar

As the season begins to wind down and we enter June, here's a look at what the ECNL-R and GLA girls' teams have been up to lately!

The 07 ECNL-R were crowned Champions of the PSI Invitational over Memorial Day Weekend. The team continues to make positive steps forward.

The 06 ECNL-R team is hoping to qualify for a berth to the ECNL-R finals in Seattle, which will be held at the end of June. The team is currently in first place in the Ohio Valley North and will know their destiny very soon.

The 05 ECNL-R team will be wrapping up league play the first weekend of June. Many of the girls continue talks with colleges in hopes to have commitments solidified soon.

The 03/04 ECNL-R will be finishing their Spring season as well, and for many, this will be the last time they play together as most are heading off to play in college in the Fall.

The 09 ECNL-R recently finished as Finalists at the PSI Invitational over Memorial Day Weekend. Meanwhile, the 08 ECNL-R team finished in third place. Both teams have grown tremendously since the Fall season and the future is bright for the youngest teams in the ECNL-R.

The 05 GLA team is currently in second place and was a potential opportunity to play at the US Club Nationals. Results will be known after the first weekend of June.

The 06 GLA Girls are wrapping up league play, as well as their season, but recently won two hard fought league games to cap off the year.

As the year closes we look at all of the exciting things we've accomplished but also all there is on the horizon for each team and individual. With tryouts beginning in June, we look forward to continuing to shaping our rosters to be as competitive as possible.

U13-U19 Boys High Performance Regional Update

By Chris Green & Visnu Marahaj

A great finish to the season with 4 out of 6 teams in MDL finishing 2nd and all teams finishing in the top half of the division!

U13 2009, U16 2006, U17 2005 and U19 2003/2004 teams finished 2nd
U14 2008 and U15 2007 teams finishing 5th

Team Spotlight: U13 Blue

An overall record of: 12 wins -2 loss -2 draws.
4 clean sheets out of 7 spring games
Won Nike Cup Tournament

Huge success at Blue Chip Showcase in Southwest, Ohio:

03/04 Boys Blue and 03/04 Boys Volt both winning their brackets!

A big takeaway from the Spring season in regards to off-field growth from Coach Chris:

"The players watching more soccer! Most of the kids let me know how Villa was playing or played that each game"

Parent Testimonial about Coach Chris Green:

"The impact he has had on Owen this season goes well beyond his soccer skills and more centered on his growth as an athlete, teammate and young man." - Eric W.

What's Next?

Super Y starts beginning of June U13 2010, (2) U14 2009 teams, and U15 2008.

U10 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

As the club evolves and creates pathways for the players, so do our Directors and Business. Over the last few years, Coach Everett has worked to attain licensing and education to support the players and club's development. As we move into a new year (August 2022), Coach Everett's title will change from Academy Director/DOC to Sporting/Technical Director.

Sporting/Technical Director: responsible for the vertical integration of the overall player development pathway (oversight and connectivity of youth network, academy, and senior/professional team(s) within the path); defines a model of play and player profiles to develop at each position; manages all technical staff within the club; makes the final decision on players promoted to USL Academy or Senior Teams (USL 2 and W League [summer 2023]).

Along with his Sporting/Technical Director role, Coach Everett will oversee the U10 - U12 Boys and Girls High Performance. Also, he will continue to assist our new Executive Director Bob Sefcik, Director of Operations Marko Raduka, and other club leaders on strategic planning.

"I am excited about my new role! It has been something I have been working on for a long time. Along my journey, I have learned so much more we can do to assist our players and families. I understand this is only the beginning, and there is a lot of work to educate our families and players. Over the next few years, I look forward to helping create more clarity in how we recruit, profile, and develop players. I have seen this information's impact on a club and players and look forward to bringing it to the Cleveland Force Soccer Club!" - Everett Palache

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

Coach Jesse Acevedo and his wife welcomed a new addition to the family in April. Juggling the bizarre schedule we have as coaches and the addition of this new child has coach Jesse scrambling to find sleep and time to take care of his daily responsibilities but he is managing well.

Coach Jovan Larios was recently announced as the new head varsity coach at Firestone HS in Akron Ohio. This will be coach Jovan's first head coaching assignment after serving as an assistant coach at Garfield High School and Barberton High School.

Congratulations to both coaches during this spring season as we transition from our spring season to the try-out season in preparation for the transition into the 2022-2023 seasonal year.

U10-12 Girls Competitive Tier Update

By Ben Gunter

Our Girls U10-12 Competitive Tier program continues to grow. It has been great to see this group of girls create new relationships on and off the field. The parents have been amazing too! A good number of these girls have come together to play in various tournaments over this past season. We are excited to also see so many outside players registering to try out for these age groups as we continue to grow. We are close to our goal of having an East & West team for each age group. This will help us to create even deeper pools of players, and push the competitiveness of the groups to really do some special things in the CASA League.

Congratulations to our 12G Pre-ECNL team on winning The Ohio State Cup!

U9 Girls Competitive, U9-12 Competitive Boys & Juniors Academy

By Chris Mueller

Congratulations to our 13G Blue East team on winning The Ohio State Cup!

What's Next?

Summer camps and training! We have a full slate of multiple summer camps at locations all around the Cleveland Area. Keep developing your game through the summer months!

New Boys ECNL Regional League

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:44:13 GMT

ECNL Boys Announces New ECNL Regional League - Great Lakes Alliance In Ohio Valley

RICHMOND, VA (May 13, 2022) – ECNL Boys is excited to announce the launch of the new ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance (GLA) for the 2022-23 season with 16 clubs from Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Western New York.

“The development of an ECNL Regional League in the Ohio Valley has been a priority for us during this past year, in response to both strong desires of our member clubs for additional competition and from quality clubs performing in the GLA to have an established pathway to ECNL,” said ECNL Boys Commissioner Jason Kutney. “Partnering with the Great Lakes Alliance allows us to align more clubs and leadership within the ECNL and US Club Soccer pyramid and to provide more players with tremendous experience and opportunities throughout their youth careers.”

“The primary reason for creating the Great Lakes Alliance was to produce a predictable and logical next-step environment focused on the players and their development,” added Ed Bernstein, Great Lakes Alliance League Executive Director. “We are very excited about the new opportunities that the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance creates for our clubs and players.”

The 16 clubs competing in the ECNL Regional League – Great Lakes Alliance are as follows:

Barca Academy Columbus (Columbus, OH)
Blast FC Soccer Academy (Columbus, OH)
Cincinnati Elite FC (Cincinnati, OH)
Cleveland Force (Cleveland, OH)
Club Ohio (Dublin, OH)
Flash Central (Rochester, NY)
Kings Hammer (Covington, KY)
Louisville City (Louisville, KY)
Michigan Wolves (Livonia, MI)
Nationals SC (Detroit, MI)
Ohio Elite SA (West Chester, OH)
Ohio Premier (Dublin, OH)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (Pittsburgh, PA)
SCS United (Pittsburgh, PA)
SPIRE FC (Geneva, OH)
WNY Flash (Buffalo, NY)

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About the ECNL:

The ECNL is the nation’s leading youth soccer development platform. The ECNL respects and celebrates the unique individuality of every youth soccer player and club, supporting and enabling them to unleash their unfettered passion and fierce tenacity in striving to achieve their potential.

The ECNL’s mission to Raise the Game is a total commitment to create the best possible environment for players, coaches, referees and administrators, with a determination to constantly question convention and challenge the status quo in youth sports.

The ECNL Commitment:

We will lead, set our eyes on new horizons, and pursue them relentlessly. Born out of the belief in a better way. Continued in the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence.

Click Here to see the press release on ECNL Boys Website!

The Force Effect - April 2022

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:41:47 GMT

APRIL 2022

CONTENTS

USL 2 Home Opener May 31st!
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
ECNL Girls
ECNL-R Girls
U15 - U19 Boys High Performance
U10 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U9 Girls Competitive, U9-12 Competitive Boys & Juniors Academy

USL 2 Home Opener

USL 2, May 31st, 2022, is our opening day!

In 2010 the vision was to create a club for passionate and committed soccer players/families with the desire to compete at the regional and national levels. Every year we learned it would take more players/families committed to living our values (CHIRP). Also, we realized we would need a "capstone" to our development pathway to measure our progress. The USL 2 and USL U19 Academy teams are for the Northeast Ohio players with the perseverance (PASSION) to play highly competitive soccer from 15 - 30 years of age.

On May 31st, 2022, we will have reached a long-term goal of creating a pathway club to represent Cleveland Soccer regionally and nationally. The team has the Force brand, but it is for all the players and passionate fans of Northeast Ohio.

The USL 2 team will consist of players from Force and other Northeast Ohio Clubs. We desire to build an environment where the best collection of Cleveland-based players want to compete on a Regional and National level to represent our city, families, and our football! We hope many of you will take the time to come out and support the players by creating a football atmosphere. Without you, the "fans," we cannot genuinely have the best players on the field because the fans are a part of the team.

Being a fan of a particular team means being part of a tribe at a very basic psychological level. Please help us create a tribe of passionate soccer fans, players, budding stars in the stands, and those not yet introduced to the sport. With your help, we can make this a family-friendly experience for our neighbors and the players who desire to perform at a high level for us, the fans.

Tickets are available on the club website. We hope to see many of you at the home opener and other games throughout the summer.

Cleveland Force vs Fort Wayne USL 2 - Click Here for tickets

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

BOYS ECNL:

08 ECNL: 28th in the Champions league.

07 ECNL: Last 4 games: 4 wins, 7 goals and 0 goals against. 320 minutes without conceding a goal. 9th in the Champions league.

06 ECNL: 10 in the Champions League

03/04: 1st North American Cup

Click Here to check out the ECNL Boys 2022-23 Deck providing some insight on what membership in the ECNL entails!

USL A: In our first friendly of the year, the USL Academy team played an exciting game of soccer verses Lakeland College. All 18 players played a minimum of 30 minutes and the standard didn't drop. The team's play was great mix of scrappy aggressive defending, quick effective counters, great combination play and long periods of possession. Final score a CFSC 6 Lakeland 1.

USL 2 begins training today, May 3rd. Our first wave of players returning from college will begin training as we look forward to our inaugural season. Two players to be highlighted this week are two veteran players with professional soccer experience. Bryan Wolanski, Rochester Lancers, one of our own coaches and Brent Nanchoff a CSU grad, trained with a first division team in Macedonia before Covid hit. We look forward to seeing these players and their college teammates on the field this summer.

ECNL Girls Update

By Rob Miller

The ECNL Club Competition Girls are busy with regular season games and preparing for potential berths in the ECNL Playoffs this June in Seattle, WA. For the U15-U19 teams an early season extended road trip sees our teams playing the balance of their regular season in NE Ohio at home. The U13 and U14 teams have a handful of league games left and are anxious and excited to travel down to Greer, South Carolina for the ECNL South Carolina event. Our U15-U17 teams will be traveling to New Jersey for the PDA Showcase (ECNL New Jersey) over Memorial Day weekend and are looking forward to the top level competition as well as playing in front of massive amounts of NCAA DI-DIII coaches along the way.

Three of our 6 eligible teams have chances at a spot in the ECNL Champions League (09, 07 and 06). Best of luck the rest of the way and let’s finish strong!

Lots of team film review and a continued emphasis on each player watching the games online themselves and continuing to learn. This league season has been a learning experience for all of us and will continue to make us better not only this season but in the seasons to come.

Upcoming Schedule:
ECNL South Carolina - 5/6-5/8(2010, 2009, 2008)

ECNL New Jersey (PDA Showcase) - 5/27-5/29 (2007, 2006, 2005)

ECNL Playoffs (Seattle) - 6/22-6/29

ECNL-R Girls Update

By Matt Safar

As we head into May here's a glimpse at what the ECNL-R and GLA Girls have been up to! Most recently, the 07 ECNL-R continues to climb up in the standings with impressive wins against Louisville City and Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

The 06 ECNL-R team remains undefeated in ECNL-R league play with a 12-0 record and have only given up 5 goals on the year.

The 05 ECNL-R team has won several more league games this month and is hoping to have their players gain valuable collegiate exposure at the Crossroads Showcase.

The 03/04 ECNL-R continues to see players commit collegiately. The latest being Ryley Andamasaris to Tiffin University.

Coming up in May, all ECNL-R teams will begin to wind down their league seasons and some will have a chance to play for a chance to go to the ECNL-R Finals in Seattle, Washington.

The 08 and 09 ECNL-R teams both had successful events at Nike Cup in Columbus. With the 08s finishing in third place at 3 and 1 and the 09s finishing at 2 and 1. They will be gearing up for the Pacesetter Invitational over Memorial Day Weekend.

Both the 05 and 06 GLA teams recently played at the Blue Chip Showcase and saw some success as well as gained valuable college exposure. They will be attending the Crossroads Showcase in Westfield, Indiana to close out the month of April.

In May the GLA teams will be playing in the US Club State Cup, where they'll compete for a chance to play in Colorado in July.

There are a lot of exciting things happening and we hope to have more good news as we close out the year!

U15-U19 Boys High Performance Update

By VIsnu Marahaj

Congratulations to Dimitrije Guzine (University of Findlay) and Abdullah Mohammad (Baldwin Wallace) on committing to continuing their athletic and academic careers to the collegiate level! We are looking forward to announcing more Cleveland Force College Commitments.

U10 - U12 Boys and Girls Development with a Purpose

By Everett Palache

The month of April has been outstanding for learning more about the players, our teaching model, and our culture. We have used the month to evaluate players' positional understanding, technical quality, principle understanding/application, decision-making in the phases of play, training focus (desire), game performance, and attendance.

In the sessions, we have focused on creating 2v1 and 1v1s. These components are taught through the facilitation of training sessions presenting the questions "what do we, Cleveland Force, want to create" and "How do we, Cleveland Force, create 2v1 and 1v1s?". The last topic for the month is what we call "the extra pass (back post goal)."

When the team puts all this together, we see "holistic players with an understanding of the interconnectedness and necessary unity among different aspects of a person or team to reach a more excellent, more accurate, and complete understanding of the game."

Our desire to be a possession-based requires humility, integrity, and respect to do the right thing in the right "game situation/moment." We have mentioned above a tiny part of what we use to evaluate players internally and externally. We have learned those committed to the process benefit. Also, the earlier and longer you are with us, the great the probability of playing beyond college.

As we enter May, we will continue to challenge players and look to increase "training resistance" for next year with the addition of tryout players that "fit" our culture and player/family profile. We feel blessed to have all of you with us and for you sharing your son/daughter with us to learn the game we love!

Thanks for your continued support and commitment to player development both on and off the field. We look forward to hearing your encouragement from the sidelines and creating memories together!

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

The contributions of the Comp tier program extends further than just the practice and game environment, the staff are readily involved in all aspects of the club and generate these types of experiences throughout the club:

" Hello Coach Denzil. I wanted to send you a note of appreciation for all that you have done for my daughter, Audrey, and her ‘09 team. I’m so thankful for your dedication and willingness to dive in head first the past 2 weekends of games. I’m also thankful for your coaching approach. Your constant teaching woven with positivity has already begun to help this team incredibly. Thank you for all that you continue to do for Force."

U9 Girls Competitive, U9-12 Competitive Boys & Juniors Academy

By Chris Mueller

We worked very hard this winter, and were able to see the results of that work in the Spring Challenge tournament. We entered 15 teams of players from the U9 Girls and U9-12 Boys. It was great to play clubs from outside our area, such as Club Ohio (Columbus), TCSC (Youngstown) and Beadling (Pittsburgh), among others. Of the 15 teams, we were able to capture 4 Championships and 3 second places finishes. More than just the results, we were competitive throughout and it was so rewarding to see how the teams have come together in such a short time. Many players were participating in a big event for the first time, with some just graduating from the Juniors Academy into the competitive teams. Some of the team highlights were as follows:

Champions:

2012 Boys Blue West (2012 Boys Blue division)

2013 Girls Blue East (2012/13 girls Green division)

2013 Boys White East (2013 Boys Green division)

2013 Boys Blue East (2013/14 Boys Red)

Finalists:

2012 Boys Blue East (2012 Boys Blue division)

2014 Girls White (2013/14 Girls Blue division)

2014 boys Blue East (2013/14 Boys Blue division)

We look forward to starting the CASA

season this week!

Goalkeeper Quote

By Denny Ciornei

HARD WORK PAYS OFF IN THE FUTURE. LAZINESS PAYS OFF TODAY.

Pentz & Pachan - US CLUB ID2 Camp

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:50:35 GMT

Pentz & Pachan - US CLUB id2 Camp

Congratulations to Cleveland Force SC 2007 players, Reagan Pentz and Hannah Pachan on selection to US Club ID2 camp!

Established in 2004, US Club Soccer’s id2 National Identification and Development Program provides an opportunity for the country’s elite youth soccer players to be identified and developed, and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s National Team programs. id2 Program directors Gerry McKeown (boys) and Tricia Taliaferro (girls) implement curriculum and direct activities.

The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program (ODP) approved by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Check out the link below for more information!

https://usclubsoccer.org/id2/

Jazira Gonzalez selected to the CONCACAF Championship roster

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:07:35 GMT

Jazira Gonzalez first cap with U17 Puerto Rico National Team!

Congratulations to the Force’s own Jazira Gonzalez on her first cap yesterday with the U17 Women’s National Team of the Puerto Rican Football Federation!⁣

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Jazira is a Western Reserve Academy player participating with Cleveland Force teams to help her prepare for college and National team duties.

CLICK HERE to read more about her debut in the U-17 CONCACAF Championship against Costa Rica.

The Force Effect - March 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:56:13 GMT

MARCH 2022

CONTENTS

CFSC Player Pathway & Preparation For The Future
USL 2, USL A & ECNL Boys
ECNL Girls
ECNL-R Girls
U15 - U19 Boys High Performance
U13 - U4 Boys High Performance
U10 - U12 Boys & Girls High Performance
U13 - U19 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
U9 - U12 Boys & Girls Competitive Tier
Juniors Academy

CFSC “Player Pathway” & Preparation for the future

By Everett Palache

Preparation can be defined as the process someone undertakes to achieve proper results. We want hard-working, responsible, and humble boys and girls passionate to play at their "next level."

Preparation can be of many types ranging from preparing for exams or sports to preparing for a trip or even marriage. Preparation is essential for success as preparing beforehand can save time and make someone ready for anything that comes their way.

The fall and winter are preparation for the spring. Spring and every season, we want families to know their role during the development process (U6 - U19). As parents, the primary role in sports development is to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. For example, roster and position placement are opportunities to prepare for the future. Rosters are used to provide playing time to help players prepare. Our objective is to have players play. In some situations during the development process, a parent feels they have to protect their son/daughter from feelings about roster placement or playing time. The cases listed and most others are opportunities to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. Not placing blame on teammates, coaches, the Club, or referees.

"Preparation is the key to leadership success. The more prepared you are the less your struggle..."- Israelmore Ayivor.

This spring, we look forward to seeing supportive and encouraging behavior from the parents' sidelines. We hope support, encouragement, and constructive guidance occur on the drive home or the drive to the games. Spring season is our most competitive time, where players are learning how to "win" and what it means to be a part of a team (CHIRP). The process of "learning to win" is learning to accept your role on your roster without prejudice or arrogance (Humility). When there are feelings of concern about playing time or their position, this is an opportunity to support, encourage, and guide the player to communicate with the coach. The conversation with the coach can help the player learn their role and learn the value of coach/player communication. Families need to keep in mind that the Club wants to be successful. All coaches go to games wanting to "win" because we see it as part of the development process. The challenge comes with developing all the players within the pool/team, knowing that not every player is in the same spot. The Club accepts the responsibility of developing players for their future and asks for your support during the process.

"A winning effort begins with preparation." - Joe Gibbs.

Spring is where we learn the character of our players/families. If a player is happy and getting what "they think they deserve/need," things are good. If they do not get what "they think they deserve/need," they start to look for other options, so they don't face the challenge but look for a comfortable space. For Cleveland Force, this is a part of the process to measure the commitment, humility, integrity, respect, and perseverance of the player/family. We have learned that the loyal and committed players to their process benefit from the Club's training and player pathway. Those that choose to not take on the challenges/competition usually select a safe place on a roster that makes them feel good but does not prepare them for the future. We encourage our families/players to see all challenges in our Club as an opportunity to teach about growth mindset, developing a winning mentality, and other intangibles. We are blessed to have great players/families, and we are excited to be a part of the process to prepare the players for future success on and off the field! We wish all the teams growth and success this spring season!

"Long-range planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the future of present decisions." — Peter F. Drucker.

USL 2, USL Academy & ECNL Boys Update

By Bill Lawrence

ECNL: In our first two weekends of the spring season our ECNL boys have come out strong earning 47 points out of a possible 60.

Four of our teams are solidly in the hunt for post-season playoffs in San Diego, California.
Our 08's are 3rd in the conference and 22nd in the country.
Our 07's are 3rd in the conference and 17th in the country.
Our 06's are 1st in the conference and 8th in the country.
Our 03/04s are 2nd in the conference and 4th in the North American Cup.

USL Academy: The group has no lack of talent, so our focus right now is to help the whole group own our culture and style of play. The foundation of culture is CFSC's core values. It is our goal to live out these values on the field, in the classroom, in our home and in the world. Then there is the style of play. This month we will talk about our defensive style of play. Defensively we hunt like a pack, and want to be known as scrappy, determined, and unified. For example: Last year's team set the standard: No one after the first 15 minutes tried to build out on a goal kick or from the goalkeeper's hands.

USL 2: In the next two weeks we will be signing the majority of our USL 2 roster. We are excited to say that the great majority of our players are home grown. It will be exciting to see how they respond to the fantastic competition they will face this season.

ECNL Girls Update

By Rob Miller

A massive part of what we do here at Cleveland Force Soccer Club with our High-Performance U15 - U19 players is to maximize their exposure to top college coaches and USYNT scouts. We need to develop a competitive schedule that allows us to accomplish these objectives and fit within our league schedules and commitments. The Jefferson Cup in Richmond, Virginia, enables us to play in front of the top universities in the country and multiple USYNT coaches throughout one weekend. We have been taking teams to Richmond for years as we feel that it provides our players with the very best playing platform to accomplish their goals.

March 25 - 27 weekend, CFSC took 7 of our ECNL and ECNL-R teams down to Richmond, the most of any of the clubs in NE Ohio. Three of our ECNL teams were honored to be selected to compete in the top “Championship” bracket of the showcase. Throughout the event, we had the chance to showcase our players and an opportunity to play against some of the best competition from around the country. The Jefferson Cup brings together the top clubs from the ECNL, GA, and USY NL. This will help our teams immensely prepare for their upcoming league games.

As we’ve returned home from the event, the focus will be on reaching back out to selected colleges and thanking them for attending our games and getting on calls to get direct feedback. We will continue to build on this positive momentum and get ready for our upcoming spring games on the field. Best of luck to all of the teams over the next couple of weeks!!

ECNL-R Girls Update

By Matt Safar

2005 ECNL Girls @ Jefferson Cup - Richmond, VA

2006 ECNL Girls League Game in Columbus, OH

After a long Winter, the ECNL-R and GLA Girls are pleased to have the Spring season underway. All teams are seeing some early success after working hard through the indoor months.

Most recently, the 07 ECNL-R finished as finalists at Jefferson Cup after going to pk's.
The 06 ECNL-R team remains undefeated in ECNL-R league play with an 8-0 record and have only given up 4 goals.
The 05 ECNL-R team finished in first place at Ohio Elite and added two more wins to their season total in league play.
The 03/04 ECNL-R team finished in second place at Ohio Elite and picked up another league win while in Tennessee.

Coming up in April, all ECNL-R teams will be headed to the Crossroads Showcase in Westfield, Indiana. Teams will also be traveling to Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Buffalo for additional ECNL-R league games.

The 08 and 09 ECNL-R teams head to Nike Cup in April, in Columbus. They too began their league play in March and are excited about traveling and competing again.

Both the 05 and 06 GLA teams will be attending the Crossroads Showcase in Westfield, Indiana and have a jam packed month of league games coming up.

The 05 GLA team has picked up some early wins to start their league play and seem poised for a very strong season.

The 06 GLA team had a hard fought draw in wild weather conditions and have shown tremendous growth through the Winter.

We're hoping to be able to report more success in the weeks to come as Spring is just beginning!

U15-U19 Boys High Performance Update

By VIsnu Marahaj

All teams started league play in March. Both 05 Blue West and 03/04 Blue are currently sitting at the top of the MDL table after 3 games each. We host Cincinnati Elite and Louisville City FC this weekend, probably the most competitive opponents we'll get all year in MDL.

We are also proud to announce our team captains:

03/04 Blue: Ben Mihalek and Will Fazio

03/04 Volt: Patrick Haley

05 Blue West: David Hoebeke

05 Blue East: Colin Casey

06 Blue: Logan Margolin

06 Volt: Ojas Bavishi & Connor Heramb

07 Blue: Ian Mihalek

Check out the results of our U15 - U19 High Performance Boys Teams from the MDL/GLA Crossover Showcase that took place in the Canton/Akron area a couple weekends ago!

U13 - U14 Boys High Performance Update

By Chris Green

13/14 MDL and 14 GLA have games and the Spring Challenge coming up soon. 13 MDL are 1st with 3 games coming up this weekend and next. Playing Club Ohio (2nd place) next weekend, could determine the winner of the division.

Our style of play and unique formation has been appreciated by numerous clubs. Which is a compliment to the players hard work over the course of the winter months!

U10 - U12 High Performance Update

By Everett Palache

Hello U10 - U12 HP Boys & Girls Families,

I hope this message finds everyone doing well!

I would like to thank the coaches and parents in the program for their assistance in working with the players on and off the field. I have had the chance to work with the boys and girls U10 - U12 program more closely and enjoyed the experience. Moreover, I have enjoyed getting positive feedback from families about player improvements in the style and player decisions.

Our staff has taken many steps forward, in my humble opinion, to continue to improve the soccer landscape. Many of our coaches are applying for coaching education classes to help improve themselves and the players. I feel blessed to have such a committed pool of coaches! Also, feel blessed to have most of our parents work to protect the club culture. This spring, we want to continue to build on the positives we have seen in the players, parents, and coaches.

Having had the opportunity to study firsthand the sideline behavior at youth games, it's safe to say that most parents and youth coaches are reasonable, well-meaning, well-adjusted people. Most of us look forward to attending our children's soccer games, where we can spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying the outdoors in the company of like-minded adults who share a common interest. We know parents and coaches don't actually step out of their cars into the soccer complex with a pre-meditated plan to cause trouble to anyone. And yet, the facts tell a disturbing story. The majority of soccer players quit playing soccer somewhere in their teen years. Why do so many players quit? Some quit because they develop other interests, but many quit because playing soccer stops being fun.

What exactly are the adults doing on the sidelines? Many parents/coaches unknowingly send inappropriate messages to the players or the referees on the field without any malicious intent. Messages from the parent's side usually fall under one of the following categories:

Sideline Coaching: A big no-no since the parent's instruction could contradict the team coach's instructions, not to mention that most parents are not qualified to coach.

Sarcasm: Parents and coaches often aim sarcastic remarks at the referee. We have heard them all before, so there is no need to elaborate. These sarcastic remarks serve no useful purpose other than to sour the experience for the referee. If that's not bad enough, parents and coaches do not limit their sarcasm only to the referee. Players are also the target of sideline sarcasm. I heard a typical comment recently while watching a team struggle to get out of their half against better opponents; one of the struggling team's parents shouted, "come on, guys, the field has two halves!". These comments do not help the weak team solve the problem but deflate and irritate the players.

Vocal Reaction and Body Language: Often, parents/coaches get emotionally involved in the game and cannot suppress the (according to psychologists) subconscious desire to kick every ball and tackle every tackle. The "oooohs!", "aaaahs!" and "oooyys!" that emanate from the parents' side seem harmless enough. Still, there is a fine line between disappointment and disapproval, and young players often cannot tell the difference. When an open goal is missed, the cry of dismay carries a certain level of 'culprit-player-let-parents-down' undertones. Young players are susceptible to feedback from the sidelines and tend to pick up on the negative comments. If you don't believe me, ask the players.

Incurable Behavior: Unfortunately, a few isolated individuals cannot control themselves in a competitive environment such as a sports event and become mad "fanatics." These individuals must not be allowed to coach young players or even attend games. The onus is on the ecosystem to weed out such "fanatics" through a careful and methodical monitoring program using the club directors, coaches, and parents for game days. There is no room for shouters and whiners on the sidelines. What, you ask, is acceptable behavior by parents? This might sound revolutionary and unrealistic, but I firmly believe that parents can best serve their children by sitting quietly and remaining seated throughout the game, looking for "futbol moments." Parents can show their appreciation when they see moments of good futbol. For example, when we win the ball (transition Defense to Attack), we dribble to attract because we have space; pass the ball at just the right moment, leading to a chance on goal.

As we move forward and continue to evaluate for next season (22/23), we will continue to improve our coaching, parent behavior, and overall environment for the players. A part of this will be having consultants evaluate and provide valuable feedback to me, the Sporting/Technical Director, so we can continue to improve as coaches/club. We look forward to continued success and opportunity within the program and seeing everyone working together to make this the best club in North East Ohio and the region this spring!

U13 - U19 Competitive Tier Update

By Denzil Antonio

Competitive tier select program roster and introduction letter has been received by all involved players and the 1st scheduled event is the CASA HS showcase April 8th - 10th. The Competitive tier wants to give its high school players the opportunity to be observed and showcased in front of college coaches but the current teams are not in a position to accomplish this from a commitment and competitive standpoint. Using the select program as a showcase and tournament platform we can give our players the freedom to participate in spring track and baseball but still get the college exposure that some of them have been asking about.

Competitive tier is an alternate pathway for the players in the club but we do not want to ignore the needs/requests of our players to strive for the higher level of play and that should include the top of the club player pyramid, USL 2.

A sad farewell to coach Kyle Milner who has accepted a new position with another club in Northeastern Ohio, that involves a significant increase in responsibility and the title of head of keeper training for the club. We wish Kyle all the best, but as a coach leaves we have the opportunity to welcome a new coach to our staff, Jovan Larios. Jovan will come on board immediately and will work directly with coach Jesse in the weekly activities within our tier

U9 - U12 Competitive Tier Update

By Ben Gunter & Chris Mueller

We are looking forward to the start of the Casa season in late April. The U9-U12 boys and girls competitive tier has grown to 23 teams with over 200 rostered players! Many of the teams will start their season in the Spring Challenge tournament being held at the Canton Hall of Fame 4/22-4/24. Having put in the work over the winter, we are ready to see the progress in the Spring.

For more info, see our updated website pages through the buttons below!

Juniors Academy Update

By Chris Mueller

Starting next week, there are options to train in April and/or May with the Juniors Academy (ages 5-8) at 7 different locations including:

Force Eastlake
Force Richmond
Lost Nations Sports Park East (May)
Springside (Fairlawn)
Force Rocky River
T3 Performance (Avon)
Lost Nations Sports Park West (April)

Players are able to register for the particular days that work best for them, and also register individually for the league (starting 4/23). The league will run on the East Side at Force Richmond, and on the West Side between 3 outdoor locations - Cleveland United Fields, Rocky River and Root Road (Ridgeville). All teams will be coached by the Force Juniors Staff. Also participating in the league will be teams from Orange (East), Rocky River (West) and North Ridgeville (West), among others.

We have seen the benefits of the training and league play - especially in the last 9 months as 70 players were invited from the Juniors Academy into our U9 Casa team rosters. They have had a great start to their competitive play.

For more info on the programs, or to register, click the button below!

Hannah Pachan's Pre-Pro Pathway Experience Overseas In Spain!

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:56:16 GMT

Hannah Pachan's Pre-Pro Pathway Experience Overseas In Spain!

Hannah Pechan is in our pre-pro pathway for the girls. She had an experience in Spain with Getafe, a professional Spanish football club based in Getafe, a city in the south of the Community of Madrid. The team competes in La Liga, the highest tier of the Spanish football system.

From Hannah on the Experience:

"I went to Spain to get a different perspective on my game. To learn something new from a culture that lives for this sport. I found what I was looking for and more. Soccer is on every street corner, in every restaurant, on everyone’s mind. Training was intense, done with a purpose and fun! Even though my Español is “muy mal” soccer is a universal language. The respect I now have for the female athletes in Spain is beyond words. I will take this experience and expand my game to a whole new level. Thank you Cleveland Force for connecting me with such a great opportunity!"

We can't wait for Hannah to keep building her resume to help her reach her long term goals of playing collegiately and hopefully professionally!

BAILEY MCGEE

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:06:27 GMT

COMMITMENT ALERT!!! Congrats to 2023 Graduate Bailey McGee on committing to Slippery Rock University!

2003/2004 ECNL Girls Team

Kylie Schiemann

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:27:44 GMT

COMMITMENT ALERT!!! Congrats to 2022 Graduate Kylie Schiemann on committing to Valparaiso University!

2003/2004 ECNL Girls Team

USL League 2 Schedule Release

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:10:31 GMT

USL League 2 - Schedule Release

At the beginning of February, the United Soccer League (USL) announced the 2022 USL League Two season schedule. As the top pre-professional soccer league in North America, the 2022 season will be the most expansive to date – featuring over 800 matches and more than 110 teams. Spanning 11 weeks and a 14-match regular season. With more than 35 clubs set to compete in the league for the first time this season, League Two is expanding its reach in the pre-professional ranks by admitting clubs both established and on the rise from across the country.

We, Cleveland Force SoccerClub, will kickoff on the road in an intrastate clash of Valley Division opponents Kings Hammer on May 20. The Cleveland Force home opener will be on May 31 at Krenzler Field in downtown Cleveland.

The 2022 season marks the continuation of the partnership between League Two and live-streaming platform ELEVEN (formerly MyCujoo), which will expand access to games for fans of the league by ensuring all member clubs have the necessary tools to stream and share our games. If you cannot join us in the stands, we hope you can join us via live-stream.

Cleveland Force Soccer Club looks forward to providing a new level of soccer to our communities, along with the historic clubs that have laid the foundation for the league. We’re delighted to be a part of the stories that will be told on the field and in the communities this season.

View the 2022 USL League Two schedule here.

A Note From Head Coach Bill Lawrence:

"Some of our own coming to represent the Club and our City. We are working on our rosters now. We are really excited to see that we will have so many of our former Club players involved. Jake Bergin (Bowling Green), Quinn Groves (CSU), Cole Parete (Georgetown) and Adam Lubell (Marshall), James Hoover (John Carroll) Connor Hain (Robert Morris) and Marko Rimac (Bowling Green) will be on the field representing the Club again. Get the schedule, book your tickets. Don't miss seeing these boys out on the pitch this summer. A great family night out!!"

ECNL Girls ID Clinic - March 26

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:50:04 GMT

For Girls born in 2009 & 2010 looking to compete in the Elite Clubs National League.

The Cleveland Force SC ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) Program Staff will be hosting ID Clinics starting in March and through April for the 2022/2023 season. The clinics will provide players of high caliber an opportunity to be identified for roster placement at Force Programs (ECNL, ECNL-R, GLA).

Girls ID Clinic Age Groups, Dates, and Times:

March 26, 2022

2010 and 2009 Birth Year - 7:00-8:45pm

ID Clinic Location:

Force Sports Northfield - 4505 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

Clinic Requirements:

> Players are to wear a grey shirt, black shorts, black socks for each clinic

> Players need to arrive 20 minutes prior to clinic start to check-in

> Clinics are open to all players (inside & outside of CFSC*)

> *Athletes that are currently registered as a FULL-TIME ECNL or ECNL-R player with another club (outside of CFSC) are NOT PERMITTED to attend clinics/tryouts until after May 1, 2022.

Contact:

Questions about the clinics are to be directed to ECNL Girls Program Director, Rob Miller, Rob@force-sports.com

Lazar Ivanis ODP Camp Invite

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:46:04 GMT

Congrats to CFSC 08B ECNL player:
LAZAR IVANIS
on being invited to the

US Youth Soccer
2022 ODP National Training Camp!

Camp will be held January 27 - 30, 2022 in Tampa, FL!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!

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The Force Effect - Winter 2026

Upcoming Winter Events & Programming Cleveland Crunch Game, Winter Training & Spring Break Camps!

Transitioning to Grade Year Team Formation

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Leadership Team

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League, W League Reserves & Academy

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Soccer Starts at Home

Cleveland Force Pre-Club Programming

By: Mike Surniak - Pre-Club Academy Director

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Follow Cleveland Force SC on Social Media!

Stay connected!

Cleveland Force USL Partners With Cleveland Crunch!

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Announces Partnership with UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Announces Partnership with

﻿ UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

USL Player Pathway with Cleveland Force SC

USL Player Pathway With Cleveland Force SC

Comprehensive USL Player Pathway

A Clear Route From Youth to Pre-Professional Soccer

Pathway Overview

USL Youth (U10–U14)

USL Futures (U13–U15)

USL Academy (Boys U15–U20)

W League Reserves (Girls U15–U17)

USL League Two & USL W League (U23)

A Unified Vision for Player Development

Take the Next Step

2026 Season Tryouts

USL Youth ID Clinics

USL YOUTH BOYS 2026 ID CLINICS

@ TOCA ROCKY RIVER

Sunday, January 11, 2026 l U13 - U14 Boys

@ TOCA ROCKY RIVER

Saturday, January 17, 2026 l U10 - U12 Girls

The Force Effect - Fall 2025

Winter Programming & FREE Kick-off Classes Boys & Girls Supplemental Training For Ages 3-12

HundredX Causes Fundraising Campaign

Running now through December 3rd

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League, W League Reserves & Academy

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Special Recognition

Looking Ahead

Cleveland Force Pre-Club Programming

By: Mike Surniak - Pre-Club Academy Director

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Follow Cleveland Force SC on Social Media!

Stay connected!

US Deaf Mens National Team On National Television!

US Mens Deaf National Team Takes on Germany in international Friendly

CFSC Partners With Bridge Rehab and Performance

2024-25 Cleveland Force Year End Review

Cleveland Force SC 2024-2025 Year End Review!

CFSC Welcomes Matt Kutner!

CFSC Welcomes Matt Kutner To Cleveland Force SC Coaching Staff

CFSC U13-U14 High Performance Boys Director, Chris Green, Earns U.S. Soccer National A Coaching License

CFSC Boys U13-U14 High Performance Director, Chris Green, Earns US Soccer Federation National A Coaching License!

The Force Effect - May 2025

Tryouts for the 2025-2026 Season May 19th thru June 6th

Summer Soccer Camps!

15 Camps offered in 6 different locations!

USL - United Soccer League

League Two, W League & Academy

High Performance & Competitive Tiers

By: CFSC Directors

Juniors Academy & Juniors Elite

By: Michael Surniak

Cleveland Force Partners with adidas!

New Six-Year Agreement

Follow Cleveland Force SC on Social Media!

Stay connected!

Meet Our New USL League Two Coaches

Carl Nolan and Nick Felician Named To Cleveland Force USL League Two Coaching Staff For 2025 Season!

Cleveland Force SC Partners With adidas!

Cleveland Force Soccer Club Partners with adidas!

Upcoming Winter Events & Programming
Cleveland Crunch Game, Winter Training & Spring Break Camps!

UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Winter Programming & FREE Kick-off Classes
Boys & Girls Supplemental Training For Ages 3-12

Tryouts for the 2025-2026 Season
May 19th thru June 6th

USL Updates
USL Youth Finals, League Two, W League & Academy

USL 2025 Season Tryouts
League Two, W League, Academy

A Note From Our Senior Director of Coaching
By: Paul Shaw