Cleveland Force Soccer Club Announces New Satellite Campus Serving Mansfield and North CENTRAL OHIO Surrounding Communities
MANSFIELD, Ohio – June 18, 2026
Cleveland Force Soccer Club is proud to announce the launch of its new North Central Ohio satellite campus, extending the club's nationally recognized player development pathway and elite soccer programming to players and families throughout Mansfield and the surrounding communities beginning with the 2026-27 season.
As one of Ohio's premier youth soccer organizations, Cleveland Force Soccer Club provides development opportunities for players from introductory soccer through the pre-professional level. The new North Central Ohio campus represents the club's continued commitment to expanding access to high-level coaching, player development, and competitive opportunities throughout the region while operating under the Cleveland Force Soccer Club umbrella.
The North Central Ohio campus will serve players and families from Mansfield and neighboring communities, creating new opportunities for athletes to train, compete, and develop within the Cleveland Force system without leaving their local area.
"The launch of Cleveland Force Mansfield represents an exciting step forward in our mission to provide more players and families access to a high-quality development pathway," said Marko Raduka, Force Soccer Club Regional Executive Director. "Mansfield has a strong soccer community, and we're proud to bring the Force philosophy, resources, and opportunities to the area. We look forward to building something special alongside local players, coaches, and families while creating a direct connection to the regional and national platforms that define the Cleveland Force experience."
The North Central Ohio campus will combine local community roots with the resources, expertise, and infrastructure of Cleveland Force Soccer Club, creating an environment focused on long-term player development and success both on and off the field.
As part of Cleveland Force Soccer Club, players, coaches, and families will gain access to:
- A comprehensive player development curriculum and training methodology utilized across all Cleveland Force programs.
- Ongoing coach education and professional development focused on leadership, player development, and modern coaching techniques.
- Access to advanced training opportunities, supplemental programming, and club-wide events.
- A complete player pathway from youth soccer through pre-professional opportunities, including USL League Two, USL W League, USL Academy, and USL Youth competition.
- Enhanced operational and technical support designed to maximize the player and family experience.
- Collaboration, training, and competition opportunities with players and teams throughout the Cleveland Force network.
To introduce the program to the community, Cleveland Force Soccer Club will host a FREE One-Day Soccer Clinics beginning the last week of July, 2026. These clinics will provide local players and families the opportunity to meet club staff, experience Cleveland Force training sessions, and learn more about the club's programming and development philosophy. Additional details and registration information will be announced in the coming weeks.
Players, families, and community members are encouraged to stay connected by following @northcentralforcesc on Instagram and Facebook and @NCForceSC on X (Twitter) for the latest updates, clinic information, announcements, and club news. Make sure to join our mailing list through the link below to stay in the know about all upcoming events!
The North Central Ohio campus will focus on developing players in a positive, challenging environment that emphasizes technical growth, character development, and a lifelong love for the game. Through the Cleveland Force pathway, players will have access to age-appropriate training, competitive opportunities, and a structured development model designed to help every player reach their highest potential.
The launch of the North Central Ohio satellite campus reflects Cleveland Force Soccer Club's continued commitment to providing families throughout Ohio with access to elite coaching, meaningful development pathways, and a club culture centered on player success.
