The Force Difference

Cleveland Force Soccer Club offers the region’s most competitive soccer player pathways, starting from age 3 on to NCAA and pre-professional status. All programs are led by the largest and most professional coaching staff in Northeast Ohio. Accredited coaches provide each player and their families with a highly personalized soccer experience – both on and off the field.

Players of all skills levels are encouraged to take advantage of the area’s most competitive training programs, as participants are placed in a practice and team environment that best match their abilities. Cleveland Force uses a unique academic approach through a guided curriculum that trains and develops youth at the highest levels.

With 14+ full-time directors, Cleveland Force is the most accredited program and the only soccer Academy Director program in the region. The club employs more U.S. Soccer Federation A, B and C licensed coaches, as well as multiple NCAA coaches, than all other clubs in Northeast Ohio.

Our large professional staff enables highly personalized training to each player, regardless of skill level. This approach has led the club to the highest number of local championships and college placements in Northeast Ohio.

With 10+, high-quality facilities and dozens of partner fields throughout the region, Cleveland Force maintains strong community relationships with local leaders and community soccer programs.

OUR MISSION

Provide soccer players with a club structure that empowers hardworking, responsible, and humble athletes who approach goals positively on and off the field.

OUR VISION

To develop and 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.

#CHIRP

Commitment. Humility. Integrity. Respect. Passion.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Develop players for the next step on "their" path. By integrating our Core Values into our style of play; to help each member develop the perseverance needed to play at their next level.

CLUB STAFF

With 14+ full-time directors, Cleveland Force is the most accredited program and the only soccer Academy Director program in the region!

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Meet Our Staff

OUR GRADUATES

Cleveland Force has graduated 550+ players with Collegiate experience, 40+ players with Professional experience and 8 players with National Team appearances.

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Force Alumni

Check out our monthly club newsletter, The Force Effect, for exclusive club and league updates, highlights, announcements and more!

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The Force Effect

TROPHY CASE

Welcome to our virtual trophy case were we highlight all of our team Championship and Runner-Up results from the season!

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Trophy Case

Geographic ConveniencE

Cleveland Force has locations throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron area. We offer training at more than fifteen locations. Click the button below to see each city and facility that our teams currently train in!

Training Locations

OUR LEVELS OF DEVELOPEMENT

Ages 5 - 8 I U6 - U8

Juniors Academy

The Cleveland Force Juniors Academy offers year round a-la-carte programming designed to provide a flexible schedule, and convenient training / league options for young players that are beginning to show a great love for the game, and those families looking for a challenging environment.

This program is comprised of male and female athletes between 5 - 8 years of age.

Ages 8 - 18 I U9 - U19

Youth Teams

Competitive Teams are primarily geographically based. Occasionally travel across town to train with other pool players. Game travel is usually no more than an hour away in NE Ohio, with zero overnight stays.

All players are encouraged to train as many days as possible per week.

Ages 9 - 18 I U10 - U19

Youth Teams

All players are expected to train as many days as possible per week and demonstrate they are in the higher percentage of the six key qualities of a Youth National Team Player.

Teams play in regional leagues, tournaments and attend high-level events throughout the country in the fall, winter, and spring of each year with a dedicated effort to advance to regional and national finals.

Each Roster will improve their team’s resume, which will open up opportunities to compete in higher-level showcase tournaments throughout the United States.

Ages 18 - 23 I U19 - U23

USL Programs

The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America, possessing more than a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada.

Cleveland Force currently competes in USL divisions: