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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. 

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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!!!

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.

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! 

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

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)
  

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