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 arrive 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***

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

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.

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. 

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.

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 themselves, 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. 

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!

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:

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

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!

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