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Recreational Soccer Program

Overview

Recreational Soccer is primarily devoted to the development of youth soccer players. 

FC Richmond is a family-oriented soccer club that provides an opportunity to play organized soccer at the recreational, developmental and competitive levels for players at ages 3 – 19 years old. We offer challenging programs that place the focus on the development of the whole player within a team environment.

FC Richmond is committed to providing the best technical and tactical overall athletic development for each individual player while offering players, their families and coaches an enjoyable soccer experience. We are dedicated to helping players reach their full potential while fostering a love of the game. 

  • Open to all interested players ages 3 - 19,  regardless of ability
  • No selection process - no tryouts required
  • Teams are formed on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Teams are formed twice per year, spring and fall
  • The FALL season runs September thru November
  • The SPRING season runs March thru May
  • Coed or Girls only - divisions available

U4 Clinics

The FC Richmond U4 soccer program is designed for our “newest” and youngest soccer players. The program consists of six (45-minute) sessions, held on Saturdays, which focus on teaching the language of the game, movement with the ball, and basic skill and spatial development.  Coaches understand the value of fun and seek to engage players in an encouraging environment. Creative games are utilized each session to spotlight a central idea which serves as a building block in players’ development. Each week includes focused instruction, and as players progress through the season, they will move into small-sided games as they prepare for the next level and team play.

Darien McClurg, FC Richmond's Recreational Site Coordinator, will lead the clinics with the help of volunteer travel players from our Magic and Mystx teams. 

U5-U12 House League

U5 - U12 teams train once per week and play in-house with other FC Richmond teams primarily on Saturdays.

Age Group Players per Side Goalkeeper Ball Size
U5-U6 3 a-side no 3
U7-U8 4 a-side no 3
U9/10 7 a-side yes 4
U11/U12 9 a-side yes 4

U13-U19 Cross Association League

U13 - U19 teams train 1-2 times per week with matches against other local clubs on Saturdays in the Cross Association League.

Age Group Players per Side Goalkeeper Ball Size
U13-U19 11 a-side yes 5

Please use this chart to line up your child's birth year with his/her soccer specific age group. The age group categories span a year from January to December of the same year.  Your child will be in the same age group for the entire SOCCER year FALL of one year followed by SPRING of the next year. All children in the age group will move up together in the next FALL season.