Youth Soccer Clubs in Maryland

Youth soccer in the state of Maryland is governed by the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association. Youth in Maryland have the opportunity to compete on "select" or “travel” teams as well as hundreds of recreational teams in leagues and tournaments organized by regional district associations, which are affiliated with MSYSA.

  1. Frederick Football Club

    • The Frederick Football Club was formed in 2004 with the amalgamation of three premier soccer clubs in the area, the oldest of which was the Frederick Excel Soccer Club, established in 1989. Frederick FC is represented by dozens of boys and girls soccer teams, both competitive and recreational, with players ranging in age from 6 to 18. Competitive players progress through the club’s academy program (U6-U11), the junior program (U12-U14) and the senior program (U15-U18). Many go on to play at the college level; some have even traveled overseas to play. Recreational members of the club play in the “classic program” (U10-U18) which involves less commitment in terms of training and travel, and is less expensive. In 2010, registration fees and annual dues for competitive players range from $795 to $1450; fees are higher for older players whose teams play, train and travel more often. Yearly fees for recreational players range from $150 to $450.

      Frederick Football Club
      P.O. Box 1163
      Frederick, Maryland 21702
      301-682-5556
      fcfrederick.com

    Potomac Soccer Association

    • Established in 1980, the Potomac Soccer Association is a community-based organization, which prides itself on the quality of its volunteer staff. The club is home to over 500 youth soccer players aged 10 to 19. In a normal year, 20 to 25 boys and girls teams are fielded. Boys teams compete in the National Capital Soccer League and girls teams play in the Washington Area Girls League. The club annually hosts the Potomac Memorial Soccer Tournament which takes place in the spring. As of 2010, annual youth player fees range from $1,150 for the U8s to $2,350 for the U18s.

      Potomacsoccer.org

    Bayshore Soccer Club

    • Based in Stevensville, Bayshore Soccer Club prides itself on being the premier soccer club in Maryland’s five county “east” soccer district. The club has fielded competitive youth soccer teams since 2004. It hosts U8-U17 competitive boys teams and U10-U16 competitive girls teams. In 2010, staff included a college coach, a retired professional Major League Soccer player and several former college players. Dues are $240 per player, as of 2010.

      Bayshore Soccer Club
      P.O. Box 881
      Stevensville MD 21666
      410-827-4236
      Bayshoresc.org

    Damascus Soccer Club

    • Founded in 1992, Damascus Soccer Club is represented by over twenty select or travel teams. It also hosts an in-house recreational league that registers approximately 1,000 players per year. Boys select teams range in age from U10 to U18 and girls select teams range from U9 to U17.

      Damascus Soccer Club
      P.O. Box 22
      Damascus, MD 20872
      301-253-1473
      Damascussoccer.org