As the youth affiliate of the Charlotte Independence USL League One team, we have a direct pathway to the pros for our boys and men. In addition to the professional team, we support our very own USL League Two team, made up of current and former players who are in the midst their collegiate playing careers. Be sure to come out to support these men! Jump to prospective player form.
Explore our competitive youth programs below and stay connected with us on social media for announcements and important dates moving forward!
The 2024-2025 membership fee structure reflects up to a 4% increase across all competitive programs compared to the 2023-2024 membership fee. This is a result of increased costs in today’s economy rather than an increased membership fee.
National programming uniform ordering process has shifted away from gift cards. Members will purchase directly from Capelli at their expense.
The following teams and coaching staff are anticipated for the upcoming season. Check back for additions as we approach the ID sessions.
Teams & Staff
ECNL ACADEMY
U13 ECNL Academy (Born in 2012) Jeff Bilyk
U14 ECNL Academy (Born in 2011) Raphael Fernandes
U15 ECNL Academy (Born in 2010) Ty Haddock
U16 ECNL Academy (Born in 2009) Raphael Fernandes
U17 ECNL Academy (Born in 2008) Ty Haddock
U18/19 ECNL Academy (Born in 2006/2007) Jeff Bilyk
ECNL
U13 ECNL (Born in 2012) TBA
U14 ECNL (Born in 2011) TBA
U15 ECNL (Born in 2010) TBA
U16 ECNL (Born in 2009) TBA
U17 ECNL (Born in 2008) TBA
U18/19 ECNL (Born in 2007/2006) TBA
PRE ECNL
U11 Pre ECNL North (Born in 2014) TBA
U12 Pre ECNL North (Born in 2013) TBA
U11 Pre ECNL South (Born in 2014) TBA
U12 Pre ECNL South (Born in 2013) TBA
ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE
U13 ECNL RL North (Born in 2012) TBA
U14 ECNL RL North (Born in 2011) TBA
U15 ECNL RL North (Born in 2010) TBA
U16 ECNL RL North (Born in 2009) TBA
U17 ECNL RL North (Born in 2008) TBA
U18/19 ECNL RL North (Born in 2007/2006) TBA
U13 ECNL RL South (Born in 2012) TBA
U14 ECNL RL South (Born in 2011) TBA
U15 ECNL RL South (Born in 2010) TBA
U16 ECNL RL South (Born in 2009) TBA
U17 ECNL RL South (Born in 2008) TBA
U18/19 ECNL RL South (Born in 2007/2006) TBA
Teams & Staff
NORTH MECK
U11 North Meck Blue (Born in 2014) TBA
U11 North Meck Tan (Born in 2014) TBA
U11 North Meck Navy (Born in 2014) TBA
U12 North Meck Blue (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 North Meck Tan (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 North Meck Navy (Born in 2013) TBA
U13 North Meck Blue (Born 2012) TBA
U13 North Meck Tan (Born 2012) TBA
U13 North Meck Navy (Born 2012) TBA
U14 North Meck Blue (Born 2011) TBA
U14 North Meck Tan (Born 2011) TBA
U14 North Meck Navy (Born 2011) TBA
U15 North Meck Blue (Born 2010) TBA
U15 North Meck Tan (Born 2010) TBA
U15 North Meck Navy (Born 2010) TBA
U16 North Meck Blue (Born 2009) JTBA
U16 North Meck Tan (Born 2009) TBA
U16 North Meck Navy (Born 2009) TBA
U17 North Meck Blue (Born 2008) JTBA
U17 North Meck Tan (Born 2008) TBA
U17 North Meck Navy (Born 2008) TBA
U19 North Meck Blue (Born 2006/2007) TBA
U19 North Meck Tan (Born 2006/2007) TBA
U19 North Meck Navy (Born 2006/2007) TBA
Mooresville
U11 Lake Norman Blue (Born in 2014) TBA
U12 Lake Norman Blue (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 Lake Norman Tan (Born in 2013) TBA
U15 Lake Norman Blue (Born 2010) TBA
U17 Lake Norman Blue (Born 2008) TBA
U19 Lake Norman Blue (Born 2006/2007) TBA
Teams & Staff
MATTHEWS
U11 Matthews Blue (Born 2014) TBA
U12 Matthews Blue (Born in 2013) TBA
U13 Matthews Blue (Born in 2012) TBA
U14 Matthews Blue (Born in 2011) TBA
U15 Matthews Blue (Born in 2010) TBA
U16 Matthews Blue (Born in 2009) TBA
U16 Matthews Tan (Born in 2009) TBA
U17 Matthews Blue (Born in 2008) TBA
U17 Matthews Tan (Born in 2008) TBA
U19 Matthews Blue (Born in 2007) TBA
U19 Matthews Blue (Born in 2006) TBA
U18/19 Matthews Tan (Born in 2007/2006) TBA
YORK COUNTY
U11 York County Blue (Born in 2014) TBA
U11 York County Tan (Born in 2014) TBA
U11 York County Navy (Born in 2014) TBA
U12 York County Blue (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 York County Tan (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 York County Navy (Born in 2013) TBA
U13 York County Blue (Born in 2012) TBA
U14 York County Blue (Born in 2011) TBA
U15 York County Blue (Born in 2010) TBA
U16 York County Blue (Born in 2009) TBA
U16 York County Tan (Born in 2009) TBA
U17 York County Blue (Born in 2008) TBA
U19 York County Blue (Born 2007/2006) TBA
U19 York County Tan (Born 2007/2006) TBA
LANCASTER
No anticipated teams in the U11-U19 age groups.
Teams & Staff
CABBARUS
No anticipated teams in the U11-U19 age groups.
Teams & Staff
GASTONIA
U12 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2013) TBA
U12 Gastonia Tan (Born in 2013) TBA
U13 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2012) TBA
U15 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2010) TBA
U17 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2008) TBA
Born in 2015, 2016 or 2017 (U8-U10) The Youth Academy is the beginning of the Player Pathway into our Local, Regional and National Competitive Programs. The program places emphasis on 3 areas of Individual Player Development: Soccer Development, Athletic Development, Personal Development. The program focuses on developing the individual player’s technical abilities, providing opportunities to play various positions in matches and the freedom to make their own decisions and learn from their own experiences. In essence, the CISC YA Program focuses on the overall well-being of the person that will enhance their lives for years to come!
Read Philosophy and FAQs below.
Our purpose is to develop leadership, accountability, selflessness, humility and character. We challenge our players to respect the game by respecting themselves, the referee, the opponent and the coach. We strive to develop players in an environment that encourages individual expression, as well as responsibility to the team. We dare our players to take risks, play on the front foot, and to embrace challenges. Our players must play with personality and bravery.
We develop the person first…then the player.
Our players and teams should reflect a passion, hunger & desire to succeed on the field. Our players want to support and play for our team with mutual respect & competitiveness.
When we do not have the ball, we should be
hard working
to win the ball back. When we have the ball, we should be positive,
forward thinking &
aggressive with the ball. We have a
purpose to our play
where we increase our chances of scoring through each possession. Our players will
pass forwards and run forwards.
Our players will be allowed to display their individual soccer personalities and to express themselves as we learn to play for fun, for the love of the game and with the competitive nature that comes from rigorous competition on the soccer field.
Energy in everything that we do.
A community welcoming every committed goalkeeper to become better at their craft and help them achieve their goals on and off the field.
An environment that will fully immerse them with the skills and repetitions they need to develop.
We believe that a combination of coaching methods and consistently driving the work rate of the players - we can achieve more together.
Learn more about the goalkeeping experience at the Independence from Director of Coaching- Goalkeeping, Matt Brown.
Interested players may complete a prospective player questionnaire.
For any additional information about the team, please reach out to Darren Warham.
Visit our travel information center with T2C Sports to view your hotel booking options for league play and event accommodations.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
NORTH 10228 Bailey Rd Suite 203, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOUTH 936 Market Street Suite 204, Fort Mill, SC 29708
OFFICE HOURS | MON-THU 9AM-3PM
CALL US | 704-894-9995
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