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Level
National-level pathway. College showcases, year-round.
About
FC Cincinnati Academy is the elite youth development program of Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The academy operates from the Mercy Health Training Center and participates in MLS NEXT competition. The program focuses on developing the region's top male players for college soccer, youth national teams, and professional organizations, offering five age groups from U-13 through U-18. FC Cincinnati won the 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield and plays at TQL Stadium, providing a direct professional pathway for academy players.
Programs
Academy, Pre-Academy, Discovery Program, Regional Discovery Program, Residency Program
Leadership & Coaching
Larry Sunderland
Director of Player Development
Fouad Kawtari
Academy Scouting Director
Christopher Harrington
Academy Head Coach, U18
Eric Lichaj
Academy Head Coach, U16
Richie Ryan
Academy Head Coach, U15
Bryan Rodrigues
Academy Head Coach U-14
Adrian Parrish
Academy Head Coach, U13, and Affiliate & Discovery Program
Alex Fetterly
Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Training & Facilities
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Fees & Costs
No fee info available.
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Players are identified through scouting, recommendations, and the Discovery Program. Identified players receive invitations to train with the Academy, followed by offers to join for selected players.
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