CU Lakota Monroe, CU Sycamore Mason and CU Lebanon are separate until the U13 age group, but remain part of what we refer to as CU North. From U13-U19 they are collectively referred to only as CU North.
CU Southeast (or CUSE) includes all ages through U19.
CUP* Boys and CUP* Girls are also included as communities given we are all part of one larger club.
*Cincinnati United Premier.
You can move between tabs below to find key info on each of our communities. For more specific information on Juniors programs, go here.
Serving but not limited to Lakota and Monroe
Programs Offered: U8-U12 Boys and Girls
Outdoor Training Locations: Voice of America (VOA), Lebanon Sports Complex (McClure), Christ Church, Hope Church
Program Director: Garry Hancock
Serving but not limited to Sycamore, Mason, & North Loveland
Programs Offered: U8-U12 Boys and Girls
Outdoor Training Locations: Christ Church, Hope Church, White Oak Park, CHCA Snider Road Fields- Grass, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA)- Turf, Posey Hartman Soccer Complex
Program Director: Garry Hancock
Serving but not limited to Lebanon
Programs Offered: U8-U12 Boys and Girls
Outdoor Training Locations: Lebanon Sports Complex (McClure)
Program Director: Garry Hancock
Serving but not limited to Lebanon, Sycamore, Mason, Lakota, Monroe & Loveland
Programs Offered: U13-U19 Boys and Girls*
Outdoor Training Locations: Voice of America (VOA), Lebanon Sports Complex (McClure), Christ Church, Hope Church, White Oak Park, CHCA Snider Road Fields- Grass, Posey Hartman Soccer Complex
Program Director: Garry Hancock
*includes a HS option, click here for more info
Serving but not limited to Anderson, Hyde Park, Madeira, South Loveland , Milford, Mariemont and Terrace Park
Programs Offered: U8-U18 Boys and Girls
Outdoor Training Locations: Clear Creek Park Soccer Fields, Waldron Soccer Complex (Amelia), Horizon Community Church (Newtown), Miami Valley Christian Academy (MVCA), Riverside Park
Program Director: Brian Berning
*includes a HS option, click here for more info
Open to all players willing to travel to the Greater Cincinnati Area
A Premier program for boys U11+
Outdoor Training Locations: Marr Park, Blue Ash Sports Center (Grooms), Clear Creek Park Soccer Field, Miami Valley Christian Academy (MVCA), Warren County Sports Park, Marx Stadium (Walnut Hills Upper), South Field (Walnut Hills Lower), Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA)- Turf
Program Director: Scott Bower
Learn more about CUP Boys here
Open to all players willing to travel to the Greater Cincinnati Area
A Premier program for girls U11+
Outdoor Training Locations: Posey Hartman Soccer Complex, Lebanon Sports Complex (McClure), Blue Ash Sports Center (Grooms), Miami Valley Christian Academy (MVCA), Deer Park High School, Marx Stadium (Walnut Hills Upper), South Field (Walnut Hills Lower), Warren County Sports Park, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA)- Turf
Program Director: Stephanie Webb
Girls Director of Soccer: Jon Lipsitz
Learn more about CUP Girls here.
Below are some FAQs on our communities and the different programs we offer, including CUP. Note that CU refers to "Cincinnati United" teams whilst CUP refers to "Cincinnati United Premier".
CU (U8-U19) provides each player the opportunity to play in their local community for a professional coach under a proven club-based player development plan. CU players train locally two times per week and compete in Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio based competitive leagues.
CUP (U11-U19) provides an opportunity for those players who seek an additional challenge with a pathway to compete at the regional and national level. Like CU players, CUP players train under the direction of a professional coach in a club-based player development structure, however, CUP players train three times per week at various locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and have access to the top state, regional and national leagues.
The main difference is location and staff. We try to maintain as much consistency as possible between our communities and are all on the same development pathway.
This program is designed for the player who is looking to play select soccer in a professionally trained, competitive environment. We recommend each player plays in their birth year and in one of our locally based community sites across the city.
This program is for the player that is looking for a competitive, professionally managed soccer experience. This program plays, trains, and competes out of our community sites. This CU program also meets the needs of the player that does not make CUP but wants to be continuously challenged, evaluated, and stay connected to CUP through club pass ‘guest training/playing’.
U8: Teams train 2 x 60 mins per week. They will participate in the Developmental League (DL) where they will play in a 5v5 format with rosters of 6-8 players per team. The DL has set days for matches on weekends with Girls playing on Saturdays and boys playing on Sundays each week throughout the season. Teams will also participate in one local tournament each season.
U9-U10: Teams train 2 x 75 mins per week. They will participate in the Cardinal Premier League (CPL) and The Premiere League (TPL) for competitive teams from Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati area. Teams will have 7-10 league games per season and will participate in 2-3 local tournaments per season. They will also have the option of playing in an out of town event.
U11-U12: Teams train 2 x 90 mins per week. They will participate in the CPL or Buckeye League for competitive teams from the Greater Cincinnati area and the wider region. Teams will have 7-10 league games per season and will participate in 2-3 tournaments per season. They will have the option of playing in an out of town events.
U13+: Teams train 2 x 90 mins per week. They will participate in the CPL, Buckeye League or Ohio State League for competitive teams from the Greater Cincinnati area and in some cases the whole state. Teams will have 7-10 league games per season and will participate in 2-3 tournaments per season. They will also have the option of playing in out of town events or college showcases
Note that everything above refers to Cincinnati United (CU) teams and should not be confused with Cincinnati United Premier (CUP).
CU Juniors is a youth soccer program that provides instruction to our youngest players (3-7 years old). This program is designed to be the developmental bridge from recreational soccer to competitive soccer. The professional trainers from Cincinnati United will provide age appropriate technical instruction and teach game behaviors to the very youngest players. This program is vital to the foundation of the Cincinnati United Soccer Club. The focus at these critical ages is to enhance and encourage individual skill development while establishing a love and passion for the game. As coaches and educators, we understand the importance of correct and relevant instruction at an early age, which will help foster success at an older age. The learning environment that we create will be positive and safe for these young players. This will aid in building confidence, self-esteem, and the love and passion for the game.
Go here to learn more about Juniors.
The purpose of our ‘Premier Program’ is to provide an educational and competitive environment that consistently produces the most mentally, physically, technically and tactically accomplished players in the State, Region and will also compete Nationally with select teams.
The program will be coached and managed by licensed professionals who will provide the elite soccer development experience for talented soccer players and athletes, consistent with age-appropriate expectations and commitment levels. Players will be developed to compete at the highest levels of play possible.
This program is referred to as Cincinnati United Premier (aka CUP). Learn more about CUP Boys or CUP Girls.
The Premier Program is for any player that is very talented, serious about soccer, and wants to maximize the opportunity for the option to play at the highest level. Simply put, this program was developed specifically for the most talented players, coaches and directors.
Yes! Players can play other sports, although certainly the goal in the CUP Program is to create the best possible training environment for all players so attendance, communication and balancing player safety is vital.
Our competitive programs are managed by our Directors of Coaching. See our Contact Us page.
Members pay two fees to play for the club. The Club Fee covers fixed costs (coaches salaries, field rental) and is paid either lump sum or spread out over the course of the year. Team Fees are specific to the individual team and cover variable costs (referee fees, tournament entry fees, league fees). In addition, members must purchase the required uniform package for the designated age-group.
Try our Contact Us page. Failing that, you can complete our inquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Absolutely, when events that do not conflict with club events. Permission may be granted from your Directors to allow ODP to be chosen over club events in some scenarios.
We are pleased that we have an alternative options for HS kids who want to keep playing soccer in the fall but (for whatever reason) are not going to be playing for their school. More info is available here.
We typically offer a fall 8th grade team for those players who haven't started High School yet but who don't have a conventional Birth Year program available. We tend to form teams from all of our communities, including CUP, in order to facilitate the best environment possible. If you do not see a viable option in PlayMetrics then please use our Contact Us page to reach out to a staff member.
Regardless of whether you are a current member or not, we offer year-round options to help players enhance their game.
For current members, this serves to supplement their development. For non-members, it's a great way to get a taste of what we can offer without a long-time or exclusive commitment. In short, anyone can try us out and then decide if we are the best fit for you!
We offer a wide range of these programs- camps, futsal, small group training, 3 v3, after school and more!
Contact Director of Business Operations, Andy Murison if you have questions or go here to learn more and find a program that works for you!
Regardless of the community you belong to, all current members can log into PlayMetrics to view their current team info, schedule and messaging options.
You can also go
here to view field status.
Thank you for completing this form- your submission has been sent to a member of our team and someone from the club will reach out soon. You can always visit our contact us page or check out our FAQs page if you require an answer soon.
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