CUP Boys is a Premier Program based in the Greater Cincinnati area

Market Leader in Player Development, Competition and Exposure for College and Professional Pathways.

About CUP Boys



Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) Boys serves players aged U11+ who want to maximize their developmental potential by competing at the regional or national level.

Achievements

Since its formation CUP Boys has placed 400+ players with collegiate soccer commitments.

In that time, 70+ youth players have entered academies with FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, FC Dallas, Austin FC, Levante (Spain), Indiana Fire Academy & Shattuck- St. Mary’s, and 10 have gone on to play professionally or nationally- 9 in the MLS and 1 in the Irish Premier Division.

At the team level, CUP Boys has won 5 National Championships (2022, 2023 & 2024).

Philosophy and Approach

CUP Boys is a part of the Cincinnati United Soccer Club family of soccer communities sharing the mission to inspire a love for development, competition and community.

The CUP GOAL is to develop the whole person, with our values of Character, Unity, Person-first, Growth-minded, Ownership, Ambition and Love serving as the guiding principles for all our players, coaches and staff.

On and off the field, under the guidance of professional coaches and staff, we seek to develop young people to their maximum potential with teams training a minimum of 3 times per week and competing at the state, regional or national level based upon their current level of development.

Platforms 2025 / 26*

*subject to change

View CUP Boys Team Formation Webinar for the 2025/26 season HERE

Coaching Staff

With a deep sense of responsibility and an understanding of the trust placed in us to develop your child, we seek out, hire and develop the very best people and coaches. Cincinnati United is the ONLY club in the state of Ohio with two members of leadership who hold the Academy Director License from US Soccer and our CUP Boys coaching staff is comprised of individuals who hold the following licenses from the United States Soccer Federation:

• USSF A (2), USSF B (4), USSF C (2), USSF D (4).
• Additionally, we have staff who hold licensure from both UEFA (Europe) and COMMEBOL (South American) Confederations. 

Learn more about our staff and identify who you might want to reach out to by visiting our Contact Us page. Go here if you want to inquire about coaching with us.