Juniors offers programming for boys and girls aged 3-7 years across the Greater Cincinnati area on a year-round basis.
This is seen as a great first step in joining the CUSC family.
Why Juniors?
- Community-based with expert coaches
- Developmental bridge from recreational to competitive soccer
- Age appropriate technical instruction and teaches game behaviors to the very youngest players
- Positive and fun learning environment, which encourages confidence, self-esteem and passion for the game
- Inspires the love of the game from 3yrs+
- U7 & U8 players will be offered the chance to play in either the JDL or the DL for 2026/2027.
2026 Fall Juniors Programs
- Future Stars - Our youngest level program (U3 & U4)
- 4 v 4 academy - 2 x per week, one training session with one game day, 4 v 4 games (U5 & U6)
- Juniors Development League (JDL) - 3 x per week, two training sessions with one game day, 5 v 5 format (U7 & U8), aimed to prepare players for the main Development League (DL) that players enter once they progress from our Juniors program.
How do I sign up?
- Below you will also see our fall options listed out.
- If you have any questions you can contact cwellington@cincinnatiunitedsc.com to find out what is the best fit for your child.
- We are pleased to offer a 15% sibling discount for every additional child you sign up for Juniors each season (spring & fall only).
Fall 2026 Juniors Locations
If you are new to Juniors, please choose whichever location works best for you. If you are unsure which age group your child falls under, we will provide a version of our Age Group Matrix for younger players soon.
Below we have listed out information on our spring programs. Fall sessions are open to all, whether you have played for the club before or not.
Still need help?
- If you aren't sure which location you should be registering for, please contact cwellington@cincinnatiunitedsc.com.
- Is your child 6yrs+ and ready to join a more competitive program? Anyone who isn't part of our Juniors program can also speak to one of our full-time staff to review any options available. Visit our contact us page to identify someone to speak to. Anyone inside of the club should speak to their coach or email cwellington@cincinnatiunitedsc.com.
- You can also complete the form below to reach out to a member of our Juniors team. If you work in a preschool or organization who would be interesting in partnering with us please let us know. Downloadable overview HERE.
- Looking for summer options? Go HERE to learn more.
First Flight Program
- Not yet ready to commit to Juniors? We also offer weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds in the following areas:
- Saturday mornings in Erlanger, KY
- 9-9:45am for 2-3 yrs
- 10-10.45am for 304 yrs
- Go HERE to register
- Friday nights in Hamilton, OH
- 5-6pm for 2-3 yrs:
- Go HERE to register
- 5-6pm for 4-5 yrs
- Go HERE to register
- Are you a facility owner, director or someone looking to grow their own organization and work with us to offer 2-5 year old programming? Please contact amurison@cincinnatiunitedsc.com to learn more.
What they say about us
Joe Appel, January 2024 on program director, Claire Wellington:
"My name is Joe Appel and my son William has done CU Juniors in the fall and now futsal and the winter training. I played for CUP many, many years ago and then the University of Dayton. I only say this because I have been around soccer for a while.
I can’t overstate how impressed I have been with Claire and the program she runs. She has been an incredibly caring and kind person, while also being an excellent teacher of the game. She does a good job of keeping things moving, but also teaching skills.
I just thought you guys should know what a good job she does and I think is a really valuable asset to Cincinnati United."
Would you like to partner with us?
We run a preschool program in and around the Cincinnati area as part of our outreach. Download overview HERE.