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 stepping stone to joining the CU & CUP 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+


  • 2018 and 2019 players will be offered the chance to play in either the JDL or the DL for 2025/2026.

2025/26 Season Juniors Programs


  • Future Stars -  Our youngest level program (2023/2022 birth years)


  • 4 v 4 academy - 2 x per week, one training session with one game day, 4 v 4 games (2021/2020 birth years)


  • *NEW*  Juniors Development League (JDL) - 3 x per week, two training sessions with one game day, 5 v 5 format (2019/2018 birth years), 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?


  • All registration can be done via PlayMetrics. Below you will see fall options listed out.



  • We are pleased to offer a 15% sibling discount for every additional child you sign up for Juniors each season

Current Juniors Locations

If you are new to Juniors, please choose whichever location works best for you (note that we list out sessions by year of birth). Below we have listed out information on our spring programs.  Spring sessions are open to all, whether you have played for the club before or not.

White Oak Park (Blue Ash)


Mondays @ White Oak Park in Blue Ash, starting August 11th

2022/2023: 5.30-6.15pm (boys & girls)

2020/2021: 5.30-6.30pm (boys & girls)

2018/2019: 6.30-7.30pm (boys & girls)*

  • 2nd and 3rd options listed above include games on Saturdays.
  • Games for the 2020/2021 age group will take place at Hope Church in Mason.
  • Games for the 2018/2019 group will be at various local locations and be a mix of in house games and some vs other local clubs.
  • More info to be made available in PlayMetrics following registration.

*3rd option also includes additional Thursday night PDT session @ Hope Church from 6.30pm-7.30pm for the 2018's and 2019's.

Hope Church (Mason)


Tuesdays @ Hope Church in Mason, starting August 12th

2022/2023: 4.30-5.15pm (boys & girls)

2018/2019: 5.30-6.30pm (girls only)*

2018/2019: 6.30-7.30pm (boys only)*

  • 2nd and 3rd options listed above include games on Saturdays, which will be at various local locations and be a mix of in house games and some vs other local clubs.
  • More info to be made available in PlayMetrics following registration.

*2nd and 3rd option also includes additional Thursday night PDT session @ Hope Church from 6.30pm-7.30pm for the 2018's and 2019's.


Thursdays @ Hope Church in Mason, starting August 14th

2020/2021: 5.30-6.30pm (boys & girls)*

 *includes games on Saturdays, to be held at Hope Church in Mason- more details in PlayMetrics following registration.

Voice of America (Lakota/Monroe)


Wednesdays @ Voice of America (VOA) in West Chester, starting August 13th

2020/2021: 5.30-6.30pm (boys & girls)

2018/2019: 6.30-7.30pm (boys & girls)*

  • Both options listed above include games on Saturdays.
  • Games for the 2020/2021 age group will take place at Hope Church in West Chester.
  • Games for the 2018/2019 group will be at various local locations and be a mix of in house games and some vs other local clubs.
  • More info to be made available in PlayMetrics following registration.

*2nd option also includes additional Thursday night PDT session @ Hope Church from 6.30pm-7.30pm for the 2018's and 2019's.

Still need help?



  • 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.

Juniors Inquiry Form

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.

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."