Sporting Club Network
We invite you to join the Sporting Club Network, a groundbreaking membership of athletes and athletic organizations created to affiliate all interested soccer and other athletic organizations in the Midwest with Sporting Club and Sporting Kansas City. This unique and innovative network opportunity provides exclusive access to a professional soccer organization. 
** SPORTING CLUB NETWORK CALENDAR **
Highlighted initial benefits:
• Sporting Club patches and window clings for every player
• Sporting Kansas City team autographed ball
• Recognition at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in the form of video displays, public address as well as an honorary plaque inside the stadium.
• Coaches Experience – SCN coaching staff have first priority to participate in the week-long Coaches Experience hosted at the Sporting Club Training Center in Swope Park.
• License to Coach – SCN member coaches will have first priority to sign up for the Sporting Club License to Coach program, the coach licensure program administered by Sporting Club
• Coaches Education Series – SCN member coaches receive complimentary access to monthly coaches' clinics hosted by Sporting Kansas City technical staff and guest instructors
Sporting Kansas City Juniors Affiliate Program
In addition to being members of the Sporting Club Network, select youth soccer clubs may also be eligible to be affiliates for the Sporting Kansas City Juniors program. Sporting Kansas City Juniors affiliates provide their playing members with a direct connection to Sporting Kansas City Senior and Junior teams. Additionally, Sporting Kansas City Juniors affiliates enjoy significantly increased benefits including but not limited to, the following:
• Access for Affiliate coaches to attend Sporting Kansas City senior team training sessions
• Access to the Sporting Kansas City Juniors Curriculum, including the program's annual training plan
• An invitation to attend roundtable discussions during and after summer tryouts for each of the Sporting Juniors four Academy teams
For information on how to become a Sporting Kansas City Juniors affiliate, contact Betsy Pollard, bpollard@sportingkc.com (913-387-3883).
Founding Members
Blue Valley Soccer Club ***Juniors Affiliate***
Founded in 1977 with the intention of providing children in Blue Valley a place to play soccer in a fun and safe environment, Blue Valley Soccer Club has grown to be one of the premier youth soccer clubs in the United States. BVSC is currently one of the largest clubs in the Midwest, supporting soccer programming over 6,000 children. BVSC's boys teams playing this fall in US Club Soccer's National Premier Leagues, as well as the club's elite girls teams playing in the ECNL will wear replica kits similar to what are worn by the Sporting Kansas City Juniors teams.
Kaw Valley Soccer Association ***Juniors Affiliate***
Founded in 1982, and based in Lawrence, Kansas, KVSA serves over 2000 children a year, ages 3-18. The club will celebrate its 30th anniversary of operation during the 2012 season, and currently provides a variety of developmental soccer programs from recreation to premier. KVSA employs professional coaches from all over the world, including the Brazil, Holland and Senegal, and is currently the only club in the Kansas City area to offer an "all-girls" soccer academy. As an exclusive Sporting Kansas City Juniors affiliate, KVSA will help Sporting Kansas City develop local players in an area that now covers Leavenworth, Emporia, Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan, and Salina.
TSC Hurricane ***Juniors Affiliate***
TSC Hurricane was founded in Jan. 2011 as a result of a merger of Tulsa Soccer Club (est. 1991) and Hurricane Futbal Club (est. 1993) that created a "mega" club in size and scope. The innovative club is the most recognized and successful in Oklahoma history with over 140 USYS OK State Champions, 10 USYS Region 3 Champions and 4 USYS National Finalists. It is also one of the largest youth clubs in Oklahoma and is the only official Oklahoma member of the ECNL. As Sporting KC's exclusive juniors affiliate in Oklahoma, TSC Hurricane will look to expand it's reach in the state as it pursues plans to participate in the US Club's National Premier Leagues and develop a wider range of programs to meet all levels of players.
Heartland Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer Association was formed in 1977 as the Johnson County Soccer League for the purpose of promoting soccer in Johnson County, Kansas. There were 600 players initially split geographically according to school districts with the Shawnee Mission School District split, due to its size. Today, Heartland is a non-profit and educational youth soccer association that represents more than 800 teams, 13,000 youth players, 2,000 coaches, and 400 referees per season in Johnson County, KS.
Kansas Rush
The Kansas Rush Soccer Club--also known as the Olathe Soccer Club--is an Olathe-based soccer club providing playing opportunities for participants ranging in age from pre-Kindergarten and up, including the fielding of over 30 competitive teams as well as the operation of four different adult leagues in the Olathe area.
Kearney Holt Soccer League 
Kearney Holt Soccer League is the youth soccer league for children of Kearney, MO and the surrounding communities in Northwest Missouri. KHSL offers both Spring and Fall leagues for children aged 4-18, designed to develop a player's ball skills, overall physical fitness, & sense of teamwork. It is the league's philosophy that it is not necessary for children to make a full-time commitment to a single sport in order to participate. All KHSL games are played on their home fields at the Jesse James Festival Grounds, on Highway 33 just north of downtown Kearney.
Overland Park Soccer Club
Is a non-profit soccer club that serves Overland Park, Kansas and surrounding communities, offering services from Pre-K through U-18 teams and relying solely on volunteers. OPSC plays all their league games at Roe Park during their spring and fall seasons. OPSC is both a member of the Kansas State Youth Soccer Association and US Youth Soccer. The club offers a 3v3 format for ages Pre-K through 2nd Grade allow players to learn the game and experience many chances to come in contact with the ball, and 3rd grade through 12th grade play through the Heartland Soccer Association.
United Soccer League of Kansas City
Founded in January of 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri, the United Soccer League of Kansas City incorporates both youth teams for boys and girls ages 7-14 as well as a seven team men’s league that plays matches at the Sporting Club Training Center in Swope Park. USLKC is a member of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association and each of its youth teams compete in the Kansas City Metro League.
Leavenworth Soccer Association
The primary provider of soccer opportunities in the Leavenworth and Ft. Leavenworth areas, LSA fields a recreational children’s league, a competitive arm (Leavenworth United Soccer Club) as well as a league for adults.
Blackfire Soccer Club
Based in Lee's Summitt, Blackfire Soccer Club fields 12 competitive teams ranging in age groups from U8 through U17 for both boys and girls. Blackfire SC teams compete in the Kansas City Metro League, and the club is an official member of the Missouri Youth Soccer Associations (MYSA).
Sunflower Soccer Association
Founded in 1983, Sunflower Soccer Association is the predominant youth soccer organization in the Topeka area. Beginning with just a handful of teams when the organization was originally founded, 170 boys and girls teams now play under the Sunflower Soccer Association umbrella. Sunflower also hosts and manages the Governor’s Cup every spring season, drawing in competitive teams from all over the Midwest.
Prodigy Soccer Club
Founded in 1998 by Colby Williams, Prodigy Soccer Club aims to provide positive and professional instruction to both boys and girls soccer players in the Topeka area. Prodigy fields a total of 27 competitive teams comprised of a total of 315 players. Prodigy teams com
pete in the Heartland Soccer Association as well as a number of area tournaments throughout the region.
Newton United Soccer Club
Fielding teams from age groups U9 through U16, as well as a skills academy for younger children in the Wichita area, Newton United fosters an environment that allows youth to experience the thrill of soccer competition and participation with dedicated coaches to help each player reach the level to which they aspire.
Club AzzurriBased in Hutchinson, Kansas, Club Azzurri offers competitive teams ranging from U8 to U16 for both boys and girls. Club Azzurri also offers a skills-based youth academy for children under the age of eight.
Brookside Soccer Club
A not-for-profit, recreational soccer club who are dedicated and passionate about providing a fair, fun and safe environment for the Kansas City area youth from 4 to 18 years of age. Since originally founded in 1977, the Brookside Soccer Club’s mission has been to deliver affordable and accessible quality youth soccer programs that build positive character through participation in a fun, family-oriented soccer environment. Brookside Soccer Club proudly serves over 2000 kids, who come from over 80 zip codes, and over 100 different schools. Along with our wonderful kids, we have over 180 volunteer coaches and over 80 trained referees.
Smithville Soccer Club promotes local soccer in recreational and competitive divisions of the Kansas City Metro League and the Heartland Soccer League in Johnson County, Kansas. The club is a member of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association.
Puma FC
Puma FC is devoted to providing a competitive and recreational soccer development program for girls and boys of all ages. Creating a positive experience and a fun atmosphere among players, parents, and coaches is an essential emphasis that guides us to develop young athletes. Our program provides a unique opportunity for soccer players to maximize their potential through progressive exercises that are individually challenging, but appropriate for the age and ability of each player. It is our belief that this can be done in the environment with their friends. Founded by Jack Jewsbury, Vladimir Roganovic and Rob Million, Puma FC has 22 teams ranging from 5-16 years of age.
Kansas City Gaelic Athletic Club
The KCGAC plays the two national sports of Ireland, Gaelic football and hurling. The club was founded in 2008 and strives to educate, coach and develop Ireland’s national sports while promoting Irish culture within the community. Gaelic football and hurling teams compete in a local league in Kansas City and our traveling teams compete at the national level. The KCGAC is a member of the North American County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association
St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association is the main youth soccer program in the greater St. Joseph area, home to more than 1,400 players ranging in ages 5-15 years. The youth recreational league plays their games at the SJSYA fields complex located in north St. Joseph.
