ALBION SC Boulder County Competitive Soccer Club

Join Boulder County's Largest Youth Sports Club

Interested in joining a competitive sports club within Boulder County? We have programming that reaches players throughout the county to ensure accessibility for all that are interested in joining our club at any age, level, or experience within the world's game. With over 2,000 players existing throughout our club, we are proud ot have served Boulder County since 1981.

Missed Tryouts but Want to Join?

ALBION SC Boulder County Open-House

2026/27 Open House

Miss our Tryouts for 2026/27 and still want to be involved in competitive soccer?

Register for Open House [Click Here]

Our Open House event will give player's interested in starting their Soccer Journey the opportunity to have a tester session of what a day in Boulder County's Largest Youth Sport Club includes from a session mixed in with existing players to meeting and interacting with our professional staff. This is THE MOMENT to get involved in the World's Beautiful Game!

Where: East Boulder Community Center

When: Thursday July 16

Age Group	Time
U8-U10	4:30 - 5:30
U11-U12	5:30 - 6:30
U13-U19	6:30 - 7:30

SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO SECURE YOURS NOW!

The Importance of Competitive Sport

The Importance of Competitive Sport for Child Development

Competitive Sport has been used as a tool to teach life lessons, values, and comprehension skills for centuries whether a game of tag in the backyard to the brightest of lights on the world stage. Soccer has been the world's choice now for over a century in accomplishing these goals and connecting people of all backgrounds and cultures from across the globe in the world's game. Currently the fasting growing sport in America, Boulder County provides a legacy of commitment to the sport from High-School State Championships, to CU Buffs women's soccer, to growing MLS and USL programs, the sky is the limit. We at ALBION Boulder County aim to utilize our sport to grow community and ensure that every player within the county has a greater group of people to rely on, and experience common interest with positive people of all backgrounds.

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Our Competitive Soccer Programs within Colorado

All of our competitive teams compete with the Colorado Soccer Association, the leading organizer of soccer in the state of Colorado working closely with the United States Soccer Federation itself. CSA ensures that all matches follow the correct rules of the game and player development is at the forefront state-wide. Competitive soccer aims to give a greater level of organization and professionalism so that all players can reach their highest level of development on and off the field.

Our Values

Unity
Respect
Commitment
Resilience
Excellence

Our Local Programs

MLS NEXT Homegrown (Boys U13-U19)

Join the only National-Elite Boys platform who competes alongside the MLS Academy and the top independent clubs across the country. Our MLS Next Homegrown groups compete in the Frontier Division alongside the likes of Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas, FC Austin, Real Salt Lake, and more. ALBION Colorado was one of only 12 clubs nationwide to have two Generation Adidas qualifiers for MLS Next Fest.

MLS NEXT Academy (Boys U13-U19)

The Second-Tier of the MLS Player Pathway, MLS Next Academy is a more regionalized version of MLS Next competing across Colorado and New Mexico while still participating in National Level Events such as MLS Next Fest. Work with our Elite-Level Boys Coaches who will work closely and personally with teams to get the most out of each player.

Elite Academy (Boys U13-U19)

Our alternative regional pathway, Elite Academy allows players to compete at a Regional Level within Colorado & Neveda to ensure a larger playing pool gets platform exposure. Work with our Aspiring Professional Coaches who will work closely and personally with teams to get the most out of each player.

GA Aspire (Girls U13-U19)

The GA Aspire division is built upon the basis of player progression and development through merit-based competition. The GA Aspire program at Albion SC Boulder County will provide the highest performance environment to the most ambitious and talented players. Our club is driven toward a pursuit of excellence to ensure our role in developing the next generation of collegiate, professional and national-level players. We will compete in the best organization in the United States for girl’s soccer lead and envisioned by current and former players through the Player Panel. Player's will compete in a Regional League format, as well as be invited to Regional Showcase Events in front of Collegiate Scouts with opportunities to qualify for National-Level events. Top performers locally will be handed the opportunity to join ALBION Colorado ahead of specific events while competing in league play locally.

The DPL (Girls U13-U19)

The Developmental Premier League competes across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Montana to help platform players to the next level with Regional Competition. Work with our Elite-Level Girls Coaches who will work closely and personally with teams to get the most out of each player.

Pre-MLS NEXT Program (Boys U9-U12)

Work with our top-tier professional staff who specialize in preparing players as they develop from the 9v9 format towards the 11v11 format at the highest level in the country. Our Pre-MLS NEXT program allows our club to tie into ALBION Colorado and provide elite players with national competition through local ID events.

Academy Program (U9-U19)

Work with our professional coaching staff who curate the best curriculum for player growth and personal evolution in accordance with the United States Soccer Federation to prepare our members for their next competitive steps. The Academy level demands higher commitment and competitive level from players as they are prepared to take their next steps regionally and nationally.

Premier Program (U9-U19)

Work with our professional coaching staff who curate the best curriculum for player growth and personal evolution in accordance with the United States Soccer Federation to prepare our members for their next competitive steps. The Premier program requires less days of soccer, looking to elevate entry-level players towards academy and provide players a positive social environment.

ALBION Juniors (U6-U8)

Get a head start on the ALBION Pathway with our Juniors Program where fun is mixed with early developmental coaching to give our Junior Members a professional head start on the game they can take throughout life. ALBION Juniors is a professionally curated recreational program for players in early-development.

ALBION Recreational Soccer (U9-U19)

Looking for a social sport with minimal commitment? Our Recreational program offers social soccer with volunteer coaching to ensure that every player in the County has access to sport. Recreational players can jump from recreational to the next stage of their development at any time.

The Tryout Process

Our tryout process will take place throughout April and May to ensure that each player has the best team placement based on multiple considerations for their long-term and short-term developments. Our professional technical staff will look for players competitive levels, social awareness, and starting ability within the sport. Our goal of tryouts is to put each player in the best position to improve the following season. Enjoyment is our main principle towards development, so we look to place players where they are challenged competitively, yet not scared of interacting with their team mates and the game. This process has been tested by time and has seen players start in recreational programs before ending their soccer journey at the top of national platforms.

Internal Placements

If your player is currently NOT playing with another club within Colordo Soccer Association, they are more than welcome to join our existing players during our Internal Placement process. This will allow players to have a first interaction ahead of our tryouts in May and get them accustomed to our staff and their peers. Click Here for More Information and Timetables.

If you are unsure of eligibility, please reach out to our Technical Director mike.clayton@albionscbouldercounty.org.

Tryouts

Our tryouts process begins in May, and is open to any player of any background from any club. Tryouts aim to place players in the best environment for the 2026/27 Fall season. Our professional staff will evaluate players for two nights as to see where they best fit in amongst existing membership. Our aim is to not cut players, as our trusted pathway has a spot for everyone at their current level, and we as a club believe in developing anyone interested enough to put forth the effort to improve via our values to sustain continued growth. Everyone deserves a communal spot in sport. Click Here to View the Full Pathway.

Missed Tryouts? OPEN HOUSE

Why Professional Coaching?

Our staff brings years of experience both on the pitch and on the sideline. Our club currently holds over 50 United States Soccer Federation Coaching Licenses amongst our Coaches and Technical Staff. Professional coaching accessibility allows us to impose practical and theoretical development for our players in an organized and thought-out environment. Our staff consistently interact with fellow professionals as to grow alongside the players and offer the best experience and guidance both on and off the pitch.

Professional Coaches are held to a standard of full-attention and participation with your player throughout the season as a mentor and a teacher to prepare your player for life through soccer.

Technical Staff

Our Technical Staff are Full-Time staff members who lead different programs within the club. The staff members are tasked with identifying and nurturing talent within a program, while also connecting with and guiding their fellow professionals within their program. These seasoned professionals curate the greater training plan for their program with a player's season long development in-mind. These members are our most experienced and highly licensed coaches within the club. United States Soccer Federation Licenses range from Grassroots to A.

Executive Director : Fields Brown (USSF A-License + USSF D-License Instructor)

Sporting Director : Dave Carver (USSF A-License + USSF A-License Instructor)

Goalkeeping Director : Taylor Kuhlman (USSF B-License Candidate)

U9-U12 Boys : Zane Barnes (USSF A-License + D-License Instructor)

U13-U19 Boys : Kim Ramirez (USSF C-License)

U13-U19 Boys Elite Platforms : Tony Mortenson (USSF B-License)

U9-U12 Girls : Will Monty (USSF B-License)

U13-U19 Girls : Clare Weeks (USSF B-License)

U13-19 Girls Elite Platforms : Lucas Schmolesky (USSF C-License)

Our Locations

Pleasant View Sports Complex | Boulder, CO

East Boulder Community Center | Boulder, CO

Sport Performance Center | Lafayette, CO

Longmont Indoor Soccer | Longmont, CO

Blue Sports Stable | Superior, CO

Boulder Indoor Soccer | Boulder, CO

Whitetail Park | Lafayette, CO

Louisville Middle School | Louisville, CO

ALBION Soccer Complex [Coming Soon] | Erie, CO

In Need of Financial Aid? Introducing The Soccer for Life Foundation

In Need of Financial Aid? Contact The Soccer for Life Foundation

At ALBION Boulder County, we believe in soccer as a tool for life to prepare individuals to succeed against all its challenges. Thanks to our generous community who share these values, we are consistently raising funds to allow players of all economic backgrounds to have access to sport within Boulder County and beyond. We have always lived by the statement ‘SOCCER FOR LIFE’, with the intention for players to get into the game, stay in the game and be involved in the game beyond club soccer. If you're in need of Financial Aid, please fill out the section within the tryout sign-up form.

To Learn More about the Soccer for Life Foundation Click Here.

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