As the youth affiliate of the Charlotte Independence USL League One team, we have a direct pathway to the pros for our boys and men. In addition to the professional team, we support our very own USL League Two team, made up of current and former players who are in the midst their collegiate playing careers. Be sure to come out to support these men! Jump to prospective player form.
Explore our competitive youth programs below and stay connected with us on social media for announcements and important dates throughout the year!
The 2024-2025 membership fee structure reflects up to a 4% increase across all competitive programs compared to the 2023-2024 membership fee. This is a result of increased costs in today’s economy rather than an increased membership fee.
National programming uniform ordering process has shifted away from gift cards. Members will purchase directly from Capelli at their expense.
The following teams and coaching staff are anticipated for the upcoming season. Check back for additions as we approach the ID sessions.
Teams & Staff
ECNL ACADEMY
U13 ECNL Academy (Born in 2012) Jeff Bilyk
U14 ECNL Academy (Born in 2011) Raphael Fernandes
U15 ECNL Academy (Born in 2010) Ty Haddock
U16 ECNL Academy (Born in 2009) Raphael Fernandes
U17 ECNL Academy (Born in 2008) Ty Haddock
U18/19 ECNL Academy (Born in 2006/2007) Jeff Bilyk
ECNL
U13 ECNL (Born in 2012) Darren Warham
U14 ECNL (Born in 2011) Nick Fusco
U15 ECNL (Born in 2010) Tony Setzer
U16 ECNL (Born in 2009) Tony Setzer
U17 ECNL (Born in 2008) Nick Fusco
U18/19 ECNL (Born in 2007/2006) Darren Warham
PRE ECNL
U11 Pre ECNL North (Born in 2014) Diego Velazquez, Drew Everhart, Erik Ozimek
U12 Pre ECNL North (Born in 2013) Diego Velazquez, Drew Everhart, Erik Ozimek
U11 Pre ECNL South (Born in 2014) Brandon Michaels, Raul Ovalle
U12 Pre ECNL South (Born in 2013) Brandon Michaels, Raul Ovalle
ECNL REGIONAL LEAGUE
U13 ECNL RL North (Born in 2012) Bobby Rosario
U14 ECNL RL North (Born in 2011) Colin Gibson
U15 ECNL RL North (Born in 2010) Sam Rodgers
U16 ECNL RL North (Born in 2009) Colin Gibson
U17 ECNL RL North (Born in 2008) Kenny Bonilla
U18/19 ECNL RL North (Born in 2007/2006) Bobby Rosario
U13 ECNL RL South (Born in 2012) Marc Guercio
U14 ECNL RL South (Born in 2011) Brian Udy
U15 ECNL RL South (Born in 2010) Marc Guercio
U16 ECNL RL South (Born in 2009) Fernando Gonazalez
U17 ECNL RL South (Born in 2008) Erik Casterline
U18/19 ECNL RL South (Born in 2007/2006) Fernando Gonazalez
Teams & Staff
NORTH MECK
U11 North Meck Blue (Born in 2014) Kevin Vazquez
U11 North Meck Tan (Born in 2014) Carlos Roman
U11 North Meck Navy (Born in 2014) Hunter Smith
U11 North Meck White (Born in 2014) Jason Cronin
U12 North Meck Blue (Born in 2013) Carlos Roman
U12 North Meck Tan (Born in 2013) Exequiel Villegas
U12 North Meck Navy (Born in 2013) Esteban Clemente
U12 North Meck White (Born in 2013) Esteban Clemente
U13 North Meck Blue (Born 2012) Taylor Cabaniss
U13 North Meck Tan (Born 2012) Andrew Ward
U13 North Meck Navy (Born 2012) Nick Cappadora
U14 North Meck Blue (Born 2011) Tommy Turner
U14 North Meck Tan (Born 2011) Garrett Langley
U14 North Meck Navy (Born 2011) Nick Cappadora
U15 North Meck Blue (Born 2010) Barry Slagle
U15 North Meck Tan (Born 2010) Tatum Bourqu
U15 North Meck Navy (Born 2010) Nick Cappadora
U16 North Meck Blue (Born 2009) Carlos Roman
U16 North Meck Tan (Born 2009) Johnny Rabadan
U16 North Meck Navy (Born 2009) Tristin Möller
U17 North Meck Blue (Born 2008) Chistian Thomas
U17 North Meck Tan (Born 2008) Max Lichtenstein
U19 North Meck Blue (Born 2006/2007) Garrett Langley
U18 North Boys Blue (Born 2007) Christian Thomas
U19 North Meck Tan (Born 2006/2007) Tristin Moller
U19 North Boys Blue (Born 2006/2007) Matt Bice
Mooresville
U11 Mooresville Blue (Born in 2014) Scot Mann
U12 Mooresville Blue (Born in 2013) Ale Marin
U13/U14 Mooresville Boys Tan (Born 2011/2012) Cyrus Rad
U13/U14 Mooresville North Boys Tan (Born 2011/2012) Cyrus Rad
U15 Mooresville Blue (Born 2010) Kenny Bonilla
U17 Mooresville Blue (Born 2008) Mike Barroqueiro
U17 Mooresville Tan (Born 2008) Matthew Maynor
Teams & Staff
MATTHEWS
U11 Matthews Blue (Born 2014) Angel Campos
U12 Matthews Blue (Born in 2013) Theo Dipom
U13 Matthews Blue (Born in 2012) Angel Campos
U13 Matthews Tan (Born in 2012) Theo Dipom
U14 Matthews Blue (Born in 2011) Cliff Rocca
U14 Matthews Tan (Born in 2011) Clif Roca
U15 Matthews Blue (Born in 2010) Luis Echeverry
U15 Matthews Tan (Born in 2010) Tim Hart
U16 Matthews Blue (Born in 2009) Marc Guercio
U16 Matthews Tan (Born in 2009) Tim Hart
U17 Matthews Blue (Born in 2008) Alex Schmidt
U18 Matthews Blue (Born in 2007) Marc Guercio
U19 Matthews Blue (Born in 2007/2006) Luis Echeverry
YORK COUNTY
U11 York County Blue (Born in 2014) Tom McEnery
U11 York County Tan (Born in 2014) James Drzweicki
U11 York County Navy (Born in 2014) CJ Robinson
U11 York County White (Born in 2014) Nick Jackson
U12 York County Blue (Born in 2013) Greg Ruffino
U12 York County Tan (Born in 2013) Alessandro Cirillo
U12 York County Navy (Born in 2013) Lucas Lesh
U12 York County White (Born in 2013) Emily Barker
U13 York County Blue (Born in 2012) Tom McEnery
U14 York County Blue (Born in 2011) Alessandro Cirillo
U15 York County Blue (Born in 2010) Nick Jackson
U16 York County Blue (Born in 2009) Cesar Robles
U16 York County Tan (Born in 2009) Sam Cable
U16 York County Navy (Born in 2009) Sam Cable
U19 York County Blue (Born 2007/2006) Cesar Robles
U19 York County Tan (Born 2007/2006) Isaiah Villanueva
LANCASTER
No anticipated teams in the U11-U19 age groups.
Teams & Staff
CABBARUS
No anticipated teams in the U11-U19 age groups.
Teams & Staff
GASTONIA
U12 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2013) Josh Fannin
U12 Gastonia Tan (Born in 2013) Jordy Briceno
U13 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2012) Chad Swanner
U15 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2010) Jordy Briceno
U17 Gastonia Blue (Born in 2008) Romano Paul
The College Recruiting Process is different for every player. This guide is to help aid players and parents as they navigate College Recruitment starting as a High School Freshman. This is an evolving process that requires players and families to be proactive as the search for the best college fit.
Playing College Soccer, things to consider: Academics, Athletics, Social, and Financial considerations.
Born in 2015, 2016 or 2017 (U8-U10) The Youth Academy is the beginning of the Player Pathway into our Local, Regional and National Competitive Programs. The program places emphasis on 3 areas of Individual Player Development: Soccer Development, Athletic Development, Personal Development. The program focuses on developing the individual player’s technical abilities, providing opportunities to play various positions in matches and the freedom to make their own decisions and learn from their own experiences. In essence, the CISC YA Program focuses on the overall well-being of the person that will enhance their lives for years to come!
Read Philosophy and FAQs below.
Our purpose is to develop leadership, accountability, selflessness, humility and character. We challenge our players to respect the game by respecting themselves, the referee, the opponent and the coach. We strive to develop players in an environment that encourages individual expression, as well as responsibility to the team. We dare our players to take risks, play on the front foot, and to embrace challenges. Our players must play with personality and bravery.
We develop the person first…then the player.
Our players and teams should reflect a passion, hunger & desire to succeed on the field. Our players want to support and play for our team with mutual respect & competitiveness.
When we do not have the ball, we should be
hard working
to win the ball back. When we have the ball, we should be positive,
forward thinking &
aggressive with the ball. We have a
purpose to our play
where we increase our chances of scoring through each possession. Our players will
pass forwards and run forwards.
Our players will be allowed to display their individual soccer personalities and to express themselves as we learn to play for fun, for the love of the game and with the competitive nature that comes from rigorous competition on the soccer field.
Energy in everything that we do.
A community welcoming every committed goalkeeper to become better at their craft and help them achieve their goals on and off the field.
An environment that will fully immerse them with the skills and repetitions they need to develop.
We believe that a combination of coaching methods and consistently driving the work rate of the players - we can achieve more together.
Learn more about the goalkeeping experience at the Independence from Director of Coaching- Goalkeeping, Matt Brown.
Interested players may complete a prospective player questionnaire.
For any additional information about the team, please reach out to Nick Fusco.
Visit our travel information center with T2C Sports to view your hotel booking options for league play and event accommodations.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
NORTH 10228 Bailey Rd Suite 203, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOUTH 936 Market Street Suite 204, Fort Mill, SC 29708
OFFICE HOURS | MON-THU 9AM-3PM
CALL US | 704-894-9995
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