OUR PURPOSE.
Establish a competitive player development pathway for youth of Upper Manhattan the Bronx and New York City to go pro in soccer on and off the field.
MLS NEXT ACADEMY TRYOUTS.
Our vision of creating a culture of soccer excellence in upper Manhattan begins in MLS NEXT’s Academy Division for the inaugural 2025 season. MLS Next is a competitive pathway for boys who want to go pro in the United States. This is an invitation only program. Players are selected by our scouting network and a series of iD sessions. FC Harlem will enter the first year with boys U13 and U14 teams in Sept 2025. This is a 100% free program for selected boys. Boys born 2012, 2013 and 2014 can sign up for trials below.
OUR CULTURE.
Harlem is a multicultural globally recognized community that is not exclusively defined by street borders. It is a culture of excellence, creativity and perseverance that can be seen across the world.
Consistent with the growth of the professional game in the United States for both men and women, FC Harlem has expanded upon the mission to develop talented players from the inner cities and working-class communities to go pro both on and off the field.
HOLISTIC PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
FC Harlem will address the total person in our 4 key areas of:
• Wellness
• Leadership Development
• Academic Achievement
• Career Development
Through appropriate identified community service providers whose mission and values align with FC Harlem goals. It is vital to create a collaborative environment that connects players with the needed resources to encourage youth independence and growth and conducive to youth empowerment spearheaded by their peers. FC Harlem will obtain feedback from the youth and the community to determine who or what should be part of a supportive safe eco system for growth.
OUR Soccer
COMMUNITY
Soccer organizations in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx who work together to provide multiple soccer opportunities at minimum to no costs for participants between the ages of 5 to 18 years old. See our community partners programs and join them on the pitch!
