UNINTERRUPTED.

FC Harlem is all about laying the foundation and creating new opportunities for soccer players from the inner-city. The athlete empowered agency lead by LeBron James brings you inside the football club as they compete in their first major tournament and push the boundaries of what was previously possible for athletes in their community.

OUR PURPOSE.

Established as Harlem Youth Soccer in 1991 the mission was to provide a safe environment for youth from Harlem, Bronx and Washington Heights to experience the world’s game. Now in 2025 professional women’s and men’s soccer has grown exponentially and the pathway to pro has become clearer.

However, the pathway remains inaccessible for youth from various socio-economic backgrounds in US inner cities. The high cost to play, limited playing space and lack of coaches with required technical and cultural competencies leave limited quality opportunities for inner city youth to develop their game.

In alignment with the growth of the game in the US, FC Harlem is taking the bold step into elite player development. Our model is 100% free to selected participants across all programs, incorporating a hybrid approach utilizing a curriculum supported by small spaces in the community and participation of our most committed players in elite competitive leagues in NYC and around the US.

We believe there are untapped soccer talent in the inner cities and we are committed to develop a pathway for them to pursue the game at the highest levels.