Club Soccer is a separate soccer experience outside of MLSA. However, we want to give a brief introduction to shed light on what’s available. Please note that this posting does not support any one club.

Club Soccer offers a higher level of training and competition than typically found in an In-House or Travel program. It also involves a higher level of commitment on the part of players and families.

Club Soccer is still age appropriate and fun, but it does involve trying out for a team, more practices and a financial commitment. Players should be interested in improving technically, tactically, and in terms of fitness/speed. 

Many coaches are licensed and have played the game at a higher level than one finds in In-House or Travel Programs.

Most clubs will practice twice per week in-season (spring and fall) while also offering off-season (winter and summer) workouts. Games are typically held on Saturdays so that they will not conflict with Travel team schedules. Most clubs begin to form teams at the U9 age group but many offer training and programs as early as U6 or younger.

PA West Soccer has a page with more information about club soccer here.

Here are a majority of the club teams in the Pittsburgh area.

Pittsburgh Area Club Teams