Sporting City East

Sporting City East is a youth soccer club and Academy Affiliate of Sporting Kansas City, a professional soccer team that competes in Major League Soccer. The club serves players and families in south Kansas City, Missouri, Jackson County, Lee’s Summit, Independence and the surrounding communities.

The club’s mission is to provide a professionally managed and quality competitive soccer club that focuses on the development of each individual player through a proven curriculum and coaching philosophy. The club aims to foster a positive and fun environment that encourages players to learn, grow and excel in the sport of soccer.

As an Academy Affiliate of Sporting Kansas City, Sporting City East benefits from the resources and expertise of one of the most successful and respected soccer organizations in the United States. The club’s players have access to exclusive training opportunities, coaching education, talent identification and player pathways to the professional level.

Sporting City East offers a variety of programs for players of different ages and skill levels, from recreational to competitive. The club’s programs include:

Recreational Soccer : For players aged 4 to 18 who want to play soccer for fun and fitness, without the commitment of travel or high-level competition. Academy Soccer : For players aged 7 to 10 who want to develop their skills and passion for soccer, with professional coaching and a structured curriculum. Select Soccer : For players aged 11 to 19 who want to compete at a higher level, with more training, travel and exposure to college and professional opportunities.

Sporting City East is more than just a soccer club. It is a community of players, parents, coaches and supporters who share a common vision and values. The club’s core values are:

Respect : We respect ourselves, our teammates, our opponents, our coaches, our referees and our game. Integrity : We act with honesty, fairness and accountability in everything we do. Excellence : We strive to achieve our best in soccer and in life, with a growth mindset and a positive attitude. Teamwork : We work together as a team, supporting each other and celebrating our successes. Passion : We play with passion, enthusiasm and love for the game of soccer.

If you are interested in joining Sporting City East , please visit their website for more information and registration details.