What ages and program levels does Anthracite FC offer?The club reports more than 250 players from about ages 5 through 18 across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Competitive programming runs through boys and girls travel-style teams from U7 through high school ages, aligned with the USYS pyramid. Younger bands emphasize technical foundations and local or Lehigh Valley league play; middle and older bands add EDP and USYS National League schedules, more tournaments, and—for qualified first teams—EPYSA State Cup entry at U15+.
About
Anthracite Football Club is a competitive youth soccer organization based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, formed in 2024 when Riverfront United FC reorganized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The club anchors programming for the broader Anthracite region across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Carbon, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties and reports more than 250 players from about ages 5 through 18. Boys and girls teams operate inside the United States Youth Soccer pyramid with professional, paid coaching, age-specific curricula, goalkeeper training, customized player development plans, and team film study starting at U11.
What the club offers
Membership is built as a full-year commitment that runs roughly from June through May or early June; families should confirm the exact seasonal calendar when they join. Training frequency and competition load rise by age band. U7–U8 and U9–U10 groups train twice per week across fall, winter, and spring, combine fall and spring league play through local schedules and the Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League, and use the Riverfront Sports winter indoor league during the cold months, with U9–U10 adding two tournaments. U11–U12 follows the same training rhythm with EDP and Lehigh Valley league play, indoor winter league, and roughly three to four tournaments. U13–U14 adds USYS National League alongside EDP and Lehigh Valley play, indoor winter league, and about four to five tournaments. U15 and older groups train once per week in early fall (to align with high school schedules), then twice per week from late fall through spring, carry indoor winter league play, and target six to seven tournaments, with spring league slots in USYS National League or EDP. First teams at U15+ can enter EPYSA State Cup and follow a tournament plan that differs slightly for secondary sides.
Where teams train and compete
Day-to-day training sites rotate with age group and season, but winter league play is centered in the Riverfront Sports indoor league. Fall and spring outdoor league work blends games against regional clubs with Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League fixtures for younger ages, then layers EDP and USYS National League assignments as players move up. Older teams should expect more travel as competition tiers increase. The club emphasizes access to reliable facilities to limit weather-related disruptions.
Mission and player development approach
The mission is to keep competitive soccer accessible while maintaining high standards: inclusivity, personal growth, and community engagement sit alongside technical development, teamwork, and character. Younger programming stresses fundamentals—dribbling, passing, receiving, and ball control—through small-sided work and engaging activities. The U15+ track adds tactical depth, physical readiness, and college-oriented support such as profile building, showcase preparation, and guidance on communicating with college coaches, paired with continued technical sharpening and game intelligence.
How to reach Anthracite FC
General correspondence can be mailed to 623 Wheeler Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. Email soccer@anthracitefc.org for questions about rosters, seasonal timing, and next steps. New-player interest starts through the club’s Microsoft Forms questionnaire, and staff can clarify evaluation expectations after the form is submitted.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train or play?Winter league play runs through the Riverfront Sports indoor league. Fall and spring outdoor seasons combine games with nearby clubs and Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League fixtures for younger groups, then fold in EDP and USYS National League assignments as age and level increase. Training venues shift by season and roster; travel distance grows with competition tier.
How do registration or tryouts work?Families start by submitting the club’s Microsoft Forms interest questionnaire for new players. After that, email soccer@anthracitefc.org to confirm evaluation timing, roster openings by age group, and the membership year that applies to your player.
What is the club’s mission or coaching approach?Anthracite FC focuses on accessible, high-quality competitive soccer with inclusivity, personal growth, and community engagement. Coaches are paid professionals working from age-specific curricula, goalkeeper sessions, individualized development plans, and—starting at U11—team film review. Older players receive added tactical training plus college-readiness support such as profile work and showcase preparation.
How can families contact Anthracite FC?Email soccer@anthracitefc.org or send mail to 623 Wheeler Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. Begin the join process with the club’s Microsoft Forms interest form, then follow up by email if you need help with schedules or placement.
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