Danbury Youth Soccer Club

What the club offers

The player pathway moves from in-house recreational soccer into the U9 Academy, then travel teams, then premier-level competition. In-house programming covers young players through teen divisions: spring recreational schedules assign Saturday game windows by age band (for example U4–U6 without a separate practice night, U7–U8 and older brackets with set Saturday kickoff times, and U15+ groups formed when numbers allow). The recreational menu also includes TOPSoccer, Unified Sports, winter academy, soccer camps, in-house referee development, and Hat City Futsal for more touches in the off-season.

Travel and premier competition

Travel teams span roughly U9 through U16 and compete in Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) Southwest District league play against clubs across Fairfield County. A typical travel year opens in fall, continues with winter indoor training, and finishes in spring—about fifty training sessions and twenty-five games combined, with two weeknight practices during fall and spring plus weekend league matches and tournaments on holiday weekends.

Danbury/ACC Premier sides operate at the Elite Development Program (EDP) level from about U12 through U19. Those teams train twice weekly, add weekly SAQ (strength, agility, and quickness) work led by professional fitness trainers, play league and tournament schedules including the State Cup, and include indoor training blocks. High-school-aged premier players step out of club league play during the Connecticut high school soccer season.

Travel and premier home matches and practices use Danbury fields; each team usually plays four away league dates in the fall and four in the spring, with drives commonly up to about an hour. Tournament travel varies by weekend.

Costs families should plan for

For U9 through U14 travel, annual club tuition has recently been $700 for U9–U10 (7v7), $800 for U11–U12 (9v9), and $900 for U13–U14 (11v11). That amount covers player registration, league fees, tournaments, and trainer costs; families purchase uniforms separately through the club’s approved vendor. Teams may choose optional camps, extra tournaments, or winter leagues at additional cost. Confirm the current season’s figures when enrolling because year-to-year amounts can change.

Training locations and schedules

All travel and premier practices are on Danbury fields, and home games stay in town. League alignment for travel is CJSA Southwest District (Fairfield County footprint). Premier and showcase schedules can extend farther around Connecticut and the region as players age up.

Tryouts, registration, and next steps

Families interested in travel or premier placement should contact Franz Warren promptly for the active registration link and next evaluation steps. General enrollment for recreational and seasonal programs runs through Sports Connect from the club’s main registration entry. Volunteer coaches complete US Soccer Grassroots licensing and the club’s seasonal coach registration requirements.

Mission, values, and coaching culture

DYSC emphasizes a uniform approach to development: players advance when they are ready, with staff placing each athlete in an environment that matches ability and ambition. Travel and premier teams are led by professional trainers holding US Soccer Federation national coaching licenses, and the curriculum follows US Soccer’s four pillars—technical, tactical, physical, and psychosocial—with an internal coaching development program for trainers. Many coaches bring backgrounds in college soccer, high school programs, CJSA Olympic Development Program and coaching education, US Soccer Academy environments, regional teams, elite, premier, and travel play. The club partners with AC Connecticut so premier-track players can access strong competition without leaving the area.

How to reach the club

Mail and general questions: Danbury Youth Soccer Club, 42 Lake Avenue Extension, Suite 351, Danbury, CT 06811. Email info@danburyyouthsoccer.org. Franz Warren coordinates travel and premier enrollment—contact him for registration links and program questions.