What ages and program levels does DFW United SC offer?The club runs a U5 academy pathway and select teams for older players, including 2008 birth-year select sides. Boys and girls both have team options; exact roster counts and every birth year offered can change season to season, so ask staff for the band that matches your child.
About
DFW United SC is a competitive youth club centered on the Keller side of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, with boys and girls programming that runs from a U5 academy track into 2008 select teams. The club keeps a tight focus on daily training quality, small-group and team environments, and pathways that suit families who want more structure and commitment than a recreational league without necessarily chasing the scale of the largest regional brands.
What the club offers
Programming spans academy entry for the youngest players and select sides for older birth years, including 2008 select-level teams. Training blends outdoor work with indoor and futsal sessions so touch counts stay high across seasons and weather. Coaches also take private one-on-one and small-group sessions for players who want extra technical or positional work outside regular team nights.
Coaching and player development
The staff mixes former professional and collegiate players who emphasize engaging, professionally run sessions that rotate themes instead of repeating the same drill week after week. Player work covers ball mastery and skill repetition, positioning and game awareness, and strength and conditioning so athletes grow athletically as well as technically. The tone is demanding but upbeat: high standards on the field with room for joy in the process.
Training time and location
Team training is scheduled on weekday evenings by age group; families should confirm the current night and time with the club because schedules shift as rosters and seasons change. A primary training venue is Alliance Community Fellowship at 2185 Golden Heights Road, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Families often come from Keller, Fort Worth, Grapevine, and Trophy Club, and practice sites can vary by team—ask staff which location applies to your player.
Joining a team and next steps
Tryout windows and evaluation timing shift with each seasonal cycle. Families exploring a roster spot should reach out with the player’s birth year and competitive background so staff can explain openings, evaluation steps, and what comes next.
Contact
General questions and soccer information go to Owner and Director of Coaching CJ Sutherland at dfwunitedsoccer@gmail.com or +1 817-714-0237 (call or text). Club Coordinator Crystal Baker uses the same email and can be reached at +1 469-583-4401 (call or text). Coach Gordon Sutherland is available at +1 682-365-5339 for training-related questions, including private or group sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train?Team training is organized on weekday evenings, with Alliance Community Fellowship at 2185 Golden Heights Road, Fort Worth, TX 76177, as a primary training site. Many families commute from Keller, Fort Worth, Grapevine, and Trophy Club, and practice locations can differ by team. Confirm the correct complex and schedule for your team before you travel.
When are tryouts or how do families join?Tryout timing follows each seasonal cycle rather than a single year-round calendar. Email dfwunitedsoccer@gmail.com or call or text +1 817-714-0237 with your player’s birth year and background; staff will explain whether evaluations are open, how roster spots are filled, and what the next step is for the current cycle.
What is the club’s coaching philosophy?Training is built around professionally structured sessions that stay fresh, heavy repetition on the ball, tactical awareness, and strength and conditioning. Coaches with professional and collegiate playing backgrounds aim to push players while keeping sessions energetic. Private and small-group training is available for extra work beyond team nights.
How can families contact DFW United SC?Email dfwunitedsoccer@gmail.com or call or text Owner and Director of Coaching CJ Sutherland at +1 817-714-0237. Club Coordinator Crystal Baker is reachable at the same email or +1 469-583-4401 (call or text). For training-specific questions, including private lessons, Coach Gordon Sutherland is at +1 682-365-5339.
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