What ages and program levels does Eugene Metro FC offer?Mini and Little Metro programming serves roughly ages four through ten (about U5–U10) with seasonal recreational-style blocks that include training and, in fall and spring, Friday game days. Junior Academy focuses on about U8–U10 as a bridge into U11 club soccer. Competitive teams run U11 through U19 on Premier and Competitive tracks. TOPSoccer supports athletes with disabilities in a winter clinic format. Older girls access Girls Academy League and GA Aspire tiers; older boys access ECNL National League and ECNL Regional League pathways alongside Oregon Youth Soccer League play for younger club ages.
About
Eugene Metro Fútbol Club (EMFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization rooted in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Founded in 2006 to strengthen the competitive environment locally, the club returned to the Eugene Metro FC name in 2022 after several seasons as Eugene Timbers Futbol Club inside the Portland Timbers Alliance. Training across competitive tracks is led by professional USSF-certified coaches, and the mission explicitly includes special-needs, recreational, and competitive players across backgrounds and income levels.
Programs and age pathways
Introductory play starts around age four through Mini and Little Metro seasonal blocks (about U5–U10), with fall, winter futsal, spring, and summer options that combine twice-weekly training and, in fall and spring, informal Friday game days designed for fun and learning. Little Metro feeds Junior Academy for roughly U8–U10 players, who train toward U11 club soccer. Competitive club teams run from U11 through U19; Junior Academy assessments and U11–U19 tryouts are annual steps for placement on Premier or Competitive roster tracks.
League platforms and competitive identity
Junior Academy and U11–U12 boys and girls teams compete in the Oregon Youth Soccer League. Older girls Premier sides (U13–U19) play in the Girls Academy League, while Comp 1 girls teams use the GA Aspire platform. Boys Premier teams (U13–U19) compete in the ECNL Boys National League, and Comp 1 boys teams participate in the ECNL Regional League. The club also hosts camps, clinics, tournaments, and events such as a spring break camp, girls camp, 3v3 Challenge Cup, and the Willamette Valley Cup, giving families additional training and competition touchpoints through the year.
TOPSoccer and inclusion
EMFC runs a TOPSoccer program for athletes with disabilities, historically structured as winter indoor weekly clinics (often at indoor facilities in the Eugene–Springfield area) with hour-long sessions. The club recruits player volunteers as buddies to support participants. For current session times, venue, and the coordinator email, families should contact the club’s TOPSoccer lead directly—winter blocks have used Thursday evening time slots at venues such as Kick City in Springfield.
Philosophy, values, and player development
Core values are excellence, respect, work ethic, desire for learning, and community. Player development emphasizes technical and tactical growth, leadership and communication, accountability, and individualized progression within a structured curriculum. That framework sits alongside a long-standing goal of serving diverse cultures and income levels in Lane County, including a fee reduction coordinator role families can use when costs are a barrier.
Tryouts, assessments, and registration
Annual tryouts for U11–U19 boys and girls competitive teams are scheduled in May (for example May 12–17, 2026 for older bands, with U11–12 blocks on May 12–13, U13–14 on May 14–15, and U15–19 on May 16–17 at Lane Community College outdoor soccer facilities; times are announced closer to the event). Junior Academy assessments for U8–U10 birth-year bands are typically held immediately after that window (for example May 19–20, 2026 at the LCC soccer field). Every player trying out for competitive teams registers through the club’s BYGA tryout sign-up flows. Camps, Little Metro seasons, and other events also use online registration; the club is transitioning new-season team accounts toward BYGA while prior-season team business may still route through Sports Connect until fully migrated.
Fields, office, and contact
Primary outdoor training and home games for many teams take place at Lane Community College fields near 4000 East 30th Avenue in Eugene. Little Metro and Mini Metro sessions use LCC grass, Monroe Middle School, Spencer’s Butte Middle School, and seasonal indoor space depending on the program. The administrative office is at 1280 Charnelton Street, Eugene, OR 97401, with mailing address P.O. Box 10914, Eugene, OR 97440. For missed tryouts or roster questions, the Director of Coaching can discuss whether open spots allow a late evaluation at training.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train and play?Many outdoor practices and home games use Lane Community College soccer fields at 4000 East 30th Avenue, Eugene. Little Metro and Mini Metro rotate between LCC grass, Monroe Middle School, Spencer’s Butte Middle School, and indoor venues for winter futsal. TOPSoccer winter sessions have used indoor facilities in Springfield such as Kick City. The office is at 1280 Charnelton Street, Eugene, OR 97401, with mail to P.O. Box 10914, Eugene, OR 97440.
When are tryouts and Junior Academy assessments?Competitive U11–U19 teams hold annual tryouts in May; the club posts year-specific dates and staggered age-gender blocks at Lane Community College (for example May 12–17, 2026, with U11–12, U13–14, and U15–19 on consecutive date pairs). Junior Academy assessments for U8–U10 birth-year bands typically follow immediately afterward at the LCC soccer field (for example May 19–20, 2026). Families register for tryouts and assessments in BYGA. If tryouts are missed, email doc@emfc.org to ask whether a team has space for a late evaluation at training.
What does Little Metro or Mini Metro cost?Mini Metro runs about $160 and Little Metro about $175 for typical six-week fall or spring blocks, winter futsal about $120 for eligible Little Metro birth years, and summer blocks about $100, with per-season details varying by format and venue. Fees change by season; confirm the current BYGA registration listing before paying.
Does Eugene Metro FC offer help with fees?Yes. Families can email the Fee Reduction Program Coordinator at feereduction@emfc.org for help with reduced fees. Competitive team costs vary by age group and roster; combine that contact with the registrar at registrar@emfc.org for the most accurate picture for your player’s team.
What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?EMFC is a community nonprofit built to inspire and support special-needs, recreational, and competitive players with quality training, committed teams, and skilled certified coaches for all backgrounds and income levels. Core values emphasize excellence, respect, work ethic, learning, and community, while the developmental philosophy pairs technical and tactical growth with leadership, communication, accountability, and individualized pathways.
How can families register or get in touch?Use BYGA for current tryouts, camps, and Little Metro seasons, and follow the club’s registration hub for which system applies to each program. Email registrar@emfc.org for registration help. Call +1 541-343-5100 for office, coaching, or operations staff as listed on the contact directory, or email doc@emfc.org for competitive placement questions after missed tryouts.
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