What ages and program levels does Fort Wayne United FC offer?Introductory Wee Bear Cubs (ages 2–4) and Wee Bear Enrichment (ages 5–6) lead into United Cadets recreational league play for roughly ages 6–14. Travel options include Youth Pre-Academy (about 8U–10U), FW United Academy (about 11U–19U), Elite Academy and Elite 64 (about 13U–19U), High School Select (15U–19U), and MLS NEXT ACADEMY for qualified boys.
About
Fort Wayne United FC is a large Fort Wayne youth soccer club formed in 2013 when Fort Wayne Fever Academy and Citadel Futbol Club came together. Today it serves families who want neighborhood-friendly introductory soccer, structured recreational leagues, and a deep travel pipeline under one umbrella, with teams training on shared outdoor and Plex North and South indoor sites so players move through the club in a consistent environment.
What the club offers
Recreation starts with Wee Bear Cubs (ages 2–4) and Wee Bear Enrichment (ages 5–6), short sessions that mix motor skills, simple ball work, and play. United Cadets is the club’s no-cut youth league for roughly ages 6–14: one practice and one game per week with trained Plex coaches, friend requests allowed up to four names (not guaranteed), and team placement by age and sometimes gender. More than five hundred children take part in Cadets each year. Travel soccer follows a stepped model: Youth Pre-Academy (about 8U–10U) adds higher training and Indiana Soccer League play with limited travel and balanced rosters at the youngest travel ages; FW United Academy (about 11U–19U) competes in the second and third tiers of state, regional, and national events; Elite Academy and Elite 64 (about 13U–19U) target the top regional and national brackets for qualified players; High School Select (15U–19U) mirrors many Academy benefits with less travel and a lighter overall commitment. Boys can also pursue MLS NEXT ACADEMY, Major League Soccer’s elite development platform, inside the club after acceptance and ongoing evaluation.
Registration and tryouts
Travel registration and program guides use GotSport storefront links the club maintains for each season. Tryout registration uses a dedicated GotSport program as well; the club runs a June tryout block and November supplemental tryouts for the following seasonal year, but exact dates shift annually—families should confirm the current calendar with the club when they are ready to attend. MLS NEXT ACADEMY placement rests on technical, tactical, physical, and mental evaluation plus long-term development fit, with movement between levels driven by performance.
Cadets and Wee Bears costs (session fees)
United Cadet league fees are set per seasonal block and do not include the uniform kit. Recent Cadet pricing has been about $185 for an eight-week winter session (one practice and one game per week, with North and South Plex tracks on different weekdays), about $130 for a seven-week spring block, about $120 for a six-week summer block, and about $120 for a six-week fall block. The required Cadet uniform kit (two jerseys, shorts, and socks) runs about $65 plus tax and is purchased separately at The Plex. Wee Bear programming charges full payment at registration; optional league T-shirts are sold at the Summit City Soccer shop. The third child from the same family can receive a fifty percent discount on the lowest-priced program when all three register for the same session and complete signup in person at The Plex (online registrations do not receive that sibling discount).
Development philosophy and aid
The mission is to grow technical, tactical, psychological, and physical ability at every age while teaching discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Younger travel ages emphasize technique and fun in small-sided games; the preteen years stress repetitions and small-group tactics; teenage years add functional 11v11 roles, faster decision-making, and college- and national-team exposure for athletes on the highest tracks. Families who need help with travel fees can apply for financial assistance: the process usually requires accepting a roster spot in GotSport, paying a $300 initial deposit so the place is held, and submitting the prior year’s tax documentation to the club’s financial-aid contact for committee review, with most annual aid committed by mid-August. Separate club-supported fundraising includes Scrip through Raise Right, the FW United FC golf outing, cookie-dough sales, and the Shoot for a Cure breast-cancer tournament, plus a Community Hero sponsorship program that feeds scholarship dollars.
How to reach the club
For Cadets and Wee Bears questions, email the Director of Youth Soccer at dannyb@fwunitedfc.com. For Scrip enrollment codes, email Trishp@fwunitedfc.com. Financial-aid questions and document submission go to nancy@fwunitedfc.com. The Plex North office answers general questions at +1 260-496-9999 (extension 523 is used for Scrip card pickup questions). Many recreational sessions register in LeagueApps through The Plex; travel sign-up happens in GotSport.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do Cadets and travel teams train?Cadets and Wee Bears run at Plex North and Plex South with different weekday tracks depending on season. Travel players train and compete across club fields and Plex facilities so teams share the same complexes and coaching direction as they move up the pathway.
How do tryouts and travel registration work?Families use the club’s GotSport links to register for tryouts and seasonal travel programs. June and November evaluation windows target the next soccer year, but dates change each cycle—call or email the club to confirm the current schedule before traveling. MLS NEXT ACADEMY spots follow ongoing technical, tactical, physical, and mental evaluation.
What do Cadets sessions and uniforms cost?Recent Cadet blocks have been about $185 for an eight-week winter season, about $130 for a seven-week spring season, and about $120 for six-week summer and fall seasons, each with one practice and one game per week. The Cadet uniform kit (two jerseys, shorts, socks) costs about $65 plus tax and is bought separately at The Plex. Wee Bear fees are paid in full at registration; optional T-shirts are sold at the Summit City Soccer shop.
Is financial aid or fundraising available for travel fees?Need-based assistance exists on limited funds: families normally accept a roster spot in GotSport, pay a $300 deposit to hold the place, and submit prior-year tax forms to the financial-aid contact for review, with most annual awards decided before mid-August. Fundraising options include Scrip through Raise Right, the club golf outing, cookie-dough sales, Shoot for a Cure, and Community Hero sponsorships that support scholarships.
What is the club’s coaching and development approach?Training progresses from fundamentals and fun in small-sided play for younger ages to heavier skill repetition and group tactics in the tweens, then functional 11v11 roles, faster tempo, and college- and national-team visibility for older elite players. Licensed coaches focus on long-term growth, sportsmanship, and teamwork alongside on-field results.
How can families contact Fort Wayne United FC or sign up?Email dannyb@fwunitedfc.com for Cadets and Wee Bears, Trishp@fwunitedfc.com for Scrip setup, and nancy@fwunitedfc.com for financial aid. Call +1 260-496-9999 for the Plex North office (extension 523 for Scrip pickup questions). Complete recreational registration through the LeagueApps links on The Plex side; use GotSport for travel tryouts and team registration.
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