What programs does Jackson Futbol Club offer from beginner to elite?Recreational soccer starts with Tiny Tots and micro programs for 4U–5U, continues through standard recreational teams for 6U and older, and adds optional Academy training for 6U–7U and Rec-Plus for 8U and above with extra sessions and possible tournament teams. Competitive soccer from about 9U runs as Mississippi Rush, including ECNL and ECNL-Regional League pathways for selected U13–U14 groups and Rush United programming for U15–U19, with details and registration timing posted on the competitive page. The club also lists goalkeeper training, private lessons, camps, adult league, and hosts tournaments such as the JFC Premier Cup and Crossroads of the South.
About
Jackson Futbol Club (JFC) is a long-standing youth soccer organization in Jackson, Mississippi. The club traces back to 1980 as Northeast Jackson Soccer Organization (NEJSO) and now serves boys and girls from about age three through high school, plus adult league, with recreational programming at the JFC complex and a competitive arm branded as Mississippi Rush in partnership with Rush Soccer and US Youth Soccer pathways.
What the club offers
Recreational soccer spans Tiny Tots and micro soccer for the youngest players, standard recreational teams for 6U through older youth, optional Academy training for 6U–7U, Rec-Plus (formerly Division 2) for 8U and above with extra training and possible tournament teams, and a competitive track (formerly Division 1) from about 9U and up. The club also lists goalkeeper training, private lessons, camps, and an adult league. Older recreational and Rec-Plus families should read the current season page for draft rules, teammate requests (where allowed), fees, and waitlist steps.
Mississippi Rush is JFC’s competitive program. The club’s competitive page outlines tryout windows for U10–U18, ECNL and ECNL-Regional League combine nights for U13–U14 at Freedom Ridge (registration timing announced on the site), Rush club tryouts at JFC for Jackson, Madison, and non-ECNL/RL U13–U14 teams, and Rush United tryouts at JFC for U15 and above. Families offered a spot mail in commitment paperwork with a stated acceptance fee of $250 per player within seventy-two hours unless the club posts an update. Need-based scholarship information and deadlines appear on the Mississippi Rush page (including a July 20 paperwork deadline for seasonal-year scholarship applications referenced there). For U15–U19 Rush United details, the site points to msrushunited.com.
Where the club trains and plays
Game and practice schedules vary by age group and season. Fall recreational information on the site describes Saturday jamborees for younger divisions, weeknight league nights by birth year, and older recreational teams starting after Labor Day with games against other area clubs—some home at JFC, some away—while practices for those older rec groups are at JFC. Volunteer coaches set practice times after teams form.
The JFC soccer complex is in North Jackson off Old Canton Road near Parham Bridges Park. The club publishes the complex at 2241 Westbrook Road, Jackson, MS 39211, and complex documentation also references 2240 Westbrook Road for mapping; use the posted directions link on the Fields pages if GPS disagrees. The site describes a ten-field complex with six lighted fields. Mailing address for correspondence is P.O. Box 12783, Jackson, Mississippi 39236.
Mission, history, and pathway
JFC describes itself as Mississippi’s premier youth soccer organization, highlighting decades of state championships, a USYSA Southern Regional title (JFC 2000 Boys at U19), Super Clubs of North America national club recognition, and a pipeline of college and professional players. Players have come from across Mississippi and neighboring states. The recreational side emphasizes play with friends locally from the youngest ages through adult league; the Rush affiliation is framed as access to state, regional, and national opportunities for competitive players.
Registration, fees, and next steps
Registration runs through the Stack Sports portal linked from the site (Register in the header). The club requires online registration even if paying by check. Seasonal pages list registration windows, late fees, and waitlist policies—Spring 2026 included a waitlist message starting January 19, and Fall 2025 copy cited early registration through August 1, late registration with a $35 late fee through August 8, then waitlisting with email steps. Sample recreational fees from Fall 2025 information on the site were $125 for U4–U7 cohorts, $145 for U8–U10, and $155 for U11–U14, with add-on prices for Tiny Tots skills, Academy sessions, and Rec-Plus training; confirm current numbers on the active season announcement.
For general questions, call the club at 601-800-2009 or email jacksonfc1@aol.com. For Mississippi Rush competitive questions, the tryouts page directs families to email msrushsoccer@mississippirush.com. Academy and Rec-Plus contacts named on program pages include Craig McCabe, Jonny Ellis, and Joe Joe Tharp at the addresses listed on those pages. Follow JFC and Mississippi Rush social accounts for tryout updates, field status, and weather changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the JFC complex and how do I contact the club?The JFC soccer complex is in North Jackson on Westbrook Road off Old Canton Road near Parham Bridges Park; the club lists 2241 Westbrook Road, Jackson, MS 39211, and field information also references 2240 Westbrook Road for directions. General phone is 601-800-2009 and general email is jacksonfc1@aol.com. Mailing address is P.O. Box 12783, Jackson, Mississippi 39236. Mississippi Rush competitive inquiries use msrushsoccer@mississippirush.com per the tryouts page.
How does recreational registration and team formation work?Use the Register link on jacksonfc.com to open the online registration system; everyone registers online even if paying by check. Seasonal announcements define early and late windows, late fees, and waitlist rules. Younger recreational groups may note teammate requests where allowed; older age bands use drafts, with only head coach and assistant coach children guaranteed together on the same team. Coaches are volunteers and contact families after coordinators assign teams; seasonal posts give deadlines such as hearing from a coach by a set date before opening play. Uniforms and ball sizes by age appear on the season information pages.
How do Mississippi Rush tryouts and acceptance work?The competitive page publishes annual tryout dates for U10–U18, separate combine nights for ECNL/ECNL-RL U13–U14 at Freedom Ridge, Rush tryouts at JFC for younger competitive ages, and Rush United dates at JFC for U15 and above, with registration links opening on the timeline the club announces. Players offered a spot mail commitment forms with a $250 acceptance fee within seventy-two hours unless the site states otherwise. If you must miss all tryouts, the page instructs you to email msrushsoccer@mississippirush.com for evaluation; if you can attend at least one session, register for tryouts instead of emailing. Updated FAQ documents and staff lists are published as the season approaches.
Does Mississippi Rush offer financial aid?The Mississippi Rush page states need-based scholarships are available to offset participation costs and lists scholarship applications with paperwork due by July 20 each seasonal year, with separate Jackson, Madison, and Rush United forms linked from that page. Read the current PDFs and deadlines on jacksonfc.com before applying.
What is Jackson Futbol Club’s history and Rush affiliation?JFC began in 1980 as NEJSO and describes itself as Mississippi’s first complete club, with boys and girls recreational U4–U19 and competitive teams through U19, plus state, regional, and national recognition over the years. Mississippi Rush competitive programming is affiliated with Rush Soccer, which the club cites for access to national-level tournaments and broader player pathways while recreational programming keeps local play available from preschool ages through adult league.
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