What ages and program structure does LFC International Academy Utah offer?Year-round boys and girls programming runs from Pre-Academy through U19, with birth years summarized as 2007–2019. Fall and spring seasons follow the school calendar, and training is built around Liverpool FC academy curriculum.
About
Liverpool FC International Academy Utah is the Utah partner in Liverpool FC’s international academy network. It operates as an official LFC International Academy program: coaching follows the curriculum used with young players at Liverpool FC Academy, with day-to-day coordination between Utah staff and Liverpool FC technical and business teams.
Pathways and competition levels
Programming runs from Pre-Academy through U19. District competition sits in the Utah Valley Competition League (UVCL) for ages roughly 8–15. State competition is Utah’s top competitive youth tier, with rosters built by licensed coaches through tryouts. State teams align for play under Utah Youth Soccer Association pathways known as SCL, IRL, and X-League. Premier and Select fee structures apply for Orem/Provo state teams; Eagle Mountain state Premier uses its own fee schedule.
Ages, seasons, and training rhythm
Boys and girls progress from Pre-Academy through U19; birth years for current academy bands typically span 2007 through 2019. Fall and spring seasons follow the school calendar. State teams typically train about one to three times per week with one to two games per week; coaches set exact practice slots and fields. District teams usually hold about one to two practices and one to two games weekly, with away matches possible anywhere in Utah County.
Training and tryout venues
Orem/Provo academy tryouts use Provo Epic Sports Park for many age groups. Eagle Mountain tryouts use Cory Wride Park or Cory Wride Memorial Park for several brackets; some older Eagle Mountain groups meet at Provo Epic Sports Park. Day-to-day programming also reaches Orem, Vineyard, and Eagle Mountain. Pre-Academy tryouts can use Lakeside Sports Complex with pavilion check-in. Not every age group uses every venue each cycle—confirm the tryout schedule and field assignment for your player’s band before traveling, especially when past-season dates still sit beside the current-year block.
Tryouts and registration
Every player must attend tryouts, including athletes returning from the prior season. Registration for Fall 2026–Spring 2027 opens May 1 for Orem/Provo and Eagle Mountain. For May 2026, Pre-Academy sessions run May 20–21, U9–U12 May 18–19, and U13–U19 May 26–27 at the complexes assigned to each band, with staggered evening times by gender and age. Orem/Provo registration runs through TeamGenius; Eagle Mountain registration runs through Ollie Sports. When older season rows still appear alongside current-year blocks, use the dates that match the year you are joining.
Fees for Pre-Academy, district, and state
Pre-Academy costs $250, covering two trainings per week from summer through the season, eight fall games and eight spring games, two jerseys, shorts, socks, and referees. District fees are $275 for Orem/Provo and $250 for Eagle Mountain for the full year (fall and spring), including registration with UYSA, field fees, and referees, with uniforms purchased separately. State Premier and Select base fees for Orem/Provo run from about $1,065–$1,469 depending on age band and tier; Eagle Mountain Premier figures run from about $1,145–$1,444. Those state fees bundle registration, club training, coaching, summer training, and either one tournament for Select or two for Premier, with uniforms billed separately. Fee breakdowns include line items such as gaming league, legacy field, referee, uniform, coach, and tournament components. Liverpool FC International Academy Utah maintains a no-refund policy; rare exceptions require approval from the league president or an authorized fee collector.
Development philosophy
The Liverpool Way centers on Ambition, Passion, Integrity, and Unity, paired with a long-term player development model built around five focus areas around the player. Training culture stresses intensity and holistic growth on and off the field.
Contact and roster tools
General inquiries use the contact form at lfcacademyut.com/contact (name, email, location selector, phone, and message). The club maintains Facebook and Instagram under the LFC IA Utah branding. Roster and team information sits in UYSA Affinity at uysa.affinitysoccer.com—parents sign in and open Team Info under the player’s account.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train and hold tryouts?Tryouts and training use Provo Epic Sports Park, Cory Wride Park, Cory Wride Memorial Park, and—especially for some Pre-Academy sessions—Lakeside Sports Complex with pavilion check-in. Programming also reaches Orem, Vineyard, and Eagle Mountain. Confirm the venue and time for your child’s age group before traveling when schedules show multiple seasons.
How do tryouts and registration work?Every player must attend tryouts, including returners. Fall 2026–Spring 2027 registration opens May 1 for Orem/Provo and Eagle Mountain. May 2026 windows include Pre-Academy May 20–21, U9–U12 May 18–19, and U13–U19 May 26–27, with staggered evening times by age and gender at the assigned complexes. Register through TeamGenius for Orem/Provo and Ollie Sports for Eagle Mountain; pick the date block that matches the season you are joining.
What fees should families budget for Pre-Academy, district, and state?Pre-Academy is $250 with trainings, fall and spring games, kit pieces, and referees included. District fees are $275 for Orem/Provo and $250 for Eagle Mountain for the full year, covering UYSA registration, fields, and referees with uniforms separate. State Premier and Select fees for Orem/Provo range from about $1,065 to $1,469 by age and tier; Eagle Mountain Premier ranges from about $1,145 to $1,444, including club training, coaching, summer training, and one or two tournaments depending on Select versus Premier, with uniforms extra.
What is Pre-Academy and how are players chosen?Pre-Academy is an elevated U7–U8 track above standard recreation that prepares advanced players for competitive U9 play. Tryouts land in late May; coaches evaluate passing, shooting, ball control, coachability, aggression, and other traits, with teams sized around six or seven players.
How can families contact the club or view rosters?Use the contact form at lfcacademyut.com/contact for general questions. For rosters and team details, log into UYSA Affinity at uysa.affinitysoccer.com and open Team Info under the player’s account.
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