What ages and program levels does NC Fusion offer for soccer?Recreation soccer spans 4U through 19U, including Fusion Futures for 7U–10U and the Additional Recreation League add-on for 11U–14U. Competitive tracks cover Juniors (8U–10U), Academy and Pre-ECNL (10U–12U), Classic (11U–19U), and ECNL/ECRL (13U–19U) with different training loads, travel expectations, and league placements.
About
NC Fusion (North Carolina Triad Fusion, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that grew from the legacy of Twin City Sports Association and Greensboro United Soccer Association, now operating as one club for families across the North Carolina Triad. Soccer sits alongside field hockey, adult sports, camps, and indoor options, but the soccer pathway stretches from first touches in recreation to national-level ECNL and ECRL teams for older players.
Recreation soccer (no tryouts)
Recreation soccer is built for players who want fall and spring seasons without tryouts, led by volunteer parent coaches with curriculum and equipment support from the recreation staff. Younger 4U players follow a six-week season with a one-hour weekly commitment; 5U–6U runs eight weeks with a short training block and 3v3 scrimmage time. Program fees run ninety dollars per season for 4U (jersey included) and one hundred five dollars for 5U–6U with a one-time blue jersey purchase. For 7U–19U recreation, seasons run about eight weeks with one practice per week, seven league games, parent coaches, and fees of one hundred thirty-five dollars per season through U12 and one hundred forty dollars per season for U13 and older, plus about forty dollars for the two-jersey kit on first purchase. Fusion Futures adds a second training day with staff coaches for 7U–10U recreation players, and the Additional Recreation League (ARL) adds another training night, Sunday games, and an end-of-season cup event for passionate 11U–14U recreation players at one hundred ninety dollars for that add-on season.
Competitive pathways
Competitive programming is organized into Juniors (8U–10U), Academy and Pre-ECNL (10U–12U), Classic (11U–19U), and ECNL/ECRL (13U–19U). Juniors trains twice weekly in small-sided formats with roughly six to eight games and an end-of-season festival, with teams tied to home areas such as Burlington, Danville, Virginia, Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge, and Winston-Salem. Academy trains three times weekly in Kernersville at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, adds goalkeeper training, match filming on five games, individual development planning, sports performance work, winter futsal, and about eight to twelve games plus three tournaments. Classic teams train twice weekly (with extended training windows to protect development time), use the Techne Futbol app for 11U–14U, carry about seven to ten league games and two to three tournaments, and place into NC Youth Soccer divisions that fit each roster. ECNL and ECRL form national and regional teams for 13U–19U, train three times weekly across the Triad, play about ten to fifteen league games and three to five tournaments, and layer in enhanced goalkeeper work, feedback cycles, and sports performance testing. Seasonal commitment rules differ by age and gender band (for example, 15U–19U girls classic play fall only while comparable boys classic sides focus on spring), matching high-school soccer rhythms at the older ECNL/ECRL tiers.
Tryouts, evaluations, and registration flow
Every competitive player must register in PlayMetrics before stepping on the field for evaluations or tryouts, and families should plan for both nights whenever possible. Juniors evaluations emphasize a relaxed environment for 8U–12U players; Academy and Pre-ECNL placements funnel from those evaluations or dedicated Academy tryouts. Classic and ECNL/ECRL tryouts use two seventy-five-minute sessions scored against the club’s technical indicators, combining tryout performance with prior season feedback for returners. Players who try out for Pre-ECNL, ECNL Regional, or ECNL levels but are not selected may be invited to Classic tryouts in a pre-assigned area without paying again. Acceptance invitations arrive through PlayMetrics and expect a twenty-four-hour decision; the first acceptance payment is the opening installment of program fees, not an extra surcharge. Birth certificates and current photos are required for new registrants to satisfy state and federation roster rules.
Training locations and community reach
Recreation families pick the program hub closest to home—Greensboro, Jamestown, Kernersville/High Point, or Winston-Salem—and then choose a team slot that matches practice night and field convenience. Game sites span a long roster of Triad parks and schools, including Bryan Park and the Truist Sports Park complex in Bermuda Run, Proehlific Park, Jaycee Park, Ivey Redmon, Jamestown Park, Oak Ridge Town Park, Gibson Park, Springwood Park in Burlington, and multiple Winston-Salem locations such as Whitaker Park and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Competitive tryouts and teams are organized by zone codes (for example, Greensboro Classic trains at Bryan Park, High Point/Jamestown uses Gibson Park after Truist tryouts, Winston-Salem and Alamance County each have their own training homes), so families should register for the evaluation location that matches where they hope to train.
Mission, player development, and access
The club’s mission is to deliver intentional experiences through sport that prepare people for life beyond the game, backed by core values such as investing in development, communicating well, caring deeply for the community, staying accountable, and modeling humility through everyday actions like “sweep the sheds.” Player development messaging treats soccer as a long journey with uneven growth curves, so staff emphasize perseverance, trust, and commitment rather than a single snapshot at tryouts. Evidence-based curriculum, sports performance support, coach education, and parent resources complement on-field work. Need-based competitive financial aid may cover up to eighty percent of program fees when funds remain available, with applications and income documentation handled inside PlayMetrics under the Financial Aid tab; recreation families can also explore the Every Kid Sports Pass (up to one hundred fifty dollars per eligible child, three times per year) and other grant partners the club names for registration help. The Beyond Sports Foundation supplies equipment and programming support for students in Title I schools in Guilford and Forsyth counties.
How to reach NC Fusion
The administrative office sits at Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run, NC 27006. Families can call (336) 998-4277, email info@ncfusion.org, or use the club’s general question form for field hockey, recreation soccer, competitive soccer, adult sports, or other topics. Recreation-specific questions go to Recreation Director Andrew Fleming at afleming@ncfusion.org. Competitive soccer leadership includes dedicated directors for Juniors, Academy, Classic areas, ECNL, and ECRL; Chief Administrative Officer Kristen Strain oversees broader club administration at kstrain@ncfusion.org. New families create a PlayMetrics parent account, verify email, add players, and complete program checkout, with PlayMetrics support available if the login or registration workflow stalls.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does NC Fusion train and play?Recreation hubs are offered in Greensboro, Jamestown, Kernersville/High Point, and Winston-Salem, with matches spread across Triad parks and schools such as Bryan Park, Truist Sports Park, Proehlific Park, Jaycee Park, Ivey Redmon, Jamestown Park, Oak Ridge Town Park, Gibson Park, Springwood Park, and multiple Winston-Salem sites. Competitive teams practice in zone-based homes—for example Classic Greensboro at Bryan Park, Alamance at Springwood Park, High Point/Jamestown at Gibson Park after Truist tryouts, Winston-Salem at Truist Sports Park, and Oak Ridge at Oak Ridge Town Park—while Academy and Pre-ECNL train in Kernersville.
How do tryouts and competitive registration work?Families create a PlayMetrics account, add each player, and complete tryout registration before attending any session. Coaches expect players at both tryout nights when possible, and conflicting schedules should be emailed ahead to the relevant program director with the player’s name, birth date, and reason. Invitation emails also flow through PlayMetrics after tryouts, with a twenty-four-hour window to accept and pay the first installment that locks the roster spot.
What does recreation soccer cost, including uniforms and add-ons?4U recreation is ninety dollars per season with a provided shirt, 5U–6U is one hundred five dollars plus a one-time blue jersey, and 7U–19U recreation is one hundred thirty-five dollars per season through U12 or one hundred forty dollars for U13 and older, with about forty dollars for the two-jersey kit when players first need it. The Additional Recreation League add-on is one hundred ninety dollars for the season, and Fusion Futures bills separately as an extra staff-led training night for eligible 7U–10U recreation players.
How do families learn competitive program tuition amounts?The club treats the acceptance payment after tryouts as the first installment toward total program fees rather than a separate fee, but dollar totals shift by team level and season. For exact competitive pricing, follow the PlayMetrics invitation and finance materials tied to your player’s team.
What is NC Fusion’s philosophy on development and support?Player development treats soccer as a long journey with ups and downs, and staff emphasize perseverance, trust, and commitment through both tough stretches and breakthroughs. Daily culture reinforces humility, accountability, deep care for people, clear communication, and continuous self-improvement while pairing on-field curriculum with sports performance resources, coach mentorship, and parent education.
Is financial assistance available?Yes. Competitive families can apply for need-based aid inside PlayMetrics under the Financial Aid tab, potentially covering up to eighty percent of program fees when documentation supports eligibility and funds remain available. Recreation families may qualify for Every Kid Sports Pass grants up to one hundred fifty dollars per eligible child three times per year, and other youth-sports grant programs can also help with registration when families qualify.
How can families contact or register?Call (336) 998-4277, email info@ncfusion.org, or submit the general interest form that covers recreation soccer, competitive soccer, field hockey, and adult sports. Recreation questions can also go to Andrew Fleming at afleming@ncfusion.org. Every new soccer registration begins with a verified PlayMetrics parent account so the system can match players to the right programs.
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