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Columbus Crew SC

Columbus, OH

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About the Club

The Columbus Crew Academy is the youth development arm of the professional Major League Soccer (MLS) club, Columbus Crew, operating in Central Ohio. The Academy focuses on developing elite youth soccer players through a comprehensive program. It serves various age groups, including U18, U16, U15, and Pre-Formation (U11-U14) teams. A unique aspect of the Academy is its integration with the professional club, providing a clear pathway for talented youth players to advance to Crew 2 (the MLS NEXT Pro team) and ultimately to the Columbus Crew First Team. The Academy competes in MLS NEXT, which is the highest level of youth soccer in North America. They also offer specialized programs like the Crew School and a Homestay Program to support player development and well-being. The Academy utilizes top-tier facilities, including Lower.com Field, OhioHealth Performance Center, and Historic Crew Stadium. The club has a history of signing Academy products to Homegrown Player contracts with the First Team, demonstrating its success in player development.

Leagues

Age Groups

U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U18
Boys Soccer
Travel Soccer
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Columbus Crew Academy (MLS NEXT)

Age Group: U15, U16, U18

Commitment: Full-time

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Pre-Formation Program

Age Group: U11-U14

Commitment: Part-time (trains twice weekly, players remain with home club)

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Futures Training Program

Age Group: U9-U12

Commitment: Supplemental Training (7-10 training dates, 1 competition date)

Club Fee: $400

Pro Player Series

Age Group: 6-14

Commitment: Event-based

Club Fee: $119.99

Crew Youth Soccer Camps

Age Group: 7-14

Commitment: Camp (Half-day or Full-day)

Club Fee: $210 to $599

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
OhioHealth Performance Center
Historic Crew Stadium
Lower.com Field
Eakin Elementary - a state-of-the-art mini-pitch in the Wedgewood community of Columbus Hilltop Neighborhood.
Linden Park - a new mini-pitch.
Huy Road Park Field - a grass field that serves as the home field for the Medina Middle School soccer team and is also utilized by Huy Road Elementary and the North Linden community.
Krumm Park Futsal Court - the first futsal court built by the foundation, located in East Columbus and utilized by underserved youth at the Adams Recreation Center and the surrounding community.
Innis Park Fields - four grass fields located in Northeast Columbus.
Foundation Field - a turf field located north of the Stadium Club tent and Historic Crew Stadium.
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