Player Programs Beyond FCFC

Fox Chapel Futbol Club is a recreational community program.  It is a program dedicated to introducing players to soccer and providing them with the training and league play to enjoy the game at a recreational level.  FCFC does operate U10 to U12 competitive teams.  But, after U12, all team play return to recreational.  

Players seeking more information on advanced training programs and Cup programs in our area can use these links to PA West's web site for more information, try-out schedules and club links.  Providing these links is a service to our players.  Publishing these links does not represent an endorsement of any of these programs.


Classic League (Cup):
Regional juniors development and highly competitive team programs for advanced players seeking higher level training and competition. Classic league play is the next level of training, competition and cost for the seriously minded soccer player.  Programs start as young as U8 for training and U10 for league play.  Teams in this league include Hotspurs, Arsenal,  Beadling, and many others.  

PA West Classic League Information Page Link


Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy:
The Riverhounds Academy was launched in 2007 to provide young soccer players with a thorough understanding of the game and the skills necessary to perform on the field.  They deliver a skill-driven system of development, focusing on individual player improvement rather than winning team competitions.  The Riverhounds Academy currently develops about 1,300 players between the ages of 3 and 18 years old and provides identification opportunities to participate in the Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA), the highest tier within our youth system.

Riverhounds Academy Information Link


Olympic Development Program:
PA West Soccer/US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is commonly called, is a national identification and development program designed to identify youth soccer players throughout the country, to represent their state (PA West Soccer) association, Region, and the United States in soccer competition. ODP pools are formed at the state and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in each eligible age group, brought together as a team to develop their skills through training and competition. From the state pools, players
are identified for regional and national pools and teams. PA West Soccer ODP is one of 15 state associations within US Youth Soccer East Region.

PA West ODP Information Link