Armada Futbol Club
Nashville, TN
To be a leading youth soccer club recognized for elite player development, strong community values, and a passion for the game.
- Ages
- U8–U12
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 7
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Tennessee State Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in NPL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists National Premier Leagues South Atlantic Premier League. We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Academy teams
2016/17, 2015, 2014
The teams page lists 2016/17 Boys Academy, 2015 Girls and Boys Academy, and 2014 Girls and Boys Academy.
NPL teams
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007
The teams page lists Girls NPL teams in the 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2007 age groups.
Blue teams
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
The teams page lists Boys and Girls Blue teams in the 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 age groups.
Red teams
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008
The teams page lists Boys Red teams in the 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2008 age groups.
Antioch teams
2009, 2007
The teams page lists 2009 Boys Antioch and 2007 Boys Antioch.
Recreational League
The homepage says, “The Armada Recreational League: Starting March 2026.”
Camps and clinics
Orchard Bend Park is listed as a location for “camps, clinics,” and the events page lists the Leal Godoy Clinic, XG Clinics, and Leal Godoy Academy CAMP.
Tryouts
2026/2027
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
James Lawson High School · 8001 US HWY 70 S -NASHVILLE, TN 37221
Coaching
Who coaches here
16 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Gabriel Graham
Founder and Executive Director
’07 Girls, ’06 Girls and ’03 Girls teams
Founder and Executive Director of Armada Futbol Club; has played soccer since age 5; coached club, recreational, high school and middle school teams; went on to play in college at MTSU in Murfreesboro.
MTSU in Murfreesboro
State E · National D · NSCAA National license (equivalent to “National C)
Desmond Armstrong
Technical Director of Coaching
Teal Bunbury
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Niamh Rawlins
Armada soccer coach; head coach
2011 boys red and 2007 girls
Since joining Armada in 2021, Niamh has been the head coach for the 2011 boys red and 2007 girls.
played college soccer at Lipscomb university where she was a team captain
Michelle Fernandez
Risk Manager
Mirgen BushatiLuvin MunozKaitlynn HeilemanKatie FordhamClaudiu MoraruJona BuitragoMichael ConkwrightRafa CalderonJody OrellanaFRANCISCO ALEMANSAUL BAIREZ
Where they play
2 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
James Lawson High School
8001 US HWY 70 S -NASHVILLE, TN 37221
Orchard Bend ParkPrimary
5605 PETTUS RD – ANTIOCH TN 37013
1 field isn’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Get in touch
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