Columbus, Ohio’s Premier Youth Soccer Club. Barcelona United provides a professionally run youth soccer program focused on the development of players and people.
- Founded
- 2011
- Players
- 575
- Teams
- 40
- Ages
- U8–U18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 9
Where on the ladder
Level 5 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 Ohio 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 GLC, Super Y league, OSSL, OCL. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do 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.
Summer School of Excellence
A 4 week training program designed to provide players with an extra opportunity for continued, long-term, technical development. Technical, Striker Training & Goalkeeper each include 8 Sessions.
Elite Evening Camp
U7-U14
A 5 day training program focused on providing experienced players with a concentrated week long camp experience. Each day offers 2.5 hours of training, or 1.5 hours for U6-U9 Players.
Goalkeeper Training
U12 to U15 (8th graders); U9 to U12
Barcelona United provides specific goalkeeping instruction in a professional environment, with goalkeepers receiving one technical training per week.
Winter School of Excellence
A 10 week training program designed to provide players with an extra opportunity for continued, long-term technical development. It includes team, technical, striker, goalkeeper and futsal training.
Youth Development Academy
between the ages of 4 and 7 years old
A 4 week program designed as an entry into the club soccer world for the youngest of players, with a primary focus on individual technical development.
Barcelona United Recreational Soccer Program — U3/U4 Division
U3/U4 (2022 & 2023 birth years)
An introductory recreational program focused on fun, confidence, social skills, coordination and other foundations of athletic success.
Barcelona United Recreational Soccer Program — U5/U6 Division
U5/U6 (2020 & 2021 birth years)
A recreational program emphasizing individual player development in a fun environment, with age-appropriate activities and technical skill before team tactics.
Barcelona United Recreational Soccer Program — U7/U8 Division
U7/U8 (2018 & 2019 birth years)
A continuation of the player development curriculum that introduces and develops tactical concepts while maintaining a focus on individual technical development.
Adult Coed Futsal League
21+
A recreational indoor soccer league for men and women 21+ and all skill levels, played in a 5-player-per-team format with at least one female player on the field.
Coaching
Who coaches here
8 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Toni Pitoshka
Director of Girls Coaching
Girls
Coached at FC Pelister in 2010 and 2011; Barcelona United Presently; ODP Coach
UEFA/FIFA B License
Steven Lesmes
Technical Director
Boys
Head Boys Coach, Barcelona United (Current); Head Coach Columbus Crew SC Pre-Academy / Academy 98s-03s (2010-2016)
Masters of Education (Curriculum and Instruction); Professional Teaching License PreK - 12 (Physical Education and Health)
USSF - National D · NSCAA - Advanced National Coaching Diploma
Stephen Rose
Barcelona United (Current); Head Men's Soccer Coach, Marietta College (2010-2012); WV ODP State Coach (2005-2012) Multiple teams girls/boys
NSCAA Advanced National · NSCAA National · USSF "D"
Ryan Nelson
Barcelona United (2022-Present); Youth/High School Camps Coach; PASA
Justin Evans
Barcelona United (2023-Current); Head Boys Soccer Coach Rock Hill High School (2022-2023); Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Shawnee State University (2021-2022)
Bachelor of Sport Management
USSF National D Coaching License · NSCAA Foundations of Coaching Diploma · NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Mike Simmons
Barcelona United - 2014 to Current; Crew Juniors South - 2012 to 2014; PASA & PASA Select - 2005 to 2012
US Youth Soccer D License
Ally Holter
Barcelona United (2022-Current)
Geovanny Salinas
Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeepers
2013 - Current ODP Goalkeeper Coach; 2009 - Current Goalkeeper Coach Boys and Girls Upper Arlington High School; 2008 - Current Blast FC Goalkeeper coach Boys and Girls; 2007 Red Bull Youth Division Goalkeeper Coach
National B Licence Holder · National Goalkeeping Coaching License
Where they play
9 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Fortress Obetz
Turf
Memorial Park at Obetz
2050 Recreation Trail Obetz, Ohio 43207
Tollgate Middle School
Grass
Soul Restoration Ministry
Grass
Wagram United Methodist Church
Grass
Groveport Madison High School
Turf
Busey Road Park
Busey Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 · Grass
Grace Fellowship Church
1449 Refugee Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Flying Fives Fieldhouse
3506 Rohr Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
5 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
no cost
Get in touch
How to reach Barcelona United
P.O. Box 561, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Same level, nearby
Other clubs at this level
Clubs at the same level, nearest first.
Pickerington Area Soccer Association (PASA)Travel / Selectcompare ↗2.7Pickerington
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