A youth soccer club providing excellence in training, development and the teaching of life lessons through the game of soccer.
- Founded
- 2008
- Ages
- U6–U30
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 9
One club, many divisions
FC Alliance
One East Tennessee club: Knoxville, the Tri-Cities, and Chattanooga
the Tri-Cities branch (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol)
Sister divisions · 2 more across the club
See the whole organizationWhere on the ladder
Level 5
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 South Atlantic Premier League (SAPL), Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL), VESL. 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.
CORE Academy
U6-U8 · Two 60-minute training sessions per week, 4-6 weekend games, and a round-robin tournament
Developmental soccer program for U6–U8 players designed to build confident, skilled, and creative young athletes through small-group training, game-based learning, and experienced coaching.
feeds into Development Teams
Bristol Sportsplex Soccer Academy
U7-U12 · 1x per week at Plex, 1x per week at Whitetop
Youth soccer academy program in Bristol offering structured training and competitive opportunities for players ages U7-U12.
feeds into Competitive Teams
FC Alliance North Johnson City
U9-U19 · 2x team training, with optional technical training session (U9-U12); 2x team training plus 1x technical and sports performance training (U13-U19)
Competitive youth soccer program in Johnson City offering year-round training, technical development, and competitive play for players U9-U19.
VESL · SCCL · NPL · SAPL feeds into ECNL/ECNL-RL
ECNL/ECNL-RL
U13-U19 · 11v11
Elite Clubs National League program featuring the top youth clubs in the United States, with approximately 70% of players advancing to NCAA Division 1 college soccer and 90% playing some level of college soccer.
ECNL · ECNL-RL
865 Alliance
U19-U30 · Semi-professional
Semi-professional soccer program for players ages U19-U30.
Winter Indoor League
U9-U19 · 5v5 futsal
Indoor soccer league running November through February at Bristol Sportsplex, providing winter training and competitive play for all players.
CORE Indoor League
U6-U8 · 5v5
Fast-paced indoor soccer experience for young players born in 2018–2020, held weekly on Thursday evenings at Bristol Sportsplex.
Summer 5v5 Events
U9-U14 · 5v5
Summer weekend events combining skill development with fun, casual play for players U9-U14.
Goalkeeper Training
U8-U19 · Specialized position training
Year-round specialized goalkeeper training program focusing on shot-stopping, distribution, positioning, and game management for field players and goalkeepers.
Tryouts
2026–2027
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
ETSU
free
Coaching
Who coaches here
26 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Chad Stocton
Director of Operations
Served in many capacities for FC Alliance in Knoxville including leading the boys ECNL program, directing college recruitment efforts for boys, coaching ECNL teams, and leading the VESL league which tripled in size to over 150 teams. Placed over 90 players on collegiate rosters throughout his coaching career with players on rosters at all levels of college soccer.
Matt Yelton
Bristol Sportsplex Soccer Academy Director
Worked at multiple levels of college and club soccer. Involved in youth soccer in Chattanooga and was the Executive Director at Chattanooga FC. Served as Vice President for the USL Professional team Chattanooga Red Wolves, overseeing the team's youth academy. Over 20 years of experience as a college coach, winning championships at multiple levels of college soccer. Native of Northeast Tennessee.
Pamela Penaloza Wilson
Director of Marketing and lead coach for U9-U12 teams in Bristol
U9-U12 Bristol
Former D1 student soccer athlete. Represented Colombia's U17 and U20 national teams and competed in the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. College soccer tenure at Austin Peay and ETSU. Coaching career spans 7 years training boys and girls from ages 5 to high school. Won district championship with University School for both boys' and girls' teams.
Bachelor's in Computer Science and Information Systems from Austin Peay. Master's in Brand and Media Strategy from ETSU.
Jinny Baker
Competitive Program Administrator
Regarded as one of the finest club administrators in the state. Works with club leadership to develop vision and path to growth. Coordinates with team managers to provide quality experience to club members. Oversees uniform and field scheduling. Serves as FC Alliance's registrar.
Abi Houseright
U9-U12 Team Coordinator
U9-U12
Played for University of South Carolina. Coaching roles at Harpeth Hall School and Nashville TNFC. Expertise in health, wellness, and behavioral psychology. Runs GameChanger Training, a sports training program emphasizing group and private coaching.
Jim Powell
Director of the Johnson City U9–U12 Developmental Academy
U9-U12 Johnson City
15 years of soccer coaching experience across multiple states. Rich background as an NCAA Referee. Pastoral role and focus on nonprofit consultancy.
Brad Bizzell
FC Alliance North U9-U12 Lead Coach
U9-U12
Kelly Leonard
Coach
2016 FC Alliance North Johnson City Girls
Where they play
6 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Winged Deer ParkPrimary
4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN
Bristol Sportsplex
Whitetop Creek Park
ETSU Practice Soccer Field
ETSU Football Stadium
White Top Creek Park
5 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
free
Add-ons
Team expenses and uniform costs vary by team, Nike uniforms (as a Nike Premier Club), Winter indoor league play (included in club fee for U9-U14), Specialized goalkeeper training (included in club fee).
Get in touch
How to reach FC Alliance North
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