Grand Junction Soccer Club
Grand Junction, CO
Fire FC has created various playing opportunities for the youth in the Grand Valley since 1977.
- Founded
- 1977
- Ages
- U5–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 33
Where on the ladder
Level 2 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 Colorado 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 GA Aspire League, MLS NEXT New Tier league, CSA League, Mountain Region League (MRL). We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Fire FC, every team.
Last season Grand Junction Soccer Club fielded 6 teams in the leagues we track: all girls, all at competitive regional. The ladder tops out in GA Aspire from U13 up.
| lvl | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
Programs
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.
U4-U11 Recreational Soccer
U4 - U11
A fun, safe, and structured introduction to soccer focused on fundamental skills and a love for the game.
feeds into Competitive Program (U11–U19)
Middle School Recreational Soccer
Middle School
A positive and structured program where older players develop skills, teamwork, and enjoyment while staying active during their middle school years.
feeds into Competitive Program (U11–U19)
Level Up Program U5-U6
U5 - U6
Optional additional training in a fun, age-appropriate environment guided by a professional coach following the club developmental curriculum.
feeds into U7/U8 Level Up Training
U7/U8 Level Up Training
U7 or U8
Optional additional training in a competitive, age-appropriate environment designed to develop players physically and mentally.
feeds into 9/10 Level Up Academy
9/10 Level Up Training Only
9/10 boys and girls
An optional program focused on individual skills, athletic movement, and basic tactical concepts for players who love the game and want to improve.
feeds into Competitive Program (U11–U19)
9/10 Level Up Academy
9/10
Teams train with staff coaches, play approximately 8 local Premier League games, and play 1-2 tournaments per season.
feeds into Competitive Program (U11–U19)
Premier Level
The most competitive teams in a given age group practice year round, play in the CSA League, and participate in tournaments, including college showcases for high-school-aged players.
CSA
United Level
United teams usually play in the Mountain Region League while minimizing travel; they practice three days per week in fall and spring and one day per week in winter.
MRL
9v9 Premier Team
9v9
A competitive program with high-level training, competitive league participation, and local and out-of-state tournaments.
9v9 u10 Girls Premier
u10 Girls · 9v9
A girls Premier team program with professional coaching and participation in competitive leagues and tournaments.
11v11 Premier Team Full Year Team
11v11
A full-year Premier team program with registration and fall and spring coaching fees.
9v9 United Team
9v9
A United team program with registration, fall and spring coaching, competitive league play, and tournaments.
MRL
11v11 United Team
11v11
A United team program with registration, fall and spring coaching, competitive league play, and tournaments.
MRL
11v11 High School Premier Team
High School · 11v11
A high-school Premier team program with coaching and participation in league games, tournaments, and JPL events.
JPL
High School United 11v11
High School · 11v11
A high-school United team program with registration and coaching fees.
MLS NEXT New Tier
U13–U19 boys
An elite platform giving U13–U19 boys teams regional and national competition, enhanced development pathways, and increased exposure to collegiate and professional scouting.
MLS NEXT
GA Girls Aspire
u13-u19 Girls
A league opportunity for U13-U19 girls teams to face top-level competition regionally and nationally, with the possibility of advancing to a National Event.
GA Aspire
Winter Rec/Level Up Skills + 4v4
u5-u6; u7-u8; u9-u11 · 4v4
Players practice fundamental skills and then play in a relaxed, semi-organized environment combining pickup soccer with light coaching guidance.
4v4 Competitive League
U11-U14 · 4v4
A relaxed, semi-organized competitive program where players can register individually or with friends and receive light coaching guidance.
U9/10 Level Up Academy
u9/10
A technical development program emphasizing individual skills and in-game situations for players to apply those technical foundations.
Fast and Fluid – Mastering Speed of Play and Transitions
U13 and up
A competitive-player program focused on scanning, decision-making, technical and tactical execution under pressure, and transitions.
Winning Individual Battles
U11 – U14 Competitive Players
A focused clinic for dynamic dribbling and defending 1v1, designed to build confidence on both sides of the ball.
Goalkeeper Training
Competitive U11-U19
A specialized goalkeeper clinic focused on shot-stopping, positioning, footwork, handling, and decision-making.
Competitive Finishing Clinic
U11-U19
A clinic focused on finishing and striking the ball, including first touch, shooting, volleying, and other aspects of scoring goals.
Goal Scorers Academy
U11-U15
Specialized technical training designed to improve clinical shooting, finishing, and attacking mindset; it is open to all field players.
Tech/Tac: Summer Intensive
A high-intensity summer program bridging individual technical mastery and tactical execution through technical work, film study, and small-sided games.
Summer Goalkeeper Academy
U9–U19
A position-specific summer environment focused on handling, shot-stopping, footwork, positioning, 1v1 situations, distribution, and game-realistic competition.
Warrior Duels: Winning Individual Battles
A summer program designed to develop dynamic dribbling and 1v1 defending while building confidence in individual battles.
Fall Kick Off Camp
U9-U19
A staff-coached camp focused on fitness with a ball and individual skills to prepare players for the fall season.
Programs and Camps
Year-round programs and camps are tailored to different age groups and skill levels, from foundational camps to advanced clinics.
TOPSoccer
8-all ages boys and girls
A community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, with players placed alongside Fire FC competitive players. Cost: Free.
Summer 2026 Adult/HS Indoor League
15 - Adult · 7v7
A 7v7 indoor league for players 15 through Adult; players may register individually and request a team, and all games are at Fire FC Field House.
Adult League (High School Competitive Player)
High School Competitive Player
An indoor adult league program with 44-minute games, teams of 10 players, and a minimum of 5 games.
Tryouts
2026/27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Canyon View Park · Canyon View Park, Grand Junction, CO
Free
Typically June 1
- · Water bottle
- · Soccer ball
- · Shin guards
- · Cleats
All: Shaun Howe
Coaching
Who coaches here
8 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Shaun Howe
Executive Director
I played for 2 years at Bowling Green State University. I started coaching with Club Columbine (now Rush Soccer) in 1993. In 1995, I shifted to a staff coach with West Des Moines Soccer Club. At this time I was also an assistant coach at Drake University 1998-1999. Was an ODP Head Coach for 3 years while living in Des Moines. Moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2000 where I worked with SC Del Sol. I started at the bottom and became the Assistant Director of Coaching in 2004. I was also an ODP Head Coach in AZ for 2 years. In 2005 we moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where I took the Director of Coaching Job. We won over 20 state championships in 5 years. I was involved with ODP as a regional staff coach for 3 years and the state ODP Staff for a few years. In 2010, we moved to Grand Junction, CO and I soon took the Executive Director position.
BA University of Colorado, Boulder; Drake University Secondary Education
USSF A License · United Soccer Coaches Advanced National License · United States Youth Soccer Association – Youth License · Dutch Youth License[email protected]
Danny Molineaux
Technical Director
U11-U19 competitive soccer in both genders
Have been coaching club soccer for almost 15 years at Grand Junction Soccer Club. Have been lucky enough to coach every age group from U11-U19 competitive soccer in both genders. Have also coached with Colorado Olympic Player Development.
Graduated Santa Barbara City College with Associates degree in Liberal Studies. Graduated CMU University with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Business Administration.
FA Level 1 &2 license (United Kingdom) · United Soccer National C license · United Soccer Advanced National B License · USSF F,E,D and C Licenses[email protected]
Matt Leach
Technical Director
all age groups and levels of play for both boys and girls within our club
I started playing in Arizona when I was 6 and was lucky enough to play and learn the game in Guam, Hawaii, Colorado, and Brazil. I moved to Grand Junction in 2007 where I played for Grand Junction High School and Fire FC. I coached the women’s club team at CMU for a year before putting more of my efforts into youth soccer. My coaching career started with Fire FC in 2011. Throughout my time with Fire FC, I have gained many experiences and skills ranging from creating and running programs, tournaments, recreational league, adult league, etc.
Graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration
USSF B Licenses · United Soccer Coaches Advanced Nation License[email protected]
Ryan Arotin
General Manager & Staff Coach
2012 Boys
I played for Fire FC and Fruita Monument High School. After graduating in 2010, I continued my playing career at Colorado Mesa University at both the varsity and club level. Following my playing days I immediately moved into the coaching world with Fire FC where I have now been since 2013. I have also been involved with Colorado's Select (ODP) program as a head coach for over 3 years.
Upon graduating Colorado Mesa University in 2015 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science he went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Sports Administration/Management at the University of California of Pennsylvania in 2017.
USSF C License · United Soccer Coaches National Diploma[email protected]
Mark Ashworth
Staff Coach & u7/8 Level Up Director
I moved into coaching around 2009, working with a couple of youth teams in my hometown. I started working in the US on summer camps before moving to Grand Junction in 2013 and working with teams and in our PDP during the season, before moving here full time in 2017. Since then I have been a staff coach as well as running our 7/8 and 9/10 Level Up (previously PDP) programs.
Graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England with a BSc in Sport Psychology.
USSF F,E and D licenses as well as 4v4 and 7v7 Grassroots Courses. · FA Levels 1 and 2.[email protected]
Marc halberg
Staff Coach
I grew up living in Grand Junction for the majority of the life. I played for Fire FC all the way through my club career. Then I attended and played college soccer at the NAIA level as Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. After college I had the opportunity to come back to Colorado and coach at Fire FC.
I graduated in 2021 from Benedictine College with a BS in Psychology, Pre-Physical Therapy, and a minor in Philosophy.
USSF C License[email protected]
Ramses Atahualpa
Staff Coach
Played for Club Alianza Lima youth teams (U10 - U18) in Peru; Signed a professional contract with Club Alianza Lima and played for 2 years; Western Nebraska Community College player (2017 - 2019); Colorado Springs Switchbacks USL2 team (2019) and trained with the professional team; Colorado Mesa University player (2019 - 2022); Utah Red Wolves F.C USL2 player (2022).
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Coaching and Officiating - Colorado Mesa University (2022); Associate Degree in Science - Western Nebraska Community College (2019); Currently pursuing a U.S. Soccer D License
beto Lopez
Staff Coach
Played at Adams State University 2010-2014 as a winger/midfield/fullback. Coached youth soccer in Utah for Avalanche for 2 years. Moved to Indiana and coached 2 years at Delaware County Futbol Club.
Adam State University Bachelor’s of Sports Psychology; Utah State University Bachelor’s of Human Movement Science with an emphasis on Physical Education Teaching K-12; Educator’s License in State of Colorado (Elementary Physical Education)
USSF D license
Where they play
10 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Canyon View Park
Ruby Field
Bear South Field
Yellow Jacket South Field
Bangs North
Bangs South
Fire FC Field House
Fire FC Indoor Facility
2791 Printers Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Grand Junction Soccer Club indoor facility
2791 Printers Court Grand Junction, CO 81506
Longs Family Memorial Park
8 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniforms are $60.00 and available at the office located at 2791 Printers Court, Grand Junction CO., Middle School uniform: $40.00., Coaches Travel Fees are collected by team managers and include per diem, hotel, rental car and gas (mileage if they take their own car)., Scholarship only registration cost. We do not scholarship the coaching fee., Adult/HS Indoor League: 30 late fee added onto registration after June 21st., Middle School: $20 per player late fee after February 9th, 2026., High School Boys: $200 deposit fee due June 30th..
Get in touch
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2791 Printers Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81506
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