Metro Alliance FC

Junior Academy

3-14

Metro Alliance Junior Academy is a training based camp for non-club players to gain new skills and experience club soccer. The program is on Sundays only, divided into age groups, and lasts 5 weeks per session.

→ feeds into Youth Academy

Rising Academy

5–7

Rising Academy is a training-based program that gives players an early glimpse into the club soccer experience, focusing on foundational skills and preparing them for future participation on a club team.

→ feeds into Youth Academy

Youth Academy

Youth Academy offers training twice a week along with competition in the SLYSA league and tournaments.

SLYSA→ feeds into Pre-Academy

Pre-Academy

Players in Pre-Academy can remain in SLYSA or pursue opportunities on Pre-N1L and Pre-Aspire teams if seeking a higher level of competition and commitment.

SLYSA→ feeds into Pre-N1L; Pre-Aspire

Pre-N1L

U11 and U12

Metro Alliance offers Pre-N1L teams at the U11 and U12 ages as a pathway toward National 1 League competition.

N1L→ feeds into National 1 League

Pre-Aspire

U11 and U12

Metro Alliance offers Pre-Aspire teams at the U11 and U12 ages as a pathway toward Aspire competition.

→ feeds into Aspire

National 1 League

U11-U19

Metro Alliance's top U11-U19 boys players compete in the National 1 League (N1L).

N1L

Girls Academy Aspire

U11-U19

Metro Alliance's top U11-U19 girls players compete in the Girls Academy Aspire league.

→ feeds into Girls Academy

MLS NEXT

U15-U19

Through its partnership with CIU, Metro Alliance's top high school boys players have the opportunity to try out for and compete in MLS NEXT while still training in O'Fallon multiple days each week with Metro Alliance coaches.

Girls Academy

U15-U19

Through its partnership with CIU, Metro Alliance's top high school girls players have the opportunity to try out for and compete in the Girls Academy while still training in O'Fallon multiple days each week with Metro Alliance coaches.

Free Community Training Session

Metro Alliance offers a Free Community Training Session each fall, providing additional opportunities for players to get involved and experience the game.

Total Training Camp

2020-2013 birth year

This camp is for players wanting more and to be pushed in a competitive environment, with speed and agility training, 1v1, first touch, and other skills throughout four days.

Goalkeeper/Finishing Camp

2020 - 2008

This specialized camp helps players improve at their position, with striker training focused on creating and scoring goals and goalkeeper training focused on shot stopping, crosses, footwork, and decision making.

Preseason Camp

2020 - 2007

This four-day camp prepares players for the upcoming season through skill instruction and game situations, including attacking, defending, technique, possession, and finishing.

Winter Camp

Metro Alliance Winter Camps help players continue development during the offseason, focusing on technical growth and confidence on the ball through first touch, foot skills, and small-sided futsal-style games.

Metro Alliance FC Southern Illinois

Metro Alliance FC Southern Illinois has teams of varying skill levels and ages and plays in the St. Louis Youth Soccer Association and affiliated tournaments.

SLYSA