A full-service soccer club that offers programs for all levels of play, from beginner to national and all levels in between. Seminole United provides a pathway from early development to competitive play.
- Players
- 1,000
- Teams
- 50
- Ages
- 2–19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 20
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 Florida Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists MLS Next Homegrown Division, National Academy Leagues, GCF, FAL, CFPL, ECNL-R. 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.
Seminole Roots Futures
Ages 8 Months - 3 years
Tailored for tots, the program blends care, play, and skill development to foster a love for soccer. Sessions introduce movement, imagination, joy, ball control, balance, coordination, and basic motor skills.
Seminole Roots Recreational
Ages 4 - 11 Years
Young players hone their skills and passion for soccer in a supportive and fun environment.
MLS Next Homegrown Division
U13-U19
The boys program provides access to the MLS Next Homegrown Division. The MLS Next programs provide at least four days a week of training and a competitive league with a minimum of 26 games throughout Florida.
MLS Next
MLS Next Academy Division
U13-U19
The boys program provides access to the MLS Next Academy Division. The MLS Next programs provide at least four days a week of training and a competitive league with a minimum of 26 games throughout Florida.
MLS Next
NAL
U13-U19
The National Academy League is a platform for boys teams to compete. NAL teams train at least three days a week and participate in the NAL Florida league.
NAL
Elite Boys
U13-U19
Elite Boys is listed as a senior boys program. The club says its teams compete in the highest leagues and offers multiple teams per age group.
Pre MLS
U11 - U12 · 9v9
Seminole United Pre MLS Academy prepares U11 and U12 teams in a 9v9 format, with access to FAL, CFPL, and GCF.
FAL · CFPL · GCF
Pre MLS Youth
U9 - U10
The youth soccer program focuses on setting strong foundations and fostering individual growth. Teams play in CFPL and GCF leagues.
CFPL · GCF
Futures
U8
The Futures program starts in Seminole United's in-house league at the complex and gradually transitions players to the GCF league when ready.
GCF
ECNL
U13 - U19
The girls program offers access to the ECNL, providing avenues for growth and development across all skill levels.
ECNL
ECNL-R
U13 - U19
The girls program offers access to ECNL-R, providing avenues for growth and development across all skill levels.
ECNL-R
Elite Girls
U13 - U19
Elite Girls is listed among the girls program's leagues and pathways for growth and development across all skill levels.
Pre ECNL
U11 - U12 · 9v9
Seminole United Pre-ECNL Academy prepares U11 and U12 girls' teams in a 9v9 format, competing in CFPL and GCF leagues.
CFPL · GCF
Pre ECNL Youth
U9 - U10
The Youth Development program primes U9 and U10 girls for soccer excellence. Teams compete in CFPL and GCF leagues.
CFPL · GCF
Futures
U8
The girls Futures program starts in an in-house league and progresses to the GCF league, providing a structured starting point for young players.
GCF
Technical Training
Birth years 2012-2019
This evening technical training program focuses on sharpening technical skills, ball mastery, and foundational skills. Players can attend 2 or 4 days per week, with 1-, 5-, or 10-week options.
Morning Development Training Program
Boys with birth years 2007-2014
The program maintains sharpness during the offseason and prepares players for preseason and the next season. It focuses on technical development, speed and agility, position-specific work, finishing, and competitive small-sided games.
2026-2027 Tryouts
2019 to 2008 Boys and Girls
The player evaluation process is open to boys and girls born from 2019 to 2008. Sessions include technical skill work, small-sided games, and full-field scrimmages.
Boys Competitive
Ages 8+ years
For focused players ready to elevate their game, with licensed coaches, league play, and a pathway to elite competition.
Girls Competitive
Ages 8+ years
A supportive, performance-driven environment with tactical development, league matches, and college exposure.
Tryouts
2026-2027
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Seminole Soccer Complex · 1900 Seminole Soccer Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
Free
- · cleats
- · shin guards
- · plenty of water
- · appropriate equipment (e.g. gloves) for goalkeepers
Coaching
Who coaches here
32 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Rich Aplin
Junior Girls Director
Junior Girls
Petrut Bumbanac
Boys Technical Director
U19 MLS Next Homegrown; senior boys coaching slate
NCAA Division I; FC Petrolul Ploiești (Romania League 1); Romanian Youth National Team U15-U16-U17; NCAA Division I (VC)
USSF B License
Jeremy Christie
Girls Technical Director
U19 ECNL; U17 ECNL; girls coaching slate
FC Highland, Lake Highland Prep; Pro - 14 yrs.; NZ national team - 9 yrs
USSF A License · USSF Director of coaching License
Christian Eissele
Girls Program Director
U17 ECNL; U16 ECNL; U15 ECNL; girls coaching slate
6 years of club soccer; Assistant coach at Rollins College for 2 years; High school coach for 6 years; Professional soccer in Europe at PS Kemi, FF Jaro, IK Brage, and in US at Sacramento Republic and OKC Energy FC
USSF B License
Jeremiah Hansen
Goalkeepers Director
Goalkeepers; MLS; ECNL; Juniors
Experience coaching players from U9 to adults UPSL; Youth Academies in Ecuador, Irvine Valley College (CA), UPSL
USSF C License · German Coaching License · US Soccer Referee License · UEFA B License
Trey Himes
Junior Boys Director
U9 Pre MLS 2; Futures Boys; junior boys coaching slate
Deltona Youth Soccer Club; Orlando City Seminole Soccer Club; College, Semi-Pro
USSF B License · U.S. Soccer GK “C”
Tom Traxler
Recreational Director & Director of Operations
Recreational
Lucas Zicher
MLS Next Assistant Director
U15 MLS Next Homegrown; U15 MLS Next Academy
STA (NJ), OC Academy, SAI Academy; U16 youth
USSF C License
Where they play
4 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Seminole Soccer ComplexPrimary
1900 Seminole Soccer Loop, Sanford, FL 32771 · Turf · lights
Trotters Park
2701 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
Boombah Sports Complex
3450 E Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Sylvan Lake Park
845 Lake Markham Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
2 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Free
Add-ons
Uniform costs are approximately $250-350 and include two practice uniforms with required game uniforms., All competitive registrations include a $200 Volunteer Fee, reimbursable for families who complete 10 volunteer hours., Team fees are estimations and separate from club fees., Registration fees do not include uniforms or team fees..
Get in touch
How to reach Seminole United
1900 Seminole Soccer Loop, Sanford, FL 32771, United States of America
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