Puma FC Manhattan

Manhattan, KS

Travel / Select

L5–L6highest team level

Puma FC Manhattan is the only youth soccer club based in Manhattan offering recreational, premier and elite level soccer.

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ECNL KSYS USYS

Founded: 2016
Players: 700
Ages: 3–18
Plays: Boys & Girls
Programs: 17

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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.

Pre-ProfessionalElite Clubs National League

National EliteElite Clubs National League

Competitive Regional

State & Premier

Travel / SelectKansas Youth Soccer

Recreational

Sanctioned by Kansas Youth Soccer (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 Central States NPL, ECNL Regional League - Heartland Conference, ECNL Boys. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.

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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.

Programs17 programs

Recreational Soccer

Pre-K to 6th Grade

A recreational program for boys and girls without an emphasis on traveling or high-level competition. Teams are selected based on friends or school rather than ability.

Puma Cubs Program

ages 3-5

A fun introductory program teaching the basics of soccer through drills and games. The program says players progress toward the Puma FC Premier Program, high school and beyond.

feeds into Puma FC Premier Program, high school and beyond

Puma FC Skills Club

ages 4 to 15 (Pre-K to 8th Grade)

Premier training for recreational players covering dribbling, passing and receiving, juggling, shooting and controlling. It is designed as additional skill development for recreational or premier players and for players not currently on a team.

Premier Soccer

between the ages of 6 and 18 years old

Year-round competitive soccer with teams formed through tryouts or coach invitation. The program includes training and league competition and prepares players for local and regional competition, high school soccer and college soccer.

feeds into high school soccer and college soccer

Puma FC NPL

U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18/19 (2005/2004)

The club's elite girls tier, with three practices per week, NPL and local league games, college showcase events and elite-level tournaments. Teams may advance to NPL Regional and National playoff series.

NPL feeds into NPL Regional and National playoff series

Puma FC ECNL Boys Regional League

U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18/19 (2005/2004)

The club's elite boys regional program, with three practices per week, ECNL and local league games, college showcase events and elite-level tournaments. Teams may advance to the ECNL National playoff series.

ECNL feeds into ECNL National playoff series

Summer Development Training

2019-2017; 2016-2012; 2011-2005

A six-week summer program with one session per week and professionally qualified premier coaching staff. Sessions focus on skills, striking and finishing, and speed and agility.

Summer Camp

2019-2020; 2017-2018; 2005-2016

A youth development camp offering a training environment outside the team structure, with technical and tactical instruction from soccer professionals.

Goal Scorers Camp

2016 - 2005

A two-day camp focused on the technical and tactical needs of the modern player, including accuracy shooting, finishing, shooting under pressure and scoring from crosses.

Pre Season Camp

An intense team-based training camp for premier players.

Jr Puma Winter League

2016 - 2011

A winter league described as bridging the gap between recreational and premier soccer.

Winter Development Training Session 1

2018 - 2004

Weekly age-specific winter development training held in November and December.

Winter Development Training Session 2

2018 - 2004

Weekly age-specific winter development training held in January and February.

Winter Camp

A fun skills and development camp for players of all levels.

Presidents Day Soccer Camp

A Presidents Day soccer camp offering morning, afternoon and full-day options.

Puma FC Player Development Program (PDP)

Additional player-centered technical training designed to meet individual needs beyond team practices, with SMART goals, evaluation, feedback and progress reports.