Cleveland Force SC
Overview
Cleveland’s premier youth soccer club. Training pathway from age 3 to pre-professional (USL League 2 / USL W League). NE Ohio’s most comprehensive competitive pathway.
Teams & Players
Boys and girls teams from U3 through U19+. Programs at local (CASA League), regional (ECNL-RL, Pre-ECNL, GLA), and national (ECNL, USL) levels. Staffs 14+ full-time Directors plus NCAA D1, D2, and D3 collegiate coaches at U15-U19 levels.
League Affiliations
- ECNL Boys — Ohio Valley Conference
- ECNL Girls — Ohio Valley Conference
- ECNL-RL Boys & Girls — Great Lakes Alliance
- Pre-ECNL
- USL League 2, USL W League, USL Academy, USL Youth
- CASA (Central Alliance Soccer Association) League
- Super Y League
Leadership
- Everett Palache — Technical Director
- Chris Green — Boys U13-U14 High Performance Director (USSF National A License)
- Girl’s Leadership Council (player-led)
Competitive Position
Dominant Cleveland-area club with the broadest competitive pathway in NE Ohio — spanning recreational through pre-professional (USL). ECNL Boys & Girls plus USL integration provides unique dual-pathway. Competes with Internationals SC (ECNL Girls) and FC Evolution (Girls Academy) in NE Ohio.
SYNRGY Relevance
Strong acquisition candidate for Cleveland market entry. Professional coaching infrastructure (14+ full-time directors), ECNL dual-gender membership, and USL pathway create a comprehensive platform. The USL connection adds a pre-professional dimension not found in most independent clubs.
Open Questions
- What is the club’s revenue? No 990 data found — may operate under a different legal entity name.
- Year founded?
- Does the club own or lease its facilities?
- What is the relationship (if any) with Columbus Force SC? Similar naming but different metros.