South OC
youth soccer.
Competitive teams for boys and girls, with four branches across South Orange County and a focus on player development.
- U6-U9Dec 7, 2026
- U10-U15Mar 1, 2027
- U16-U19Apr 26, 2027
Elite Academy, GA Aspire, N1, SOCAL Soccer League, Flight 1, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach
- Founded
- 2005
- Cities served
- 11
- Boys & girls
- U6-U19
- Collegiate commits
- 24
Our programs.
Every CFA program is designed to help players develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game.
Elite Academy
A national league made up of the top competitive clubs in each market.
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GA Aspire
The Girls Academy’s tier two national league for girls, with showcases and a pathway to college.
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N1
The new National 1 League, run in Southern California by SOCAL Soccer League. Our N1 teams are girls U14 and U16.
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SOCAL Soccer League
Competitive club teams in Flights 1-3, with teams across South OC.
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Why CFA.
Our coaches
Licensed, experienced coaches who are committed to player development at every level.
Leagues
Boys play in the Elite Academy and SOCAL Soccer League. Girls play in GA Aspire, N1, and SOCAL Soccer League.
Our values
A supportive environment where players learn leadership, integrity, teamwork, and respect as they grow in soccer.
Where we play
Based in South Orange County, with four branches and teams across the surrounding cities.
College pathway.
Educational nights, one-on-one meetings, highlight video review, and help choosing ID camps, led by a college coach with over a decade of NCAA coaching experience.
- Addison FrankoConcordia University Irvine
- MJ AffleckBYU
- Ethan ThrallIrvine Valley College
- Khalid FrancisIrvine Valley College
- Colin WrightsonIrvine Valley College
- Paul ReyesConcordia University Irvine
Juggling Challenge.
For current CFA players: log your juggling, earn badges, and climb your team's leaderboard in the CFA Juggling Challenge.
Our tournaments.
Every summer CFA and Elite Soccer League host two youth tournaments in South Orange County. Each has its own site with registration, schedules and results.
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Aliso Cup
June 5-6, 2027
Our early-summer tournament for boys and girls, with competitive brackets on fields across South Orange County.
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San Clemente Cup
July 31 - August 1, 2027
Coastal fields and competitive brackets, timed to get teams ready for the fall season.
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27/28 tryouts are open.
Register online and we'll show your player's age group and tryout week right away.