We believe in finding fit, and that's a two-way street.
Our club at a glance:
We operate out of four geographical sites. At the youngest ages—starting at age three—we believe in spending hours on the field, not in a car.
Across each site, players are trained following the same club-wide game model. No matter where you are, you'll be on the Steel City FC Development Pathway.
From U13 through our adult First Teams, players have the opportunity to compete regionally and nationally.
What makes us different?
Our pathway and process speaks for itself.
From the Steel City FC Academy to the MLS.
Michael Sullivan trusted the Steel City process. Arriving as a youth player, he trained, competed, and evolved with us, becoming captain of our conference-winning Men's First Team.
We don't just talk development, we deliver it.
His hard work and belief in the process led to him signing professionally for Toronto FC in the MLS. In his first season, he captained Toronto FC II of the MLS Next Pro.
Learn more about our approach in each phase:
Register here for 2025/2026 tryouts
Open Training Sessions in May at all sites for US-Club teams. Formal tryout dates below.
Choose your site and complete the registration form.
Locations may change based on weather or availability. Coaches will reach out to the contact provided should any changes occur.
Harmar
Founders Field
Metro (City)
No Offseason Sports Complex
Metro (City)
The Neighborhood Academy
North
Family Sports Center
East
CNX Sports Complex, Field 8
Our development pathway uses a Phase Model from youth to adult.
Throughout a player's time with our club, they will develop through a carefully tailored curriculum from a variety of coaches. At each age, players will be working closely with a team of coaches who are specialized at training players in their age range.