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Overview

• Foundation Phase 2 competes in PAWest leagues in the fall and spring season.
• In the winter they train primarily indoors (futsal).
• Throughout the year they will train in a regional session with each site across the club.
• U11 and U12 compete in 1 tournament in the fall and 1 in the spring season.
• U12 Blue Team will compete in PA West President's Cup (fall) or State Cup (spring).

Fall (August-October)

• 2x per week site training.
• 6-8 games in PA West League.
• 1 tournament.

Winter 1 (November-December)

• 2x per week site training.

Winter 2 (January-February)

• 1x site training per week.
• 5v5 Regional Games League.

Spring (March-June)

• 2x site training per week.
• 6-8 games in PA West League.
• 1 tournament.

Overview

• Training and competition from mid-August through June.
• In addition to local site teams, players will compete to earn regional opportunities.
• All site teams play PAWest or GLA and compete in 2 tournaments (1 fall, 1 spring).
• Regional teams made up from players from all Steel City sites compete in E64, MDL, or GLC/GLA. Additional fee if selected.
• Regional teams will compete in State Cup & Presidents Cup.

Fall (August-October)

• 2x per week site training.
  6 sessions Steel City Regional Training.
• 6-8 league games.

Winter 1 (November-December)

• 2x per week site training.

Winter 2 (January-February)

• 1x per week site training.
• 5v5 Regional Games League.

Spring (March-June)

• 2x per week site training.
• 6 sessions Steel City Regional Training.
• 6-8 League games.

Regional Competition

In addition to the site teams, players can be identified into a pool for regional competition. These events are an additional cost.

• 7-8 play weekends (2 games per weekend).
• 2-3 showcases or tournaments.

Overview

• U15-U19 players at the Classic level compete in the PA West league and/or GLA in the spring season, plus 2 tournaments/showcases throughout the year.

• Players in the trapped (U15) year between middle and high school will have a modified fall season pending number of players available.

• Players have the opportunity to compete both at the site level (Blue or Yellow teams), as well as regionally.

Fall (September-October)

• 1x per week training.

Winter 1 (November-December)

• 2x per week training.
• 1 event + friendlies.

Winter 2 (January-February)

• 1-2x per week training.

Spring (March-June)

• 2x per week training.
• 6-8 league games.

Regional Opportunities

In addition to the site team training, players can participate in regional training on a 3rd night.

Players can also be identified into the Performance Phase teams competing in the GLC Club v Club (Boys), and the Elite 64 National League & GLC (Girls).

Classic Plus ($150, open to all Classic players)

• Optional for Classic team players to sign up for additional training.
• Minimum of 10 sessions throughout the year.

Overview

The Performance Phase teams (Academy, Premier) will compete in the highest league and events applicable.

• Academy
  • E64 Boys & Girls
  • State Cup
• Premier
  • GLC Boys, MDL Girls
  • State Cup or Presidents Cup

Players compete in pools with designated ID periods.

Will compete in 2-3 tournament/showcase events.

Fall (September-October)

• 1x per week training on Sundays

Winter 1 (November-December)

• 3x per week outdoor training.
• 1x per week in Performance Center, will coincide with team training.
• 1 event + friendlies.

Winter 2 (January-February)

• 2-3x per week training, indoor/outdoor combo.
• 1-2x per week in Performance Center.
• 1 showcase + friendlies.

Spring (March-June)

• 3x per week training.
• Weekend games/events.
• Season concludes in mid-June pending advancement to regional or national events.