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Soccer - Spring 2026

Spring 2026 Framework Document

Coming soon!

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Coaches Wanted!

We're always looking for coaches to serve our program -- for all of our age groups!
If you're willing to serve, please contact our soccer coordinator, Adam Smeltz.

Email Adam

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Spring 2026 Programs

AFC United soccer programs are based on the birth year of our players.

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U4/U6 - players born 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Designed to introduce young children to the game of soccer.

  • Weekly skills session, predominantly on Saturday mornings.  No formal games.

  • Sessions expected to occur during April and May.

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U8 - players born 2018, 2019
  • Designed to introduce young children to the game of soccer, and to introduce them to 4v4 gameplay.  Target 6-8 players per team.

  • 2 practices per week, normally Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

  • Weekly 4v4 game at local locations.  Games during April and May, predominantly on Saturday mornings in fall and Sunday afternoons in spring.

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U10 - players born 2016, 2017
  • Coed grassroots-level travel team(s).  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Players should have the desire and commitment to play.

  • Priority in registration for returning players.  Roster limit is 12 players;  additional players may be placed on a waiting list and/or may join the team for practices and friendlies only.

  • 2 practices per week, normally Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

  • 6 game home-and-away schedule in Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League.  League games beginning in late March and continuing until mid-May, on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Saturday games will be requested.

  • Possibility of end-of-season friendlies in late May/early June.

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U12 - players born 2014, 2015 
  • Coed grassroots-level travel team(s).  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Players should have the desire and commitment to play.

  • Priority in registration for returning players.  Roster limit is 16 players; additional players may be placed on a waiting list and/or may join the team for practices and friendlies only.

  • 2 practices per week, normally Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

  • 6 game home-and-away schedule in Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League.  League games beginning in late March and continuing until mid-May, on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Saturday games will be requested.

  • Possibility of end-of-season friendlies in late May/early June.

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U14 - players born 2012, 2013 
  • Coed grassroots-level travel team(s).  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Players should have the desire and commitment to play.

  • Priority in registration for returning players.  Roster limit is 16 players; additional players may be placed on a waiting list and/or may join the team for practices and friendlies only.

  • 2 practices per week, normally Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

  • 6 game home-and-away schedule in Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League.  League games beginning in late March and continuing until mid-May, on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Saturday games will be requested.

  • Possibility of end-of-season friendlies in late May/early June.

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U16 - players born 2010, 2011 
  • Coed grassroots-level travel team(s).  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Players should have the desire and commitment to play.

  • Priority in registration for returning players.  Roster limit is 22 players; additional players may be placed on a waiting list and/or may join the team for practices and friendlies only.

  • 1 practice per week, normally Wednesday evenings.

  • Team will play in either the Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League or the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League.
    RBJSL - 6 game home-and-away schedule, late March to mid-May, either Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  Saturday games will be requested.
    BMYSL - 8-9 game schedule at Moore Twp Recreation Park, late March to early June, Sunday afternoons.

  • Possibility of end-of-season friendlies in late May/early June.

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U19 - players born 2007, 2008, 2009 
  • Coed grassroots-level travel team(s).  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Players should have the desire and commitment to play.

  • Priority in registration for returning players.  Roster limit is 22 players; additional players may be placed on a waiting list and/or may join the team for practices and friendlies only.

  • 1 practice per week, normally Wednesday evenings.

  • Team will play in either the Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League or the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League.
    RBJSL - 6 game home-and-away schedule, late March to mid-May, either Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  Saturday games will be requested.
    BMYSL - 8-9 game schedule at Moore Twp Recreation Park, late March to early June, Sunday afternoons.

  • Possibility of end-of-season friendlies in late May/early June.

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Questions?

To register your child, go to our website's Sign Up page.

If you have other questions, contact us (email link HERE) .

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