At Fort Wayne United, our U13-U19 programs are designed to provide players with high-level competitive environments focused on long-term player development, advanced training, and preparing athletes for the next stages of their soccer journey. As players continue progressing through the club pathway, our programs emphasize technical growth, tactical understanding, competitive performance, and opportunities for exposure at higher levels of the game.
Within the U13-U19 structure, players may compete within Fort Wayne United Academy, NAL, or MLS NEXT Academy pathways depending on their developmental goals, commitment level, and competitive aspirations. Each platform provides professional coaching, structured training environments, meaningful competition, and developmental opportunities designed to help players maximize their potential both on and off the field.
Below, you’ll find the available program options for U13-U19 players, including program overviews, benefits, calendars, FAQs, and additional information to help your family find the best fit for your player’s long-term development and goals within the club.
Fort wayne united academy
Fort Wayne United Academy (U13-U19) is designed for players seeking a competitive environment focused on advanced player development, long-term growth, and continued progression within the game. The program provides professional coaching, structured training sessions, and high-level competitive experiences while helping players strengthen their technical ability, decision-making, tactical understanding, and overall soccer IQ.
Within the U13-U19 Academy structure, players may participate in either a Full-Time or Select Academy Part-Time pathway depending on their developmental goals, commitment level, and overall player needs. This flexible structure allows families to choose the environment that best supports their player’s growth while remaining connected to the long-term development pathway within Fort Wayne United.
Players train in a positive and challenging environment that emphasizes technical excellence, teamwork, competitive character, and individual growth both on and off the field. Teams participate in organized training sessions, league play, tournaments, showcases, and developmental events throughout the year as part of the club’s long-term player development model.
National Academy League
The National Academy League (NAL) (U13-U19) provides a high-level competitive platform designed for players seeking strong regional and national competition while continuing to develop within a professional training environment. The program focuses on long-term player development through quality coaching, structured training sessions, and meaningful competitive experiences that help players continue advancing technically, tactically, physically, and mentally.
NAL teams compete against top clubs throughout the region and country, providing players with challenging match environments and valuable exposure opportunities while remaining connected to the long-term development pathway within Fort Wayne United.
Players train in a positive and competitive environment that emphasizes technical ability, decision-making, teamwork, soccer IQ, and individual growth both on and off the field. Teams participate in league play, showcases, tournaments, and developmental events throughout the year as part of the club’s player development model.
mls next academy
MLS NEXT Academy (U13-U19) represents the highest level of training and competition within Fort Wayne United. Designed for highly motivated players seeking an elite developmental environment, the program provides professional coaching, advanced training sessions, and top-level competition against some of the best clubs in the country.
Players within the MLS NEXT Academy pathway are immersed in a challenging and professional atmosphere that emphasizes technical excellence, tactical understanding, decision-making, intensity, and overall player growth both on and off the field. The environment is built to prepare players for the next levels of the game while helping them maximize their long-term potential.
MLS NEXT Academy teams compete in national league play, showcases, tournaments, and high-level developmental events throughout the year, providing increased exposure to collegiate, professional, and national team pathways. This platform is designed for players who are committed to pushing their development and competing at the highest level possible.
