March 1, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Detroit City FC News Release
Detroit City FC and the Saginaw Township Soccer Association (STSA) have announced a multi-faceted youth affiliation that includes the STSA premier and select program joining the DCFC youth affiliates as Detroit City FC Youth North.
The affiliation allows Detroit City FC and the Saginaw Township Soccer Association to combine resources and serve a larger geographic area, providing additional accessible soccer development and training opportunities for all skill levels across Mid-Michigan.
The partnership includes a structured player development pathway all the way to Detroit City FC’s first teams on both the men’s and women’s sides for STSA’s numerous players who compete across a variety of premier travel and recreational soccer teams. As DCFC Youth North, the club will be able to provide soccer programs tiered for grassroots, select/premier, high school and college play, semi-pro, and professional levels. The program will have a top-down, high-level developmental approach that will include new curriculum and standards. Saginaw Township Soccer Association will transition to donning Le Rouge & Gold starting at the youth tryouts on June 10 and 11.
“We believe that every youth player across Metro Detroit and beyond deserves a club that they will never outgrow,” said Detroit City FC COO Todd Kropp. “This partnership provides a very clear and defined path for even more kids in Michigan to their state’s first team. Having these great Youth Affiliates as a part of Detroit City is such an integral part of not just growth on the pitch but who we are as a Club.”
“This change aligns with like-minded soccer philosophies that already exist between the two organizations. An affiliation with DCFC will ensure a bright future for the club. I am excited about continuing to offer affordable, competitive, community-based soccer to the families of Saginaw County. Over the years we’ve grown and maintained those core values but the soccer landscape in Michigan is changing and our club is growing. Ultimately, development is up to the individual player, but this opportunity will give every player at our club a clear path in their soccer journey.” said Matt Solek, STSA President / DOC.
“This is such a wonderful opportunity for the Great Lakes Bay Region. The fact that the Saginaw Township Soccer Association (STSA) has been selected by Detroit City FC, the state’s only Elite Professional Soccer…
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