by steve coxon posted 08/27/2010
 


The CFC Arena is New Haven County’s premier indoor center. We provide a family atmosphere that has the ability to cater multiple sports and events.  The CFC arena currently has two 65×35 yd non-boarded fields and one 35×15 yd training area, all covered with Sportsturf ®, the latest technological innovation in synthetic grass playing surfaces and currently approved by FIFA.The Arena also features its own soccer specialty store inside the facility.  In the store you will find everything ranging from cleats and apparel, to balls and CFC specialty items.

In addition to our specialty store the Arena also has the “Extra Time Cafe” . Watch the games on Field 1 with an unobstructed view or watch one of our three 42″ LCD flat screen televisions. The Extra-Time Cafe also offers free wi-fi to all patrons who wish to work while they watch, pool tables and a “patio” area next to field 1
    

by steve coxon posted 07/30/2010
 
The u13 CFC Wolves celebrate on the podium in Virginia Beach after receiving their US Club Soccer Premier  National Championship trophy.

Coaches Brian Matzke and Adam Wilkinson led the team to a 7-1 record from
regionals in New York through Nationals in Virginia Beach this past week.
The team battled through extreme heat, injuries and a first game loss to win
the the title after stringing together 3 straight wins over teams from
Florida, Pennsylvania and New York.  4 u12 Wolves players also participated
and supported the U13 girls in the national finals.Congratulations to the
girls for a great accomplishment!


    

by posted 06/17/2010
 

                      CFC ROLLS TO 6th CONSECUTIVE GIRLS CLUB TITLE

NEWINGTON (June 6):   It took two days, two different venues and two sets of penalty kicks, but once the final whistle had blown on the 2010 State Finals, the Connecticut Football Club hauled away Connecticut State Cup Championships in 6 out of the 8 age groups on the girls side.  In doing so, CFC claimed its' sixth consecutive girls club title.  In fact, CFC's two year total of 13 state cups eclipses the combined total of every other girls club in the state over the last five years.  In all, CFC has won 37 State Cups since forming in 1999.

It was a day so thoroughly dominated by CFC that of the 19 goals scored in the 8 finals, 17 were by CFC teams.  Even in the two age groups the club did not win, it had a team in the final proudly wearing their orange jerseys.  The 8 finalists and 6 champions easily outdistanced the next closest girls' club, Oakwood Premier who had 3 finalists and 1 champion. while FSA-Soccerplus had 2 finalists and 1 champion.

The U12 final pitted the CFC Wolves against Oakwood, in a battle of two of the top teams in the region.  The Wolves came into the game with a 57-1-5 record over their two year existence, but came up on the short end of a 1-0 decision in a well-played game that saw several opportunities just miss the mark.

The CFC Wolves U13's scored on a set-piece with just over 10 minutes remaining for a 1-0 victory over Oakwood, punching their ticket back to West Virginia for the 2nd year in a row.

The U14 final was a scoreless back and forth affair between the defending state champion CFC Wolves team and FSA-West Hartford through regulation and two overtimes, before the Wolves emerged as the winner in penalty kicks after two brilliant goalkeeper saves.

The U15 age group saw a CFC United team that had lost its' first five games of the season and battled injuries all spring, get healthy enough to navigate their way through a difficult draw to reach the final.  In Newington, they scored three times in the first 20 minutes, en route to a convincing 3-0 victory over FSA-WHP.

The U16 final might have been the most entertaining one of the afternoon, as the underdog CFC United team jumped out to a 1-0 first half lead, only to see two-time defending champion, Oakwood tie it with 15 minutes left.  But a goal with 10 left, sent the CFC team on to West Virginia.

The U17 final was rained out Sunday afternoon and moved to Yale University Monday night.  In another scoreless, well-played affair, FSA-Soccerplus emerged as the winner on penalty kicks over defending champion, CFC United.

The U18 CFC United team scored twice early and never looked back as they rolled to a 9-0 victory over FSA-Soccerplus.  For CFC, it was the 7th consecutive year they have won the age group.  If they can win again at U19, it will be the first time a club has ever won the same age group in all 8 seasons.

The U19 final pitted two-time defending champion, CFC United against Academica.  One goal in the first half and a second tally in the second were all that were needed as CFC won the cup 2-0.

Next up for the victors is a trip to Huntington, West Virginia July 1-6, as all teams will represent the State of Connecticut in their quest for a Region I title.  For the U15, U16 and U17 United teams, that will be followed by the crown jewel of the ECNL--the club National Championship Showcase in Seattle, Washington July 14-18.

    

by steve coxon posted 04/12/2010
 

    

by Matt Micros posted 05/23/2009
 
Welcome to the home of the Connecticut Football Club - Connecticut's Premier Soccer Program.  Our club is a full service club that caters to all levels of players from a women's professional team (CFC Passion) to Youth Developmental Programs for 9 and 10 year olds.

The club has four distinct branches at the younger ages:  CFC Arsenal (Lower Fairfield County), CFC Gunners (Upper Fairfield County), CFC Impact (New Haven County) & CFC Wolves/Wildcats (Rocky Hill/Hartford County).

At U15, the four branches come together to form CFC United teams.  With the opening of the CFC Arena, teams are able to train year round rain or shine.

With a coaching staff that includes 15 college coaches, 7 current or former ODP staff coaches, 2 Regional Staff coaches and 2 National Staff coaches, we believe our staff matches up favorably with any staff in the country.  Emphasis is on player development in a team setting, with a focus on preparing players to pursue the game at whatever level they decide.


Search through our site.  We are confident you will find a team that is the right fit for you. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.  We will see you on the field!

    

by Matt Micros posted 05/05/2009
 
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the Elite Clubs National League ("ECNL") announced the inaugural member clubs for the 2009- 2010 season. The ECNL will kick-off its inaugural season at the Eclipse Select Challenge Cup August 14-16, 2009, in Chicago and will continue with year- long competition in conjunction with multiple national showcase events that culminates in the ECNL National Championship in Seattle in July 2010. In addition, the ECNL will provide a subsidized player identification program for players to be scouted for youth national teams in conjunction with US Club Soccer's id2 Program.  Formerly known as the Red Bull League, the ECNL will provide both excellent competition and exposure to top colleges throughout the country.

"We are excited to be a part of it," CFC Co-Founder, Matt Micros said.  "Todd (Plourde), Steve (Coxon), Sean (Driscoll) and I all feel as though this will be a great opportunity for the United kids at three very important age groups.  As always, however, we will continue to strive to service and promote all teams in the club and provide them with the best training and competition." 

In 2009-2010, the ECNL season will feature 40 of the top youth girls clubs in the United States in the U15-U17 age groups competing in a 12-game season. Teams in the ECNL will compete for individual age group ECNL National Championships and an overall ECNL Club National Championship.

In each age group, teams will be placed in two flights of 20 teams each, (Challenge A and Challenge B), based on team strength. The ECNL will host stand- alone events and partner with existing national showcase events for completion of a 10-game regular season. Upon completion of a 10-game regular season, multiple four team playoff groups in each flight will be established based on the regular season standings. The top four teams in each age group in the Challenge A division will compete for the ECNL National Championship and the winner will be crowned the age group ECNL National Champion. The bottom four teams in the Challenge A division will compete in a relegation playoff where the winning team will remain in the Challenge A division for the next season and the remaining three teams will be relegated to the Challenge B division. The top four teams in the Challenge B division will compete for the promotion playoff where the top three teams will be promoted to the Challenge A division for the next season.

"The ECNL is a great step for elite girls youth players in this country," said ECNL President Christian Lavers (FC Milwaukee). "The ECNL is founded on the concept that elite female player development in the United States needs a structure that will reduce the total number of games on the schedule and increase the number of meaningful, quality games. The ECNL sets forth a vision that gives us a clear path to that goal -a national competition schedule and a national identification program linked to that competition."

"A great deal of work has gone into making the ECNL a reality. That, coupled with the commitment of the clubs involved, provides very exciting prospects for us all moving forward. This league is going to be something very special," said ECNL Vice President, Doug Bracken (Ohio Elite Soccer Academy).

2009-2010 ECNL clubs include some of the most accomplished girls youth clubs in the United States: Albertson Fury, New York; Arsenal FC, California; Atlanta Fire, Georgia; Bethesda SC, Maryland; Birmingham United, Alabama; CASL, North Carolina; CESA Premier, South Carolina; Challenge SC, Texas; Charlotte Soccer Academy, North Carolina; Colorado Rush, Colorado; Concorde Fire, Georgia; Connecticut FC, Connecticut; Crossfire Premier, Washington; Dallas Sting, Texas; D'Feeters, Texas; Eclipse Select, Illinois; FC Dallas, Texas; FC DELCO, Pennsylvania; FC Milwaukee, Wisconsin; FC Stars of Mass, Massachusetts; FC Virginia, Virginia; Freestate Soccer Alliance, Maryland; FSA SoccerPlus, Connecticut; Irvine Strikers, California; Lonestar SC, Texas; Minnesota Thunder, Minnesota; Mustang SC, California; Neusport FC, Nevada; Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, Ohio; Ohio Premier, Ohio; PDA, New Jersey; Pleasanton Rage, California; Real Colorado, Colorado; San Juan SC, California; SC Del Sol, Arizona; Sereno SC, Arizona; Solar, Texas; St. Louis Scott Gallagher, Missouri; Virginia Rush, Virginia; West Coast FC, California.