Programs — Grassroots, Academy, Select, Premier, National League

U4 – U10

Academy.

From a child’s first touch on the ball through the bridge to competitive play. Technical foundations, beginner tactical awareness, and the ACE methodology taught by licensed coaches. No tryouts — every player is placed on a team after the open house.

Training Structure

  • 2 practices per week
  • 1 skill-development session
  • Weekend games
  • Run by licensed coaches

Cost

  • Annual program fee
  • Uniforms extra
  • Tournament fees extra (coach-selected)
$600per year

Open House

  • May & June dates each year
  • 5:30 – 6:30 PM (check-in 5:00)
  • Franksville Park
  • Meet coaches · discover the path
See dates
U11 – U19

Select & Premier.

SECL (Southeast Wisconsin Conference League) and Premier teams are formed here. Technical, tactical, and physical development at competitive volume. Tryouts in June each year — register and attend for consideration.

Training Structure

  • Up to 3 practices per week
  • Weekend league games
  • Indoor program in winter (extra)
  • Summer program (extra)

Cost

  • Annual program fee
  • Uniforms extra
  • Tournaments extra (coach-selected)
  • Travel within Wisconsin & Midwest
$850per year

Tryouts

  • U11–U14 · June 8–10, 2026
  • U15–U19 · June 15 & 18, 2026
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM · Franksville Park
  • Bring ball, shin guards, water
All tryout details
U11 – U19 · Top Tier

National League.

US Youth Soccer’s highest level of competition. Annual meaningful games against the country’s best, increased exposure to college coaches and scouts, and a pathway to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

ACE’s goal and mission is to develop players to compete at this level. Tryouts held in June with Select & Premier.

Training Structure

  • Up to 3 training days per week
  • Weekend games across the Midwest
  • National League / Midwest Conference
  • National Championships pathway

Cost

  • Annual program fee
  • Uniforms extra
  • Tournaments extra
  • Travel within the Midwest
$1,300per year

The Pathway

  • Compete in WI & Midwest Conference
  • Earn division titles
  • Berths to US Youth Soccer Nationals
  • College exposure built in
USYS Age Matrix · Fall 2026

Not sure which group your kid belongs in?

U.S. Youth Soccer switched from calendar-year to school-year age groups starting Fall 2026. Soccer year now runs Aug 1 – Jul 31. Use the age calculator on the tryouts page — drop in your child’s birthday and we’ll tell you exactly where they fit.

Home Field

Where we play.

Franksville Park

9614 Northwestern Ave

Franksville, WI 53126

Outdoor home pitch for Academy, Select & Premier, and National League. Spring and fall seasons.

Directions to Franksville

The REAL School Indoor · Winter

10116 Stellar Ave

Sturtevant, WI 53177

Indoor training facility for winter sessions when Franksville is offline.

Directions to REAL School