A path for every player.
From a child’s first touch on the ball at age four to college-recruitment-level competition. ACE’s four-tier pathway meets players where they are and takes them where they want to go.
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)
Open House
- May & June dates each year
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM (check-in 5:00)
- Franksville Park
- Meet coaches · discover the path
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
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
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
The Pathway
- Compete in WI & Midwest Conference
- Earn division titles
- Berths to US Youth Soccer Nationals
- College exposure built in
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.
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 FranksvilleThe REAL School Indoor · Winter
10116 Stellar Ave
Sturtevant, WI 53177
Indoor training facility for winter sessions when Franksville is offline.
Directions to REAL School