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All players welcome! Join us for tryouts on May 5-15th for all of our U8-19 teams. See schedule, get registered and see tips for tryouts at pcusc.org.

Learn more about our programs, coaching staff and tryout process on our website.

All players welcome! Join us for tryouts on May 5-15th for all of our U8-19 teams. See schedule, get registered and see tips for tryouts at pcusc.org.

Learn more about our programs, coaching staff and tryout process on our website.

Join us for Summer Camp! ⚽️☀️🌈🥇

Now registering for our Day-Camp, Skills Camp and High School Advanced Camp this June and July. Options for all skill levels and open to player ages 5-18.

Our Day Camps run M-Th, 9am-2pm: Our schedule included small and large-sided games, technical development activities, team building and of course, Wacky Wednesday and Jersey Day cat-walks. Players participate in a camp-wide tournament and compete in campers vs. coaches at the end of the week. To beat the heat, we’ll offer trivia, foosball and other soccer-forward, indoor activities as needed.

Out Skills Camp runs M-Th, 9am-12pm: For dedicated players looking to improve their speed, agility, technical and tactical ability. Position specific training provided. Beat the heat with this morning-only camp. Player’s start the day with small-sided games.

Advanced Camp, M-Th, 9am-12:30pm: Intense technical and physical training to prepare older athletes for high school soccer tryouts and beyond. Position specific training provided.

Learn more & get signed up at the link in our bio.

Join us for Summer Camp! ⚽️☀️🌈🥇

Now registering for our Day-Camp, Skills Camp and High School Advanced Camp this June and July. Options for all skill levels and open to player ages 5-18.

Our Day Camps run M-Th, 9am-2pm: Our schedule included small and large-sided games, technical development activities, team building and of course, Wacky Wednesday and Jersey Day cat-walks. Players participate in a camp-wide tournament and compete in campers vs. coaches at the end of the week. To beat the heat, we’ll offer trivia, foosball and other soccer-forward, indoor activities as needed.

Out Skills Camp runs M-Th, 9am-12pm: For dedicated players looking to improve their speed, agility, technical and tactical ability. Position specific training provided. Beat the heat with this morning-only camp. Player’s start the day with small-sided games.

Advanced Camp, M-Th, 9am-12:30pm: Intense technical and physical training to prepare older athletes for high school soccer tryouts and beyond. Position specific training provided.

Learn more & get signed up at the link in our bio.

PCU is excited to announce that our top U13-19G teams are joining the Girls Academy (GA) ASPIRE (@girlsacademyleague) for the upcoming 2025/26 season! This is a prominent step forward for our club and players, offering our athletes increased exposure to college coaches, access to top-tier competition and participation in regional and national showcases.

See more information below from the Girls Academy:

“ASPIRE serves as a critical bridge between the GA’s top-tier league and the highly competitive landscape of elite youth soccer, establishing a structured path of performance-based advancement for clubs and players. The league offers a high-intensity competitive platform that challenges players to develop both technically and tactically while preparing them for collegiate opportunities. The GA’s mission is to create an environment that fosters growth, competition, and success, while its vision is to inspire a lifelong love of the game through high-level play, camaraderie, and showcase opportunities.”

Players and teams will have the opportunity to compete in Regional and National Showcases, offering increased exposure to college coaches and scouts. At the end of each season, ASPIRE will host a National Championship at each age level (U13-U19), allowing top teams to compete for national recognition while players gain meaningful development experiences on a large stage. A core feature of ASPIRE is its individual talent identification program, which will recognize top-performing players beyond team results. This initiative allows the best players to receive opportunities they have earned.

This decision aligns with our mission to provide the highest level of competition and training, and our dedication to helping our players reach their full potential both on and off the field. For questions, please contact PCU Director of Coaching, Ashton Betts.

PCU is excited to announce that our top U13-19G teams are joining the Girls Academy (GA) ASPIRE (@girlsacademyleague) for the upcoming 2025/26 season! This is a prominent step forward for our club and players, offering our athletes increased exposure to college coaches, access to top-tier competition and participation in regional and national showcases.

See more information below from the Girls Academy:

“ASPIRE serves as a critical bridge between the GA’s top-tier league and the highly competitive landscape of elite youth soccer, establishing a structured path of performance-based advancement for clubs and players. The league offers a high-intensity competitive platform that challenges players to develop both technically and tactically while preparing them for collegiate opportunities. The GA’s mission is to create an environment that fosters growth, competition, and success, while its vision is to inspire a lifelong love of the game through high-level play, camaraderie, and showcase opportunities.”

Players and teams will have the opportunity to compete in Regional and National Showcases, offering increased exposure to college coaches and scouts. At the end of each season, ASPIRE will host a National Championship at each age level (U13-U19), allowing top teams to compete for national recognition while players gain meaningful development experiences on a large stage. A core feature of ASPIRE is its individual talent identification program, which will recognize top-performing players beyond team results. This initiative allows the best players to receive opportunities they have earned.

This decision aligns with our mission to provide the highest level of competition and training, and our dedication to helping our players reach their full potential both on and off the field. For questions, please contact PCU Director of Coaching, Ashton Betts.

Portland City United Soccer Club is excited to announce that our U13-19 Boys first teams are joining the Elite Clubs National League Regional FarWest League (ECNL Boys RL) for the upcoming 2025/26 season! This is a prominent step forward for our club, our players and community, offering our athletes unparalleled opportunities for growth, exposure and development.

The league’s matches and events are integral for players to continue their development, be accounted for collegiate opportunities, and be identified for potential participation in US Soccer youth national team programing. The league will include both regular season conference games and cross-conference events with qualifying teams advancing to the Post Season event.

RL is the second tier of the ECNL which provides our club with a competitive platform at the Far West regional level. PCU joins Eastside Timbers, Boise Timbers Capital FC, Eugene Metro FC, FC Portland, Idaho Rush, Oregon Premier FC and United PDX in this league. The season includes 16 games total home/away, including one weekend in Boise, ID and ECNL RL - West Playoffs, for teams that qualify through league play.

This decision aligns with our mission to provide the highest level of competition and training, and our dedication to helping our players reach their full potential both on and off the field.

Portland City United Soccer Club is excited to announce that our U13-19 Boys first teams are joining the Elite Clubs National League Regional FarWest League (ECNL Boys RL) for the upcoming 2025/26 season! This is a prominent step forward for our club, our players and community, offering our athletes unparalleled opportunities for growth, exposure and development.

The league’s matches and events are integral for players to continue their development, be accounted for collegiate opportunities, and be identified for potential participation in US Soccer youth national team programing. The league will include both regular season conference games and cross-conference events with qualifying teams advancing to the Post Season event.

RL is the second tier of the ECNL which provides our club with a competitive platform at the Far West regional level. PCU joins Eastside Timbers, Boise Timbers Capital FC, Eugene Metro FC, FC Portland, Idaho Rush, Oregon Premier FC and United PDX in this league. The season includes 16 games total home/away, including one weekend in Boise, ID and ECNL RL - West Playoffs, for teams that qualify through league play.

This decision aligns with our mission to provide the highest level of competition and training, and our dedication to helping our players reach their full potential both on and off the field.

All players welcome! Join us for tryouts on May 5-15th for all of our U8-19 teams. See schedule, get registered and see tips for tryouts at pcusc.org.

Learn more about our programs, coaching staff and tryout process on our website.

All players welcome! Join us for tryouts on May 5-15th for all of our U8-19 teams. See schedule, get registered and see tips for tryouts at pcusc.org.

Learn more about our programs, coaching staff and tryout process on our website.

PCU YDP Girls celebrating St. Patricks Day under the rainbow! 🌈 🍀

PCU YDP Girls celebrating St. Patricks Day under the rainbow! 🌈 🍀

Today marks an exciting new chapter for both PCU and Eture FC (@eture_fc | @eturemensoccer). This partnership will allow us to better serve our players and coaches, foster greater collaboration, and build stronger relationships with the community. Eture FC shares our commitment to developing young talent and promoting the sport in a way that uplifts everyone involved, and we are thrilled to partner with such a forward-thinking organization.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Today marks an exciting new chapter for both PCU and Eture FC (@eture_fc | @eturemensoccer). This partnership will allow us to better serve our players and coaches, foster greater collaboration, and build stronger relationships with the community. Eture FC shares our commitment to developing young talent and promoting the sport in a way that uplifts everyone involved, and we are thrilled to partner with such a forward-thinking organization.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Congrats PCU 09B Red 1, JSC Northern California College Showcase BU16 Lake Tahoe Division Champions!

Congrats PCU 09B Red 1, JSC Northern California College Showcase BU16 Lake Tahoe Division Champions!

Congrats PCU 10B Red 1, JSC Northern California College Showcase U15B Golden Gate Division Champions!

Congrats PCU 10B Red 1, JSC Northern California College Showcase U15B Golden Gate Division Champions!

2011 Girls Red 1 - NorCal Finalists

2011 Girls Red 1 - NorCal Finalists

PCU 2011 Girls at In-N-Out & Stanford Campus ahead of their games at the NorCal College Showcase this weekend. Good luck girls!

PCU 2011 Girls at In-N-Out & Stanford Campus ahead of their games at the NorCal College Showcase this weekend. Good luck girls!

Girls weekend at @lvmayorscup International Showcase complete! Congrats PCU 08G Red 1, 08/09G Red 1 and 10G Red 1 for a great showing.

Girls weekend at @lvmayorscup International Showcase complete! Congrats PCU 08G Red 1, 08/09G Red 1 and 10G Red 1 for a great showing.

Wishing PCU 08G Red 1, 08/09G Red 1 and 10G Red 1 the best of luck at the Girls Weekend of the @lvmayorscup International Showcase in Vegas!

Wishing PCU 08G Red 1, 08/09G Red 1 and 10G Red 1 the best of luck at the Girls Weekend of the @lvmayorscup International Showcase in Vegas!

Boys weekend at @lvmayorscup International Showcase is complete! Great showing by PCU 08B Red 1, PCU 08B Red 2, PCU 07B Red 1

Boys weekend at @lvmayorscup International Showcase is complete! Great showing by PCU 08B Red 1, PCU 08B Red 2, PCU 07B Red 1

Good luck to our PCU 07B Red 1, 08B Red 1 & 08B Red 2 this weekend at the @lvmayorscup International Showcase in Las Vegas (Feb. 15-17).

Good luck to our PCU 07B Red 1, 08B Red 1 & 08B Red 2 this weekend at the @lvmayorscup International Showcase in Las Vegas (Feb. 15-17).

PCU 08G Red 1 - NWCL Champions!

@nationalleaguesoccer

PCU 08G Red 1 - NWCL Champions!

@nationalleaguesoccer

@nationalleaguesoccer NWCL Champions PCU 2007 Boys Red 1!

@nationalleaguesoccer NWCL Champions PCU 2007 Boys Red 1!

Congrats to the PCU 08G Red 1 on their run at @nationalleaguesoccer quarterfinals this past weekend in Mesa, Arizona! They won all three games and are advancing to the semifinals in Oceanside, CA this May.

Congrats to the PCU 08G Red 1 on their run at @nationalleaguesoccer quarterfinals this past weekend in Mesa, Arizona! They won all three games and are advancing to the semifinals in Oceanside, CA this May.

Good luck PCU 08G Red 1 at the @nationalleaguesoccer quarterfinal conference playoffs this weekend in Phoenix! #earnyourplace

Good luck PCU 08G Red 1 at the @nationalleaguesoccer quarterfinal conference playoffs this weekend in Phoenix! #earnyourplace

Help us in congratulating the following PCU players on their @osaasports state championships!

5A Boys Champions - La Salle - Mason McLean, Nicholas Hawkins, Lucas Hawkins, Conor Garvey (MVP), Neil Kress

6A Boys Champion - Jesuit - Luc Schmidt

1-3A Champions - Caitlin Gabel - Levi Stewart, Anderson Skarstad, Jonah Reznick, Caleb Reznick

Help us in congratulating the following PCU players on their @osaasports state championships!

5A Boys Champions - La Salle - Mason McLean, Nicholas Hawkins, Lucas Hawkins, Conor Garvey (MVP), Neil Kress

6A Boys Champion - Jesuit - Luc Schmidt

1-3A Champions - Caitlin Gabel - Levi Stewart, Anderson Skarstad, Jonah Reznick, Caleb Reznick

Happy Halloween from the 2015 Girls! 🎃

Happy Halloween from the 2015 Girls! 🎃

2008 Girls Red 1 enjoying their first few days in Orlando ahead of their first game tomorrow at the @usyouthsoccer National Championships!

2008 Girls Red 1 enjoying their first few days in Orlando ahead of their first game tomorrow at the @usyouthsoccer National Championships!

The 2008 Girls Red 1 have arrived in Orlando for @usyouthsoccer National Championships! 🎉

Our players have the opportunity to showcase their talent against the best competition in the nation and play on a premier stage to be identified and scouted by the top collegiate coaches. Their first game is Wednesday, good luck girls!

The 2008 Girls Red 1 have arrived in Orlando for @usyouthsoccer National Championships! 🎉

Our players have the opportunity to showcase their talent against the best competition in the nation and play on a premier stage to be identified and scouted by the top collegiate coaches. Their first game is Wednesday, good luck girls!

Great weekend so far for our teams competing at the 8th Annual @silverlakessports Summer Showcase in CA. Over 400+ College Coaches from almost every conference are in attendance to see the high level of play. See the link in our story for schedules and standings.

Players, coaches and families enjoyed a night out cheering on the @timbersfc at the Dignity Health Sports Park vs @lagalaxy.

Great weekend so far for our teams competing at the 8th Annual @silverlakessports Summer Showcase in CA. Over 400+ College Coaches from almost every conference are in attendance to see the high level of play. See the link in our story for schedules and standings.

Players, coaches and families enjoyed a night out cheering on the @timbersfc at the Dignity Health Sports Park vs @lagalaxy.

A few more shots from the PCU 05B Red 2 and 08B Red 2 games at @usyouthsoccer Far West Presidents Cup ⚽️

#ClaimTheCup #USYS #weareyouthsoccer

A few more shots from the PCU 05B Red 2 and 08B Red 2 games at @usyouthsoccer Far West Presidents Cup ⚽️

#ClaimTheCup #USYS #weareyouthsoccer

Thanks to all our amazing players who rocked the start of summer with us at our first day-camp of the year! 🌞 We still have spots available for the upcoming camps if you’d like to jump in.⚽ Don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉

Our next camp kicks off this Monday and runs June 24-27. Register by visiting the link in our bio.

Thanks to all our amazing players who rocked the start of summer with us at our first day-camp of the year! 🌞 We still have spots available for the upcoming camps if you’d like to jump in.⚽ Don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉

Our next camp kicks off this Monday and runs June 24-27. Register by visiting the link in our bio.

Congrats to the 2005B for a great run at @usyouthsoccer Far West Presidents Cup regionals and making it to the semi-finals. See some highlights from @oregonyouthsoccer on our story.

Photos from the PCU 08B Red 2 trip coming soon!

#ClaimTheCup #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer

Congrats to the 2005B for a great run at @usyouthsoccer Far West Presidents Cup regionals and making it to the semi-finals. See some highlights from @oregonyouthsoccer on our story.

Photos from the PCU 08B Red 2 trip coming soon!

#ClaimTheCup #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer

2010 Girls Red 1 wrap up their season as @oregonyouthsoccer State Cup Finalists. Great work girls!

2010 Girls Red 1 wrap up their season as @oregonyouthsoccer State Cup Finalists. Great work girls!

And they’re off to @nationalleaguesoccer finals in July! The 2008 Girls Red 1 advance after a 3-2 win in pks.

And they’re off to @nationalleaguesoccer finals in July! The 2008 Girls Red 1 advance after a 3-2 win in pks.

2008 Girls advance to the @nationalleaguesoccer Finals!

2008 Girls advance to the @nationalleaguesoccer Finals!

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