United to inspire a love for development, competition, and community in our players, coaches, and club
Cincinnati United Soccer Club is a place for any player to achieve their maximum potential based upon current ability and commitment to development. Established in 2008, our non-profit club serves 2,700 players across 28 locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
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We're excited to announce Nedim Gracanin will be leading MLS Next Tier 1 & 2 for U16-U19 age groups! 🔥📋⚽
“I’m truly honored and excited for the opportunity to lead our high school-age players as the club embarks on this exciting new chapter in MLS Tier 1 and MLS New Tier at U16-U19 Age Groups. Over the past two years with CUP, I’ve deeply valued the relationships I’ve built with both staff and players, and I look forward to continuing that journey together. I’m eager to apply the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to help elevate our coaches and players, fostering continued growth and development at every level.”
Nedim Gracanin
MLS Next Tier 1 & 2 U16-U19 Director
& College Recruitment Leader
CUP Boys
Announcing Ross Brogan will be joining CUP Girls as the new U11-U12 Director! 🏆⚽
“Stepping into my new role as CUP Girls U11-U12 Director fills me with excitement and purpose. I believe soccer is more than just a game—it's a platform for teaching life skills and building character. Every practice, every match offers us the chance to grow, both as players and as people. I’m passionate about inspiring a love for development, embracing healthy competition, and creating a united community that extends from our players and coaches right through the heart of our club”
Ross Brogan
U11-U12 Director
CUP Girls
We're excited to welcome Jenn Laking as Assistant Director for CU Northwest! 👏🎉
“I am thrilled to take on the role of Assistant Director at CU Northwest and contribute to the continued growth of soccer on the west side of Cincinnati. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help shape the program’s future, support our amazing athletes, and build on a culture of excellence, growth, and heart—all while returning to the club that helped shape my own journey as a player.”
Jenn Laking
Assistant Director
CU Northwest
Hugh Seyfarth has been promoted to Director of Coaching for Cincinnati United SC, congratulations Hugh! 👏🎉
“As the Director of Coaching, I am deeply committed to developing and supporting our coaches, who play a vital role in shaping our players both on and off the field. I am driven by a passion for continuous improvement and creating an environment where our coaches can thrive. Their growth directly impacts the development of our players. Together, we are building a strong, positive culture that benefits every player in our program.”
Hugh Seyfarth
Director of Coaching
Cincinnati United SC
Announcing Scott Bower will be moving onto a new role as Director of Soccer across all levels of the club! 🔥⚽
"I'm excited to serve as the Director of Soccer for Cincinnati United SC! Since moving to Ohio in 2014, my goal has been to positively impact players and coaches within CUP Boys as the Director of Coaching. Over time, my perspective has evolved, and in my new role as DoS, I look forward to extending that impact to even more families, players, coaches, and directors. I’m confident in what we can achieve together as a unified team, enhancing the member experience. My focus as DoS will be on transparency, efficiency, and organization, ultimately ensuring the best experience for our players, supporting coaches, empowering directors, and fostering a safe, enriching environment for families to proudly cheer on their children wearing our badge."
Scott Bower
Director of Soccer
Cincinnati United SC
Manoj Khettry will be retiring this season, wishing you all the best from everyone at CUSC! 💛🖤
“It's been a great 6+ years and the experiences that I have been able to amass have been wonderful. I wish nothing but the best for the club, as I see a great deal of success ahead because of the leadership and enthusiasm and ability from members in the club: from the Executive Team and Technical Leadership to the Directors, the coaches, players and finally the parents.
All things have a beginning and an end. My 36 years of coaching have had its up and downs, but I am reminded that the wins and losses are not what should drive us, but rather the relationships we make along the way. I am sure I will be keeping in touch with some of you, but if not, THANK YOU for your support and collaboration through the years and continue to move this club forward, as I think the ceiling is extremely high.”
- Manoj
3v3 Summer League is back! 🎉🎉🎉
Taking place every week from early June to the end of July. ☀️⚽
For specific dates ×s and to register see our links 🔗🔗🔗
Our Summer league offers the players the ability to train during the week whilst competing in a Dutch Tournament League on the weekend.
Each age group will train together, and then on the weekend, they will play in a series of matches collecting points. At the end of the Summer, the players with the most points will win the League!
The Bridge Program is designed to be a supplemental training program for recreational soccer and a developmental bridge from recreational soccer to competitive soccer for U8-U11 players. ⚽⚽⚽
See our links to register now! 🔗🔗🔗
Jack Hermans will provide age appropriate technical instruction and
teach game behaviors. Participants are encouraged to play recreational soccer in our outreach partner programs: GSE; SCSA; Madeira.
Location: Newtown Location (Horizon Church) 3950 Newtown Rd Cincinnati, OH 45244
Dates: Every Friday from March 28–May 9, 2025 (rain out date: May 16)
Time: 5:15-6:30 PM
Ages: U8-U12 (15 players max; boys & girls accepted)
The Future CU Juniors program is a youth developmental academy that provides instruction to boys and girls between the ages of five and eight. ⚽🎉
See our links to register now! 🔗🔗🔗
This program is designed to be a supplemental training program for young players. Jack Hermans will provide age appropriate technical instruction and teach game behaviors to the very youngest players. Participants are encouraged to play recreational soccer.
Rain out Date - May 9th
Newtown Location - Horizon Church - 3950 Newtown Road, Cincinnati, 45244
Congratulations to Brooklyn Vann of GA 08 Gold! It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for Brooklyn and her family. She only just returned from a U16 @USYNT National Team Camp in Chula Vista, CA. Now she is headed to the IMG Academy in Bradenton FL with Racing Louisville 1st team for their preseason! Brooklyn will be 1 of 2 U18 players in the country to be selected to travel and compete with Racing Louisville vs Washington Spirit and KC Current.
Congrats to Brooklyn, her family, CUSC coaches, and teammates on this amazing opportunity. Wish her luck on this adventure Feb 18-24th.
2nd Annual Cincinnati United SC Senior Banquet 🎉
Flashback to Tuesday, Feb 4 where Cincinnati United SC was able to come together for an evening to honor many of our Seniors their families and coaches. For the graduating class of 2025 we have 67 total seniors, 38 of which have been with us for 5 or more years and 13 for 10 or more years. We are extremely proud of their impact on our club up through today and look forward to more in the future as alumni, coaches, parents of players and more! Thank you to @oasisconferencecenter for once again hosting our families.
@cincyunitedcupb @cincyunitedcupg
For snacks that taste great and make you feel great, look for Simple Truth at the Kroger Family of Stores! These sweet strips are made with real organic fruit and veggies and are Free From the unwanted ingredients like artificial dyes. 🥭🍏🥕🍓
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Friday Night Soccer at Spooky Nook Sports coming soon! 🎉⚽🥅
🔗 See our links to register now! 🔗
Full details below:
This Spring, Cincinnati United is coming to Spooky Nook! its professional coaches are going to be taking players from across the area through training sessions which has made the CU/CUP Program a leading soccer program in the state.
There will be two blocks the players can choose from, block 1 running from March 7th through April 11st and block 2 running from April 25th through May 30th. [BD1]
10% discount if they register for both.
- March 7th through April 11th (Block 1) April 25th through May 30th (Block 2)
- 5:30-6:30 – 2020 – 2017 birth years (64 spaces)
- 6:30-7:30 – 2016 – 2014 birth years (64 spaces)
- 7:30-8:30 – 2013 – 2011 birth years (64 spaces)
Training will be made up of 40 minutes of training with 20 minutes of games. Each week there will scores given out to players and at the end of the program, totals will be tallied up and prizes will be given to the winners.
Players will receive a jersey as part of their registration. 🎁🎁🎁
If there are any issues regarding weather, the sessions will pivot and head inside on the sports courts. We ask that players always bring both cleats and tennis shoes. Communication will be made ahead of time if there is a last-minute change.
A big congratulations to those players taking home the prestigious ALL-AMERICAN honor, very well done! 🏆🎉👏
We are very proud of all our players and we are excited for what the future will bring.
Thank you to all the families who shared this information with us and we look forward to seeing you all again soon! 💛🖤
The CUP Girls Academy teams have a tradition to help families in need during the Holidays. 🎄🎁
The members of the CUP Advisory Panel, led by Sammy Chapman (2008 Gold), were working with child services in Hamilton to support families through Adopt-A-Family program. It's a wonderful way to bring the community together to make the Holiday experience brighter for the families in need.
The CUP GA teams collected gifts for 5 families this year and players volunteered to deliver the gifts to the families this past Sunday.
A big thank you to everyone involved!
Our Winter 2024 Newsletter is here! 🎄🥳🗞️
Includes Q&A with club staff, coaches, spotlight pieces on 2 different unsung heroes and a focus piece on our "OneClub" initiative...and much, much more! Enjoy this edition and please keep submitting your content and stories when you can!
See Our Links 🔗 to find out what's new with CU and what's up with CUP.
Post-game recovery is a key part of getting ready for the next match! @luchoacosta17 likes to get plenty of rest and refuel with satisfying snacks like Simple Truth Organic Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt. What's your recovery routine?
#SimpleTruthYouthSoccer24 #Soccer #ClubSoccer #PostGameRecovery #CoolDown #MVP #LuchoAcosta #FCCincinnati
Reminder that the Rivers Edge Indoor Arena Camp will be starting close to the new year! ⚽🥳
See our links to register now!
Each camper will receive a jersey as part of their registration! 🎁🎁🎁
The camp will take a unique format, and will be on the following dates:
12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3.
Session #1 from 9AM - 10:30 AM
U8, U9 and U10 (2017/2018, 2016, 2015)
Session #2 from 11AM - 12:30 PM
U11, U12 and U13 (2014, 2013, 2012)
Throughout the 4 days of camp, players will work through Cincinnati United's camp curriculum as well as learning about the clubs core values:
C - Character
U - Unity
P - Person First
G - Growth Minded
O - Ownership
A - Ambition
L - Love
Each day the players will go through the meaning and what that means as being part of a soccer team.
There's no better assist than tasty hydration with a side of gut health! FC Cincinnati midfielder @luchoacosta17 reaches for an Organic Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha from @simpletruth4u to check both boxes. 🍓🍋
#SimpleTruthYouthSoccer24 #Soccer #Hydration #Kombucha #GutHealth #FreeFrom #Natural #Organic #FCC #LuchoAcosta #Kroger #SimpleTruth
How do MVPs keep their energy levels high and their tastebuds happy? With snacks that are full of flavor and free from artificial ingredients, like Simple Truth Organic Roasted Almonds! Look for @simpletruth4u products at your Kroger Family of Stores.
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Recharge like the pros with @simpletruth4u! Try Organic Banana Bread Baked Energy Bars (@luchoacosta17's go-to snack) or choose from a wide variety of power-packed sideline snacks that are free from unwanted ingredients. ⚡️
#SimpleTruthYouthSoccer24 #Snacks #SoccerSnacks #EnergyBar #FreeFrom #SimpleTruth #Kroger #YouthSoccer #LucianoAcosta #SoccerLife #SoccerMom #SoccerDad #SoccerParent #BananaBread
Cincinnati United is excited to announce its very first west side camp hosted at Rivers Edge Indoor Arena! ⚽⚽⚽
See our links to register!
The camp will take a unique format, and will be on the following dates:
12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3.
There will be two sessions from 9:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30.
Session #1 from 9-10:30 AM
U8, U9 and U10 (2017/2018, 2016, 2015)
Session #2 from 11-12:30 PM
U11, U12 and U13 (2014,2013,2012)
Each camper will receive a jersey as part of their registration!
Throughout the 4 days of camp, players will work through Cincinnati United's camp curriculum as well as learning about the clubs core values:
C - Character
U - Unity
P - Person First
G - Growth Minded
O - Ownership
A - Ambition
L - Love
Each day the players will go through the meaning and what that means as being part of a soccer team.
We're so excited to partner with @simpletruth4u and @luchoacosta17 this season to bring you fun facts, pro tips, and plenty of recommendations for snacks that are free from unwanted ingredients! Check back weekly for new content. ⚽️
#SimpleTruthYouthSoccer24 #YouthSoccer #MLS #FCC #LucianoAcosta #Soccer #Kroger #SoccerMom #SoccerDad #SoccerParent #SoccerLife #Snacks #Protips
The CUP Girls Halloween Futbol Festival is Friday November 1st! 🎃⚽
Prizes and candy giveaways + a Halloween Sock Competition & Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Get excited for a fun night with our United family!
Please share this event with families and friends. Players from outside the club are welcome to attend--bring a Friend!
Wear your Halloween Costume (you must be able to play/move and see the ball) and wear your best Halloween long socks (shin guards required).
Blue Ash Sports Center
11540 Grooms Rd
Blue Ash, OH 455242
Open for these age groups:
- 2015 @ 5:15-6:15 PM
- 2014 @ 6:20-7:20 PM
- 2013 @ 7:25-8:25 PM
Premier Futsal Program is back for the Winter Season of 2024/2025! ⚽🥳
We will be offering Futsal programs in the following areas:
Lebanon (YMCA)
Mason (Grace Chapel)
Blue Ash (Ronnie Grandison)
Mt Carmel (Nothin but Net)
Centerville/Miamisburg (South Metro Sports)
Our all in one program includes:
Training once per week
Local league play
Local tournament play
Full time Club Coaches
Sign up as a team or as an individual
One cost - no team fees
Additional training optional
See our links to register now!
Catch up on our Unsung Heroes from our latest newsletter featuring the Bell family! 💛🖤
From saving lives in Florida to overcoming a serious injury, the Bell family endured an incredible summer, yet still managed to make a positive impact on many. We’re proud and privileged to be able to share this story with you.
See our links to read the full story!
4TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CAMP 🥳⚽
Saturday November 30-Sunday December 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grooms, 11540 Grooms Rd. Blue Ash, OH
2018 - 2011 Boys and Girls
$80.00/per camper
LIMITED TO 64 CAMPERS
Our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Camp is a skills-based camp where we focus on the technical aspects of the game to enhance individual player development. We focus on dribbling, passing and receiving, finishing and playing in a small-sided game environment (3v3-9v9). Instructors will be CUP and CU staff.
Dear Parents, We're looking to get photos 📸 of new uniforms from all age groups in Cincinnati United, if you have a photo you would like to share please see our links to submit them.
Also feel free to share any soccer stories with us from your time with CUSC, we love to hear your feedback and suggestions for how we can continue to offer a great home for young players and families. ⚽🎉
Huge shoutout to the Mangine Foundation for their incredible support in providing our entire staff with Cardiac Arrest life-saving education. We're also deeply grateful to our coaches who took their own time to participate in this crucial training. 🙌
The evening before our first night of training was equally amazing, as we came together to discuss our MVV, Structure, Technical Plan, and some thrilling future plans. It was a fantastic night of unity and vision! 🌟
#UNITY #ONECLUB #Grateful #Teamwork
Exciting times at the CU Friendlies! 🌟 A huge shoutout to Blake Decker and Hugh Seyfarth for leading an insightful Coaching Education session for Cincinnati United Soccer Club. 🧠💡Over 40 coaches from CU and Loveland Storm enjoyed a working lunch by observing a principles-based attacking training session.
We have partnered with the Soccer Parenting Association to provide free membership to the Soccer Parent Resource Center for our members! ⚽🎉
Check out our links to get started or for more information.
“Cincinnati United is excited to be partnering with the Soccer Parenting Association. What Skye and her team have created with the Soccer Parenting Resource Center has set the standard for parent engagement and education in the youth sports space.
Over the last year we have worked to identify resources that can inform, engage and inspire our players, families, and coaches. We look forward to our parents, coaches and staff working together to bring out the best in all our players.”
— Cincinnati United Technical Director Hugh Seyfarth
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