Big plans are in the works for the CFC United Program in 2013-14.  As the league expands to include 73 of the top clubs from around the nation, the league will be adding an NPL Division for its’ club members.  The United NPL schedule will mirror the ECNL schedule to include 16 conference games along with 9 games at THREE of the following showcase events:  ECNL--Orlando, FL (late December), Dallas (late-Feb.), San Diego (early April), and PDA in North New Jersey (Memorial Day Weekend)  NPL—Disney Showcase (Orlando, FL), Jefferson Cup (Richmond, VA) and PDA.  The addition of the NPL Division will enable United teams to expand their rosters to include more players and ensure ALL players will be getting meaningful competition each weekend as players will have the ability to move back and forth between the rosters.  From U15-U18, CFC will form two United teams (ECNL & NPL), while at the younger ages (U13 & U14), two of the branch teams will participate in the two leagues.

The season will conclude with World Cup style tournaments for both leagues held over the last week in June.  To best prepare the kids for the schedule and for college, the United program trains three days once the high school season ends in the fall, all the way through June.  Throughout the winter, we will continue to offer position specific involving all United teams, run by some of the top college coaches in the area.  Mixed into the year round program is the FIFA 11 warm up for ALL United teams, specialized fitness and agility training, play dates including all of the teams throughout the winter and spring, and scheduled time off, so players can remain at their best, peaking at the appropriate times.
 
The U15 United team will hold three days of tryouts on Monday, June 3^rd at CFC Arena from 6:30-8:00pm, and Wednesday & Thursday, June 5^th and 6^th at Post University from 6:30-8:00pm.  Attending all three dates give a player the best opportunity to make the team, but either Monday or Wednesday AND Thursday is mandatory.  There will be an informational meeting for players and parents of anyone interested in trying out for the team on Tuesday, May 14^th at the CFC Arena at 8:00pm.
 
For the U16-U18 United teams, tryouts will be handled on an individual basis, with new players encouraged to contact the respective coaches about coming down to train with the team choosing from the following dates:  Wednesday, May 15^th, Thursday, May 16^th, Wednesday, May 22^nd and Thursday, May 23^rd.  Please contact the coach of your age group to be to confirm attendance, times and locations.
 
U16 United  Contact:  Matt Micros:  ConnUnitedFC@aol.com
U17 United  Contact:  Dave Clarke:  SoccerOffice@aol.com
U18 United  Contact:  Todd Plourde:  todd.plourde@yale.edu

Hi!

My name is Nicole Murphy, I'm a member of the CFC U16 Gunners and I am teaming up with the Connecticut Football Club to honor all soccer moms. The CFC West Girls (both Gunners & Extreme ages U11+) will wear pink socks during their games on Mother's Day weekend to help raise awareness for breast cancer research. All funds collected will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Unfortunately, most of us know someone close to us who has or had breast cancer. Together we can make a difference and help bring an end to this terrible disease.
 
Thank you,
 
Nicole Murphy
 
PS Here is a link to the website I have created so online donations can be made:
Click here to view the fund page for CFC Kick for the Cure
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Connecticut Football Club is delighted to announce the creation of their newest boys and girls branch, CFC Sportsworld.

This merger makes a great deal of sense for both organizations. The CFC SportsWorld will give quality players in the Northern part of Connecticut the chance to compete at the highest level in the state through exceptional coaching, training and facilities. SportsWorld is not only an outstanding indoor soccer facility but also has its own outdoor soccer fields which will be extremely beneficial to our teams that compete in the Massachusetts based NEP league.  CFC SportsWorld will offer unmatched coordinated programs for Boys and Girls U9 - U18 in this area.

CFC Co-Owner Stephen Coxon said "We have been working with Mike up at the SportWorld Dome for a few years now and we are delighted to officially announce that the current SportsWorld teams will become part of the CFC organization. SportWorld FC has talented boys and girls that we will now be able to give the opportunity to progress to the highest levels in the CFC Pyramid. CFC United in the ECNL for the top girls and CFC AZUL in the NPL for the top boys."

Mike Fioretti, managing partner of SportsWorld said, "We are extremely excited about merging our premier program wtih CFC. SportsWorld has had the priviledge of having CFC as both a major renter in its facility and participant in its indoor leagues for over eight (8) years. I am confident that the combination of CFC's expertise in premier soccer management/development and SportsWorld's expertise in facility management/operations will guarantee a highly successful and rewarding premier program for the new club, the partners, the parents and most importantly the players."