About our Club
CONNECTICUT FC
We are Connecticut Football Club, a supportive, family oriented community cultivating a culture of hard work, respect and continuous growth. Through exceptional coaching and teamwork we empower players to embrace challenges develop leadership skills and strive for excellence both on and off the field.
The mission of the Connecticut Football Club is to create an environment of excellence where players thrive, grow, and enjoy the game, while building character and being inspired to reach their full potential.
Our Mission
To create an environment of excellence where players thrive, grow, and enjoy the game, while building character and being inspired to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leading organization in youth soccer, where every player is given the opportunity to succeed. We aim to develop not only elite athletes but also strong, compassionate leaders who excel both on and off the field
Our Culture
We are Connecticut Football Club, a supportive, family oriented community cultivating a culture of hard work, respect and continuous growth. Through exceptional coaching and teamwork we empower players to embrace challenges develop leadership skills and strive for excellence both on and off the field.
CFC History
Founded in 1999 through the merger of Arsenal Soccer Club and the Connecticut Jr. Wolves, Connecticut Football Club (CFC) quickly became the state’s largest premier soccer organization for girls.
The club began with two branches — CFC Wolves (Rocky Hill/Windsor) and CFC Arsenal (Lower Fairfield County). Over the years, CFC expanded to serve players across Connecticut with the addition of branch programs and adding boys programming:
- CFC Impact (2002) – North Branford/New Haven
- CFC Gunners (2008) – Northwest corridor
- CFC Azzurri – Farmington Valley
- CFC Extreme – Brookfield/Newtown/I-84 corridor
- CFC Candlewood – New Milford and the NY border
As the club evolved it moved from a branch model to a more regionalized approach. Present day CFC Consists of programs for boys and girls from Westchester County NY, to Tolland County CT.
- CFC United Boys (ECNL & ECNL RL) – CFC Park Home Base
- CFC United Girls (ECNL & ECNL RL) – CFC Park Home Base
- CFC Legacy (ECNL RL Girls) – Westchester County NY & Lower Fairfield County
- CFC Arsenal (Boys and Girls) – Middle Fairfield County
- CFC Ole (Boys and Girls) – Upper Fairfield County
- CFC North (ECNL RL Boys & Girls) – Hartford and Tolland Counties
CFC now supports both male and female players from every corner of the state.
In 2009 CFC Girls Became founding members of the Girls Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). Formed by 40 of the nations best clubs the league has grown to be the best destination for girls soccer in the country.
In 2017 CFC Boys became founding members of the Boys Elite Clubs National League (ECNL).
Programs for Every Player
CFC offers programs for all ages and levels, including:
- Premier-level, selection-only teams (U13–U19)
- Developmental Premier Program (U9–U12)
- CFC Academy and specialized summer camps
This “full-service” model ensures a pathway for every player — from beginners to elite competitors.
CFC United
In 2004, CFC launched CFC United, bringing together top players from every branch (U15 and up). Since then, United has become the club’s highest youth tier, producing:
- Numerous State Champions (Boys & Girls)
- Several Region I Semifinalists (Boys & Girls)
- Several Region I Finalists (Girls)
- 1 Regional Champion (Girls)
- 1 National Champion (Boys)