F.C. Portland is an inclusive, community-minded, development club which, through the best overall coach and player soccer programs, provides youth with personal growth, on and off the field. The Academy training sessions are geared toward the overall development of Academy members as individual players, focusing primarily on tactics and technical skills. The Academy’s goal is to help each player maximize his or her skills in all areas of the game.

Clive Charles founded F.C. Portland Academy in 1987 with the key philosophy that: “Through the game of soccer there is an opportunity to prepare and develop young people for the challenges of life.” The Academy continues striving to uphold Clive’s vision for soccer and player development both on and off the field.

Clive’s philosophy, style of play, and legacy is still alive at F.C. Portland Academy.

It is the mission of our coaches to continue the storied history of FC Portland and to build children into young men and women on and off the pitch. The primary goal for our coaches will always be help our players reach their objectives; be it playing varsity high school, playing in college, or playing professionally.