The original mission of The Uprising FC is to provide elite-level training for all qualified players from every background. No player should be left behind because they do not have the resources to train at a high level.

Uprising exists to raise the development standard in American youth soccer. We prioritize long-term technical and tactical growth over short-term wins. Our mission is to build complete players — technically sharp, tactically intelligent, physically prepared, mentally disciplined — and prepared for the next level.

• Fundamental Development Program (FDP) – Ages 8–13

  • FDP Elite – Advanced track within FDP (performance-based invitation)

• Elite Development Program (EDP) – Ages 14–19

  • EDP First Team

  • EDP2 Second Team

• Goalkeeper Video Analysis -specific training

• Camps and clinics

• College // Professional Player Training

• FDP (8–13): Technical foundation, coordination, decision-making, accountability habits.

  • FDP Elite: Higher training intensity and standards for players progressing faster.

• EDP (14–19): Advanced tactical development in a group setting, physical preparation, positional clarity, leadership expectations.

  • EDP First Team: Top competitive environment. Players earn competition and exposure opportunities.

  • EDP Second Team: Development track building toward First Team standards.

• Movement between groups is performance-based.

UCLA Intramural Fields – Los Angeles, CA 90095

Parking: Park in Lot 7. Drive to the far end of the parking lot. Exit up the stairs and turn right. The entrance to the field will be visible.

Tommy’s Field – Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Cal State Fullerton IM Field

Orange County Great Park

Training location depends on group and schedule.

Players are evaluated on technical ability under pressure, decision-making speed, competitiveness, coach-ability, focus, and work rate. Tryouts are structured training sessions.

The Uprising FC will contact the parent within 24 hours of the tryout to discuss whether the player is a good fit for the program and outline next steps.

Placement decisions are based on training standards, group fit, and the player’s current developmental readiness.

FDP breaks during June and July.

EDP runs year-round. EDP players may be invited to participate in a competitive summer league team training and competing alongside mixed Division 1 and professional players (performance-based and invitation only).

Yes. Financial assistance may be available based on need and commitment.

Uprising is a complete development system. Most players compete externally with clubs.

EDP First Team players may earn competitive opportunities to play on an Uprising FC team comprised of Uprising First Team players, Division 1, and professional athletes during the summer based on performance and consistency.