History
Force Soccer Club was founded in 1984 and features players from mostly Plainwell, Otsego, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Martin, Richland, and Delton. Force Soccer Club found its beginning as the "Plainwell Force Girls Soccer Club" as a way to promote and develop players for the Plainwell High School girls soccer team.
After a few years boys teams were added, then "Plainwell" was also dropped to open the club up to other surrounding cities. Much like the game of soccer, Force Soccer Club has grown substantially over the years, currently fielding 19 teams with at least one team at every age group from U9 to U17 in both boys and girls.
Pictured: The original Plainwell Force Girls Soccer Club U14 Team (dated 1984)
Mission
The Force Soccer Club is about challenging young athletes to a higher level of competition through the development of player skills, tactics, teamwork, sportsmanship and love of the game.
Milestones
2011 - Force Soccer Club Complex developed at 106th Street Avenue
2014 - Force Soccer Club celebrated 30 years
2019 - The Academy was established to for younger players to learn and develop the skills associated with the game of soccer. Updated the logo, but still incorporates the original "Force Tornado."
Guiding Principles
Force Soccer Club is committed to its original principles:
- To teach the game of soccer
- To help each player reach his or her highest potential
- To build a better community through the active involvement of our teams, coaches and athletes.
Strives to create an environment in which players are provided the necessary instruction to effectively develop both individual and team skills. Through these skills players develop self-confidence, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and community pride.
Level of Play
We compete in multiple levels of soccer including Select, Elite, Premier, and State Cup. Accordingly, Force Soccer Club strives to field teams that will compete effectively and be successful. The game of soccer is meant to be fun for young players and this should always be kept in perspective by parents, players and coaches.
About
Force Soccer Club which was formed in 1984, is a 501c-3 non-profit organization, volunteer, community-based program. Force Soccer Club is a West Michigan Youth Soccer Association (WMYSA) league club with most league games held in the Southwest Michigan area. Force Soccer Club tryouts are held each year in June as dictated by WMYSA league rules.