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Old 04-27-2022, 10:51 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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Hi, I am planning to move to the Lutz area in North Tampa with my two young boys (ages 7 and 9) who currently play on travel soccer teams in Maryland which generally has very good soccer. Do any soccer moms & dads have opinions on soccer clubs in the Lutz area? Is FC Tampa Rangers a good competitive soccer club? Are there others which are way better? Thanks so much!
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Old 04-27-2022, 02:49 PM
 
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... Having done a little more research, it appears that Florida Premier FC soccer club in Land O' Lakes is the only other youth soccer club near Lutz. It appears bigger and more professional than FC Tampa Rangers but any advice from locals in Tampa would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 04-27-2022, 06:54 PM
 
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FC Premier is a top-rated program in FL that is also involved in ECNL, which is the top league for college scouts (along with the newly formed MLS NEXT.
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Old 04-28-2022, 08:11 AM
 
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Thanks, are there any other top-rated soccer clubs/programs near Lutz/Steinbrenner to consider?
My boys will likely go to Martinez Middle School and Steinbrenner High School in the future.
What soccer clubs/programs do the best soccer players from these schools join?
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Old 04-28-2022, 08:36 AM
 
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Once you are here, reach out to all clubs within Tampa Bay area and see what they have to say. Tampa has a lot to offer but spread out a lot so you might end up traveling for better alternative. You will find something for sure!
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Old 04-28-2022, 10:08 AM
 
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Thanks but I am trying to get independent advice from parents with serious soccer kids who live in the Lutz/Steinbrenner area. I also don't want to travel more than necessary. Hence my questions. I will reach out to the recommended clubs after I do my research and hopefully get more feedback on the better clubs in the general area.
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Old 04-28-2022, 01:16 PM
 
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These are the top programs in the Tampa area.
Sort them out by distance. Each, in my opinion, are equally competitive, with direct paths to their respective ECNL and/or MLS Next programs:

https://www.chargerssoccer.com/
https://tbusc.com/
https://www.floridapremierfc.com/
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FL Premier FC would be your closest one, probably followed by FC Flames.
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Old 04-28-2022, 01:36 PM
 
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Thanks so much. From your post, I'm guessing FC Tampa Rangers in Lutz is not as competitive in terms of facilities and coaching. Is that right?
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Old 04-28-2022, 06:36 PM
 
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What does "FC" stand for?
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Old 04-28-2022, 07:42 PM
 
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Football Club
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