Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy: Gainesville Youth Soccer

Sporting GNV is excited to offer programs for players of all ages and experience levels this fall! From our Future Stars just starting their soccer journey, to recreational players learning the game, to academy players ready to compete — there’s a place for everyone.

2026 Fall GNV-YSI Recreational starts August 24, 2026
Under the leadership of Sandi and Ray Rivera, youth soccer began in Gainesville in 1976. This year, GNV-YSI honors these roots and carries on the tradition that was started 50 years ago. Early registration: June 1 - June 30. Regular registration: July 1 - July 31. Late registration: August 15.

2026 Fall Academy starts September 9, 2026
This fall, we will continue to have SEPARATE divisions for boys and girls if numbers allow it. U7-U12. The Fall 2026 season will start Wednesday September 9th and run through Tuesday November 10th. There is NOTHING on the weekend. All games and practices are held at your normally scheduled time.

2026 Fall Future Stars starts September 17, 2026
Players aged from August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023. There are no tryouts for Future Stars. Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:15 pm. Sessions start September 17 and end November 5 (8-week program).