We’re holding our first-ever COACHES’ APPRECIATION WEEK – April 29th-May 4th. Our staff coaches, across all programs, are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are so proud to celebrate each and every one. Within the varying levels of play, we have 22 full-time staff coaches and over 50 part-time coaches (who have other full-time jobs – think: behind the desk all day to the soccer fields at night)! In addition, within our recreation program, we have over 500 volunteer coaches!! 

One thing is true across every program – we have coaches that care about your kids and love what they do. Developing, supporting, and learning alongside each player. 

Please join us in recognizing your individual coaches this upcoming week – a card, a “thank you”, a handshake, an acknowledgement. Anything goes such a long way! They are all deserving of a small dose of praise. 

Mark your calendar (Wednesday, May 1st 5:30pm-6:30pm) for an incredible webinar with Gordon MacLelland, from Working with Parents in Sport, as he discusses Managing Disappointment and Avoiding Devastation – a topic that is so vital for navigating the sports’ journey with our children. It’s a can’t miss! 

Registration is now open for our summer camps!  

Take me out to the ball game!  

Join us on Friday, June 14th for Fusion night at the WS Dash baseball stadium as they take on the Greensboro Hoppers.  

Entry to the game, plus a hotdog and drink is $17 per person.

Entry to the game is $11 per person. 

We will be offering free preview training sessions in various locations across the Triad and in Danville, VA for recreation players interested in joining the Jr Academy program for the upcoming 2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons.  Players born in 2015-2017 are eligible to attend.  (These sessions are intended for players that are NOT currently participating in the Jr Academy program.) Registration is required, there is no cost to attend.  

As we gear up for the upcoming soccer tryouts, we're looking to spread the word far and wide! Your support means the world to us, and what better way to show it than by proudly displaying an NC Fusion yard sign in your front yard or at your business location?

These signs not only promote the tryouts but also signal to the community that we're passionate about fostering young talent and building a strong soccer family. Let's paint the town with enthusiasm and encouragement!

If you're in, simply grab a yard sign from the field house at either Bryan Park or Truist Sports Park.
Together, let's ignite the spirit of soccer in our community!

Thank you for your unwavering support!

Send a photo of the sign in your yard or place of business to info@ncfusion.org and you will be entered into a prize drawing!

We will be conducting player evaluations for players (born in 2015-2017) who would like to be considered for participation in the Jr Academy program for the 2024 fall and 2026 spring seasons.  

Evaluations will be held in our Burlington, Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Winston Salem and Danville, VA locations.

A $10 registration fee discount will be provided through May 15th.  

We will be conducting tryouts in May for girls born in 2010-2014 and boys born in 2006-2014 interested in being considered for a competitive team for the 2024/25 soccer year.  

In addition, we will be holding supplemental tryouts for girls born in 2009 and interested in joining a competitive team that trains in the Winston Salem area.  The supplemental tryouts will be held on Sunday, May 12th , 4:30pm-5:45pm at Truist Sports Park in Bermuda Run.

A $10 registration fee discount will be available through May 1st.

Interested in joining an adult lacrosse league this summer? Registration is open now! See more details below. Games played in Greensboro., under the lights.

Age: 18+

Players must provide their own equipment

Games: 8-10

Where?: Smith Soccer Complex, 6pm-9pm

Playoffs?? YES!

Photos and Stats Online?: YES!!!

Prize?: Yep. Championship Bucket Hats and team trophy for the Winners

Cost = $105, $20 discount if registered before May 1

NC Fusion is pleased to offer an international experience to a group of 22 nine and ten year old boys through their participation in the Costa Girona Summer Cup in Barcelona, Spain this coming June.  This is an impactful opportunity and to most, the first time they’ll be traveling internationally.  We are proud to have them representing the United States of America and NC Fusion as one of two U.S. clubs participating.  This trip not only represents their commitment to the sport, but their family’s commitment to each individual’s growth as a person.  We are confident that while it will be an incredible experience etc participate in the sport they love in Spain against competition from other countries, the cultural impact will transform the lives of these boys.  NC Fusion believes that this trip fits strongly with its mission “to create intentional experiences through sport that will positively impact people for life.” 

This opportunity comes with a large financial commitment and to some, comes with other sacrifice.  Several players on the roster currently receive significant financial assistance from NC Fusion to participate in our programs, and will need to continued support to go on this life changing trip.  Our team will actively be fundraising and seeking support for these children.  We kindly ask that you will partner with us to ensure that the trip is financially viable for all the children and families.

Click below to find links to individual players and their donation sites, as well as our team Fundraising link.  You can donate directly to a specific player through his link, or you may donate to the general Team Fundraising link.  If you donate to a specific player, those funds will go directly to supporting that player.  If you donate to the Team Fundraising link, those funds will be split equally amongst the 22 players going on the trip.

We truly thank you for your support of this life changing opportunity for the 2014 NC Fusion Boys!  

We will be announcing additional international soccer opportunities for NC Fusion players and families starting in the 2024-25 season.

For each Friday in April, we want to see you wearing your Fusion attire out and about. At school, in the park, on vacation, or even just eating ice cream - we want to see you repping your jersey everywhere!

Three finalists will be selected and the winning pic will be voted on by our players and their families. The winner will receive an exciting prize! 

To submit a photo: 

1. Upload the photo to your own Facebook or Instagram page and use the hashtag, #FusionFriday

2. All photos must be tagged by the end of the April to be entered. 

*All hashtagged photos may be used in future NC Fusion marketing initiatives.

#UptheFusion | #FusionFriday

Beyond Sports, in partnership with the Guilford County and Forsyth County school districts, will be conducting field days at several Title 1 schools in our area, reaching over 7,000 kids over the next 8 weeks.  Beyond Sports supports these events with not only volunteers and equipment, but also with hydration stations for the students.  

If you would like to help support these students and our mission to provide intentional experiences through sport to positively impact people for life, we would appreciate your hydration donation!

We will be collecting the following items at both Bryan Park (next to the Beyond Sport donation box) and Truist Sports Park (next to the lost and found bin).  Look for the donation area in front of each clubhouse.

8 oz Water Bottles

Freezy Pops/Fla-Vor-Ice/Pop-Ice/Fun Pops

12 oz Gatorade/Powerade

Donations will be collected April 12th - May 3rd

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

It takes a village to host a tournament!  Hosting a tournament not only brings economic impact to our community, offsets some of our operating costs and also provides our players and families with the tournament experience without the travel/overnight stay expenses.

In order to provide our guests with the high quality NC Fusion experience, we are asking for a little help from you!

If interested in volunteering, please click the link below to choose the day and time slot that works best for you. Thank you!

Date: Saturday, April 27th

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Winston Salem Christian School

3665 N Patterson Ave

Winston Salem, NC 27105

Come out to experience the world's game with this free community clinic! CLTFC Camps staff is teamining up with The Neighborliness Center to introduce the funamentals and play fun games!

Questions? Email

camps@charlottefootballclub.com

What is happening here???? That’s not a soccer field. You’re right. It’s an omega ball field. Ever think about the excitement and fast pace that would come with a smaller soccer field and three teams playing at once? Well…the wait is over. Core Sports is hosting an Omega Ball tournament June 22nd. Tell your friends. Register Now!

Feel free to reach out to Noah at ndowns@ncfusion.org with any questions.

Calling all former NC Fusion ECNL & ECNL RL girls!  We are hosting an alumni game on May 17th.  If you are interested in participating click on the link below to provide your contact information.  We would love to see you back on the field! 

As you start the new year, are you looking for ways to give back to your community and get involved with a great cause? 

Beyond Sports, the NC Fusion Foundation is currently seeking a

volunteer to help with event planning, marketing and promotion, for our fundraiser planned for August 2024.

We are currently hiring:

• Goalkeeping Director
• Part-Time Sports Clinic Staff
• POD Director
• Part Time Coaches 

The 2024 New and Recertifying Referee Registration is now open.  Direct links to each of those registrations is below that will take you directly to that specific registration through the NC Soccer Referee Association  website, www.ncsra.org.  All of the coursework needed to be completed with direct links and info for each is contained in the links below that pertain directly to you.  ADVANCED GRADE REFEREE (NC STATE, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, REGIONAL/NATIONAL EMERITUS) REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT OPEN YET AS WE ARE STILL BUILDING THOSE COURSES.  THEY WILL BE OPENED IN A FEW WEEKS.  Any registration questions, please contact NCSRA Administrator Erick Varone at michaelsofficial14@gmail.com.  

ON FIELD AND WEBINAR TRAININGS FOR NEW AND RECERTIFYING REFEREES.  

Go to our website, www.ncsra.org.  Click on the Referees Tab and then the Referee Training Session tab.  All on field trainings currently scheduled are listed there with specific info for each.  There will be more on-field sessions scheduled across the state as well as webinar sessions via zoom that will be posted there as soon as they are confirmed.  There is no charge for these sessions, as they are included in your referee registration.  New referees are required to attend either an on field or webinar session (step 6 in the registration).  To be assigned to any session, or any questions about these sessions, please contact NCSRA Administrator Erick Varone.

Looking forward to the fall 2023 season for all of our new and returning referees.  Please contact NCSRA Administrators Erick Varone and Marianne MacDonald anytime for any questions needed at michaelsoffical14@gmail.com and marianne@ncsoccer.org.  

We have a group of NC Fusion parents who have been working in the concession stand at events hosted at the Greensboro Colliseum in exchange for credit towards NC Fusion program fees. This is a great way to reduce or pay off your program fees!