Be Part of the LFC Family
Our season runs from August through May, with official tryouts typically held each year in early June.
But you don’t have to wait—we’re always adding players throughout the season!
Interested in joining a team? Contact us to learn more about open roster spots, training opportunities, and how to get started. We are headquartered at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston, Michigan.
2026/27 Season
Interested in joining LFC Michigan for the 2026/27 season?
Register to attend Open Training/ID Sessions for the upcoming season. Schedules below.
Registration Quick Link
Age Groups
The chart below outlines the new School Calendar Year age group structure that will be used for the 2026–27 season.
| AGE GROUP | BIRTH DATE |
|---|---|
| U6 | Aug 1 2020 – Jul 31 2021 |
| U7 | Aug 1 2019 – Jul 31 2020 |
| U8 | Aug 1 2018 – Jul 31 2019 |
| U9 | Aug 1 2017 – Jul 31 2018 |
| U10 | Aug 1 2016 – Jul 31 2017 |
| U11 | Aug 1 2015 – Jul 31 2016 |
| U12 | Aug 1 2014 – Jul 31 2015 |
| U13 | Aug 1 2013 – Jul 31 2014 |
| U14 | Aug 1 2012 – Jul 31 2013 |
| U15 | Aug 1 2011 – Jul 31 2012 |
| U16 | Aug 1 2010 – Jul 31 2011 |
| U17 | Aug 1 2009 – Jul 31 2010 |
| U18 | Aug 1 2008 – Jul 31 2009 |
| U19 | Aug 1 2007 – Jul 31 2008 |
Coaching Staff
2026/27 Coaching Staff
North Oakland Boys
To be announced
North Oakland Girls
Additional age groups to be announced.
| Age Group | Team | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U16 Girls | ECNL RL GMA | Dawson Butcher |
| U17 Girls | ECNL RL GMA | Dean Welsh |
| U18/19 Girls | ECNL RL GMA | Damian Huffer |
2025/26 Coaching Staff
North Oakland Boys
| AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | TEAM NAME | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U6 Boys | 2020 | Red | TBD |
| U7 Boys | 2019 | Red | John Sprague |
| U8 Boys | 2018 | Red White | Taylor Woods Keegan Hobson |
| U9 Boys | 2017 | Red White | Taylor Woods Oscar Jimenez |
| U10 Boys | 2016 | Red White | John Crum John Sprague |
| U11 Boys | 2015 | Academy PreAcademy PreAcademy 2 | Rudy Alvarado John Crum TBD |
| U12 Boys | 2014 | Academy PreAcademy PreAcademy 2 | Dean Welsh Taylor Woods Oscar Jimenez |
| U13 Boys | 2013 | ECNL RL Premier | Rudy Alvarado Taylor Woods |
| U14 Boys | 2012 | ECNL RL Premier | Ian Jones Mike Ristich |
| U15 Boys | 2011 | ECNL RL Premier | Dawson Butcher/Mark Stockoski Keegan Hobson |
| U16 Boys | 2010 | ECNL RL Premier | Dean Welsh/Damian Huffer Rod Jones/Keegan Hobson |
| U17 Boys | 2009 | ECNL RL Premier | Damian Huffer/Ian Jones Damian Huffer |
| U19 Boys | 2007/08 | ECNL RL | Ian Jones/Rudy Alvarado |
North Oakland Girls
| AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | TEAM NAME | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| U6 Girls | 2020 | Red | TBD |
| U7 Girls | 2019 | Red | John Crum |
| U8 Girls | 2018 | Red | John Crum |
| U9 Girls | 2017 | Red | Matia Rourke |
| U10 Girls | 2016 | Red White | Todd Rajala Val Qejvani |
| U11 Girls | 2015 | Academy PreAcademy | Rudy Alvarado Todd Rajala |
| U12 Girls | 2014 | Academy PreAcademy | Dawson Butcher Todd Rajala |
| U13 Girls | 2013 | ECNL RL Premier | Dean Welsh Dawson Butcher |
| U14 Girls | 2012 | ECNL RL | Dawson Butcher |
| U15 Girls | 2011 | ECNL RL Premier | Phil Kimmel/Dean Welsh Dawson Butcher |
| U16 Girls | 2010 | ECNL RL | Dean Welsh/Ian Jones |
| U17 Girls | 2009 | ECNL RL Premier | Damian Huffer/Ian Jones Damian Huffer |
| U19 Girls | 2008/07 | ECNL RL | Ian Jones/Dean Welsh |
Player ID Sessions
Player ID Sessions are open to any player interested in being evaluated to join a 2026/27 team.
Register to attend.
Oakland Yard Athletics Main Dome – 5328 Highland Road, Waterford MI
| School Year Age Group | Schedule |
|---|---|
| U6 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 5:30–6:30pm March 5 & 12 | 5:00–6:00pm |
| U7 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 5:30–6:30pm March 5 & 12 | 5:00–6:00pm |
| U8 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 5:30–6:30pm March 5 & 12 | 5:00–6:00pm |
| U9 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 6:30–7:30pm March 5 & 12 | 6:00–7:00pm |
| U10 Boys | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U11 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 6:30–7:30pm March 5 & 12 | 6:00–7:00pm |
| U12 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 7:30–8:30pm March 5 & 12 | 7:00–8:00pm |
| U13 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 5:30–6:30pm March 5 & 12 | 5:00–6:00pm |
| U14 Boys | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 6:30–7:30pm |
| U15 Boys | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 7:30–8:30pm |
| U16 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 4:30–5:30pm March 5 & 12 | 4:00–5:00pm |
| U17 Boys | March 3 & 10 | 4:30–5:30pm March 5 & 12 | 4:00–5:00pm |
| U18 Boys | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 4:30–5:30pm |
| U19 Boys | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 4:30–5:30pm |
- Oakland Yard Athletics Main Dome – 5328 Highland Road, Waterford MI
| School Year Age Group | Schedule |
|---|---|
| U6 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U7 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U8 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U9 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U10 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 6:30–7:30pm |
| U11 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 6:30–7:30pm |
| U12 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 5:30–6:30pm |
| U13 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 7:30–8:30pm |
| U14 Girls | March 3 & 10 | 6:30–7:30pm March 5 & 12 | 6:00–7:00pm |
| U15 Girls | March 2, 4, 9, 11 | 6:30–7:30pm |
| U16 Girls | March 3 | 7:30–8:30pm March 5 | 7:00–8:00pm |
| U17 Girls | March 3 | 7:30–8:30pm March 5 | 7:00–8:00pm |
| U18 Girls | March 2 & 4 | 4:30–5:30pm |
| U19 Girls | March 2 & 4 | 5:30–6:30pm |
Amy Kleinow
LFC NORTH OAKLAND SITE ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: 248-470-3928
Dean Welsh
LFC NORTH OAKLAND DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Phone: 810-252-0330
U13-U19 ECNL RL Boys & Girls
For ECNL RL GMA Boys & Girls, visit: https://www.lfcinternationalacademymi.com/no-ecnl-rl-gma
We invite you to take a few minutes to read through our Parent Guide. Learn about Liverpool Football Club, LFC International Academy, our values, and the benefits of being part of this great soccer club. Download a digital version or view the slide show below.
Supplemental Tryouts for High School Boys (2010-2007)
North Oakland Site will host tryouts for any high school player looking to join an Elite Academy or MSPSP team.
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Times:
- U15-U16 (2010-2009) Boys: 5:00PM-6:30PM
- U17-U19 (2008-2007) Boys: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location: Clarkston High School Auxiliary Field, 6093 Flemings Lake Rd, Clarkston
Please register to attend:
