FC Cardinals

08/20/2026

📢 FC Cardinals Academy Uniforms & Practice Kits information

For FC Cardinals Academy uniforms and practice kits, please email [email protected] with the following information for each player:

▪️Player Name:

▪️Team/Coach:

▪️Parent Email:

▪️Parent Phone #:

▪️Player Jersey #:

Once we receive this information, we will get your player entered into our FC Cardinals TeamStore right away. You will then receive access to the online store where you can purchase all required items directly through Soccer Post.

🚨 Required for All Academy Players 🚨

⚽️ Each Academy player will need:

* RED Game Day “Home” Kit (Red Jersey & Red Shorts) + Matching Nike Red Socks

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* BLACK Game Day “Away” Kit (Black Jersey & Black Shorts) + Matching Nike Black Socks

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* RED Practice Kit (Red “We Are Melissa” training jersey & black shorts) + Matching Nike Red Socks

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Please make sure all required kits are ordered so players are properly prepared for practices and games throughout the season.

Backpacks, jackets, and hoodies will also be available through the TeamStore as optional purchases. These items are not required.

Please send your player’s information as soon as possible so we can get everyone added to the TeamStore and uniform orders placed in time for the upcoming season.

Thank you for helping us get our FC Cardinals Academy players ready for a great season!

08/20/2026

📢 FC Cardinals Academy Practice Reminders

Our FC Cardinals Academy teams have officially started training for the Fall 2026 season! As we get everyone back on the field and into a regular practice routine, we want to make sure all players arrive prepared and ready to get the most out of each training session.

Please take a few minutes before each practice to make sure your player has everything they need:

🔴 FC Cardinals Academy Practice Kit:

Players should wear their official FC Cardinals Academy practice kit to every training session. If your player has not received or ordered their practice kit yet, please have them wear a red athletic top and black shorts until their kit arrives. This helps our teams look consistent and allows coaches to easily organize players during training.

⚽️ Soccer Cleats:

All players should wear proper soccer cleats for practices. Please make sure cleats fit securely and are tied before players step onto the field.

🛡️ Shin Guards — REQUIRED:

Every player must wear shin guards during practice. Shin guards are an important piece of safety equipment and should be worn properly underneath soccer socks for the entire training session.

💧 Water:

Please send your player with plenty of water, especially while we continue training in the Texas heat. Players should arrive hydrated and have enough water to last throughout the entire practice.

⏰ Arrive On Time & Ready to Train:

Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled practice time so players can get their cleats and shin guards on, grab their ball and water, and be ready to begin when the coach starts training. Starting together allows our coaches to maximize every minute we have on the field.

👂 Listen, Learn & Be Respectful:

We ask all Academy players to listen when coaches are giving instructions and to show respect to their coaches and teammates. We want our practices to be a positive environment where players can learn, work hard, encourage one another, and continue developing their skills.

❤️⚽️ And Most Importantly — Have Fun!

Our Academy program is about helping young players develop a love for the game while learning the skills, teamwork, discipline, and confidence that will help them grow as soccer players.

We are excited to have our Cardinals back on the field and can’t wait to watch each player grow throughout the Fall 2026 season!

Come prepared. Work hard. Be a great teammate. Have fun.

08/18/2026

FC CARDINALS ACADEMY SIGNING DAY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026!

Our FC Cardinals Academy Signing Day on Saturday was so much fun, and we loved celebrating the start of another exciting soccer season with our players and families!

As we begin the Fall 2026 season, we are incredibly grateful for every family who has chosen to be part of the FC Cardinals family. Thank you for trusting our club and our coaches with your players and allowing us to be part of their development both on and off the field.

Signing Day is just the beginning! We’re looking forward to a Fall season filled with growth, hard work, competition, friendships, and unforgettable memories. Our commitment remains the same, creating a positive, challenging, and supportive environment where every player has the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

A huge thank you to our players, families, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and community supporters who continue to believe in what we’re building here in Melissa.

We can’t wait to see our Academy teams take the field!

Here’s to an incredible Fall 2026 season! GO FC CARDINALS! ❤️⚽️❤️

08/15/2026

We are excited to officially welcome our FC Cardinals Academy players and families to the Fall 2026 season!

Join us this Saturday at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Melissa for our Academy Signing Day! Players will officially sign their Academy contracts, take photos with their teammates and coaches, and celebrate the start of an exciting new season together.

Each FC Cardinals Academy player will also receive a FREE Tadpole Ice Cream!

Signing Day Schedule:
12–1 PM: U10 Girls
1–2 PM: U6/U7, U8 & U9/U10 Boys
2–3 PM: U7, U8 & U9 Girls

📅 Saturday, August 15th
📍 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Melissa
⏰ 12–3 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate our players and families and officially kick off the Fall 2026 FC Cardinals Academy season!

Melissa’s Hometown Soccer Club — Train. Develop. Compete.

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

📢 LAST FC Cardinals Academy Team Tryouts Before Signing Day! Only a few of Academy teams have rosters spots left! ⚽

Join Melissa’s Hometown Soccer Club and see why local families are choosing FC Cardinals Academy!

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📌 This Week & Next:

• Final Academy Tryouts

• Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets Available on our page.

• Academy Signing Day Party — Saturday, August 15 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Melissa

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⚽ Is your player ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer?

Looking for a local Academy soccer club without the long travel times?

FC Cardinals Academy is designed for players who are ready to be challenged, improve their skills, and compete in a positive, player-first environment.

Our Academy bridges the gap between recreational and competitive soccer by developing technical ability, game intelligence, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game. Every player follows a clear pathway toward earning a place on one of our FC Cardinals Competitive teams.

All Academy players receive an official US Club Soccer Player Card and compete against other Academy and Competitive clubs throughout North Texas.

We’re proud to partner with Melissa ISD, giving our players year-round access to premier indoor and outdoor training facilities.

📄 Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets are now available on our page and include:

• Club dues
• Coaches
• Training schedules
• Practice locations
• Age eligibility
• Player pathway
• League information

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✅ Licensed coaching staff with 45+ years of coaching and player development experience

✅ Year-round training at the Melissa ISD Indoor & Outdoor Championship Center and East Cardinal Middle School

✅ Professional curriculum focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

✅ Positive, family-oriented culture that puts player development first

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📍 East Cardinal Middle School
4390 FM 545
Melissa, TX 75454

📝 No registration required — just come train with us!

📅 Academy Signing Day: Saturday, August 15

If you’re looking for a club that values player development, family, and community while preparing players for the next level, we’d love to meet your family this week!

🌐 www.fccardinals.com
📧 [email protected]

08/05/2026

Join Melissa’s Hometown Soccer Club and see why local families are choosing FC Cardinals Academy! ⚽️❤️⚽️

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📌 This Week & Next:

• Final Academy Tryouts

• Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets Available on our page.

• Academy Signing Day Party — Saturday, August 15 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Melissa

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⚽ Is your player ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer?

Looking for a local Academy soccer club without the long travel times?

FC Cardinals Academy is designed for players who are ready to be challenged, improve their skills, and compete in a positive, player-first environment.

Our Academy bridges the gap between recreational and competitive soccer by developing technical ability, game intelligence, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game. Every player follows a clear pathway toward earning a place on one of our FC Cardinals Competitive teams.

All Academy players receive an official US Club Soccer Player Card and compete against other Academy and Competitive clubs throughout North Texas.

We’re proud to partner with Melissa ISD, giving our players year-round access to premier indoor and outdoor training facilities.

📄 Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets are now available on our page and include:

• Club dues
• Coaches
• Training schedules
• Practice locations
• Age eligibility
• Player pathway
• League information

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✅ Licensed coaching staff with 45+ years of coaching and player development experience

✅ Year-round training at the Melissa ISD Indoor & Outdoor Championship Center and East Cardinal Middle School

✅ Professional curriculum focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

✅ Positive, family-oriented culture that puts player development first

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📍 East Cardinal Middle School
4390 FM 545
Melissa, TX 75454

📝 No registration required — just come train with us!

📅 Academy Signing Day: Saturday, August 15

If you’re looking for a club that values player development, family, and community while preparing players for the next level, we’d love to meet your family this week!

🌐 www.fccardinals.com
📧 [email protected]

08/05/2026

📢 Last Few Academy Team Tryouts Before Signing Day! ⚽⚽️⚽️

Join Melissa’s Hometown Soccer Club and see why local families are choosing FC Cardinals Academy!

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📌 This Week & Next:

• Final Academy Tryouts

• Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets Available on our page.

• Academy Signing Day Party — Saturday, August 15 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Melissa

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⚽ Is your player ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer?

Looking for a local Academy soccer club without the long travel times?

FC Cardinals Academy is designed for players who are ready to be challenged, improve their skills, and compete in a positive, player-first environment.

Our Academy bridges the gap between recreational and competitive soccer by developing technical ability, game intelligence, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game. Every player follows a clear pathway toward earning a place on one of our FC Cardinals Competitive teams.

All Academy players receive an official US Club Soccer Player Card and compete against other Academy and Competitive clubs throughout North Texas.

We’re proud to partner with Melissa ISD, giving our players year-round access to premier indoor and outdoor training facilities.

📄 Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheets are now available on our page and include:

• Club dues
• Coaches
• Training schedules
• Practice locations
• Age eligibility
• Player pathway
• League information

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✅ Licensed coaching staff with 45+ years of coaching and player development experience

✅ Year-round training at the Melissa ISD Indoor & Outdoor Championship Center and East Cardinal Middle School

✅ Professional curriculum focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

✅ Positive, family-oriented culture that puts player development first

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📍 East Cardinal Middle School
4390 FM 545
Melissa, TX 75454

📝 No registration required — just come train with us!

📅 Academy Signing Day: Saturday, August 15

If you’re looking for a club that values player development, family, and community while preparing players for the next level, we’d love to meet your family this week!

🌐 www.fccardinals.com
📧 [email protected]

08/04/2026

⚽ U10 FC Cardinals Girls Academy Fall 2026 Team Information

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• Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheet, Including Club Dues

• Academy Signing Day Party — Saturday, August 15 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Melissa.

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Join Melissa’s hometown soccer club and experience a player-first environment focused on development, confidence, and preparing players for the next level.

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⚽ Is your player ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer?

⚽️ Looking for a local Academy soccer club without the long travel times?

If your child is ready for a more challenging environment and wants to continue developing their skills, our Academy is the perfect next step.

FC Cardinals Academy is not a recreational soccer program. Our players receive an official US Club Soccer Player Card and compete in respected local competitive leagues against other academy and competitive clubs throughout North Texas.

Our Academy is designed to bridge the gap between recreational soccer and competitive soccer by building strong technical skills, game intelligence, confidence, and a love for the game in a positive, development-focused environment.

Our goal is for every Academy player to continue progressing and eventually earn a place on one of our FC Cardinals Competitive Teams, which compete in highly respected leagues including Regional Premier League (RPL) and National 1 League.

FC Cardinals is proud to have a strategic partnership with Melissa ISD. Through this partnership, our players have access to state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor training facilities year-round, giving them an outstanding environment to train, develop, and compete regardless of the season.

FC Cardinals Academy “Fact Sheets” for Fall 2026 are now available on our page!

Thinking about joining FC Cardinals this fall? Our Fact Sheets provide everything you need to know about each Academy and Competitive team, including club dues, coaches, training dates, practice locations, age eligibility, player pathway, and the leagues each team will compete in during the Fall 2026 season.

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✅ Licensed coaching staff with 45+ years of coaching and player development experience

✅ Year-round training at the Melissa ISD Indoor & Outdoor Championship Center and East Cardinal Middle School

✅ Professional curriculum focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

✅ Positive, family-oriented club culture centered on long-term player growth

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📅 Academy Signing Day: Saturday, August 15th

If you’re looking for a soccer club that prioritizes player development, family, and community while preparing players for the competitive game, we’d love to meet your family this week!

🌐 www.fccardinals.com
📧 [email protected]

08/04/2026

⚽ U9 FC Cardinals Girls Academy Fall 2026 Team Information

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• Fall 2026 Academy Fact Sheet, Including Club Dues

• Academy Signing Day Party — Saturday, August 15 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Melissa.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Join Melissa’s hometown soccer club and experience a player-first environment focused on development, confidence, and preparing players for the next level.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

⚽ Is your player ready to take the next step beyond recreational soccer?

⚽️ Looking for a local Academy soccer club without the long travel times?

If your child is ready for a more challenging environment and wants to continue developing their skills, our Academy is the perfect next step.

FC Cardinals Academy is not a recreational soccer program. Our players receive an official US Club Soccer Player Card and compete in respected local competitive leagues against other academy and competitive clubs throughout North Texas.

Our Academy is designed to bridge the gap between recreational soccer and competitive soccer by building strong technical skills, game intelligence, confidence, and a love for the game in a positive, development-focused environment.

Our goal is for every Academy player to continue progressing and eventually earn a place on one of our FC Cardinals Competitive Teams, which compete in highly respected leagues including Regional Premier League (RPL) and National 1 League.

FC Cardinals is proud to have a strategic partnership with Melissa ISD. Through this partnership, our players have access to state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor training facilities year-round, giving them an outstanding environment to train, develop, and compete regardless of the season.

FC Cardinals Academy “Fact Sheets” for Fall 2026 are now available on our page!

Thinking about joining FC Cardinals this fall? Our Fact Sheets provide everything you need to know about each Academy and Competitive team, including club dues, coaches, training dates, practice locations, age eligibility, player pathway, and the leagues each team will compete in during the Fall 2026 season.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

✅ Licensed coaching staff with 45+ years of coaching and player development experience

✅ Year-round training at the Melissa ISD Indoor & Outdoor Championship Center and East Cardinal Middle School

✅ Professional curriculum focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

✅ Positive, family-oriented club culture centered on long-term player growth

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

📅 Academy Signing Day: Saturday, August 15th

If you’re looking for a soccer club that prioritizes player development, family, and community while preparing players for the competitive game, we’d love to meet your family this week!

🌐 www.fccardinals.com
📧 [email protected]