UPSL Academy
U17 Competitive Team
- Elite player development
- National competition pathway
- Ages 2010 & 2011
Concord, NC — 2026 Fall SeasonDeveloping Players.
Developing Players.
Building Character.
Honoring God.
A faith-based soccer club competing in UPSL Academy (U17) and UPSL Division 1 — built to develop athletes on and off the field.
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Our Mission
More than a club — a calling.
At NC United FC, our mission is to cultivate a positive, nurturing, and competitive environment where athletes can discover and maximize their God-given abilities. We are committed to developing skilled players, strong leaders, and individuals of integrity who honor God through their attitude, effort, and teamwork.
Our Story
Founded by Coach Choko.
NC United FC was founded by Coach Luis Ramirez — known throughout the soccer community as Coach Choko. Having played the game at the professional level, he understands both the opportunities and the obstacles that young players face.
Those experiences inspired him to create a club dedicated to the next generation: giving young athletes the guidance, training environment, and competitive opportunities needed to reach their full potential.
Today NC United FC is a proud member of the United Premier Soccer League — competing with a U17 team in UPSL Academy and a Men's First Team in UPSL Division 1. More than a soccer club, it is a community committed to developing talent, building character, and creating opportunities in the game and in life.
Featured Programs
Two paths. One club.
Men's Division 1
Adult Competitive Soccer
- High-level competition
- Player development pipeline
- Mid Atlantic Region
Fall 2026 — Current Season
A new group.
One standard.
Built through open tryouts in Concord, our first Men's Division 1 squad is already competing — deliberately testing itself against strong opposition and growing every single week. The journey has begun.
Follow the SeasonPlayer Voices
Voices of NC United.
What this new chapter feels like from inside the locker room. In their own words, two of our players share why NC United already feels like more than a team.
Harrison
The standard and the goal
“The level set by the coaches is extremely high — they've played and coached at the highest levels. I believe we can win this division if we work hard and come to training each week. And it's always God first.”
Right Wing · Men's Division 1
Hunbal
Here to level up
“It's an amazing opportunity — for young players and for experienced players too. We're not just here to play around. We're here to level up and keep pushing ourselves forward as a team.”
Left Wing · Men's Division 1
Latest News
See what we're building.
Preseason is underway and the Fall 2026 story is being written. Match reports, club announcements, and moments from the journey — all in one place.
U17 AcademyGrowth Made Visible: U17 Academy Answers the Challenge in Virginia
NC United FC U17 Academy 5–0 Rush United
NC United FC U17 Academy earns a 5–0 road victory over Rush United, turning an earlier 2–1 defeat into another sign of the team’s continued growth.
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Men D1 · UPSLInto First Place: Another Step in the Journey
Briar United Castle FC 1–2 NC United FC
NC United FC Men D1 earns a 2–1 road victory over Briar United Castle FC and moves to the top of the standings.
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U17 AcademyGrowing Through the Journey: Our U17 Academy’s First Steps Forward
NC United FC U17 Academy 5–3 Soda City FC White
Three matches. New challenges. Visible growth. NC United FC’s U17 Academy celebrates its first victory while continuing to build — with patience, gratitude, and faith.
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Men D1 · UPSLGrowing Together
NC United FC 3–0 Briar United FC Academy
Three different scorers, a clean sheet and another step forward together in NC United FC's first home league victory.
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Men D1 · UPSLFirstfruits: A New Chapter Begins
FC Roanoke 1–4 NC United FC
After a long road to Weldon — and an even longer road through preseason — NC United FC opened its first UPSL Men Division 1 campaign with a 4–1 victory over FC Roanoke.
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Men D1 · PreseasonA Stronger Test. A Clearer Picture.
NC United FC 2–4 Queen City Mutiny
A stronger preseason challenge provided NC United with another measure of its progress — and a clearer picture of the work still ahead.
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Club NewsA New Connection, Another Step Forward
NC United FC 2–1 Queen City Mutiny
A new relationship with Queen City Mutiny, an unusual three-team evening, and another opportunity for the squad to compete and grow.
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Club News · CommunityMore Than a Match: NC United FC Joins the Black & Blue Wave in Atlanta
An unforgettable road trip gave members of our club a firsthand look at the community, passion, and energy that surround the beautiful game.
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Match ReportFirst Win, Offered With Gratitude
NC United FC 1–0 PFM FC
A disciplined performance, a first team victory, and a milestone received with gratitude.
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Match ReportThree Weeks In — Another Encouraging Step
NC United FC 2–3 Gastonia City FC
Facing last season's Division 1 champions — now a Premier Division side — a squad three weeks in the making showed organization, quality in possession, and real progress.
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Match ReportOne Week In — A Promising First Test
NC United FC 1–3 NC Ballers
One week together, one big test. Strong opposition took the result, but the organization and willingness to play showed a foundation already forming.
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Where It StartedThank You to Everyone Who Joined Our First UPSL Tryouts
Looking back at where it started — highlights and gratitude from the inaugural open tryouts that built our Fall 2026 squads.
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A new squad. A new season. One standard. Follow the journey and see what God is building at NC United FC.