Charlotte Soccer Academy in Pineville, North Carolina

“We have had all 4 of our kids go through CSA at some point. At first it was the typical "Soccer Shots" which was a great way to get our children introduced to the sport. Later it was the younger teams where parents would volunteer as coaches. We later got involved in to the competitive leagues where they have paid coaches, directors, etc.... Fast forward 8 years we only have 1 child in CSA, because he is comfortable…”

— Joel K. · ★☆☆☆☆

“My son has been with Charlotte Soccer Academy for 4 years. Unfortunately, over the last 2 years we’ve seen a steep decline in the quality of training and player development. Our entire team — which had been together for 3 years — decided to leave due to lack of proper coaching and attention to all players. It’s clear that CSA prioritizes placing their best coaches with top-tier teams, while other teams receive…”

— Ellie P. · ★☆☆☆☆

“I don’t have kids who play soccer at these fields but I participate in physical therapy there and walk around the complex for exercise.The fields are beautiful. I think there is a lack of parking because when I watch games I see cars circling looking for spots and the road to the fields is lined with cars making potential dangerous blind spots. Games are ending as others are starting. Like I said, this is a…”

— Stephanie I. · ★★★★★

“We have had nothing but positive experiences with CSA. My son began with them when he was 5 years old, 1 year of rec then progressing through junior academy, youth academy, USYS, and now he is in the ECNL program. When he made the jump from USYS to ECNL, it was essentially a 3 level jump. He received nothing but support from his coaches and goal keeping staff. I do realize that everyone’s experience is individual,…”

— Jennifer C. · ★★★★★

“I regret to say that my experience with CSA has been quite disappointing. The coaching staff lacks the professionalism and expertise one would expect from a reputable soccer club. We went through 4 coaches in 2 years that my son played at CSA. With so many new coaches it is hard for the coach to access individual skill level and areas of improvement. The new coaches seem to show favoritism towards star players,…”

— Kamal D. · ★☆☆☆☆

“Great place to practice and play. 6 courts and lots of room.”

— Josh E. · ★★★★★

“The program is ok. It seems pretty dependent on the coach. There is no character/ sportsmanship aspect to their program. My son has made decent improvement in his soccer game but his confidence and enjoyment of the game has decreased since joining. Edited 1 year later: We joined a different part of the club to try out a new coach and my son and I could not be happier. His new coach is amazing and my son’s growth as…”

— A (. · ★★★★☆

“Pure disappointment. My sons have participated in rec. soccer here since 2019. I continue to offer over 18 years of coaching experience, 2 as middle school and 2 as varsity high school where we began these programs at each location. In 2023, my spouse and I experiences debilitating health issues and I was unable to complete the season. Since that time, I have worked hard through physical therapy to return to…”

— Pete O. · ★☆☆☆☆