Levi United FC Youth Academy continues building in second year

Emmanuel Sarkorh, the club president and youth coach, is excited about another season, which he believes will be a success.

“The growth of the club is massive. Just last year, we had 16 players. Now, we have 54 players and two gender groups within the three teams. This is a testimony for the hard work of everyone at the club pushing the growth of the club brand in Brunswick County,” Sarkorh said.

“The word has spread in the county and the growth of the club has caught the attention of rising young talent looking for competitive travel soccer.”

Sarkorh said the staff is excited for another challenging season to push the players to improve every training session. With a lot of new players coming in, the coaches are looking to put together a fantastic system.

One that fits all three teams to challenge each one for many victories in tournaments around North Carolina.

The quality and competition level of the players at the club is high, Sarkorh added.

“Practices are full in numbers and parents on the side eagerly waiting to see our teams display in our first tournament of the season. The support and growth LUFCYA are seeing from the community is unreal,” Sarkorh said.

“We are ready and will keep growing in Brunswick County. This club is for the entire county. We want players from every part of Brunswick County to join the family.”

LUFCYA will begin league play Jan. 20-22 in Greenville. The club will participate in the Beast of the East Tournament put on by Pitt-Greenville Soccer Association.

“If in the Greenville area, come out and support LUFCYA soccer,” Sarkorh said.

Levi United Football Club Youth Academy 2023 tournament Schedule

January: Beast of the East, Jan. 20-22, Greenville

February: MYSA Spring Shootout, Feb. 10-12, Mebane

March: CISC Race City Classic, March 3-5, Rock Hill (S.C.), Huntersville and Mooresville

April: Tournament of Champions, April 21-23, Holly Spring

May: Seaside Soccer Classic, May 20-21, Wilmington

June: National Cup 2023 Southeast Regional Qualifier Tournament, June 16-19 (Finals on June 20), Bermuda Run