Premier Soccer Program in Montgomery Alabama
Congratulations to our Alabama FC South 2009 Boys Elite for winning the top bracket of the Alabama State Cup Championships and gaining a spot in the US Youth Soccer Regionals. The boys dominated the finals in route to a 5-1 win against Union FC 10. Kudos to Coach Glenn and all the boys. Awesome job winning the state championship and bringing the cup home. #GoAFC
Congratulations to three Alabama FC South teams for advancing to the Alabama State Cup Final Four:
Best Wishes and bring home the cup! #GOAFC
Alabama FC South is proud to release its lineup of Competitive Coaches for the Fall 2024 Season.
We have put together a group of coaches that will change the way our teams practice, develop and compete throughout the year. At Alabama FC South, our coaches playing experience, teaching abilities, knowledge, and more importantly their honest and true commitment to developing youth soccer players is the principal focus at our club; not training props, A.I. graphics or endless empty space with no purpose.
We will continue to work and create a positive atmosphere that will allow our players & their families to reach new heights and change the soccer scene in this city & River Region. Our club will always welcome every player that wants to improve their skills and compete at a high level and with our new coaching staff in place we have no doubt we’ll be able to provide great experiences along the way.
FALL 2024 COMPETITIVE COACHES ALBUM
Please welcome:
Manny Sanchez – Vice President of Soccer Development
Mateo G. Peral – Director of Coaching
Trey St. Clair – U19 Boys Head Coach
Gabriel De Queiroz – U17 Boys Head Coach
Glenn Waters – U16 Boys Head Coach
Darius Rashid – U15 Boys Head Coach
Alexis Pittman – U14 Boys Head Coach
Alabama FC South Grandview Staff
Alton Stoute – U19 Boys Head Coach
Alton Stoute – U17 Boys Head Coach
David Forbus – U17 Girls Head Coach
Anselmo Repolles – U14 Boys Head Coach
Come join us as we kick off Montgomery’s first-ever Gulf Coast Premier League home match. Witness the passion and determination of our team as they put all their hard work to the test. Be a part of this special occasion and show your pride and support for our city as we strive for victory in this momentous event.
Get your tickets now and secure your spot in the stands to cheer on our team to victory. Let’s make history together! GOAFC!
Alabama FC South Men’s Tickets On Sale – Click Here!
Our Fall 2024 Alabama FC South Tryouts (U13 to U19 Boys & Girls) & our Academy Evaluations (U8 to U12 Boys & Girls) are around the corner!
Take advantage of playing at the newly renovated YMCA of Greater Montgomery Emory Folmar Soccer Complex and play with some of the best soccer players & coaching staff in the city!
Also, when you register for our club tryouts, your kid will receive a free ticket to the Gulf Coast Premier League Opening Match of our Alabama FC South Men’s Team on May 18th!
The dates for our Competitive Tryouts & Academy Evaluations are listed below:
COMPETITIVE TROUTS
Boys & Girls born between 2006 to 2012
• May 13th & May 14th (May 15th Rain Date) @ The Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex (Starting Times TBD)
2024 Boy’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Tryouts: 13U-19U-2024 BOYS TRYOUT LINK
2024 Girl’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Tryouts: 13U-19U-2024 GIRLS TRYOUT LINK
ACADEMY EVALUATIONS
Boys & Girls born between 2013 TO 2016
• May 20th & May 21st (May 22nd Rain Date) @ The Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex (Starting Times TBD)
2024 Boy’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Evaluations: 8U-12U- 2024 BOYS EVALUATION LINK
2024 Girl’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Evaluations: 8U-12U-2024 GIRLS EVALUATION LINK
We are excited to announce our Tryout Dates in May & we hope to see you all back again with Alabama FC South!
The dates for our Competitive Tryouts & Academy Evaluations are listed below:
• Competitive Tryouts – Boys & Girls born between 2006 to 2012.
• May 13th & May 14th (May 15th Rain Date) @ The Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex (Starting Times TBD)
2024 Boy’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Tryouts: 13U-19U-2024 BOYS TRYOUT LINK
2024 Girl’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Tryouts: 13U-19U-2024 GIRLS TRYOUT LINK
2024 Boy’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Evaluations: 8U-12U- 2024 BOYS EVALUATION LINK
2024 Girl’s Alabama FC South Fall Season Evaluations: 8U-12U-2024 GIRLS EVALUATION LINK
• Academy Evaluations – Boys & Girls born between 2013-2016.
• May 20th & May 21st (May 22nd Rain Date) @ The Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex (Starting Times TBD)
Mateo G. Peral has been named as our Men’s Team Coach for the upcoming Gulf Coast Premier League 2024 Season, AFC South Men’s General Manager & Director of Operations Manny Sanchez announced today. “We are extremely excited to welcome Mateo as our new Men’s Coach; Mateo has developed an impressive culture of success as an Alabama FC Youth Soccer Coach and his commitment and work ethic matches AFC South’s mission for our current & future projects.”
Coach Mateo G. Peral currently serves as Alabama FC South’s Director of Coaching. Coach Mateo said “I am extremely fortunate to receive this opportunity and very thankful to our Club’s GM; Manny Sanchez and everyone at AFC South for trusting me with the Men’s Team this season. I cannot wait to meet our players and begin our journey throughout the Gulf Coast Premier League this summer.
Coach Mateo will be joined by Coach Gabriel De Queiroz, former standout college player & current Men’s Head Coach at Faulkner University. “It is important to have someone with close ties to soccer in the city of Montgomery and with the experience & commitment Coach Gabriel will bring to our staff and players. I am very happy to have Coach Gabriel join this project and we look forward to his contributions & knowledge he will bring to our team” Coach Mateo G. Peral said.
The Alabama FC South Men’s Team will compete in the Gulf Coast Premier League’s Top Division. The team is placed in the Eastern Conference and will face Mobile, Union 10, Florida Roots (FL) Pensacola Bay United (FL) & Sowegans SC (GA) in home & away matches during the regular season.
Stay tuned for our Game Schedule announcement in the next few days along with more details and updates regarding our Coaching Staff and Player Signings for the upcoming season!
Montgomery, AL (March 6th, 2024) – Alabama FC South (AFC South) joins the Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) top division heading into the 2024 season. The club’s inclusion in the league’s eastern conference adds another major metro area to one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.
The decision to incorporate Alabama FC South into the GCPL was met with widespread approval. The newcomers home stadium, Emory Folmar YMCA Championship Stadium, has a rich history and capacity for hosting competitive matches that make it an ideal venue for hosting and competing in the GCPL.
Jeremy Poklemba, President of the GCPL, expressed his satisfaction with the addition of Alabama FC South to the league. “We welcome Alabama FC South to the GCPL,” said Poklemba. “Their presence expands our geographic footprint and further highlights our commitment to fostering the senior levels throughout the Gulf Coast region. We’re excited for their participation and contribution to the league.”
Alabama FC South views their entry into the GCPL as a significant milestone in their development as a prominent soccer entity in central Alabama. Having already seeing success at the youth ranks, along with a dedicated and ambitious coaching staff, they are poised to make a notable impact on the league.
“The YMCA of Greater Montgomery and Alabama FC South is excited to bring the Gulf Coast Premier League to Montgomery and Central, AL.” stated Manny Sanchez, VP of Alabama FC South. “This will be a great opportunity for our community to watch high level soccer competition and help continue the growth of our game in the River Region. Also having a senior level team will give our youth players a pathway to showcase their talents at the next level and give area college players an opportunity to enhance their skills during the summer months. We are truly looking forward to the opportunity to compete with the Gulf Coast area Clubs this summer and creating some rivalries for the future!”
The coaching staff shares this sentiment, acknowledging the opportunity to nurture talent while competing at a high level. “We are very excited and happy with the opportunity to join the Gulf Coast Premier League this Summer and play alongside soccer clubs with a rich history in the Gulf Coast area,” noted Mateo Peral, Technical Director of Alabama FC South. “We’re fully committed to the continuous growth of the GCPL along with providing our club with a pathway to reach new audiences within our city so we can develop talented players for our Senior & Youth programs. We are hoping to make the most out of our team’s participation in the 2024 Season and look forward to working with and competing against the rest of the teams in our league this summer.”
Alabama FC South will be joining the East Conference replacing Gulf Coast United who has been placed in the West Conference.
Follow all the latest news & updates from the Gulf Coast Premier League by visiting their website at:
Gulf Coast Premier League – The premier soccer league of the gulf coast. (gcplsoccer.com)
Welcome to Alabama FC South and thank you for visiting our new & updated Club Website for the Spring 2024 Season.
Here you will be able to find out our club’s latest news & updates regarding the Spring 2024 Season, tournaments & events, Competitive Tryouts for Fall 2024, Coaching & Staff Announcements plus more!
Thirteen Alabama FC South and AFC ECNL Girls and nine Boys Players Announced to the Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro Soccer Teams, including Girls Player of the year Katie Brightwell and Boys Player of the Year Alex Kohn. Alabama FC Continues to be the Proven Path way to development and the next level! Congratulations to all our AFC Players!
All Metro Girls First Team Alabama FC South/AFC ECNL Players:
*Katie Brightwell-AFC Girls ECNL-Girls Player of the Year
*Mackenzie Smith-AFC South 2003 Girls Elite
*McKenzie Turner-AFC South 2003 Girls Elite
*Katherine Warren-AFC South 2003 Girls Elite
*Hailey D’Andrea-AFC South 2007 SCCL Girls
*Sophia Cho-AFC 2006 Girls ECNL
*Hannah McCain-AFC South 2006 Girls Elite
All Metro Girls Second Team Alabama FC South/AFC ECNL Players:
*Hope McCain-AFC South 2006 Girls Elite
*Halle “Belle” Sheppard-AFC South 2003 Girls Elite
*Ellis O’Connor-AFC South 2007 Girls SCCL
*Ella Wiswall-AFC South 2006 Girls Elite
*Hayes Jenkins-AFC South 2004 Girls Elite
*Delaney Hawthorne-AFC 2005 Girls ECNL
All Metro Boys First Team Alabama FC South Players:
*Alex Kohn-AFC South 2003 Boys Elite
*Jackson Champion-AFC South 2003 Boys Elite
*Zeph Key-AFC South 2004 Boys Premier
*Clisby Berry-AFC South 2003 Boys Elite
All Metro Boys Second Team Alabama FC South Players:
* Will Berringer-AFC South 2003 Boys Elite
*Cade Segars-AFC South 2005 Boys
*Brewer Welch-AFC South 2004 Boys Elite
*Tony Lee-AFC South 2003 Boys Elite
*Thomas Sutterfield-AFC South 2004 Boys Elite