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Welcome to FC Dallas Emerald Coast
FC Dallas Emerald Coast is a medium-size soccer club based in Northwest Florida. Formerly Emerald Coast United (ECU), we are the first affiliate of the MLS team FC Dallas. Our Mission is to provide our soccer players with the best technical training and playing environment necessary to reach the highest possible level of play.
Spring Registration

Over 75 new players came to tryouts on January 21! If you missed tryouts and are interested in trying out for the Spring season, contact Renee Ramirez at gm@fcdallas-ec.com.

If your child is selected for a team or as a Pool Player, you must complete the online registration through AllPlayers.com AND bring the required paperwork to Comfort Suites in Niceville:

Tuesday, Jan 24 – Girls Wednesday, Jan 25 – Boys
6-7pm Last name: A - M 6-7pm Last name: A - M
7-8pm Last name: N – Z 7-8pm Last name: N – Z

Sample uniforms will be available for sizing. Uniform ordering instructions

Click here to access the required forms and instructions for online registration.
Spring Tryouts
FC Dallas Emerald Coast Soccer Tryouts
January 21, 2012 @ Twin Oaks in Niceville

Time Age Groups
9:00am - 10:00am U9 – U12 (DOB 8/1/99 – 7/31/03)
10:15am - 11:30am U13 – U18 (DOB 8/1/93 – 7/31/99)

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time with completed tryout form in order to check-in at the tent. 

All players must tryout in their age group regardless of previous play. Wear cleats & shin guards, bring ball and water.

Tryout Handout

Christmas Parade
The 2011 Niceville Christmas parade was a big hit again. Click here to see more photos from the FC Dallas entry.

Christmas Parade
Soccer Ball Donation
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center

The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center will be collecting soccer balls on Dec 8 to honor the loss of Will Teutenberg. Click here for details.
Newsletter Posted
The November Newsletter is now available. You can read it here.
FCD-EC Tournaments
FC Dallas Emerald Coast hosts two major tournaments per year, the Emerald Coast Cup in the Spring, and the Destin Soccer Rodeo in the Fall.
Emerald Coast Cup
May 12-13, 2012
Click here for details
Emerald Coast Cup
 

Destin Soccer Rodeo
October 22-23, 2011
Click here for details

Destin Soccer Rodeo

College Prep Tool
Naviance, our College Prep Web Portal, is now available for all FC Dallas Emerald Coast players U15 and older. To access the system:

Go to www.naviance.com
At the top of the page sign in at students and families
Our postal code is 75034
Click on FC Dallas Youth
Enter username and password provided in Email
Login in-
  • There is a welcome letter in the main body
  • And a getting started tab on the left.

Youth Development Program
The Youth Development Program is designed to teach young aspiring soccer players ages 5-9 the technical skills needed to mold them into the most competitive soccer player they can be. Our Director of Coaching, a National A licensed coach with expertise in youth development, will be training the Youth Development Program twice a week this fall. The season will run from August through the middle of November. In the spring, they will play games in the STARS Rec Program. Contact the General Manager at gm@fcdallas-ec.com for more details on this unique opportunity for your young soccer player!
Contract Signed!
Emerald Coast United is now officially FC Dallas Emerald Coast! Shown below is Director of Coaching Phil Rose and Board President Mike Rarick signing the Affiliation Agreement with FC Dallas Sr. Director of Youth Business Development, Katie Solomon Edgar. 

FC Dallas Contract Signing

Read the FC Dallas Press Release.

Here are a few sites found online covering the announcement:
STARS Rec League a Huge Success
Emerald Coast STARS

The inaugural season of the Emerald Coast STARS (Skills Training and Recreational Soccer) Rec League was a great success. With 14 teams ages U8 and U10, their season ran from Feb 14-Apr 30, 2011.  

Match Analysis

Coach DeVito leading match analysis of Barcelona-Arsenal game with the U15 & U17 boys:

DeVito Match Analysis

Open Board Positions
If you're interested in serving on the FC Dallas Emerald Coast Board, please contact Mike Rarick at president@emeraldcoastunited.com. Please keep in mind that this is a volunteer position, we meet once a month, and have various duties assigned to each position.
Offside!
Click here for a great explanation of the offside rule. Please know the rules and realize the referee may be in a better position to make the call.
Follow us on Twitter
twitter You can now follow FC Dallas Emerald Coast updates with your Twitter account.
Use this link to receive FCD-EC Tweets!
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Field Status
01/23/2012 - Practices begin for most teams Jan 30 - Check with your coach.
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