First team
The Guardians
Rockford's semi-pro men's side, competing indoors and outdoors against clubs from across the Midwest.
- Ages 16 and up
- Indoor in MASL3, outdoor in the GCSL and MWPL
- Open tryouts ahead of each season
- Free to try out
Rockford FC · One club
Programs
Two ways to play: the Guardians, our semi-pro first team, and the Academy, our pathway for kids from U8 through high school.
Youth
The Academy
A development pathway for Rockford kids, from first touches through high school, with a focus on skill, teamwork and sportsmanship.
- U8 through High School
- Boys, girls and co-ed teams
- Summer and winter seasons
- New players welcome all year
Play for Rockford
How to join
- 1
Pick your program
The Guardians for players 16 and up, or the Academy for kids from U8 through high school.
- 2
Find an open tryout
Tryout dates, locations and sign-up forms are posted on the schedule as soon as they're set.
- 3
Come play
Bring shin guards, water and the right shoes: cleats outdoors, indoor or turf shoes indoors. Coaches will be in touch after the tryout.