Lansing City FCS Futures Summer & Winter 2026

Lansing City FCS Futures TEAms Winter 2026 /27 

Lansing City FCS Futures – Winter Program 

The New Era of Youth Futsal in the Midwest

What is FCS Futures? FCS Futures is the official youth league of the Futsal Champions Series.

What is the purpose of FCS Futures? To provide a clear, professional futsal development pathway from U10 all the way to the highest level of futsal in the United States (FCS Men’s and Women’s leagues) for both boys and girls.

How is the FCS Futures league formatted? 6 divisions (U10, U12, U14, U16 — Boys & Girls). Each division has 4–6 teams playing a home-and-away schedule.

Where will home games be played? Lansing City Arena (904 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917)

Away Games Primarily against clubs from Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Detroit. Expect matches in Detroit and West Michigan.

When are games played? Primarily on weekends, with occasional midweek games. Season runs November through March.

Broadcasting Regular games are not routinely broadcast, but the FCS Futures Finals will be live on FCS Live from Lansing City Arena on March 14, 2026.

What makes FCS Futures different?

• Direct pathway to the FCS Men's and Women's Teams
• Mandated full-size FIFA courts (no tiny courts)
• Stopped-clock games matching official FIFA futsal timing and format

These standards create a much higher-quality experience and better player development.

Training Program (Core of Player Development)

• Saturday Team Training — Full-court tactical and match-play sessions
• Tuesday Big Box Sessions — High-intensity 1v1 & 2v2 technical work in our 25x25 enclosed space with walls and small goals (like Panna cages).

The Big Box is a foundational piece of the program. It delivers massive numbers of touches in tight spaces, rapid competition, wall play, and quick decision-making — skills that directly translate to better performance in full games.

Cost: $525 for the full winter season (uniforms not included — returning players from last winter may not need new ones). Payment plans available as low as $162.50 per payment.

Age Groups (Birth Years)

• Division	Birth Years	Age Range (2026–2027 Season)
  U10	2018 & 2017	Ages 8 – 9
  U12	2016 & 2015	Ages 10 – 11
  U14	2014 & 2013	Ages 12 – 13
  U16	2012 & 2011	Ages 14 – 15

Saturday Team Training (Full Court – Lansing City Arena)

Focus: Team tactics, game play, fitness, and team chemistry in official FIFA futsal format. Schedule (see detailed per-date breakdown below)

Regular Schedule (12:00 PM Start)

• U10 Boys + U10 Girls: 12:00 – 1:15 PM
• U12 Boys: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
• U12 Girls: 2:00 – 3:15 PM
• U14 Boys: 3:00 – 4:15 PM
• U14 Girls: 4:00 – 5:15 PM
• U16 Boys + U16 Girls: 5:00 – 6:15 PM

Regular Schedule Dates

• November 8, 15, 22
• December 6, 13, 20
• January 24, 31
• February 28
• March 14

Evening Schedule (6:00 PM Start)

• U10 Boys + U10 Girls: 6:00 – 7:15 PM
• U12 Boys + U12 Girls: 7:00 – 8:15 PM
• U14 Boys + U14 Girls: 8:00 – 9:15 PM
• U16 Boys + U16 Girls: 9:00 – 10:15 PM

Evening Schedule Dates

• January 9
• January 16
• February 6
• February 14
• February 20
• March 6

Tuesday Big Box Training (Small Court Technical Work)

Focus: High-intensity 1v1s & 2v2s in the Big Box. Rapid competition in tight spaces for maximum touches, quick decision-making, and technical mastery. This is a foundational part of the program that drives individual improvement and long-term player development for Lansing City soccer/futsal.

Tuesday Schedule (5:15 PM start – every Tuesday)

• U10 Boys + U10 Girls: 5:15 – 6:30 PM
• U12 Boys + U12 Girls: 6:30 – 7:45 PM
• U14 Boys + U14 Girls: 7:45 – 9:00 PM
• U16 Boys + U16 Girls: 9:00 – 10:15 PM

Tuesday Dates (skipping major holidays): Nov 7, 14, 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 | Mar 3

Program Benefits

• Team Training (Saturdays): Full-court games, tactics, and team building.
• Big Box Training (Tuesdays): Core technical development through constant pressure and repetition.
• Clear pathway to Lansing City’s FCS Men’s and Women’s programs.
• Professional coaching staff focused on long-term player growth.

This complete winter program is designed to make Lansing City players better and better through structured, high-touch training.