Youth · boys & girls
Juniors. Futures.The pathway.
Two offerings. One club story. Pick a box — it jumps you there.
First steps
Juniors
U6 & U8 (Born 2018–2022) · boys & girls
Drop-in. Pay at the door. The softest on-ramp onto the City floor — no long-term commitment.
Enter Juniors
Tryouts · Sep 19 · Oct 3 · Oct 24
FCS Futures
U10–U16 · boys & girls listed separately
Three Saturdays at the Arena. U10 9–10 · U12 10:30–11:30 · U14 12–1 · U16 1:30–2:30. Same-age boys and girls share the floor. Winter $525.
See tryout times
Why Lansing City
The Pathway
First touch → first team
One crest. Same FIFA floor. From Juniors through Futures, senior FCS, outdoor, and life in the house.
See the pathway
Next up · Winter 2026/27
Futures tryouts
Lansing City Arena · 904 Elmwood Rd
| Age | Boys | Girls | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U10 | U10 Boys | U10 Girls | 9:00–10:00 AM |
| U12 | U12 Boys | U12 Girls | 10:30–11:30 AM |
| U14 | U14 Boys | U14 Girls | 12:00–1:00 PM |
| U16 | U16 Boys | U16 Girls | 1:30–2:30 PM |
Boys and girls are listed separately. Same-age groups share the floor for that window. Indoor / futsal shoes. Arrive 15 minutes early. Pre-register below.
01 · Competitive youth · Winter 2026/27
Lansing City FCS Futures
Winter 2026/27 · Official FCS youth league
The New Era of Youth Futsal in the Midwest
FCS Futures is the official youth league of the Futsal Champions Series — 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.
Official FCS youth league for Lansing City boys and girls — winter 2026/27. Full FIFA courts, stopped clock, home at the Arena.
Investment
$525
Plans from $163
Season
Nov–Mar
Winter 2026/27
Finals
Mar 14
Live on FCS Live · Arena
Divisions
U10–U16
Boys & girls · 4–6 teams each
Purpose
To provide a clear, professional futsal development pathway from U10 all the way to FCS Men's and Women's leagues for both boys and girls.
League format
6 divisions (U10, U12, U14, U16 — Boys & Girls). Each division has 4–6 teams playing a home-and-away schedule.
Pathway
Direct ladder into Lansing City's FCS Men's and Women's programs — same courts, same laws of the game, one club.
Standards
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 than hybrid gym formats.
Home floor
Lansing City Arena
Home games at 904 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917. Primarily on weekends, with occasional midweek games. Primarily against clubs from Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Detroit. Expect matches in Detroit and West Michigan.
Match calendar
Games, venues & broadcast
Where we play
- Home: Lansing City Arena — 904 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
- Away: Primarily against clubs from Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Detroit. Expect matches in Detroit and West Michigan.
- Partners: Grand Rapids · Muskegon · Detroit
- When: Primarily on weekends, with occasional midweek games. Season: November through March (Winter 2026/27).
Broadcast
Regular games are not routinely broadcast. The FCS Futures Finals will be live on FCS Live from Lansing City Arena on March 14, 2026.
FCS Futures Finals — live on FCS Live from Lansing City Arena on March 14, 2026
Age groups
Birth years · 2026–2027 season
| Division | Birth years | Age range |
|---|---|---|
| U10 | 2018 & 2017 | Ages 8 – 9 |
| U12 | 2016 & 2015 | Ages 10 – 11 |
| U14 | 2014 & 2013 | Ages 12 – 13 |
| U16 | 2012 & 2011 | Ages 14 – 15 |
Boys & girls offered in every division (U10–U16).
Core of development
Training program
Saturday team training
Saturday Team Training — full-court tactical and match-play sessions at Lansing City Arena
Tuesday Big Box
Tuesday Big Box Sessions — high-intensity 1v1 & 2v2 technical work in the 25×25 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.
Regular Schedule (12:00 PM Start)
Team tactics, game play, fitness, and team chemistry in official FIFA futsal format.
| Group | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Dates
- November 8, 15, 22
- December 6, 13, 20
- January 24, 31
- February 28
- March 14
Evening Schedule (6:00 PM Start)
| Group | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Dates
- January 9
- January 16
- February 6
- February 14
- February 20
- March 6
Tuesday Big Box Training (5:15 PM start – every Tuesday)
High-intensity 1v1s & 2v2s in the Big Box. Rapid competition in tight spaces for maximum touches, quick decision-making, and technical mastery.
| Group | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Skipping major holidays
Nov 7, 14, 21 · Dec 5, 12, 19 · Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 · Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 · Mar 3
After the sessions
Standards that scale up the ladder
Saturday team nights and Tuesday Big Box are coached the same way senior nights are — age-appropriate, never soft on respect and work rate. Every player is pointed at the next rung.
Register
Benefits, cost & registration
- 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
Structured winter training on the same floor as the first teams — then lock a spot below.
$525
full winter season
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.
2026 Lansing City FCS Futures Registration — teams: U10–U16 Boys & Girls.
Futures tryouts: Saturday Sep 19, Oct 3, and Oct 24, 2026 at Lansing City Arena. Boys and girls listed separately — same-age groups share the floor window. U10 9:00–10:00 AM · U12 10:30–11:30 AM · U14 12:00–1:00 PM · U16 1:30–2:30 PM.
Futures on the grid
Boys and girls pathway moments from Lansing City FCS Futures — training, matchdays, and the climb from U10 to senior.
Live feed from @lansingcity · Layout: grid
02 · First steps · Boys & girls
Lansing City Juniors
Fun, low-pressure introduction to futsal for U6 & U8. Focus on foot skills, coordination, and game understanding in a positive environment — designed for kids new to futsal or still building confidence.
Ages U6 & U8 (Born 2018–2022) · Lansing City Arena (904 Elmwood Rd, Lansing)
No long-term commitment. Drop-in friendly. Pay as you go at the door — the softest on-ramp onto the City pathway.
Winter session
- Saturdays 9:00 AM
- November 7, 2026 – End of March 2027 (~18 sessions)
- Breaks: Thanksgiving weekend + Dec 19 & 26
- $10 · Per session, drop-in. No long-term commitment. Pay at the door.
Summer session
- Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM in June & July
- Weekly training sessions + small-sided games · smaller groups · age-appropriate coaching
- $10 · Pay as you go. No registration fee. No long-term commitment. Just drop in and pay at the door.
Contact: Jeremy Klepal · jeremy@lansingcityfutsal.com · 517-677-4530
The Pathway
They see where it goes
Senior players who sign, smile, and stay — proof that City youth share the same house as the first teams.
The Pathway
One club. A life on the floor.
Most clubs split kids programs from the real team. We don’t. Every rung lives under the Lansing City crest, on the same FIFA floor — so parents always know what “up” looks like.
- 01
FCS Futures
U10–U16 · boys & girls
Tryouts Sep 19 · Oct 3 · Oct 24. Official FCS youth league — full FIFA courts, stopped clock, direct ladder to City first teams.
- 02
Juniors
U6–U10 · boys & girls
First touches, drop-in friendly. The clubhouse starts here — no long-term commitment required.
- 03
FCS Men & Women
Senior indoor
Highest level of futsal under the City crest — Arena nights, national network.
- 04
USL2 & UWS
Outdoor summer
When the floor gives way to grass — men's USL League Two and United Women's Soccer.
- 05
Club for life
Fans · families · alumni
Coaches, parents, open play, pickleball, rentals — City is home long after the player card expires.
One club identity
Same crest, same Arena, same language of work rate — whether U8 drop-in or FCS finals night.
Clear next step
Juniors → FCS Futures → senior FCS / outdoor. Parents always know what “up” looks like.
Belong for life
When the boots hang up, the house stays open — fans, families, open play, coaching, and community.
The Pathway
After Futures — still City
The pathway does not end at U16. Lansing City is structured so the next chapters stay under the same crest: senior indoor FCS, outdoor USL2 and UWS, then life around the club as a fan, family member, coach, or open-play regular.
Contact
Talk to the club
Youth · Futures · Juniors — call either line. The AI agent can take most questions; the human line can take longer.
(517) 399-2028
AI agent that can check the arena calendar, answer club questions, and place booking requests for staff approval — usually the fastest way to get help.
Call now · bookings go to staff for approval
517-677-4530
Human club line. Best for complex or sensitive matters — response may take longer than the AI agent.
May take longer to reach than the AI agent
Prefer to talk on the site? Open the voice desk — same agent, same pending bookings for Operations.