About
Independent FC (IFC) offers IFC Rec, IFC Comp, IFC Plus, and the IFC Middle School League. IFC Rec has Fall and Spring leagues with practice once a week. IFC Comp has Fall and Spring leagues with practice once or twice a week. IFC Plus includes additional practices and friendly games that do not conflict with the players of the IFC original team, and the IFC Middle School League has fall and spring play, practice 2-3 times per week, and Saturday games.
Programs
- IFC Rec — children · Fall and Spring leagues; practice once a week
- IFC Comp — children and youth · Fall and Spring leagues; practice once or twice a week
- IFC Plus — U12 and younger · additional practices and friendly games that do not conflict with the players of the IFC original team · Player development program for more competitive and developed athletes U12 and under; players selected continue to play on their regular IFC teams.
- IFC Middle School League — 6th - 8th graders · fall and spring; practice 2-3 times per week; Saturday games · Run in close partnership with America SCORES after-school programs; there is no cost to families to play in this league.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
Independent FC is a donation-based soccer club open to any child regardless of ability to pay. It is a program of America SCORES and works in close collaboration with Mission Youth Soccer League. The club offers soccer opportunities to more than 300 boys and girls in San Francisco and is recognized as a Project Play Champion by the Aspen Institute for Sport and Society. America SCORES has provided free soccer and after-school enrichment programs for over 20 years, and has operated free, school-based soccer and enrichment programs in San Francisco since 2001.
Independent FC is open to boys and girls ages who reside in San Francisco or are eligible to attend San Francisco public schools. The club fields teams at recreational, local competitive, and travel leagues. IFC does not charge any fee to be in the Club. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made in lump sums or in recurring monthly donations. Winter futsal, summer league, and tournaments are available on a team-by-team basis. At least one team parent must be in attendance at every practice.
Last updated September 17, 2026.
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