Orlando, FL · Est. 2020
Highland
United.

Better People Make Better Players.
Central Florida's premier development club.

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A New Chapter · Announced 2026

A New Chapter.
A New Name.

Six years building FC Highland. Same culture, same club, same families — evolving into something bigger.

From FC Highland
FC Highland
2020 — 2026
→
To Highland United
Highland United
2026 →

We're Not Doing This Alone.

Highland United has joined forces with Seminole United and South Orlando United — one of Central Florida's deepest player networks.

Highland United
Highland United
Orlando · Founding
Seminole United
Seminole United
Seminole County · Founding
South Orlando United
South Orlando United
South Orlando · Founding
The Standard Since 2020
Better People
Make
Better Players.

Character first. Instinctive play. No fear of mistakes. That's the culture we've built since 2020 — and the one we're doubling down on as Highland United.

6
Years Founded
U8–U19
Boys & Girls
4
Lighted Fields
Orlando
Trotters Park
2026–27 Season

Programs.

U8 to U12 · 7v7 & 9v9
Youngers
Program.
  • 2–3× per week training
  • 20 league games per season
  • State Cup registration included
  • Coaching & referee fees included
  • Development & foundation building
  • PlayMetrics registration & communication
  • Top Right Soccer testing
7V7
9V9
U13 to U19 · 11v11
Olders
Program.
  • 2×/week training + S&Q
  • 1× S&Q training per week
  • Dedicated Speed & Agility program
  • Standardized performance testing twice per year
  • Personal development & mentorship
  • League, referee, coaching — all included
  • 2 tournaments included
11V11
Youngers · U8 to U12

A Week at Highland United.

Mon
S&Q
(optional)
Tue
Club
Training
Wed
Off
Thu
Club
Training
Fri
Off
Sat
Game
Day
Sun
Off
Olders · U13 to U19

A Week at Highland United.

Mon
S&Q
Training
Tue
Club
Training
Wed
Off
Thu
Club
Training
Fri
Off
Sat
Game
Day
Sun
Off
What Changes Next Season

New for 2026–27.

01
PlayMetrics

Registration, communication & player data — one professional club platform replacing TeamSnap.

Learn More →
02
Hudl

Professional video analysis and recruiting-ready highlight profiles for every Olders player.

Learn More →
03
Top Right Soccer

S&Q testing & personalized development plans — every player, every level.

Learn More →
04
Personal Development

Mentorship and character-development built into the Olders weekly schedule.

05
Dedicated Operations

Professional admin & marketing — a real club feel for every family.

Meet the Team →
06
A Platform Club

Opportunities for everyone — from first touch to full national-team call-up.

Read the Story →
The People Behind the Club

Key Figures.

Professional coaches with elite credentials — committed to better people making better players.

Jeremy Christie
CEO & Founder
Jeremy Christie

Founder & club vision. Building Highland United into Central Florida's premier development club.

Dave Schaeffer
Youngers Director
Dave Schaeffer

6 years with the club. Teacher at Lake Highland Prep. U8–U12 program lead.

Hayden Smethurst
Olders Director
Hayden Smethurst

Assistant Coach, Rollins College. U13–U19 program lead.

Keith Buckley
College Coordinator
Keith Buckley

Head Coach, Rollins College. Leads college recruitment & placement.

Evin Nadaner
Operations
Evin Nadaner

Former Division I player and current club owner.

Strategic Affiliation · Announced 2026

We're Not Doing
This Alone.

Highland United has joined forces with Seminole United and South Orlando United — building one of Central Florida's deepest, most opportunity-rich player networks.

Highland United
Highland United
Orlando · Founding Club

Founded 2020 at Trotters Park. Character-first culture, U8–U19 competitive & development programs, led by current & former pro players.

Seminole United
Seminole United
Seminole County · Founding Club

Founded 1975. Seminole County's flagship club, home of the Seminole Soccer Complex. One of Central Florida's most established youth soccer organizations.

South Orlando United
South Orlando United
South Orlando · Founding Club

Founded 2006. South Orlando's premier club, expanding access to elite development pathways for players across the greater Orlando metro area.

Three Founding Clubs

Highland · South Orlando · Seminole — one development network spanning Central Florida.

One Pathway

Access to top leagues across Central Florida and beyond — MLS Next, ECNL, CFPL, GCF and more.

Same Families. New Ceiling.

You stay where you are. The opportunity gets bigger. Your club, your coaches, your community.

Chapter III · Where We're Going

A New Chapter.
A New Name.

Six years building FC Highland. Same culture, same club, same families — evolving into something bigger.

From FC Highland
FC Highland
2020 — 2026
→
To Highland United
Highland United
2026 →
Same

Culture, coaches, families, and Trotters Park home.

New

Wider network, deeper pathways across Central Florida.

Why

Better people. Better players. More opportunity.

Identity · Who We Are

Vision. Mission. Goals.

Vision
Reach Every Player's True Potential

On and off the field — setting them up for success wherever their future leads.

Mission
A Character-First Culture

Led by professional-level coaches. Players empowered to express themselves, play on instinct, and never fear mistakes.

Goals
Pathways to What's Next

Team culture, respect, discipline, hard work, honesty & integrity — with clear pathways to college and pro opportunities.

Proof of Concept
A Platform Club.

From first touch to the national team — we build pathways that were never supposed to exist at this level.

89.77
TRS Score
U.S. U16 YNT
Lara Almeida
Read Story →
2026–27 Season

Program Schedules.

Weekly training structure and season calendar for all programs — U8 through U19.

Youngers
U8 – U12 · Trotters Park · Orlando, FL
Weekly Training Schedule
DaySessionLocationTime
TuesdayTechnical TrainingTrotters Park5:30 – 7:00 PM
ThursdayTactical & Small-SidedTrotters Park5:30 – 7:00 PM
SaturdayMatch DayTBDMorning
Season Calendar
PeriodActivityNotes
Aug – OctFall SeasonCFPL league play begins
Nov – DecOff-Season TrainingTechnical focus, player development
Jan – MarWinter / Spring PrepFriendlies & tournaments
Apr – JunSpring SeasonLeague play & end-of-season showcase
JulSummer BreakOptional camps available
Questions? Contact Evin at evin@highlandunited.com
Olders
U13 – U19 · Trotters Park · Orlando, FL
Weekly Training Schedule
DaySessionLocationTime
MondayFitness & Athletic DevelopmentTrotters Park6:00 – 7:30 PM
WednesdayTactical TrainingTrotters Park6:00 – 7:30 PM
FridayTechnical & Shape WorkTrotters Park6:00 – 7:30 PM
SundayMatch DayTBDMorning / Afternoon
Season Calendar
PeriodActivityNotes
Aug – OctFall SeasonMLS Next / ECNL / CFPL league play
NovCollege ID EventsCoordinated by Keith Buckley
Dec – JanWinter Training BlockTRS testing & IDP review
Feb – AprSpring SeasonLeague play & showcases
MayTryouts2027–28 season registration opens
Jun – JulSummer Camps & ODPOptional development programs
Hudl & Video Schedule
FrequencyActivity
WeeklyMatch film uploaded within 48 hrs
MonthlyIndividual highlight clip review with coach
Bi-AnnualRecruiting profile update
Questions? Contact Evin at evin@highlandunited.com