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Youth Academy
Learn About Rio’s Entry Level Programs. DOB 2013-16
Mission
To create and maintain an environment for youth soccer players from diverse backgrounds that encourages and inspires them to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
2023-24 Registration
Registration for the 2023-24 Season
Benefits of Rio Rapids SC Youth Soccer.
What makes Rio Rapids Soccer Club the premier soccer organization in the state:

Education
Rio Rapids SC is a premier soccer teaching club stressing individual development as equal as team success.

Organization
With knowledgeable staff and the support of the CO Rapids professional team front office, organization at its finest.

Beginner to Advanced
All levels of play are welcome at Rio Rapids SC. We truly focus on the “Home for Every Player” mentality.

Communication
Rio Rapids SC focuses on quality communication and valuable information for parents and players to act on.

Elite Options
We offer the most advanced levels of play in New Mexico, providing opportunities from beginner to elite.

Professional Curriculum
We provide a professional teaching curriculum that extends from the professional team down to three-years-old.
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Club Overview
Rio Rapids SC has been serving Albuquerque and surrounding communities since 2001. New Mexico’s premier youth soccer club fielding boys and girls players 4 through 19 years old. Rio Rapids Soccer Club is a Non-Profit Soccer Club whose teams participate in the Girls Academy, Boys ECNL, USYSA National League and USYSA National League Desert Conference, and locally in the Duke City Soccer League.
“Let Us Play” Initiative
Our Club aims to enable each player to fulfill his or her potential on and off the field. Players, parents, and coaches should feel confident that key areas of development—technical, tactical, academic, personal and social—are the primary concerns.