our story
The story of FD Football Club begins at Free Kick Orlando, a small but thriving indoor soccer facility located near Downtown Orlando. At the heart of this facility was the Free Kick Soccer Academy, a recreational program designed to introduce young athletes to the joy of soccer. The academy quickly gained popularity among local youth, but in early 2020, the world came to a halt due to the pandemic, and the program was forced to pause.
Despite the uncertainty of the times, this was saw as an opportunity—a chance to not just rebuild, but to come back stronger and more ambitious than ever. During the months of lockdown, we brainstormed, planned, and reimagined the future. We realized that the vision had outgrown the recreational academy format. What if they could transform Free Kick into something more? Something that not only served the community but also nurtured young talent to compete at higher levels?
Founders set out to make their dream a reality. They envisioned a prestigious, competitive soccer club—one that would become a model for excellence, both on and off the field. The first step was rebranding. They carefully crafted a new name, FD Football Club, and designed a fresh, modern image. New uniforms were ordered, and top-tier equipment was sourced to elevate the professionalism of the club. But it wasn’t just about appearances; they knew the foundation of their project had to be solid.
To achieve this, they assembled a team of specialists and professional coaches to develop an innovative training methodology. The focus was on individual skill development, game intelligence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They sought out qualified staff, bringing in experts from various disciplines, including nutrition and mental coaching, to ensure their players received holistic support. With everything in place, they meticulously planned the inaugural season.
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And so, in December 2020, FD Football Club was born as a nonprofit organization with a clear mission: to promote and teach youth soccer across all age levels in Orlando. From day one, the club was built with a long-term vision. FD Football Club aimed to be more than just a soccer club; it was a developmental program designed to shape young athletes both as players and as people.
The goal was not only to help them achieve their highest potential in the game but also to equip them with the life skills they would carry forward in whatever paths they pursued.
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What began as a small academy at Free Kick Orlando had now evolved into something much larger—a beacon of excellence in the Orlando soccer community, where players of all backgrounds could come to learn, grow, and chase their dreams. FD Football Club was on its way to becoming a cornerstone of youth soccer in the region, a club where passion and purpose met on the field every day.
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Our journey is just starting and the best is about to come. If you want to be part of this awesome story JOIN US FOR A TRIAL SESSION
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