Every kick is a chance to grow.

Fort Defiance Rovers FC brings families, coaches, and young players together around fun training sessions, local matchdays, and a simple promise: football should be fun.

CALENDAR

Upcoming dates for players, parents, and supporters.

JULY 20

Fall Registration Closes

Registration for the fall season ends on Monday, July 20th. Scroll down, or click the Register tab to continue!

AUGUST 1

NWOYSL
League Meeting

Our 8u teams compete in the Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer League. 8u Game Schedules, Rosters, and Fees will be finalized at the League Meeting.

AUGUST 3

First Day of Training

Trainings will be held at Buchman Park on the Glaize on Monday evenings. First training is set for Monday, August 3rd.

OCTOBER 10

Rovers Day

Our final event of the season is Rovers Day. All of our teams will play games against each other at our home pitch.

PATHWAY

Football that grows with every player.

Our development pathway is culminated to grow the player's perspective around life and soccer. Each session is geared around the belief that fun comes first, and development will follow.

Our development pathway is culminated to grow the player’s perspective around life and soccer. Each session is geared around the belief that fun comes first, and development will follow.

Rovers Discovery · U3 - U5
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024

Rovers Discovery
U3 - U5
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024

1 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 3-5 year olds play in 3v3 format.

1 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 3-5 year olds play in 3v3 format.

Rovers Roots · U6 - U8
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021

Rovers Roots
U6 - U8
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 6-8 year olds play in 4v4 format.

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL

(4 home / 4 away)

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 6-8 year olds play in 4v4 format.

Rovers Rookies · U9 - U10
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018

Rovers Rookies
U9 - U10
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2027*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 9-10 year olds will play in 7v7 format.

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2027*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL

(4 home / 4 away)

Our 9-10 year olds will play in 7v7 format.

Rovers Rising · U11 - U12
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016

Rovers Rising
U11 - U12
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016

Rovers Discovery · U3 - U5
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2027*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL

(4 home / away)

Our 11-12 year olds will play in 9v9 format.

1 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 3-5 year olds play in 3v3 format.

Rovers Roots · U6 - U8
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

1 tournament in Defiance - Rovers Day!

Our 6-8 year olds play in 4v4 format.

Rovers Rookies · U9 - U10
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2027*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

Our 9-10 year olds will play in 7v7 format.

Rovers Rising · U11 - U12
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2027*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

Our 11-12 year olds will play in 9v9 format.

Rovers Academy · U13 - U15
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014

Rovers Academy
U13 - U15
Birth Date Between: August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2028*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL

(4 home / 4 away)

Our 13-15 year olds will play in 11v11 format.

*Expected to begin play in Spring of 2028*

1.5 hour training 1/week for 10 weeks.

8 games in the NWOYSL (4 home / 4 away)

Our 13-15 year olds will play in 11v11 format.

Rovers First Team · 16+

Rovers First Team
16+

Represent RDRFC at the senior level!

Competitive habits without losing the community spirit. Technical work, match day preparation, and leadership. Our senior team competes in 3v3 - 11v11 competitions.

SUMMER Programs

Mentorship, Growth, and Community.

JUNE 23 - 25, 2026

Rovers Camp · U3 - U8

Rovers Camp
U3 - U8

Three days of learning, development, and sharing laughs!

Three days of learning, development,

and sharing laughs!

JULY 11, 2026

Wolves Training Academy Camp · U6 - U18

Wolves Training Academy Camp
U6 - U18

Our partners at Wolves Training Academy are holding a one day camp! WTA camp coaches hail from D1, D2, D3, and NAIA collegiate programs across the Midwest!

MAY 23 - JUNE 13, 2027

3v3 Adult League · 16+

3v3 Adult League 16+

Enter a team in our 3v3 Adult League! Roster MAX of 6. Size 3 ball. 35 x 25 yard pitch. 15 minute halves. Regular Season Champions and Confluence Cup Champions receive team prizes. Players of the Week, Season, and Cup receive awards as well!

HOW WE COACH

Rovers methodology, Rovers curriculum, Data-driven standards.

The Rovers are built for families who want more than a scoreboard. We teach courage, care, and consistency so kids learn how to show up for their family, team and community.

Fun first — Our goal is for your child to continue playing football for life.

Courage daily — Our priority is to instill confidence in your child.