What it is
The step up to real football
Zone 2 is where the game gets serious and stays joyful: full 11v11 in the state youth league, defined positions, pressing triggers, set-piece routines — and monthly video sessions where players learn to read the game they play.
- State league Saturdays plus two regional tournaments per season.
- Dedicated goalkeeper training track alongside team sessions.
- Strength-and-movement intro with our athletic development coach.
Weekly rhythm
Three nights, one match
| Day | Session | Duration | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Technical sharpness | 90 min | Club turf |
| Wednesday | Tactics & phases of play | 90 min | Club turf |
| Friday | Match prep & set pieces | 75 min | Club grass |
| Saturday | State league match | 80 min | Home / away |
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Video review
Monthly film nights break down our own matches — players present clips and defend their decisions.
Leadership
Leadership council of six players plans community service and mentors Zone 1 teams.
School balance
Study-hall partnerships and exam-week load management keep grades ahead of goals.
Pathway
Zone 2 graduates trial for Zone 3 each May, with honest guidance on high-school fit.
Zone 2 FAQs
About half of league matches are within Portland; away weekends rarely exceed 90 minutes each way, with carpools organized per team.
$480 per season including league, referees, tournaments and video. Payment plans split it monthly; scholarships cover up to all of it.
Yes — our half-match guarantee holds in every zone, including Zone 2 league play.