MLR FC boys playing under the lights at the 2026 Copa de Campeones

MLR FC. Youth soccer in Las Cruces.

Four teams this season for players born 2012 to 2022. Games in Las Cruces and El Paso.

Teams this season

2026-2027. Age groups follow birth dates from Aug 1 to Jul 31.

Boys U14
Born Aug 2012 to Jul 2013EPPL and LCYSACoach Ricardo ZacariasSchedule and roster
Girls U14
Born Aug 2012 to Jul 2013N1 League and EPPLCoach Ricardo ZacariasSchedule and roster
Girls U12
Born Aug 2014 to Jul 2015LCYSACoach Ricardo ZacariasSchedule and roster
U5
Born Aug 2021 to Jul 2022U8 and under. Roster forming.LCYSACoach Ricardo ZacariasSchedule and roster

Pathway

The club wants to field every age group from U5 to U16. Age groups without a team this season have an open interest list.

U8 and under

U5 to U8

U5 Born Aug 2021 to Jul 2022 U5 teamRoster forming
U6 Born Aug 2020 to Jul 2021 Interest list open
U7 Born Aug 2019 to Jul 2020 Interest list open
U8 Born Aug 2018 to Jul 2019 Interest list open

Youth

U9 to U12

U9 Born Aug 2017 to Jul 2018 Interest list open
U10 Born Aug 2016 to Jul 2017 Interest list open
U11 Born Aug 2015 to Jul 2016 Interest list open
U12 Born Aug 2014 to Jul 2015 Girls U12Boys: interest list open

Competitive

U13 to U16

U13 Born Aug 2013 to Jul 2014 Interest list open
U14 Born Aug 2012 to Jul 2013 Boys U14Girls U14
U15 Born Aug 2011 to Jul 2012 Interest list open
U16 Born Aug 2010 to Jul 2011 Interest list open

Private training
One-on-one or small groups of 2 to 5. Position-specific for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. In Las Cruces.
Private training details
Camps
Planned about a month ahead, with sessions by age.
Camp details

Who coaches your player

Ricardo Zacarias

Head Coach

Former professional player
SafeSport trained

Ricardo Zacarias is a Las Cruces native with playing experience in both Mexico and the United States. His playing career began through Sueño Alianza and led to opportunities in Club América’s system, followed by time with clubs in Mexico including Club América Premier, Irapuato, Coras de Nayarit, and La Piedad.

More about Ricardo and the club

Where we play

MLR FC teams play in EPPL, LCYSA and N1 League this season.

EPPLLeague
LCYSALeague
N1 LeagueLeague

What MLR stands for

Develop. Compete. Inspire.

Mindset
How we approach challenges matters. We want players who are willing to learn, work, compete, respond to adversity, and keep improving.
Leadership
Not the loudest player or the captain’s armband. Taking responsibility, setting an example, and doing the right thing when nobody has to remind you.
Respect
Respect for the people on the field and around it, and for the game itself. Sportsmanship and integrity, on and off the field. You can compete hard and still treat everyone well.