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CO Elevation FC Welcomes Partnership With The Gift of Soccer Foundation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:04:44 GMT

A new community partner, making a difference for kids around the world.

The Gift of Soccer Foundation collects and redistributes gently used soccer gear and resources to children locally, regionally, and worldwide. With financial support, the Foundation is able to collect, repurpose, and deliver quality equipment—giving kids the opportunity to learn, play, and grow through the game.

In addition to distributing gear, the Foundation organizes professional soccer clinics and local outreach efforts that strengthen communities, build confidence, and create lasting connections. By partnering with humanitarian organizations, the Foundation helps them build trust within the communities they serve—using soccer to bring joy to children while supporting broader goals such as improved health, education, and access to essential services.

To date, The Gift of Soccer Foundation has delivered 88,750+ pieces of soccer gear to 27 countries across six continents . This impact has been made possible through donations from 126+ locations across the United States and through 55 major donation initiatives .

CO Elevation FC feels this partnership aligns with our mission and values in development opportunities for kids around the world. The goal is to expand access to the game and provide meaningful impact on all communities. This partnership will serve annually and we cannot wait to see the impact our Highlands Ranch community will provide to players around the world!

Learn more about The Gift of Soccer Foundation: https://www.thegiftofsoccer.org/

CO Elevation FC Joins WPSL

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:49:26 GMT

The WPSL is going on 28 years with over 130 teams participating in it’s structure & CO Elevation FC has joined the league for 2026 and future.

CO Elevation FC joins Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), a semi-professional women’s league platform, available to U15-U19 youth soccer players and current and or previous collegiate athletes. This opportunity adds a pathway towards the professional leagues.

What to Expect

Official league announcement will initiate the following steps:

Elevation will be hosting Spring 2026 tryouts for the Elevation WPSL team. This will be communicated via the Elevation website and social media. If you have interest in trying out for the team, please fill out our General Interest Form in playmetrics for the time being.
Coaches and staff of the WPSL team will be announced.
Selections for the WPSL team will be announced via the Elevation social media platform with player Name, Position and City, State.
Uniforms for the WPSL team will be shared via Elevation’s social media.
Ticket sales will be announced upon schedule release.
Livestream of games will be available per match.

More information to be found on: https://www.coelevationfc.com/wpsl

Information About WPSL

Founded in 1998: Jerry Zanelli founded the WPSL league with 6 teams in it’s inaugural season. 10 years later, membership rose to 50 teams.
Professional Greats: Professional players like Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, Leslie Osborne and Lori Chalupny played for the league.
WPSL Combine: An annual international combine, putting players in front of technical staff and scouts from top European clubs.

Learn more: https://www.wpslsoccer.com/about-the-wpsl

Improving Elevation's Player Pathway

Building up from recreational towards a semi-professional platform in the Colorado region.

Providing opportunities for current and previous soccer players who still love the game.

Matching soccer goals of all players.

Marc Ashouri, CEO & Founder of CO Elevation FC

“Our girl's program has a history of competing at the highest level while focusing on player development. The WPSL features top collegiate, post-collegiate, and elite amateur players from across the country and is known for its high level of competition and commitment to player development for our players. Via our affiliation with Oaks Sports Holding and other affiliation, our players will have an opportunity for a Women’s professional pathway. Our participation in these leagues reinforces our long-term vision of empowering athletes on and off the field while elevating the soccer landscape in our community.”

Questions? Please reach out.

Layla Carrero

Marketing & Communications Director

720-434-7011

lcarrero@coelevationfc.com

M arc Ashouri

CEO & Founder

303-489-4008

mashouri@coelevationfc.com

Promoting Athlete Safety with Premier Sports Medicine (PSM) & In-House Sports Performance

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:14:28 GMT

Enhancing our program and value-added services to our players as part of their development.

We have partnered with Premier Sports Medicine (PSM) to provide Athletic Trainers (AT) for our National and Local Platforms. In addition to ATs, we have added a dedicated internal staff to provide Sports Performance (Strength conditioning and mobility). T hese additional services are essential to CO Elevation FC members in ensuring that players stay healthy, recover effectively and perform at their best throughout the season.

Game Day Athletic Trainer

Elevation will cover this expense for the 2025/2026 Annual Season. PSM athletic trainers will begin this Sunday, 10/26:

Littleton Public Schools, Centennial Stadium: EA league games
Lutheran High School: CSA league games
Kline Homestead 9v9: CSA league games

What can a AT assist with?

On-field injury assessments
First aid or emergency care
Concussion injury and evaluation
Taping, bracing and protective equipment
Functional testing
Coordinated care

Team Sports Performance

We are adding consistent sports performance services where players have access to an in-house sports performance trainer throughout the year. This is a team-by-team and or player-by-player cost that will be implemented when more information becomes available soon!

What will a Sports Performance trainer assist with?

Team/player in-season and off-season sessions
Nutritional guidance and proper hydration
Warmup and cool-down routines
Recovery and workload balance
Sports-specific conditioning plans
Body mechanics education

Benefits

Athletic trainers and Sports Performance services, combined together, play a vital role in supporting soccer players’ health, performance and recovery.

Injury prevention to r educe the risk of injury:
Identifying risk factors (e.g., muscle imbalances, flexibility issues).
Warm-up and cool-down routines guidance.
Proper hydration and nutrition guidance.
Taping, bracing and protective equipment to support joints and muscles.
Conditioning and performance support, c ollaborating with coaches to:
Develop sport-specific conditioning plans to improve endurance, speed and agility.
Monitor workload and recovery to avoid overtraining and fatigue.
Educate players on body mechanics and technique to optimize performance safely.
Injury evaluation and immediate care d uring practices, camps and matches:
Provide on-field assessment of injuries (e.g., sprains, concussions, fractures).
Deliver first aid or emergency care when needed.
Determine whether a player can safely return to play or needs further medical attention.
Rehabilitation and return-to-play a fter an injury:
Create individualized rehab programs for strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control.
Work closely with physicians, physical therapists, and coaches to coordinate care.
Conduct functional testing to ensure readiness before clearance to return to competition.
Education and communication to serve as a bridge between:
Players (education on self-care, nutrition, sleep).
Coaches (updates on player health and recovery timelines).
Parents and medical staff (especially in youth or amateur soccer settings).
Emergency Preparedness by trained ATs to handle acute incidents such as:
Concussions and head injuries.
Heat illness and dehydration.
Cardiac or respiratory emergencies.

Ongoing Focus to Player Development

CO Elevation FC is very diligent about the services provided to our members. The focus is to provide our players the best tools and resources to aid in their development as a player, student and individual while supplementing the needs of their Elevation team. We look forward to these added services and tracking the growth of our players and teams.

Learn more about Premier Sports Medicine, LLC

CO Elevation FC Executive Director Joins Ownership & Management Team of Oaks Sports Holding, Inc

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:14:18 GMT

New partnership expands youth pathways to collegiate and professional soccer opportunities.

CO Elevation FC (CEFC) is proud to announce that Marc Ashouri has joined the ownership and management team of Oaks Sports Holding, Inc. (OSH). While continuing in his role as Executive Director at CEFC, this new leadership position represents a significant step toward expanding opportunities for youth athletes and their families through collaborative efforts between CEFC and Oaks FC youth soccer clubs.

“This partnership allows us to create clear, meaningful pathways for young athletes, while maintaining our core mission of providing a positive, player-first environment,” said Marc Ashouri. “We are committed to developing our youth, retaining strong incentives for families, and strengthening our partnerships through a shared vision and brand.”

Through this partnership, CEFC families will gain access to enhanced incentives, including expanded collegiate and professional development pathways for both male and female athletes, and the continued growth of CEFC’s youth programs.

In March 2024, OSH partnered with LA Galaxy to rebrand the Galaxy’s “MLS NEXT Pro” team, LA Galaxy II, as Ventura County FC (VCFC). The team’s new home venue is William Rolland Stadium at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. Visit VCFC’s o fficial w ebsite at vcfcpro.com .

Cobi Jones, U.S. Men’s National Soccer Hall of Famer, former professional player in England and Brazil, and 11-year veteran of LA Galaxy, serves as co-owner of OSH. Jones’s vision is to build a comprehensive pathway from youth soccer to the professional level in the United States, ensuring that aspiring athletes have access to top-tier opportunities without leaving the country.

Looking ahead, OSH plans to launch a Women’s Professional Team, "California Dream", in 2027, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to both men’s and women’s soccer.

As CEFC partners with OSH’s national structure, this collaboration will create unprecedented opportunities for youth athletes, aligning local development with professional ambitions and supporting families through enhanced programming and resources. As we progress through this endeavor, we will provide more specific communication benefiting our member .

"I want to welcome Marc Ashouri to the Oaks Sports Holding, Inc. ownership and management group. We are excited to collaborate with Marc Ashouri and Colorado Elevation FC to explore various national opportunities at both Pro level and youth soccer." - Mark Noorzai, CEO Oaks Sports Holding, Inc.

Learn more about Oaks Sports Holding, Inc at oakssportsholding.com & follow them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/oakssportsholding .

CO Elevation FC Joins the EA League, a MLS NEXT Competition Tier

Sat, 10 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that CO Elevation FC will join the Elite Academy (EA) League in the Southwest Desert Conference for the 2025/2026 Annual Season. EA will be an additional national platform under the MLS Next competition tier , in conjunction with our established National Premier League (NPL) relationship - providing two high level competitive programs for our club.

We are looking forward to our boys playing under the EA and NPL leagues - our top teams will play in the EA League, while the second teams will participate in NPL.

EA League ID Days will occur May 14, 15 & 16.

Learn more about the EA league here: eliteacademyleague.com/

MLS Next competition tier announcement: mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/news/mls-next-announces-new-competition-tier-x7618

Chipotle Fundraising Event Nov 4, 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:00:43 GMT

09 Boys & Girls Age Group Fundraiser Event

Join us at Chipotle in Lone Tree, for a delicious way to support our youth soccer program! On November 4th, from 5 PM - 9 PM, a portion of all sales will go directly to our 09 Boys and Girls teams.

Bring your friends and family, enjoy a tasty meal, and help us reach our goals on and off the field. Show the digital fliers above at checkout or show this message to ensure your purchase counts.

If placing an online pick up order for that date and timeframe, make sure to attach the code, REM6TM8 , at checkout.

Thank you for your support!

Other age group fundraisers are in the works.

U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center Invites

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:53:14 GMT

U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center Invites for October 9, 2024

Congratulations to our 2010 and 2011 girls players that were selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center on October 9, 2024. We wish them luck and hope they bring spirit and grit during this opportunity!

2010 Girls

Ionie Christopherson
Kadyn D'Andrea
Mia Forsythe
Gabriella Goddard
Kira Howe
Dior Villani

2011 Girls

Devyn Dole
Franca Calvanese
Layla Bogel
Delaney Hogan
Ella Bedan
Lena Portocarrero

August 2024 Newsletter

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:08:41 GMT

Congrats 2024 CO Elevation FC Members!

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:03:20 GMT

Best of luck to our graduating class of 2024.

CO Elevation FC would like to congratulate our nine 2024 graduating members for their athletic achievements:

NCAA Division II:

Natalie Tempelman | 05G Summit | Midwestern State University

Jersey Scyoc | 05G Summit | Wheeling University

NCAA Division III:

Anja Dobbins | 05G Summit | Lawrence University

Emily Wilmes | 06G Summit | Saint Vincent College

NAIA:

Isabella Caranna | 05G Summit | Doane University

Piper Foegen | 06G Summit | Tabor College

NJCAA:

Reymer Sosa | 06B Summit | Lamar Community College

Jazlyn Yomona | 05G Summit | Lamar Community College

Alea Dukes | 06G Summit | Northeastern Junior College

2024 Levante UD Camp

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:01:07 GMT

Join us this summer once more, Levante UD training staff.

Elevation Families ,

We are excited to share the registration opening for our Levante UD Camp 2024 that runs June 24-28, 2024! The important camp notes to take away for this year's camp, are:

Hosted at the Elevation Complex June 24-28.
The camp is designed to host two training sessions, per morning or afternoon session, to allow parents to drop off and pick up with ease knowing many will be working during some of the camp hours and not have to leave work hours every hour.
Player selection for the November Spain trip for U13 and above players only. Players under that age will benefit by training with the professional coaches and gain recognition by the time they reach the U13 age for future camps to come.
Registration age groups are designed for the 2024-25 season. For example, if you were U13 in 2023-24 season, you will now be U14 for the 2024-25 season.
The camp allows all age groups to get a total of 6 sessions, 9 hours total of training with the Levante coaches.
Registration is required to attend, no walk-ups are allowed due to the limited spots available per age group.
All age groups are capped out at 40 players maximum per morning or afternoon session, except the U15-U19 which is capped at 80 players maximum.
Our club members get the camp for $405 versus $540 and can apply the special discounts announced via social media or PlayMetrics. Additionally, families will get $25 off per child.
All camp registrants will receive a camp jersey.

For more information, visit our Training & Camps, Levante UD Camp section before reaching out with questions as your question may be answered there.

PlayMetrics Integration

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:54:25 GMT

A one stop shop for Elevation families & players.

Elevation Families,

We are excited to announcement that we have decided to migrate to the PlayMetrics system (Youth Sports Management System) with a go live date of May 28th, 2024.

PlayMetrics is youth soccer's Operating System, unifying your entire club management workflow in one easy-to-manage hub. We may have a few teams utilizing the system earlier as a trial/test to get familiar with it prior to the entire club migration. Those teams will be informed via their coaches. The system will unify our multiple systems into one, replacing SportsConnect and TeamSnap, as well as providing us with additional enhanced functionality - tryout and registration, tournament expenses, virtual team accounts, player evaluation, and college recruiting functionality. This system will allow us to have instant communication abilities between everyone with one database, provide ACH payment options to families minimizing Venmo, easier tryout process, and many other cool fun tools making all of our lives easier.

The change will have positive impact as follows:

Enhanced mobile experience members want.
Ensure the right message reaches the right people at the right time.
All your data in one place unlocks time-saving automation.
Single source: “Just look in PlayMetrics”
More power to manage complexities
TeamSnap will go away as soon as all payments are received, any open balances not on a payment plan must be approved by the club. Players no longer with the club will be sent to collections.
SportsConnect will not be utilized past June 28th, any open balances not on a payment plan must be approved by the club. Players no longer with the club will be sent to collections.

Contact Layla Carrero if you have any open balances on Teamsnap and or SportsConnect as noted above at lcarrero@coelevationfc.com. Players that leave the club with open balances will be sent to collections.