BUILDING CHARACTER
WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES
Growing Stronger, one act of kindness at a time.
We strive to encourage and build upon our athlete’s character and their passion for the game, their sportsmanship, their inner drive to reach their goals both on and off the pitch. We believe that giving back to our local communities is a great way to build on this.
As an organization, we feel character development is more important to our athletes development as foot skills and game time. Our club and teams projects allow us to reach out into our local communities and empower our youth athletes with responsibility, engage their compassion, and offer them the chance to positively affect the lives of others.
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13MarChosen by their high school soccer coaches to attend the 2026 Female Leadership Conference
Lizzy Johnson and Ella Maria Tran, of the 2011 Ladies Team Red, were chosen by their high school soccer coaches to attend the 2026 Female Leadership Conference sponsored by the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association. They represented their sport and spent the day learning about leadership, mindset, and perseverance.
09Mar2014 Ladies Team Red took a trip to the University of Pittsburg
The UPPER 90 FC 2014 Ladies Team Red took a trip to the University of Pittsburgh where they experienced their first 11v11 match at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
14Dec2010 Boys – Operation Home Front Santa’s Helpers
Thank you to all Santa's Helpers tonight wrapping gifts, Christmas cards, decorating the tree & organizing all the toys from Operation Home Front
14Dec2016 Ladies Holiday Drive
Help support University Hospital’s Rainbow Babies and Children's Intensive Care Unit this Holiday Season
02Dec2010 Boys Giving Back
The UPPER 90 FC 2010 boys spent time in our community with Amherst VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary to lay Honor Wreaths Lorain County.
27JanCollecting for Audrey’s Outreach.
Tommy Visocky, a member of the 2010/2011 Boys Team is working on his Eagle Scout project. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 218, located in North Royalton.
14Jan2011 Ladies Team Red – Operation Care Packages
The 2011 Ladies Team Red spent one of their only non-soccer Saturday’s this year at Operation Care Packages event stuffing stockings for displaced veterans and children. In addition to volunteering their time, they also collected and donated hundreds of items for the event. Great job ladies, keep being good people on and off the field!
03JanGreat event with Dr. Mauger and Hive Skills
Dr. Mauger, a collegiate Soccer All-American at The University of Akron and former European pro-player, will be delivering a Sports Psychology and Mental Performance workshop to our High School and Middle School aged teams & players. Yohann, is an industry leading provider in Mental Sports Performance, working with numerous collegiate and professional teams and athletes, to develop soft skills and competitive advantage of elite student-athletes!
19Dec2014 Ladies Team Red spread holiday cheer
The 2014 Ladies Team Red spread holiday cheer and good wishes by making cards for all the residents at Keystone Pointe Health & Rehabilitation. After they crafted handmade cards they spent the evening together sharing laughs and enjoying their Secret Santa gift exchange!
09Dec2015 Ladies collecting donations for Friendship APL
Collecting donations for Friendship APL of Lorain County. The donation box is at Gameday Sports Center Powered by UPPER 90 FC if you can help out.
02Dec2011 Team Red is once again working with Operation Care Package OH
They are collecting much needed items listed below and will be at the event to help stuff stockings for hundreds of displaced veterans and children.
27Nov11 Boys Team White – Supporting the Blessing House
Help the 2012 Boys White Team raise donations for Blessing house this holiday season.
21Apr2011 Boys Team White and 2014 Boys Team Red collected items for the Blessing House
The 2011 Boys Team White and 2014 Boys Team Red collected items for the Blessing House (https://www.blessinghouse.org), a children shelter out or Elyria.
26Mar2011 Ladies Team Red – “Operation: Stocking Stuffers Workshop 2023”
Over the holiday season, our 2011 Ladies Team Red collected hundreds of personal care items and toys, to join Operation Care Package’s “Operation: Stocking Stuffers Workshop 2023”.
09Dec2014’s collected blankets and bedding for Betsy’s Blankets
The 2014 Ladies collected blankets and bedding and making tie blankets for Betsy’s Blankets!
06Dec2014 Ladies Team Red is collecting donations for Betsy’s Blankets
2014 Ladies Team Red is collecting donations for Betsy’s Blankets to be donated to the Children’s Center of Medina County.
06Dec2011 Boys Red team will be doing a coat drive
2011 Boys Red team will be doing a coat drive. Your loving donations are alway appreciated.
06DecOperation Care Package
UPPER 90 FC's 2011 Ladies Red Team and Operation Care Package OH (501c3) are partnering up for holidays!
06Mar2010 Boys at Second Harvest Food Bank!
The 2010 Boys Team and family chipped in and helped out packing 400 boxes of food for seniors at the Second Harvest Food Bank. Nicely done!
02Jan2009 Girls volunteering @ Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
These special girls, coach and parents (The 2009 UPPER 90 FC girls team) volunteered their time to help fill 500 senior boxes at Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.
02Jan2008/2009 Boys @ Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain County.
The 2008/2009 boys volunteered on December 29th packing boxes at Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain County. The group packed over 500 boxes that will be distributed to senior citizens in the community.
07Dec2011 Boys gifting toys to families less fortunate for Christmas
UPPER 90 FC 2011 Boys gifting toys to families less fortunate for Christmas this year.
19NovWorking hard on and off the pitch
Lex Brunner (2008), Garrison Lee (2009), Benjamin Mars (2009), Patrick Wilburn (2009), and Gabe Korai (2012) representing themselves, their schools and UPPER 90 FC at the Academic Challenge. Way to go!
01NovFood drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
Our UPPER 90 2008/2009 Boys and 2009 Ladies teams are combining efforts to organize a club wide food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.
We will be collecting non-perishable food items until December 15th at GAMEDAY.
10JanBuilding Character – Blanket Drive for Friendship APL
UPPER 90 FC blanket Drive for Friendship APL - donate your gently used blankets to help keep the animals comfortable this winter.
21DecBUILDING CHARACTER – 2010 Ladies Team Red
2010 Ladies Team Red gathered 291 food items and a $100 in donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
12OctBUILDING CHARACTER – 2011 Team decorated pumpkins to take to the local nursing home
hey decorated pumpkins to take to the local nursing home, played capture the flag, and just had a great time playing and bonding as a team! Love this group of kiddos and their friendships on and off the field!
04NovBUILDING CHARACTER – 2007 Team Giving Back
The 2007 Team (with a little help from a 2012) donated some time and food to the Food Bank at the St. Patrick Catholic Church on Bridge Ave. in Cleveland. Way to go team.
16Oct2011 Boys Team Red helping out in the community
The UPPER 90 FC 2011 Boys Team Red helping out in the community!! These boys made coaching plans, set up their stations, and coached the LYSA peewee teams this evening (September 29, 2020)!! They did a great job and the kids had a blast!!
01JulA personal Thank You for an Act of Kindness
I want to personally thank you on his behalf. These personal cards mean a lot to our family. Clearly, "Building Character Within Our Communities" is something your organization takes to heart. Please pass this on to all who have been involved.
07AprKeep in touch. We miss you guys.
Hello UPPER 90 Futbol Club Family! We hope you are staying safe and healthy through these hard times. We miss you all dearly and are looking forward to getting back on the pitch with you guys soon!
02FebBUILDING CHARACTER – Ryan Sutton
Ryan Sutton is active as a volunteer at Friendship APL in Elyria. He and his sister had a fundraiser this past summer and sold baked goods and donated the money they made to Friendship.
26JanBUILDING CHARACTER – Mateo Muratore
Mateo Muratore was honored with a Caring Award at school for Avon Heritage Pride Day in December 2019.
26JanBUILDING CHARACTER – Lex Brunner
Alex Brunner was recognized for having Ely Pride at Ely Elementary School in December 2019 for working hard in the classroom. Congrats Alex.
26DecMaking Holiday Cards for the Ohio Veteran’s Home
The UPPER 90 FC 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012 Boys spent some of their non soccer time to spread some holiday cheer by making Holiday Cards for the Ohio Veteran's Home. They created over 400 Christmas Cards and delivered them in person on December 23rd.
05OctUPPER 90 FC Food Drive – February 2020
During the month of February UPPER 90 FC will be collecting canned goods and dry goods to donate to the local food pantry. Our food drive will help hungry families in our community.
24SepCome Learn how the College Recruiting Process Works
Come out and join us at Mapleside Farms on Tuesday Evening, December 10th. We will have collegiate soccer coaches’ onsite to discuss the recruiting process and answer your questions. Learn about academic requirements, the timeline and process, and the ins and outs of the process in an open forum.
01MayUPPER 90 FC 03 Boys Team White Volunteering at St. Ambrose Community Day
On Saturday, April 27th, UPPER 90 FC 03 Boys Team White pulled together and volunteered at St. Ambrose Community Day to clean up North Park.
01May04 UPPER 90 FC Boys @ the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
On Friday April 19, 2019 the UPPER 90 FC 2004 Boys Team Red volunteered their time at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
27MarUPPER 90 FC 09 & 11 Boys Bonding and Raising money to help Conquer Childhood Cancer
The UPPER 90 FC Boys 2009 and 2011 boys spent a little time team building and bonding this past Saturday bowling. They were also able to make a $100 donation to the St. Baldricks fund to help Conquer Childhood Cancer as well from this event.
24MarUPPER 90 FC 02 Boys Team Red giving a little back
Members of UPPER 90 FC 02 Boys Team Red chipped in along with other groups (read more here) to help out. The Pantry at All Saints served 25 quarts of hot soup, 140 cups of coffee, and 36 servings of pancakes and sausage.
18MarCoach Dalton is raising money for St. Baldricks to help fight child cancer.
Coach Dalton Joyce is raising money for St Baldricks to help fight child cancer. If he raises $1000 he will shave his head at Brunswick High School. If he raises $4000 he will shave his head and beard.
16DecThank You for Making Spirits Bright this December!
hese items will be used at several local Christmas gift wrapping fundraisers benefitting The Cleveland Crisis Center and The Mama Bear Effect.
06DecJoin UPPER 90 FC in Making Spirits Bright this December!
Join UPPER 90 FC in Making Spirits Bright this December! Please donate new or opened gift wrap, gift boxes, tape, gift tags and gift bags and tissue paper. These items will be used at several local Christmas gift wrapping fundraisers benefitting The Cleveland Crisis Center and The Mama Bear Effect.
27SepUPPER 90 FC 2007 Boys Team Red hanging out with the residents of Plum Creek
2007 boys (and Lilian) spent part of the day visiting and hanging out with the residents of Plum Creek in Brunswick.
05AugUPPER 90 FC 2006 Boys chipping in at Multiple Breed Rescue
2006 boys donated some of their time to chip in and help Multiple Breed Rescue farm in Elyria.
04JunUPPER 90 FC 2002 Boys Team White playing games with the residents of Medina Meadows
2002 Boys Team White took some time to pitch in and help at Medina Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They spent part of the morning hanging out and play card and board games (Monopoly, UNO, Scrabble, and others) with the residents.
20MayUPPER 90 FC 2003 Boys Team Black hanging out at Medina Meadows
03 Boys Team Black took some time to pitch in and help at Medina Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They spent part of the morning hanging out and play card and board games with the residents.
28AprCongrats on being initiated into the Medina Honor Society.
UPPER 90 FC would like to congratulate three of its 2004’s for bring initiated into the Medina Honor society. Congratulations Jake Ruppelli, Nick Vukovich, and Justin Swindell. Job well done!
19MarUPPER 90 FC 2002 Boys Team Red pitching in at the food pantry!
02 Boys Team Red and some of their family took a little time to pitch in and help at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Parma.
08FebCome Learn how the College Recruiting Process Works: Wrap-up
What a great turn out we had last night for our first “Come Learn how the College Recruiting Process Works” event. Over 130 players and parents were in attendance to listen to and learn from the College Coaches.
16JanUPPER 90 FC 2004 Boys Team Red giving back to the community at St. Augustine Church in Cleveland
2004 Boys Team Red volunteered their time serving dinner for those in need at St. Augustine Church in Cleveland.
12JanImPACT – Concussion Baseline Testing
When and if a player receives a concussion, they will be seen by a physician, go to vestibular therapy (if they order it) and retake the impact to compare the results of baseline to post concussion.
30Sep2nd Annual MAPLESIDE FARMS UPPER 90 FC Family Event
We are very excited once again to be headed to MAPLESIDE FARMS this Friday evening.
13SepGoing Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2017)
In the month of October, UPPER 90 FC will be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.
02JunUPPER 90 FC chips in to help feed the hungry
They helped a group at Grace Church pack 361 boxes that housed 77,000 meals that will feed kids around the world.
LATEST UPPER 90 FC NEWS
23OctLongley – invited to the US Technical Championship
Congratulations! You are receiving this invite following your participation in the OSA-ODP Phase 3 Event at Bowling Green. It is my pleasure to officially invite you to compete at the 2026 U.S. Technical Championship National Finals. This invitation has been earned. You have been identified as a player who demonstrated qualities we highly value within...
19OctPutzier – Columbus Crew Phase 2 Pre-Formation Academy
Congrats to UPPER 90 FC's U11 Eli Putzier on accepting an offer to a roster spot for Phase 2 of the Pre-formation Columbus Crew Academy U11 Team.
28SepU11 Boys Team Red – Finalists
Congrats to the UPPER 90 FC U11 Boys Team Red - Finalists at the 2026 Columbus Fall Classic.
30AugU14 Boys – Finalist at the 2026 Premier Cup
Hard work, teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of heart. Finalists - U14 Gold Division of the 2026 Premier Cup!
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