Michigan Futbol Academy

★★★★★Le Bob

This is fantastic club that I’m very happy to have found for one of my kids. As I’ve researched soccer here in west Michigan, I’m seeing where many of the negative reviews come from….its actually from parents & coaches at a competing club. Apparently they are threatened by this club’s success. As an ex-player and coach, they do things the right way. Yes, soccer costs money but that isn’t this club’s fault. Blame youth sports in America if you want to lay blame somewhere else. The competing club who is trying to write a bunch of false reviews also charges a lot of money. I’ve chosen to place one of our kids here, and they are happy. The others are at a different club, and they are happy because that is the best fit for our girls. That’s the most important result that I care about. Perhaps parents need to check their egos and let the kids develop. Unfortunately I’ve found lots of crazy parents on the sidelines, but that also isn’t the club’s fault.

★Lance Randall

MFA left much to be desired in Muskegon. Instead of focusing on developing genuine soccer talent, the club seemed more concerned with political affiliations and financial gain. The PREDETERMINED tryouts were a farce, with players seemingly selected based on who they knew rather than their actual skills on the field. This not only undermined the spirit of fair competition but also hindered the growth of aspiring athletes who were genuinely passionate about the sport. The emphasis on money was evident in every aspect, from ridiculous fees for participation to fees for extra training. It's disheartening to see a club that should be nurturing young talent instead turning soccer into a game of politics and profit.

★Odio Labasura

I am fortunate to have lived and played in places where football (soccer if you like) reflects Pele's description of it being the "beautiful game" (Brasil is one of them). I have brought my sons in to play various MFA teams. Its strength is the facility. Very nice turf fields giving player a great experience to play on turf. However, I have also observed consistent behaviors and attitudes that reflect a philosophy that goes counter to how it is in other parts of the country and even internationally. Unsafe play (beyond the typical physical element of it) and taunting by some players to visiting teams and parents is common. I won't would not spend the money for kids to adopt this mentality or play. There are other organizations that train kids for what it is meant to be, the beautiful game.

★Judah Nash

Welcome to America everyone, the land of equal opportunity. But wait, opportunity has a price... So your child is getting serious about soccer? Well you've come to the right place, Revolution soccer is a family friendly club that offers top tier teams in West Michigan. However to get your child into this club you will first have to go to tryouts, which are held almost a year prior to the season. Ok now your child is now on one of the many teams, unfortunately if he didn't make the A team this club has no further interest in your kid as your child doesn't help advance the club. But who cares, he's on a team, now its time to pay some fun little fees. First for someone about 14-15 years old its a measly 2K to join the team, but wait you still have to buy your three jersey's that change every couple years, that'll be another 200$. But wait there's more, now you have to spend who-knows-how-much-money on gas driving your child anywhere from Detroit to Kansas City on a regular, sometimes even flying to Florida. But wait there's MORE, now that you're driving you child to Timbuctoo you now have to spend weekends in hotel rooms and nights eating McDonalds or sit down restaurants. I don't understand programs these days, America has so much talent, but the only ones being noticed are the ones who can pay for it. Ever wonder why Europe is so good at this sport? Maybe we could learn a thing or two...

★★Stephanie Kreft

Probably great if your kids are older, but don't send anyone under the age of 8 to their summer day camps. I had some serious concerns that I shared with their director. Emailed him twice and never heard back.