ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride has announced its newest addition to the Orlando Youth Soccer Network with the unveiling of Orlando Soccer School \u2013 Winter Haven, as the Club continues to expand its footprint and impact across Central Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to welcome Winter Haven into the Orlando Soccer School Network,\u201d said Julio Serrano, Sr. Manager for Youth Soccer Development for Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. \u201cWith a rich history in the game and deep community roots, this partnership represents a powerful opportunity to continue growing the sport and positively impacting youth and families across Polk County.\u201d<\/p>\n
Founded in 1978 as the Winter Haven Youth Soccer Association and long known as Winter Haven Soccer Club, the organization brings nearly five decades of history and community presence into the Club\u2019s growing youth ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a proud and exciting moment for our club,\u201d said Mark Godwin, Director of Coaching for Winter Haven. \u201cFor nearly 50 years, we\u2019ve served the Winter Haven community with a focus on developing players and building character through the game. Partnering with Orlando City and Orlando Pride allows us to take that mission to the next level\u2014providing our players and families with enhanced resources, a clear pathway, and a deeper connection to the professional game.\u201d<\/p>\n
OSS \u2013 Winter Haven will offer programming for boys and girls ages 3 through 19, providing both recreational and competitive pathways aligned with the Club\u2019s proven development model.<\/p>\n
The main complex is located at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven, a premier facility featuring 12 full-size, floodlit fields, including seven natural grass and five turf surfaces. The site also serves as the school\u2019s primary office location. In addition, the program will utilize three fields at Polk State College, further strengthening its collaboration with both city and county partners and ensuring continued access to high-quality playing environments.<\/p>\n
Currently home to approximately 700 registered players, including more than 230 girls, OSS \u2013 Winter Haven reflects the Club\u2019s ongoing commitment to growing participation across both the boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 game.<\/p>\n
For more information on joining OSS \u2013 Winter Haven, including available programs and registration details, please visit\u00a0www.oss-winterhaven.com<\/a><\/p>\n