"There’s no substitute for hard work."-- Thomas Edison
MRL / Premier
The Premier Program covers the west side of Michigan, north to Traverse City, south to Kalamazoo and east to Lansing. The Premier program is a training program designed to place committed players in a professionally directed and managed environment to enhance the players development of soccer excellence. This offers the player the opportunity to play seasonally as well as optional off season tournaments and practices. Competition will be within the MSPSL.

 Elle McIntyre (94 Girls Premeir) playing against #5 ranked team in the country

 
"The Fire has really helped me to develop as a player, I have signed to play soccer at college on a  scholarship. I could not have done this without them"
- Trisha Brondyke
 
Select Soccer

Select or travel soccer is the next step for the advanced recreational player who desires a higher level of coaching, commitment, and overall skill development.  FIRE Select teams play within the Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) where travel is based around the West Michigan area. 

We currently have two locations for FIRE Select: 

The Grand Rapids Fire Juniors are for players who live in or around the Grand Rapids area.  Teams for 2007 / 2008 include ages: u9-u13 boys and girls.  Home fields for the Grand Rapids Program are located at Calvin Christian High School and the Fellowship Fields in Grandville. 

The Lakeshore Fire Juniors are for players who live around or are based along the Lakeshore area.  Teams for 2007 / 2008 include ages: u9-u18 boys and girls.  Home fields for the Lakeshore Select Program are at Helder Park. 

 

For players who are looking for the highest level of competition, commitment and dedication to developing as an elite soccer player, please visit our Academy / Premier Program.