PLYMOUTH, Minnesota — One of Minnesota's largest youth soccer clubs is expanding in order to meet demand for its programming.
Currently, Fusion Soccer Club rents three domes every single day of the week.
"We simply need more space," said Keith Pavelka, executive director for Fusion SC.
Fusion SC, which serves the Wayzata and Plymouth communities, was formed in 2014 through the merger of Plymouth Soccer Association and Wayzata Soccer Club. They work with kids ages 3-19.
"We have everything from rec kids to competitive programming and we have about 3,000 kids in our program," Pavelka said.
The popularity of the program led Fusion SC in April to look for more room. They ended up finding a 20,000-square-foot space in Plymouth, now home to their offices and an indoor soccer facility that can hold about 50 players.
"It's the biggest we've ever been," said Chad Morse, girls director of coaching and a director of programming for the new facility. "With this space, we get asked the question, 'Are you going to rent less space at different facilities?' And the answer is 'no.' This is kind of in addition to what we're already programming."
Morse said the new facility will give them more flexibility and allow them to do more programming.
At the end of the year, Fusion SC will launch a program called INFINITI Soccer & Performance Training where they will offer private and small group trainings.
"Youth soccer... Minnesota is on the map not only in the region, in the Midwest region, but a lot of our teams and other clubs around the state are putting their teams in a great position to compete nationally which is exciting," Morse said.
Fusion SC will hold a grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Vendors Rock Elm Food Truck, Honey & Mackie's Ice Cream and Honey P's Boutique will also be there.
Fusion SC Headquarters
3500 Holly Lane North
Suite 10
Plymouth, MN 55447
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