Emerald Premier League
The Emerald Premier League is proud to serve the East Tennessee and Knoxville community by providing a first-class opportunity for quality and competitive soccer and flag football. All games take place at the Sansom Sports Complex.
Soccer
The Emerald Premier League is hosted by the Emerald Force Soccer Club which is operated by the Emerald Youth Foundation. Sports are a key way that Emerald Youth has connected with Knoxville’s urban young people for more than 20 years. Today, Emerald Youth Sports collaborates with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to engage a greater number of youth in recreational and competitive sports.
Youth EPL
The youth EPL runs in the fall and spring and an affordable fee for each season covering 6+ games. and participation in the post season Jamboree.
Adult EPL
The EPL also serves the adult community of Knoxville by providing several avenues for adult league play, including divisions for Men, Co-Ed, and 37 and older.
2026 SPRING SOCCER Important Dates:
December 1 Spring Registration Opens
January 9 Early Bird Discount Ends
February 9 EPL Spring Registration Deadline
February 21 Spring EPL Games Begin
March 7-15 NO EPL GAMES (KCS Spring Break)
April 4-5 NO EPL GAMES (Easter Weekend)
April 11-12 NO EPL GAMES (Administrative Break)
April 15 Deadline to register for Jamboree if you did not do so at start of season
May 10 NO EPL GAMES (Mother's Day)
May 16-17 EPL Jamboree - 7v7 & 9v9
May 23-24 EPL Jamboree - 11v11
Concessions:
Local food trucks are on site as well as our in-house concessions for snacks and drinks.
Flag Football
Summer Flag Football is our newest Emerald Premier League sport and will serve youth grades 4th - 8th.
Fee includes jerseys.
Practices and games will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the summer.
Interested? Got Questions?
Reach out to us through our interest form and we’ll get back to you.
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city, in communities and neighborhoods such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. The Academy league is intended for players from these city neighborhoods and/or children who attend Knoxville's city/urban schools.