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 8+ 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.
Concessions:
Local food trucks are on site as well as our in-house concessions for snacks and drinks.
Season Dates for Fall 2026 Youth League
August 22-23: Opening Weekend
October 3-11: KCS Fall Break (NO EPL GAMES)
November 14-15: 7v7 and 9v9 Jamboree Tournament
November 21-22: 11v11 Jamboree Tournament
Season Dates for Spring 2027 Youth League
February 20-21: Opening Weekend
March 6-14: KCS Spring Break (NO EPL GAMES)
March 27-28: Easter Weekend (NO EPL GAMES)
May 22-23: 7v7 and 9v9 Jamboree Tournament
May 29-30: 11v11 Jamboree Tournament
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.