LEAGUES
F.C. Horizon teams participate in the following competitive leagues
National 1 League
Frontier Conference (OK, AR, MO)
The National 1 League is a new premier competition created through the partnership of US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, bringing together top clubs from across the country into a unified platform connected with the ECNL. Designed to simplify the youth soccer landscape, the league provides a clear, merit-based pathway for players while reducing unnecessary travel and creating stronger regional competition. National 1 also increases exposure to college coaches through its integration with the ECNL Regional League and offers high-performing clubs the opportunity to earn promotion. F.C. Horizon is proud to compete in the National 1 League, providing our players with a higher level of competition, meaningful development opportunities, and increased exposure while continuing our commitment to putting player development first.

Heartland Soccer League
Kansas City
Heartland Soccer Association is recognized as the largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States. Our league and tournaments are held at the world class all-turf soccer facilities of SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex, Swope Soccer Village, Compass Minerals Sporting Fields and GARMIN Olathe Soccer Complex. Our league embraces players of all skill levels, from recreational to premier-level teams. Annually, over 170 soccer clubs engage in spirited competition through the Heartland League, spanning Spring, Fall, and Winter leagues. With more than 3,450 teams and 55,000 youth players aged 9 to 19, numerous age groups feature up to 9 subdivisions, providing ample opportunities for players and teams to compete against similarly skilled opponents.

Arkansas Competitive Soccer League (ACSL)
NWA, Ft. Smith, Little Rock
The Arkansas Competitive Soccer League is the most competitive league in the state for our classic level teams for U11-U19 Boys & Girls teams. This league is the only pathway for the US Youth Soccer South Region Championships & Presidents Cup. F.C. Horizon teams compete against clubs from across Arkansas, with most games played in NW Arkansas and Central Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas Academy League (NWAL)
Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Academy League is a development-focused league operated by the Arkansas State Association for U8-U10 players (with a potential U7 division in the future). Designed to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive soccer, the Academy League emphasizes player growth, learning, and appropriate challenge. Games are played in Northwest Arkansas.

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