KANSAS CITY SURF BRINGS THE BEST IN CLASS SERVICE
Based in Kansas City, KC Surf is dedicated to delivering the very best soccer experience for players and families across the Great Plains. As a proud member of the Surf Nation Soccer family, we provide a proven pathway that helps young athletes grow, compete and reach their full potential. In a highly competitive environment our coaches continuously evaluate players to ensure the best developmental fit. Offers are made to join Kansas City Surf as a club, with teams evolving as players grow. Every decision is made with player development at the center, always considering the best interests of both players and families. At KC Surf we are committed to creating a positive, supporting environment where players are challenged, families are valued and every athlete is giving the opportunity to pursue their goals.
Surf Nation by the Numbers
Players developed annually
Across Recreational and Competitive Programs
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AFFILIATED CLUBS NATIONWIDE
College Commits
Developing Players. Delivering Results.
2,500+ players
developed annually across recreational and competitive programs
Member of Surf Nation,
one of the largest youth soccer networks in the United States
Multiple Kansas President’s Cup titles
at boys’ and girls’ age groups
OUR PROGRAMS
JUNIOR – PRE ECNL – ECNL RL – NPL
OUR CAMPS & CLINICS
CAMPS – ID SESSIONS – JUNIOR ACADEMY TRAINING
OUR TOURNAMENTS
KANSAS CITY SURF TOURNAMENTS
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Want to Join Kansas City Surf?
New to the area or ready to take the next step in your soccer journey? Kansas City Surf offers individual tryouts and trial opportunities for players looking to compete at the premier level. Whether you’re searching for the right fit or a higher level of development, our KC Surf teams are ready to welcome motivated athletes.
To begin your journey with Kansas City Surf, contact:
Rob Million
📧 rob.million@kansascitysurf.com
📞 816-686-4502
We’re excited to share an important update following yesterday’s official announcement from US CLUB, USYS, and US SOCCER, regarding the National 1 League (N1) — a major step forward in the national youth soccer landscape.
Kansas City Surf is proud to be part of this evolving ECNL structure and what it represents for our players with the addition of this league.
Good luck to our 2014 boys in Jr State Cup this weekend 💪🌊
Good luck to our 2014 girls in Jr State Cup this weekend 🌊💪
Happy International Goalkeeper Day! Big saves, big moments, big responsibility. Respect the position! 🌊💪
Kansas City Surf 2013G NPL brings home the hardware🏆💪🌊
PRE-ECNL weekend for our 2014b 💪🏼💪🏼🌊🌊⚽️⚽️
Kansas City Surf 2014 PRE-ECNL ball kids for the Club America (Mexico) vs Palmeiras (Brazil) game! Proud to be Teal Rising Alliance members and have our players participate in special events like these🌊💪
Kansas City Surf is excited to welcome MJ Buckley as our newest RL Head Coach and Director of the Teal Rising Alliance!
MJ brings over 15 years of coaching experience and a proven passion for elite player development to our leadership team. A Kearney local, MJ developed her game under legendary coaches Vlatko Andonovski (KC Current Sporting Director) and Dino Delevski (MASL Chicago Inferno) before going to MSU to play collegiately.
Transitioning from leading high school programs to the national stage, MJ’s career includes serving on the staff for Team USA “Red” during their inaugural MLS NXT Cup victory and being honored as the 2024 Female Coach of the Year. Most recently, she served as a prominent Girls Academy National head coach at Sporting Kansas City.
As Director, MJ will oversee the Kansas City Surf alliance with Teal Rising, a partnership dedicated to bridging the gap between youth development and the professional women’s game. She is especially looking forward to collaborating and working aside once again with NWSL Champion, KC Current ii Coach, and friend Mallory Weber. Together, they are committed to providing KC Surf players with unprecedented access to professional training standards and mentorship.
Beyond her resume, MJ is already a familiar face on our sidelines as a Surf parent. Having her own daughter in the club gives her a unique, first hand perspective on the commitment and passion of our Surf families. “I am dedicated to advancing the women’s game and developing the next generation of elite female athletes,” MJ shared. “My focus is on player development and program building at the highest levels, ensuring athletes are prepared for success both on and off the field.”
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to MJ Buckley! 🌊⚽️
Kansas City Surf welcomes Matt Fields!
With over 12 years of experience coaching competitive boys and girls soccer, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and player development expertise to the club. He has served as a Kansas ODP coach and previously held the role of Director of Coaching, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing player pathways and club growth.
Matt holds a USSF D License, along with a USC Director of Coaching Diploma and Youth National Diploma. Matt’s coaching philosophy emphasizes technical development, tactical understanding, and fostering a positive, competitive environment where players can reach their full potential both on and off the field
We’re excited to share an important update following yesterday’s official announcement from US CLUB, USYS, and US SOCCER, regarding the National 1 League (N1) — a major step forward in the national youth soccer landscape. Kansas City Surf is proud to be part of this evolving ECNL structure and what it represents for our players with the addition of this league.
Kansas City Surf is excited to welcome MJ Buckley as our newest RL Head Coach and Director of the Teal Rising Alliance! MJ brings over 15 years of coaching experience and a proven passion for elite player development to our leadership team. A Kearney local, MJ developed her game under legendary coaches Vlatko Andonovski (KC Current Sporting Director) and Dino Delevski (MASL Chicago Inferno) before going to MSU to play collegiately. Transitioning from leading high school programs to the national stage, MJ’s career includes serving on the staff for Team USA “Red” during their inaugural MLS NXT Cup victory and being honored as the 2024 Female Coach of the Year. Most recently, she served as a prominent Girls Academy National head coach at Sporting Kansas City. As Director, MJ will oversee the Kansas City Surf alliance with Teal Rising, a partnership dedicated to bridging the gap between youth development and the professional women’s game. She is especially looking forward to collaborating and working aside once again with NWSL Champion, KC Current ii Coach, and friend Mallory Weber. Together, they are committed to providing KC Surf players with unprecedented access to professional training standards and mentorship. Beyond her resume, MJ is already a familiar face on our sidelines as a Surf parent. Having her own daughter in the club gives her a unique, first hand perspective on the commitment and passion of our Surf families. “I am dedicated to advancing the women’s game and developing the next generation of elite female athletes,” MJ shared. “My focus is on player development and program building at the highest levels, ensuring athletes are prepared for success both on and off the field.” Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Mary Jane
Kansas City Surf welcomes Matt Fields! With over 12 years of experience coaching competitive boys and girls soccer, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and player development expertise to the club. He has served as a Kansas ODP coach and previously held the role of Director of Coaching, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing player pathways and club growth. Matt holds a USSF D License, along with a USC Director of Coaching Diploma and Youth National Diploma. Matt’s coaching philosophy emphasizes technical development, tactical understanding, and fostering a positive, competitive environment where players can reach their full potential both on and off the field
Due to the upcoming weather forecast, we will be postponing our Girls ID Sessions originally scheduled for April 1st. The sessions will now take place on April 8th at the same times and locations. KC Current Training Facility- 1 Teal Rising Way Riverside MO U11/U12-6:30PM U13-7:30PM U14-5:30PM U15-5:30PM
Join Kansas City Surf ECNL-RL. Link for ID Session in bio-April 8th Year One: 2025 - 2026 SEASON U13 – CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS U15 – PLAYOFF QUALIFIED U16 – PLAYOFF QUALIFIED- (CAN WIN CONFERENCE) U19 – PLAYOFF QUALIFIED U19 - ECNL NATIONAL EVENT ATTENDANCE With a 27% increase in college scout attendance, ECNL+ RL are where opportunities are growing—while platforms like Girls Academy League (GA) are seeing a decline. The exposure. The competition. The pathway. This is where the future of college soccer is built.
Kansas City Surf is excited to bring Lauren Jaramillo on board! Lauren is a Kansas City Surf Alum that has come back to our program for a coaching role. Lauren is a former collegiate soccer player and majored in sports management at Sterling College. After finishing her education and college soccer career she took a job coaching with Colorado Rapids and focused on the club level for several years. Originally, from Overland Park, Lauren and her husband Jeff decided to make a switch and come back to the Midwest. After giving birth to her first child, she reached out to her former coach, Vlad, looking for an opportunity to jump back into coaching. She is excited to develop her players and help them find their love for the game.
Kansas City Surf is excited to bring Edoardo Righetti on board! Born in Rome, Italy, he spent many years developing in professional youth academies before playing in the first team in Italy’s 4th Division. His journey then took him to the United States, where he competed in NCAA Division I college soccer. Now he has started a new chapter, earning his coaching licenses and sharing his experience with the next generation of players. His mission is to support their long-term development, both on and off the field.
Excited to spotlight Vladimir Roganovic – KC Surf Founder & Executive Director Vladimir Roganovic, a founder and Executive Director of Kansas City Surf, brings a lifelong passion for the game and extensive international experience to the club. Originally from Belgrade, Serbia, Vladimir developed through the youth academy of Red Star Belgrade and later represented the Serbian U17 National Team. He continued his playing career in the United States at Columbia College, where he became one of the most decorated players in program history. A four-time All-American, Vladimir served as team captain for three seasons and helped lead Columbia College to its first-ever NAIA National Tournament appearance. In 2005, he was named Columbia College Male Athlete of the Year and was later inducted into the Columbia College Athletic Hall of Fame. After playing semi-professionally for the New York Islanders and earning his MBA from Columbia College, Vladimir moved to Kansas City and founded Puma FC, a club that would later become Kansas City Surf. Vladimir remains committed to developing players, creating opportunities, and helping young athletes pursue college soccer and education through the game with his USSF A License. ⚽
We are proud to spotlight Ricky Wiseman who serves as KC Surf’s ECNL-RL Director for both the Boys and Girls programs, bringing over 20 years of experience in the soccer industry. Ricky represented England at the U16 and U19 levels and played at the youth professional level with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur before continuing his career at the semi-professional level with Canvey Island FC and later playing college soccer in the United States. As a coach, Ricky has worked with elite youth players at professional clubs in England and top academies across Europe and North America. An FA qualified coach since 2003, he brings international experience and high standards to player development. Most recently, Ricky led his KC Surf team to back-to-back Kansas State Cup Championships, highlighting his impact on the club and its players. ⚽
Kansas City Surf is excited to announce Leigh Ann Brown as our newest addition! Leigh Ann Brown is a former San Diego Surf National Champion. Born in San Diego, she played Division I soccer at the University of San Diego. In her final year she was awarded All-American Honors. Following her collegiate career, Leigh Ann enjoyed nearly a decade as a professional player in the NWSL where she won back to back national championships for FC Kansas City. She also earned two caps with the USWNT during her professional stint. Transitioning to coaching, she spent multiple years at the club level during her eight years as a Division I collegiate coach. Leigh Ann has relocated back to the Kansas City area with her husband Danny and two young daughters who now play for Kansas City Surf
Kansas City Surf is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with PlayerData Performance Tracking. This collaboration represents another significant step forward in creating the best possible environment for player development. Beginning in Spring 2026, we will launch a pilot program implementing PlayerData technology across multiple teams. Following the trial phase, we plan to expand access in Fall 2026, offering this cutting-edge performance tracking platform to all teams within the Kansas City Surf ecosystem. This world-class system will allow us to measure key player performance metrics—including distance covered, speed, intensity, and heart rate—providing our coaches with objective data to better evaluate physical output and long-term development. With enhanced performance insights, improved workload management, and more effective recovery strategies, we can maximize player growth while prioritizing health and injury prevention. This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to raising standards and delivering best-in-class opportunities that set Kansas City Surf players apart. As we continue to strengthen our pathways to the highest levels of the game, the 2026 rollout marks another important step in providing a truly elite experience for Kansas City Surf families.
🌊 BIG NEWS, SURF FAMILIES! 🌊 Kansas City Surf is expanding to the north beginning with the 2026–2027 season! As part of our commitment to developing strong people and strong players, this expansion brings direct access to our elite competitive platforms for Northland families, including: 🔹 Pre-ECNL 🔹 ECNL Regional League 🔹 NPL Our goal is to provide a clear, high-level development pathway while increasing accessibility across the Kansas City metro. We’re excited to grow the Surf community and extend the same standards of excellence, coaching, and player development that define Kansas City Surf. 📍 Girls ID Session – February 25th 📍 KC Current Training Facility 👥 Open to Girls U10–U18 This session is an opportunity for players to be evaluated for placement within our competitive pathways as we build toward the 2026–2027 season. ⚠️ Please note: A new registration is required for this ID session — even if your player attended a previous ID event. We can’t wait to welcome new families in the Northland and continue raising the standard of youth soccer in our community.
Day Two highlights from an incredible Sunday at Surf Select Weekend! U14 players compete in Champions League for a chance to take home the trophy for their age group U12-U13 Regional Cup players are battling it out representing their Surf Select region U9-U11 players participated in their final day of National Tryouts!
Surf Select! Surf Select is a national identification program for players aged U9-U17 who have the talent, drive and ambition to compete against the “Best of the Best”. Through a series of regional and national events, top players are identified to represent Surf Select and compete at some of the top domestic and international competitions across the global youth soccer landscape.
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