About Us
Who
We Are
Scottsdale City FC is a premier youth soccer club based in the East Valley of Arizona. We are dedicated to developing ambitious young athletes into complete footballers — technically refined, tactically intelligent, physically prepared, and mentally resilient.
MISSION
Our MISSIOn
To develop players to reach their highest potential — on and off the field.
Whether a player’s dream is to compete at the professional level, earn a college scholarship, or simply become the best version of themselves, Scottsdale City FC provides the structure, standards, and environment to make that possible.
At Scottsdale City FC, we are committed to delivering the highest level and best quality training experience available in youth soccer.
We believe:
• Talent without hard work is nothing
• Discipline is crucial to success
• Details determine destiny
• Excellence is built daily
Every session is intentional. Every drill has purpose. Every player matters.
Kevin Merkaj
DIrector of coaching
Our Director of Coaching oversees the technical direction, player progression, and coaching standards across the entire club. He currently hold a UEFA A License from the UEFA Coaching Convention. He has 5 years coaching experience in Europe at ages U11, U15, U17 and has been coaching in Arizona for 4 years. He played in Europe for 13 years in his his youth career and had to stop playing due to an injury. He also represented Albania National team at U15, U17 and U19 group age. Kevin has worked with some of the top clubs and academies in Europe like Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF as coach and camp director.
CORE VALUES
OUR CORE VALUES
The DNA of Scottsdale City FC
Great clubs are built on principles. Ours are non-negotiable.
*Relentless Mentality*
We never give up. Emphasizing resilience and competing until the very end, regardless of the score or circumstances. Character is revealed in adversity.
*100% Commitment & Effort:*
The club demands maximum effort, sacrifice, full intensity, discipline and dedication,a mentality where individuals leave everything on the pitch.
*Respect*
Scottsdale City FC emphasizes conducting itself with integrity, treating individuals, institutions, and competitors with respect.
*Winning Spirit*
We pursue excellence with humility. We strive to win — together — through unity and preparation.
*Solidarity & Unity*
We are more than a team — we are a family. We support one another and represent our community with pride.
These values shape not only better players — but better young men and women.