Fortaleza 269 Futsal Club is a youth futsal club based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The "269" in our name is the area code we share with families from Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, St. Joseph and the rest of Southwest Michigan, and our crest carries the Michigan mitten on top of the castle.
What we offer
- Youth futsal training for ages 4–16
- Skill development: ball mastery, first touch, passing, 1 v 1 moves and finishing
- Game play that teaches decision-making, teamwork and confidence
- Age-appropriate groups, from play-based sessions for little kids to faster, tactical sessions for teens
Program details, locations and schedules are being finalized. Join the interest list to be the first to know.
Why futsal?
Futsal is the FIFA-recognized, five-a-side version of soccer played on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. Every player touches the ball constantly and has to think fast, which is why so many of the world's best players grew up on futsal courts. Read what is futsal and how futsal builds better soccer players.
Who it's for
- Beginners who want a fun first step into soccer (ages 4–8)
- Rec players who want to get better and have more fun
- Travel and school players looking for off-season winter training
Families we serve
Most of our players come from the Kalamazoo metro area, including Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo Township, Texas Township, Comstock, Parchment, Cooper Township, Richland, Galesburg, Augusta, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Mattawan and Climax. We also welcome families who drive in from Battle Creek, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Otsego, Three Rivers, South Haven and beyond. See all areas we serve.
Ready to play? Join the interest list or email info@futsal269.com.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fortaleza 269 Futsal Club located?
- We are based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and serve families across the Kalamazoo metro area and Southwest Michigan.
- What ages do you train?
- Kids ages 4 to 16.
- Does my child need experience?
- No. We welcome beginners as well as players already on rec and travel soccer teams.
- How do I sign up?
- Join our interest list or email info@futsal269.com with your child's age and town.