Challenge Soccer
Challenge Soccer is the third level of play offered by HCSA, the next step after Academy Soccer. Challenge Soccer teams play other Challenge teams primarily in the Western Carolina region, from cities like Waynesville, Rutherfordton, Franklin and Asheville.
HCSA is a member of the
Western North Carolina Challenge League (WNCCL). www.wnccl.org Challenge-level teams play both
a Fall and Spring season. Players must try-out and be selected for Challenge Soccer Teams. If selected to
a team, the player is expected to play both seasons. Each season lasts around
10 weeks with most games scheduled on the weekends. Teams play between 7-11
games per season, meaning there are usually that many “game” weekends. A team
may also choose to attend any number of tournaments during its season, usually
within the state of North Carolina.
Players are required to attend a minimum of two 90-minute team training
sessions a week and are encouraged to attend any additional weekly skills
sessions if offered. Players will be offered the chance to attend a team camp
prior to the opening of their season, as well as any winter and/or summer
training opportunities as well. These additional training opportunities are
optional. There is no guaranteed amount of playing time at the Challenge level.