Lou Fusz Athletic Unveils West-Based Expansion
EARTH CITY, Mo. – Lou Fusz Athletic, Cottleville United and St. Louis Hawks launched their new network club, Lou Fusz Athletic West, which will serve as a new St. Charles County branch of Lou Fusz Athletic beginning in Fall 2026.
“We take a lot of pride in our foundational pillars at Lou Fusz Athletic; our primary pillar being the responsibility of a community facilitator,” said Lou Fusz Managing Director Dan Gargan. “We’ve prioritized putting investment in our complexes to build the experience for the players, and continued to find the best coaches and staffers in the Midwest to lead and mentor those young athletes.”
Through this partnership, Lou Fusz Athletic will work closely with Cottleville United and St. Louis Hawks to rebrand into Lou Fusz Athletic West. This will offer the rapidly-growing clubs increased investment, efficiency and oversight, as well as access to Lou Fusz’s established resources and development infrastructure.
This includes best in class services for all athletes that are registered with LFA. One of the more significant offerings provided being athletic training services through the Young Athlete Center. A specifically designed initiative for the youth, led by the orthopedic and sports medicine team at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, giving unmatched resources to the community. Continual sport specific technical training throughout the year, premier coaching education, and first class facilities to develop in are just a few of the key pillars LFA aims to continually provide.
Soccer clubs and families alike can expect ongoing updates after the launch, including future initiatives such as increased player opportunities on both the boys and girls sides.
“We pride ourselves on the people that are in our building," said Gargan. “West is an expansion of two key pillars for us, facilities and staff. We’ve aligned a notable local Club in Hawks FC with one of the best up and coming Clubs in Cottleville United and their existing staff and the great facility at Cottleville City Fields. We look forward to layering in our expertise and increasing our support for the growth of that part of the community.”
About Cottleville United
Cottleville United is a premier youth soccer club located in the vibrant community of Cottleville, Missouri. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, they’ve become a cornerstone for youth soccer in our region. The club’s mission is clear: to provide a nurturing and challenging environment for young athletes to thrive, learn, and excel.
At Cottleville United, the power of soccer is used to inspire, educate, and empower. The United vision is to be more than just a soccer club; it’s a family united by love for the game. Cottleville United staff understand that the early developmental years, from U5 to U11, are pivotal for young players. It's during this critical period that coaches focus on honing individual skills, nurturing passion for soccer, and instilling values that go beyond the field.
To see more about Cottleville United, please visit https://www.cottlevilleunited.com/.
About St. Louis Hawks
As a Lou Fusz Athletic network club, St. Louis Hawks strive to give a great soccer experience for all players and their families. Their licensed coaches develop soccer players and focus on improving the person through Nested Values: Team, Effort, Respect, Focus, Fun.
The atmosphere created by Hawks soccer families is fantastic as the staff make it a point to educate the parents on how to best support their young rising talent. Through St. Louis Hawks, players can attend Technical and Goalkeeper training during the season. As part of the Lou Fusz Athletic Network, each player also has access to free additional training.
To see more about St. Louis Hawks, please visit https://hawksfc.org/.
About Cottleville City Fields
Owned by Andy and Amy Kohl, Cottleville City Fields were developed and constructed by Brad Davis and Matt Hicks of Byrne & Jones Sports Construction in the spring of 2024. Cottleville City Fields are home to 11 different club and recreational soccer teams, as well as the host of various SLYSA matches during both the fall and spring seasons.
Located at 5850 SSR-N, the 13-acre complex is right down the road from rapidly-growing downtown Cottleville, as well as other soccer hubs like Vetta Sports, St. Charles Community College and Francis Howell Central High School.
To see more about Cottleville City Fields, please visit https://cottlevillecityfields.com/.