Colorado Rush East
Colorado
Soccer Club
Colorado Rush East is a youth soccer club in Aurora committed to meeting every player’s needs — whether they’re just starting out or chasing elite goals. With a player-first philosophy, national program backing, and top-tier coaching, the club creates a supportive environment where players can thrive both on and off the field.
COLORADO RUSH EAST OVERVIEW
⚽ Programs & Offerings
Rush East provides a structured "player pathway" that balances local community play with access to elite national platforms.
Recreational Soccer: Designed for the youngest players (U5–U8), this program focuses on fun and fundamentals, introducing children to the ball in a positive, low-pressure setting.
Youth Academy: A bridge program for U9–U12 players that introduces advanced technical training and tactical concepts, preparing athletes for the transition to full-field competitive play.
Competitive League: For U13–U19 players, the competitive program offers rigorous training and league play in the Colorado Advanced League, allowing players to refine their skills against other local clubs.
Elite Academy: A premier platform for top-tier athletes (U13–U19) to compete at the highest levels. This includes:
Boys Academy: Competing in the ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) Mountain Conference, pushing serious athletes toward collegiate and professional opportunities.
Girls Academy: Providing elite training and competition pathways, such as the DPL (Development Player League) to maximize exposure and development.
Rush Select: Top performers from the East branch can be nominated for "Rush Select" teams, joining all-star squads from across the global Rush network to compete in national and international tournaments.
🏛️ Core Values & Vision
Everything at the club is guided by the "Rush Way," a philosophy centered on 11 Core Values that teach players to be leaders on and off the pitch. Key values include:
Accountability: Taking ownership of one's actions and development.
Tenacity: Displaying relentless effort and grit when no one is watching.
Unity: Understanding that success is achieved together, not alone.
📜 History & Legacy
As a key branch of the Colorado Rush organization — one of the most successful youth soccer clubs in U.S. history — Rush East brings a championship pedigree to Aurora. While the original club was founded in 1997, the East branch was established to ensure that families in Aurora and the eastern metro area had direct access to the same world-class curriculum and "Rush Way" methodology that has produced over 12 National Championships and numerous professional players.
📱 Connect with Colorado Rush East
Stay updated on tryouts, games, tournaments, and community events through their official channels:
Instagram: @ColoradoRushEast
LATEST NEWS
AI INSIGHTS
Elite Regional Pathways: Colorado Rush East offers distinct high-level platforms for serious athletes: the Development Player League (DPL) for girls and the ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) for boys. This structure ensures players in Aurora have direct access to national exposure and collegiate recruiting channels.
Global "All-Star" Access: Top performers don't just play for Aurora; they can play for the world. Through the Rush Select program, players can be nominated to join "all-star" teams formed from Rush clubs globally, competing in prestigious international tournaments.
The "Rush Way" Culture: The club is defined by its 11 Core Values — including Accountability, Tenacity, and Unity. This philosophy emphasizes that "better people make better players," ensuring character development is just as rigorous as technical training.
Professional Standards: Unlike many local clubs relying on volunteer parents, Rush East employs a professional coaching staff with expertise from across the U.S. and abroad, delivering a consistent, high-standard curriculum from the Youth Academy through the Senior Competitive levels.
"We deliver one of the highest standards of soccer training in the country... helping each athlete reach their full potential through individualized development and world-class guidance."
COLORADO RUSH EAST FAST FACTS
CATEGORY | DETAILS |
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | Denver, CO |
Service Area | Aurora, Centennial, Parker, and the East Denver Metro Area |
Status | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization |
Total Players | Part of the Colorado Rush network (5,000+ players annually) |
Affiliations | Colorado Soccer Association (CSA), US Youth Soccer, DPL (Girls), ECNL-RL (Boys), NPL, Rush Soccer (Global Network) |
Club Colors | 🔵 Blue, ⚪ White, ⚫ Black |
Programs | Early Development: Soccer Stars (Ages 1-4), Rush Beginnings (U5-U8) Youth: Youth Academy (U9-U12), Competitive (U13-U19) Elite: ECNL-RL (Boys), DPL (Girls) Specialized: Rush Select (National), Rush East Cup, Winter Futsal |
Key Distinction | Offers specific elite pathways for girls (DPL) and boys (ECNL-RL) in the Aurora area, backed by the global resources of the Rush network. |