Colorado Rush South
Colorado
Soccer Club
Colorado Rush South is a youth soccer club based in Pueblo. The club's affiliation with Rush Soccer allows them to bring resources from the largest club soccer organization in the world to the local community. Their mission is to provide an unparalleled experience to all who have an interest in the game.
COLORADO RUSH SOUTH OVERVIEW
Colorado Rush South serves as the premier youth soccer destination for families in Pueblo and Southern Colorado. As a distinct branch of the massive Colorado Rush organization, it offers a unique blend of "hometown" feel with international power. Players in Pueblo can start their journey in a local recreational league and eventually access the same global pathways — including the Rush Select National Teams — as players in major metropolitan hubs, all while training under local leadership committed to excellence.
⚽ Programs & Offerings
Rush South provides a structured environment that caters to every level of interest, from the first kick to high-level competition:
Recreational (U4–U8): The entry point for the youngest players, focusing on fun, coordination, and falling in love with the ball in a pressure-free environment.
Youth Academy (U9–U12): A critical developmental phase where players transition from recreational play to more structured training. The focus shifts to technical mastery and tactical awareness to prepare for competitive soccer.
Competitive (U13–U19): Known as the Junior (U13-U14) and Senior (U15-U19) Academies, these teams compete in the Colorado Advanced League. They are led by professional staff who focus on refining skills and game intelligence for high school and potential collegiate play.
Rush Select: Top performers from Pueblo have the opportunity to be nominated for Rush Select, joining "all-star" teams formed from Rush clubs globally to compete in major national and international tournaments.
🏛️ Core Values & Vision
The club operates under the "Rush Way," a philosophy that prioritizes character development just as much as soccer skills.
Experts Only: The club prides itself on employing a high-quality coaching staff, ensuring that even youth players receive guidance from experienced professionals rather than just parent volunteers.
11 Core Values: Players are taught to live by values such as Tenacity, Accountability, and Respect, ensuring they grow into leaders within the Pueblo community.
📜 History & Legacy
Colorado Rush South was established to extend the renowned Rush curriculum, which has produced over 12 National Championships since 1997, specifically to the Southern Colorado region. By planting a flag in Pueblo, the organization ensures that geography is no longer a barrier for talented players in the south who seek a direct pathway to elite and professional opportunities.
📱 Connect with Colorado Rush South
Stay updated on tryouts, camps, and community events through their official channels:
Instagram: @corushsouth
LATEST NEWS
AI INSIGHTS
Global Power in Pueblo: Colorado Rush South is unique in the region, bridging the gap between a tight-knit local community and the world's largest youth soccer organization. Players in Pueblo gain access to the same curriculum, resources, and scouting networks as those in major metropolitan hubs.
"Experts Only" Coaching: The club distinguishes itself with a commitment to professional leadership. By employing experienced, paid staff rather than relying solely on parent volunteers, Rush South ensures that youth players receive high-level technical training and consistent mentorship from the very start.
The Rush Select Pathway: Top performers aren't limited by geography. Through the Rush Select program, players from Pueblo can be nominated to join national "all-star" teams, traveling to prestigious events like the Dallas Cup or international tours in Europe, opportunities rarely available to independent local clubs.
Character-Driven Culture: Anchored by the 11 Core Values of the "Rush Way" — such as Tenacity, Humility, and Unity — the club views soccer as a vehicle for life skills. The goal is to develop resilient young leaders who contribute positively to the Southern Colorado community.
"Our mission is to provide an unparalleled experience... bringing resources from the largest club soccer organization in the world to our local community."
COLORADO RUSH SOUTH FAST FACTS
CATEGORY | DETAILS |
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | Pueblo, CO |
Service Area | Pueblo and Southern Colorado |
Status | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization |
Total Players | ~5,000+ annually |
Affiliations | Colorado Soccer Association (CSA), US Youth Soccer, Rush Soccer (Global Network) |
Club Colors | 🔵 Blue, ⚪ White, ⚫ Black |
Programs | Early Development: Recreational (U4-U8) Youth: Youth Academy (U9-U12) Competitive: Junior Academy (U13-U14), Senior Academy (U15-U19) Specialized: Rush Select (National/International opportunities) |
Key Distinction | The only club in the region that connects local Pueblo talent directly to a global soccer network, offering "Experts Only" coaching and international travel opportunities. |
COLORADO RUSH SOUTH TESTIMONIALS & PROGRAMS
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Leah Willey
Parent
How long have you been a part of Colorado Rush (South)? What attracted you to the club?
My daughter has played for Rush Soccer for about the last year and a half. What initially attracted me to the program was their commitment to excellence and their core values. Being a part of Colorado Rush genuinely feels like you're in a big family. They teach the kids their core values. They quiz them on them all the time, and they expect the kids not only know the core values, but live them. And you can truly feel that in this organization.
The thing that's most appealed to me in keeping my daughter with this club is their commitment to teaching excellent soccer. They hire very qualified, certified coaches, and they want the kids to be able to learn in a fashion that they can go play at the next level. They promote growth within the club to playing on teams that are, you know, ECNL, ECNLRL, DPL, NPL, and if your kid has the passion and the desire to play, Rush will help you get them there.
We really appreciate the coaching staff and the leadership at Rush. The coach my daughter has now. Understands the game at a level that we've never had before. We've played for other clubs, and when she goes and plays on a different rush team, which she frequently does, she guest plays, all the teams across the country are trained in a similar fashion. So she can just step on the field, play with another club and understand formations, understand the game, and she's able to, she's been able to be successful. Traveling all over the country and playing with different teams because of the way that the coach has trained them.
What has been your favorite experience at Colorado Rush (South) Club?
So our favorite part of playing with Colorado Rush is playing in the DPL League. This is a national platform league that allows the kids to travel to different states to play. It's a huge bonding experience for the girls. They're able to meet other teams and other players on other teams from other regions. They get to stay together in a hotel, and they get to play other teams from across the country at a very high level. We really appreciate this experience. It's the only club in our town that provides this opportunity. And it just, like I said, it exposes the girls to soccer in other states. It exposes them to other Rush teams and other Rush players. It's allowed them to make a lot of new friends and just play some really great soccer.
How has Colorado Rush (South) impacted your son/daughter? Share an example.
Colorado Rush has impacted my daughter in many ways. Mostly, she has really learned how to become a leader and how to be accountable to her teammates. There is definitely a culture that promotes the core values of the club. She has learned that her performance on the field and off the field has a huge impact on her teammates. She has learned how to be a captain and how to lead her team, and I think a lot of this is because the core values that Rush promotes are taught every day on the field and off the field, and the organization really lives by them.
The kids on the team have a lot of pride in saying that they play for Colorado Rush, and that hasn't always been the case. So I really appreciate their commitment to core values, their commitment to providing a high-level soccer team and soccer coaches, and their overall commitment to the kids.
What stands out about the club's facilities, scheduling, and communication?
I think one of the things that stands out the most to me about Colorado Rush is the professionalism and quality of everything they do. They have resources that allow easy communication, easy scheduling, easy access to facilities that perhaps other clubs don't have.
In addition to being a parent, I'm a team manager, and Colorado Rush makes my job very easy. The facilities they utilize are all state-of-the-art. The software platforms that they utilize are easy [to use] and they provide an ability to communicate that is easy, gets to all stakeholders, and allows everyone to be on the same page.
Would you recommend Colorado Rush (South) to a friend or colleague? Why?
I would absolutely recommend Colorado Rush to friends, family, and colleagues. They operate at, quite frankly, a higher level than most clubs in the area where we live. They've been around for a long time. They're extremely professional. No organization is ever perfect, but when something goes wrong, they fix it. They have a commitment to hiring people at the highest level, and they value the kids, the parents, and the relationships they've built. So they always try to do things right, even when something goes wrong. So I would 100% recommend them to any young athlete who wants to play soccer.