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Bold City Soccer Club
Chase the Dream. Experience the Thrill.
Bold City Soccer Club is home to Jacksonville’s premier men’s semi-professional soccer, competing with UPSL Premier, Division 1, and Division 2 teams. Whether you’re supporting from the stands, competing on the pitch, or chasing your next opportunity, this is where passion, talent, and ambition come together.
Who We Are
Welcome to Bold City Soccer Club
Jacksonville’s UPSL Premier and Division 1 Semi-Pro Soccer Teams
Bold City Soccer Club proudly represents Jacksonville with two teams in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL): our Premier team, playing in the highest UPSL division, and our Division 1 team. Our mission is to develop and elevate talent—blending rising young players with experienced former professionals—to help bridge the path to higher-level teams and opportunities.
We’re actively seeking players ages 16 and up who are ready to train, compete, and grow in a structured environment. If you’re ready to compete at a high level and take your game to the next stage, Bold City Soccer Club is ready for you. Let’s build something special in Jacksonville!
Premier Coaching
We offer top-quality coaching to help players improve their skills and reach their full potential. Our experienced coaches focus on developing each player’s talent with personalized training and support. Join us for the best in soccer education and growth.
Premier Team Head Coach, Fabian Banchiero
Fabian Banchiero is CEO of Banchiero Sports,Co-Founder/General Manager of Coerver Coaching Argentina and was General Manager and Assistant Coach for CH4BOLD FC. Fabian held coaching positions at Prime Sports, Trinity Baptist College, and Coerver Southeast in Jacksonville. In New York, Fabian was Technical Director and Assistant Sporting Director for Newell’s Old Boys USA Soccer Schools and Director of Coaching at Kosmos FC. He was also a Director at New York Cosmos and Super Soccer Stars. Fabian has received the Professional A Coaching License from AFA/ATFA (Argentina), has licenses from the NSCAA including the State, National Youth, Advanced Regional, Advanced National and DOC Diplomas; and is a graduate from the NYU Sports Management Program. Fabian has played and coached at amateur and semi-professional levels in the US for almost 20 years and has worked in different capacities with many professional teams and soccer organizations in the US and Argentina.
Division 1 Team Head Coach, Derick Wertz
Coach Derick holds the United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, and is Coerver Certified. He brings 25 years of playing experience and 15 years of coaching experience to Bold City Soccer Club. A former semi-professional player in Pennsylvania, he competed at the Division I Junior College level in New Jersey, where his team was ranked 1st in the country. He was coached during his development by highly respected coaches, including James Sostack, Pete Burnelis, Charlie Inverso, Mark Pulisic, Mike Corney, Skip Roderick, and several professional players in Central Pennsylvania.
He has coached extensively in Jacksonville and St. Johns County, working with youth teams, school programs, local clubs, and leading both indoor and outdoor camps. He specializes in technical and tactical training, strength and conditioning, and speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ).
Based in Jacksonville since 2002, Derick also serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the U.S. military, focusing on physical performance. His certifications and holistic coaching approach support purposeful development for every athlete.
Division 2 Team Head Coach, Bryce Flinchum
Coach Bryce, founder of Bold City Soccer, has been involved in soccer since the age of three, competing with clubs, schools, and organizations along the East Coast. He has played as a starting defender for CH4BOLD FC and with Club Desportivo Nacional in Portugal. Bryce currently serves as the starting right back for Bold City SC Premier, the club’s UPSL semi-professional team based in Jacksonville. Beyond his playing career, Bryce has previously held the role of team captain, worked as a licensed soccer referee, earned his US Soccer C Coaching License, and is currently pursuing his US Soccer B Coaching License. Off the field, Bryce is a Business Management major at the University of North Florida, bringing both leadership and organizational expertise to the continued growth of Bold City Soccer.
President, Brian Flinchum
Brian Flinchum serves as President of Bold City Soccer Club’s UPSL Premier and Division 1 teams and as an Executive Director on the board of Bold City Soccer Club. Since co-founding Bold City Soccer Academy in March 2023, Brian has been instrumental in building it into one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing youth soccer organizations.
Brian led the club’s expansion into adult competitive soccer by launching two semi-professional teams: Bold City Soccer Club’s UPSL Premier and Division 1 squads. These teams create a structured pathway for players to progress from youth development to high-level adult competition.
An accomplished entrepreneur, Brian is the founder and owner of Mr. Clean Bins, Florida’s largest residential trash bin and commercial dumpster cleaning service. He has also held senior roles with leading captive insurance firms, including AIG, Artex Risk Solutions, and Atlas Insurance.
Brian holds an MBA and a BA in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His strategic leadership continues to drive Bold City Soccer Club’s commitment to excellence and community impact.
General Manager, Denise Flinchum
Denise Flinchum serves as the General Manager for Bold City Soccer Club’s UPSL Premier and Division 1 teams and as an Assistant Director on the board of Bold City Soccer Club. Denise oversees player enrollment and event coordination for Bold City Soccer Academy and plays a key role in team formation and game-day operations for both semi-professional squads.
Beyond her soccer responsibilities, Denise is also a co-owner of Flinchum Properties in Georgia and previously founded and managed a dance studio in Vermont. She holds degrees in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and in Nursing from Jacksonville University, along with certification in Massage Therapy. Denise’s diverse background and dedication to community engagement enable her to make meaningful contributions across multiple fields.
Where We Compete
Bold City Soccer Club competes in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), one of the largest and most competitive semi-professional soccer leagues in the United States and a key part of the U.S. Soccer player development pathway.
Beginning in Fall 2026, Bold City Soccer Club will operate three men’s UPSL teams, providing one of the most comprehensive player development pathways in Northeast Florida:
- UPSL Premier – Our first team, featuring the club’s top players competing at the highest level within the UPSL.
- UPSL Division 1 – Our reserve team, serving as the primary bridge between emerging talent and the Premier squad.
- UPSL Division 2 – Our newest team, created to provide talented young players and ambitious amateurs with meaningful match experience and a direct pathway into Division 1 and the Premier team.
Unlike clubs that field only a single senior team, Bold City Soccer Club offers a true progression system. Players can earn promotions based on their performance, commitment, and development while training within a unified club philosophy and coaching structure.
Whether you’re an aspiring young player, a collegiate athlete, or an experienced competitor, Bold City Soccer Club provides a clear pathway to reach your highest level of play. Our mission is to identify, develop, and showcase local talent while building championship-caliber teams that proudly represent Jacksonville throughout the UPSL.
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