EriStars youth players in green-and-white striped kits line up on the field wearing medals, with two coaches.
EriStars Sports Club · Est. 2011

More than a game.

Developing young athletes, building character, and strengthening community through soccer.

  • 2011Founded
  • D.C. · MD · VAServing the DMV
  • Year-roundSoccer & education
Who we are

A club built on community

Founded in 2011, EriStars Sports Club brings together young athletes and families across the DMV through soccer, education, and community involvement. Our programs support player development while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Started by Eritrean-American parents, EriStars is an independent community organization open to every young person who wants to play, learn and belong.

Our story
A group of EriStars graduates in caps and gowns, many wearing stoles in the colors of the Eritrean flag, pose on a staircase.
Celebrating EriStars graduates. Photo: Alex Fotography
What we offer

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Our difference

Beyond the field

At EriStars, development extends beyond soccer. We encourage young people to grow as students, teammates, leaders, and active members of their communities.

Academic growth

We promote academics alongside athletics, with a Path to College focus and shared scholarship and internship opportunities.

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Leadership & service

Volunteering is part of club life, including Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunities for high school players.

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Culture & community

Rooted in the Eritrean-American community and open to all, EriStars brings DMV families together around the game.

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Join a community committed to soccer, personal growth, and creating opportunities for the next generation.