Congratulations to the Croatia Juniors Class of 2025
Croatia Juniors Soccer Club has announced its 2025 college commitments, with 10 student-athletes set to continue their careers at the collegiate level: Mackenzie Culler, Walsh University Sofiah Barkoot, Hiram College Daisy Goldberg, Muskingum University Allyson Huber, PennWest Edinboro Maiara Sharma, Indiana Tech University Nahia Cernada Oliva, Wheeling University Dina Polanco Barillas, University of Mary Frankie […]
Croatia Juniors Alumnus Apolo Marinch Signs with Columbus Crew Academy
Croatia Juniors alumnus Apolo Marinch has signed with the Columbus Crew Academy. Marinch, a 2010-born forward / attacking midfielder, was a member of Croatia Juniors from 2017 to 2022. Marinch began training with the Columbus Crew youth development program in 2018, when Croatia Juniors coach Zel Marusic recommended him for a trial with the Crew’s […]
Croatia Juniors Coaches Kick Off Fall High School Season
With the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially beginning competition this weekend, several Croatia Juniors coaches are gearing up for the fall high school season. As Croatia Juniors’ younger age groups look to follow up a strong preseason camp with their fall club campaigns, its high school players and coaches take a break from club […]
Croatia Juniors’ Boys Teams Join the ECNL Regional League
Croatia Juniors has been accepted to the Boys ECNL Regional League, one of the nation’s leading youth soccer development leagues. Competing within the ECNL platform provides greater ability to offer the right opportunities and meet players where they are and help them get to where they want to go. This announcement is a testament to […]
From Ghana to Cincinnati: The Journey of Croatia Juniors Midfielder Ishmael Mensah
Ishmael Mensah, a member of the Croatia Juniors Class of 2024, recently arrived in Cincinnati to begin his new chapter as a member of Xavier University’s men’s soccer team. Before he left, Croatia Juniors got the opportunity to sit down with Ish and discuss his winding journey from Ghana, his home country, to Cleveland, where […]
Congratulations to the Croatia Juniors Class of 2024
Croatia Juniors Soccer Club has announced its 2024 college commitments, with 13 student-athletes set to continue their careers at the NCAA level. “It is with great excitement and pride that we share our Croatia Juniors class of 2024,” said Club Director Mario Grgic. “This group of players’ many years of experience with Croatia Juniors are […]
Croatia Juniors Soccer Club Launches New Program to Enhance Player Pathway
With the addition of its new Pioneer Pre-Academy program, Croatia Juniors Soccer Club has enhanced its player pathway to offer a competitive step to prepare players for the transition to the Croatia Juniors Academy. The program is designed for boys and girls born in 2017 and 2018 who are interested in taking the next step […]
Croatia Juniors Soccer Club Welcomes New Coaches to Staff
Croatia Juniors Soccer Club is excited to announce the addition of new coaches ahead of the spring 2024 season. According to Club Director Mario Grgic, “We are very excited to welcome a group of new coaches to our staff. As we continue to grow, it is important that our coaches bring a balanced variety of […]
A Q&A with Coach Drago Dumbovic, Croatia Juniors Girls Director and State Champion Coach with the Andrews Osborne Academy Boys
On November 11, Andrews Osborne Academy captured a Division III state championship in boys soccer after defeating Worthington Christian 2-1 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. Read on for an interview with our very own girls director, Drago Dumbovic, who is the AOA head coach and provided a deep dive into the season. Tell us […]