Merced County's premier youth non-profit organization. For over 40 years Merced United has offered year-round soccer to the youth athletes of Merced County. We strive to be the leading sports academy in the central valley by providing accessible sports and academic services to the community. Our Mission is to provide year-round sports programming and educational opportunities to youth in Merced County, with an emphasis on diverse and underserved communities. Through first-class multisport programming, we aim to create sports equity through social inclusion. Our objective is to develop well-rounded student athletes that are prepared to succeed in professional and/or higher education opportunities.