Find football teammates, teams and clubs near you
Whether you need two more bodies for a 7-on-7 run, a coach who can fix your footwork, or an amateur club with an open roster spot, football is played by people who know each other. AthletiLink is how you meet them: search by position and city, see real film and measurables, then message directly.
What you can find
- Teammates by position
- Amateur clubs with open spots
- Tryouts and combines
- Position coaches
- Pickup and 7-on-7 runs
Football positions and formats
- QB
- RB
- WR
- TE
- OL
- DL
- LB
- CB
- S
- K/P
How to find a football team near you
Start with location and position. Football rosters are built position by position, so a club looking for a left tackle will not find you by scrolling a general feed. Set your position, height, weight and level on your profile and you appear in exactly the searches that matter.
From there, look at who is already active in your area. Clubs, 7-on-7 programs and training groups post tryout dates and open sessions to the feed, and every post links back to a profile you can message.
- Filter members by position, level and city
- See verified measurables and film before you reach out
- Watch the feed for tryout dates and open runs
- Save teams and players to a shortlist you can revisit
- Message coaches and captains directly — no intermediary
Football player recruitment, from both sides
If you are recruiting, the directory works like a scouting board: search by position and region, shortlist the players who fit your scheme, and contact them in one message. If you are the player, the same structure means your numbers and film are the first thing a coach sees.
Amateur and semi-pro clubs use it to fill specific gaps mid-season. Youth programs use it to find position coaches and volunteers. Players use it to keep a living record of progress that travels with them between programs.
How it works
- 01
Create your free profile
Add your sport, position, level, location and a couple of clips. Ten minutes is enough to be findable.
- 02
Search near you
Filter the directory by sport, position and city to see players, teams, coaches and clubs in your area.
- 03
Message and arrange it
Send a direct message, agree a time and place, then post how it went so more people find you next time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find an amateur football club with an open roster spot?
Yes. Search the directory for clubs and coaches in your area, then check the feed for tryout and open-session posts. Message the club directly to ask what positions they still need.
How do I find a football coach for one-on-one work?
Filter the directory to coaches in your city and read their profiles — sport, position specialism and experience are listed. Message the ones who match what you want to fix.
Is AthletiLink free?
Yes. Creating a profile, searching for players and teams near you, posting to the feed and messaging other members is free.
Can I browse before creating an account?
Yes. Profiles, the community feed and the member directory are all browsable without signing in. You only need an account to message, post or save people.
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