Our Mission:
Elevating Soccer in the Upper Valley

Creating an elite pre-professional summer pathway for collegiate and local talent right here at home.

The Upper Valley Story & Regional Void

For years, elite collegiate and high school players in our region faced a major geographic obstacle during summer breaks. To access a high-caliber USL League Two (USL2) pre-professional training ground, local athletes were forced to commute nearly 1.5 hours south toward Revere, Massachusetts, or 1.5 hours north to Vermont Green FC.


Upper Valley United was founded to bridge this regional gap. By establishing a dedicated USL2 franchise in the Upper Valley, we ensure that student-athletes from Dartmouth College, Colby-Sawyer College, and top regional high schools have a professional summer platform to train, compete, and prepare for professional careers without leaving the area.

Coach Mu

Leadership Spotlight — Head Coach Charles Muhlauri

Upper Valley United is led by Head Coach Charles Muhlauri, a world-class soccer tactician with over three decades of high-level coaching experience:

  • International Success: Served as Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team from 2004 to 2007, leading the squad through FIFA World Cup qualifiers, qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations, and winning the prestigious COSAFA Cup in 2005.
  • Elite German Qualifications: Holds a prestigious German A License and completed advanced coaching development in Germany at Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich.
  • Deep Local Player Development: Served as Director of Coaching at Lightning, expanding program membership from 125 to over 500–600 players while placing roughly 20 athletes per year into college soccer programs. He also founded the local KUA summer soccer camp, growing attendance from 27 to 300 athletes.

Home Venue & Community Growth

Upper Valley United will kick off match play at Pope Field at Kimball Union Academy (KUA) in Meriden, New Hampshire. Serving as our launchpad venue, Pope Field provides a high-quality environment for players and fans while long-term club plans focus on establishing a permanent home stadium in the Hanover, NH area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is the Head Coach of Upper Valley United SC?

    Upper Valley United SC is led by Head Coach Charles Muhlauri, a former Zimbabwe National Team manager (2004–2007) and German A License holder who trained with top European clubs including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Leipzig.

  • Why was Upper Valley United SC created?

    Upper Valley United SC was established to eliminate a 1.5-hour travel void, giving local college players from schools like Dartmouth and Colby-Sawyer a competitive USL2 pre-professional platform during the summer months.

  • Where is Upper Valley United SC located?

    The club launches match play at Pope Field at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, NH, with target long-term operations centered in Hanover, NH.