Albuquerque United Football Club began operations in the fall of 1988 with 8 teams, 7 boys and 1 girls’ team. Today the Club consists of over 30 teams between U9 – U19, along with our developmental program, the Youth Development Academy, from U5-U8. AUFC is recognized as one of the top clubs in the Western United States and is affiliated with the Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns (NWSL).