The new squad will form a link that aims make the transition from youth team to first team football easier, with more regular, competitive games against clubs from various leagues and levels.
"I think it's a sign of intent from the club and a really exciting development. I'm really looking forward to the challenge of looking after those players and working with them; I am passionate about helping young footballers improve and make their way in to the first team and there is nothing better than seeing a player you have worked with go on and establish himself as a professional.
"I loved my time helping the likes of Sam Long and Callum O'Dowda step up from the youth team and seeing players like Malachi Napa develop not just as a player but also a person is really uplifting. I know the fans feel the same too.
"With the new training ground we have first class facilities and room for everyone to flourish. We looked at going into a league but decided that for now we want to give players a wider range of opponents: it could be against a Category 1 Academy or against a non-league side. Playing different types of games is all going to help their development and having the flexibility to arrange our fixtures is important at this stage.