NEP Clubs
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Seacoast United
The Seacoast United Soccer Clubis based in Hampton, New Hampshire, about 50 miles north of Boston, MA, USA. Seacoast United is a Non-Profit Organization formed in 1992 devoted to promoting the game of soccer and serving over 5000 players in the Southern NH, Northern MA and Southern ME area. In the 2009 season, the Seacoast United Soccer Club consists of 50 teams (roughly 800 players), ages U-10 through U-20. We are affiliated with the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), US Club Soccer and the USL.
MPS
Massachusetts Premier Soccer was founded in 2001 by Peter and Joseph Bradley with a mission to provide a new player development model for players in Massachusetts. There is now a vertically integrated pyramid structure at MPS that takes a player from the Junior School of Excellence (U8) program through to the Super 20’s.
The School of Excellence Program has grown exponentially since its inception and caters for players aged U8 - U12 in multiple locations throughout MA. The premier Program includes both Premier and Premier Development Teams and caters for players aged 13-18. The U19 and U20 teams sit at the top of the Player Development Model.
Mass Premier Soccer has enjoyed success at the National level since 2001. The MPS Renegades won the W-League title in 2001 and 2002 and the MPS Crusaders repeated the feat in 2002 and 2003 in the PDL. The club has also won 6 youth national titles at the Y League level and 2 US Club Soccer National Championships.
The success MPS has had is based on our ability to improve all our players technically, tactically, physically and psychologically. MPS’ commitment to its players is to provide them with the best coaching available in a professional elite environment.
Bruno United
Based in Providence, RI, Bruno United offers the highest quality soccer experience possible and promotes life skills by demanding responsibility, commitment to the club, and the pursuit of excellence. We encourage our players to pursue college soccer and provide the information and guidance necessary to help with this goal. Our teams are coached by one of the finest coaching staffs in the area, with a vast knowledge and experience of the game at all levels.
Founded in 2002 by Brown University Head Coach, Mike Noonan, the club has grown rapidly into one of the top developmental soccer programs in the region. With a focus on player-development above all other priorities, Bruno United is truly a club that places emphasis on the improvement of the individual player within a competitive team environment.
Seacoast Maine
Seacoast started in 1992, it has grown to a club of over 800 players, an indoor facility in Hampton, NH and an outdoor complex in Epping, NH. Seacoast has over 12 full-time professional management and staff and partnerships with major companies. They have grown their club with a proven plan and now they want to help our club grow and provide better training opportunities to develop all levels of Maine players.
Coastal is the largest soccer club in Maine with almost 400 players, a volunteer board of directors, and three part-time staff. A merger will result in a club of 1,200 players and will provide Coastal players with opportunities for competition through tournaments. As importantly, a merger will provide Coastal with the depth and consistency of Seacoast’s management and administrative capabilities. Seacoast United founder Paul Willis will serve as Executive Director for Seacoast ME operations.
FC Greater Boston Bolts
Founded in 1986, FC Greater Boston is the oldest club in Massachusetts. The Club boasts a top level, professional coaching staff, recognized and respected nation-wide.
The club has been led by a series of recognized soccer figures, such as John Burrill, current Executive Director of Mass Youth Soccer; Ed Kelly, Head Men’s Coach at Boston College; John Kerr, who also is the Head Men’s Coach at Duke University; and current Director of Coaching, Brian Ainscough. Brian is the head men’s soccer coach at Northeastern University.
FC Massachusetts
FC Massachusetts is a regional club based out of 3 geographic locations, Springfield, Pittsfield and Amherst. Players will have their choice to join a team in any of our 3 locations and still play under the FC Massachusetts club umbrella. The club was founded and created by Ed Matz.
Ed is the Head Women’s Coach at the University of Massachusetts. Ed recently located to the Western part of the state after spending the last fourteen years at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. During his fourteen years at Northeastern, he spent time as the Head Men’s Coach, the Head Women’s Coach and the Director of Soccer. Ed was named America East Coach of the Year Twice on the Men’s Side and the Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year on the Women’s Side.
Lightning Soccer Club
Founded in 1983 by legendary coach Bobby Clark, Lightning Soccer Club is a premier soccer club based in the Upper Valley of NH and VT offering soccer players ages U8–U18 the chance to learn, train, and compete under the guidance of professional coaches. Director of Coaching Charles Mhlauri is the former national team coach for Zimbabwe and brings great international experience to Lightning SC. A community-based nonprofit organization, Lightning SC provides players and their families the opportunity to be part of a broader soccer community in the Upper Valley, throughout New Hampshire, New England, and beyond.
N.E.F.C.
NEFC is proud to be one of the largest and strongest clubs in New England, boasting a professional coaching staff and state of the art indoor & outdoor facilities. With over 60 teams in multiple regions, NEFC had three state championships, three finalists, 11 semifinalists as well as two Northeast Region I champions, one Region I semi-finalist and two NERL finalists last year. NEFC is a non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors with extensive soccer experience as it relates to playing, developing, coaching and administrating premier soccer.
FC Stars of Massachusetts
FC Stars of Massachusetts is a premier-level soccer club for boys and girls aged 6-19. A founding member of the Elite Clubs National League, FC Stars of Massachusetts has fashioned a soccer training development program that meets the technical, tactical, physical and psychological needs of girls and boys who have dedicated themselves to becoming premier soccer players. The Stars’ coaching staff, curriculum, philosophy, and the overall competitive experience provide a compelling soccer environment for premier-caliber players.
Scorpions SC
Scorpions SC, currently ranked as the #19 Girls Club in the United States by prestigious publication Soccer America, is an elite soccer club out of Massachusetts that currently plays home to 40+ boys and girls teams. Since 2001, the Elite Clubs National League organization has developed three National Team and 20+ Regional team players, and has won four Regional Championships and 12 State Championships.
Aztec Soccer
Aztec Soccer is a complete and competitive soccer club based in Northeast Massachusetts. Aztec’s philosophy focuses on excellent technique, sound decision making and a winning mentality, using modern coaching methodologies and continuing education for coaches through the NSCAA and USSF. The club has produced US National pool, Region I and Mass./N.H. ODP players, as well as over 200 collegiate players through its college mentoring program. Boston Aztec adult teams have won two national championships, and the club’s top women’s team is the Boston Breakers reserves and 2010 WPSL National Champion.
MCU Phoenix
The MCU Phoenix club structure allows players to enter into a developmental pathway from U8 to a Mens Semi-Pro team on the boys side, and U8 to U18 on the girls side. The MCU Phoenix staff comprises of full-time employees from Maine Premier Soccer and part-time regional coaches, all of which have significant experience in coaching soccer at a variant of levels of the game. Each MCU Phoenix coach has attained either regional/national & international coaching licenses.
Western United FC
Western United F.C. is Western Massachusetts’s oldest and most successful premier youth soccer organization. Since its founding in the late 1980s, Western United has pursued its mission dedicated to the technical, tactical, and competitive growth of premier soccer players. Western United accomplishes this goal by promoting an environment in which premier players can thrive through dynamic and educational experiences and by competing and developing in appropriate settings. Helping Western United accomplish its mission are some of the top college, high school, and licensed youth soccer coaches in Western Massachusetts.
** New clubs voted in for Fall 2011: Bayside Bolts, New Hampshire Premier Soccer, and Sachems FC
Seacoast United
The Seacoast United Soccer Clubis based in Hampton, New Hampshire, about 50 miles north of Boston, MA, USA. Seacoast United is a Non-Profit Organization formed in 1992 devoted to promoting the game of soccer and serving over 5000 players in the Southern NH, Northern MA and Southern ME area. In the 2009 season, the Seacoast United Soccer Club consists of 50 teams (roughly 800 players), ages U-10 through U-20. We are affiliated with the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), US Club Soccer and the USL.
MPS
Massachusetts Premier Soccer was founded in 2001 by Peter and Joseph Bradley with a mission to provide a new player development model for players in Massachusetts. There is now a vertically integrated pyramid structure at MPS that takes a player from the Junior School of Excellence (U8) program through to the Super 20’s.
The School of Excellence Program has grown exponentially since its inception and caters for players aged U8 - U12 in multiple locations throughout MA. The premier Program includes both Premier and Premier Development Teams and caters for players aged 13-18. The U19 and U20 teams sit at the top of the Player Development Model.
Mass Premier Soccer has enjoyed success at the National level since 2001. The MPS Renegades won the W-League title in 2001 and 2002 and the MPS Crusaders repeated the feat in 2002 and 2003 in the PDL. The club has also won 6 youth national titles at the Y League level and 2 US Club Soccer National Championships.
The success MPS has had is based on our ability to improve all our players technically, tactically, physically and psychologically. MPS’ commitment to its players is to provide them with the best coaching available in a professional elite environment.
Bruno United
Based in Providence, RI, Bruno United offers the highest quality soccer experience possible and promotes life skills by demanding responsibility, commitment to the club, and the pursuit of excellence. We encourage our players to pursue college soccer and provide the information and guidance necessary to help with this goal. Our teams are coached by one of the finest coaching staffs in the area, with a vast knowledge and experience of the game at all levels.
Founded in 2002 by Brown University Head Coach, Mike Noonan, the club has grown rapidly into one of the top developmental soccer programs in the region. With a focus on player-development above all other priorities, Bruno United is truly a club that places emphasis on the improvement of the individual player within a competitive team environment.
Seacoast Maine
Seacoast started in 1992, it has grown to a club of over 800 players, an indoor facility in Hampton, NH and an outdoor complex in Epping, NH. Seacoast has over 12 full-time professional management and staff and partnerships with major companies. They have grown their club with a proven plan and now they want to help our club grow and provide better training opportunities to develop all levels of Maine players.
Coastal is the largest soccer club in Maine with almost 400 players, a volunteer board of directors, and three part-time staff. A merger will result in a club of 1,200 players and will provide Coastal players with opportunities for competition through tournaments. As importantly, a merger will provide Coastal with the depth and consistency of Seacoast’s management and administrative capabilities. Seacoast United founder Paul Willis will serve as Executive Director for Seacoast ME operations.
FC Greater Boston Bolts
Founded in 1986, FC Greater Boston is the oldest club in Massachusetts. The Club boasts a top level, professional coaching staff, recognized and respected nation-wide.
The club has been led by a series of recognized soccer figures, such as John Burrill, current Executive Director of Mass Youth Soccer; Ed Kelly, Head Men’s Coach at Boston College; John Kerr, who also is the Head Men’s Coach at Duke University; and current Director of Coaching, Brian Ainscough. Brian is the head men’s soccer coach at Northeastern University.
FC Massachusetts
FC Massachusetts is a regional club based out of 3 geographic locations, Springfield, Pittsfield and Amherst. Players will have their choice to join a team in any of our 3 locations and still play under the FC Massachusetts club umbrella. The club was founded and created by Ed Matz.
Ed is the Head Women’s Coach at the University of Massachusetts. Ed recently located to the Western part of the state after spending the last fourteen years at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. During his fourteen years at Northeastern, he spent time as the Head Men’s Coach, the Head Women’s Coach and the Director of Soccer. Ed was named America East Coach of the Year Twice on the Men’s Side and the Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year on the Women’s Side.
Lightning Soccer Club
Founded in 1983 by legendary coach Bobby Clark, Lightning Soccer Club is a premier soccer club based in the Upper Valley of NH and VT offering soccer players ages U8–U18 the chance to learn, train, and compete under the guidance of professional coaches. Director of Coaching Charles Mhlauri is the former national team coach for Zimbabwe and brings great international experience to Lightning SC. A community-based nonprofit organization, Lightning SC provides players and their families the opportunity to be part of a broader soccer community in the Upper Valley, throughout New Hampshire, New England, and beyond.
N.E.F.C.
NEFC is proud to be one of the largest and strongest clubs in New England, boasting a professional coaching staff and state of the art indoor & outdoor facilities. With over 60 teams in multiple regions, NEFC had three state championships, three finalists, 11 semifinalists as well as two Northeast Region I champions, one Region I semi-finalist and two NERL finalists last year. NEFC is a non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors with extensive soccer experience as it relates to playing, developing, coaching and administrating premier soccer.
FC Stars of Massachusetts
FC Stars of Massachusetts is a premier-level soccer club for boys and girls aged 6-19. A founding member of the Elite Clubs National League, FC Stars of Massachusetts has fashioned a soccer training development program that meets the technical, tactical, physical and psychological needs of girls and boys who have dedicated themselves to becoming premier soccer players. The Stars’ coaching staff, curriculum, philosophy, and the overall competitive experience provide a compelling soccer environment for premier-caliber players.
Scorpions SC
Scorpions SC, currently ranked as the #19 Girls Club in the United States by prestigious publication Soccer America, is an elite soccer club out of Massachusetts that currently plays home to 40+ boys and girls teams. Since 2001, the Elite Clubs National League organization has developed three National Team and 20+ Regional team players, and has won four Regional Championships and 12 State Championships.
Aztec Soccer
Aztec Soccer is a complete and competitive soccer club based in Northeast Massachusetts. Aztec’s philosophy focuses on excellent technique, sound decision making and a winning mentality, using modern coaching methodologies and continuing education for coaches through the NSCAA and USSF. The club has produced US National pool, Region I and Mass./N.H. ODP players, as well as over 200 collegiate players through its college mentoring program. Boston Aztec adult teams have won two national championships, and the club’s top women’s team is the Boston Breakers reserves and 2010 WPSL National Champion.
MCU Phoenix
The MCU Phoenix club structure allows players to enter into a developmental pathway from U8 to a Mens Semi-Pro team on the boys side, and U8 to U18 on the girls side. The MCU Phoenix staff comprises of full-time employees from Maine Premier Soccer and part-time regional coaches, all of which have significant experience in coaching soccer at a variant of levels of the game. Each MCU Phoenix coach has attained either regional/national & international coaching licenses.
Western United FC
Western United F.C. is Western Massachusetts’s oldest and most successful premier youth soccer organization. Since its founding in the late 1980s, Western United has pursued its mission dedicated to the technical, tactical, and competitive growth of premier soccer players. Western United accomplishes this goal by promoting an environment in which premier players can thrive through dynamic and educational experiences and by competing and developing in appropriate settings. Helping Western United accomplish its mission are some of the top college, high school, and licensed youth soccer coaches in Western Massachusetts.
** New clubs voted in for Fall 2011: Bayside Bolts, New Hampshire Premier Soccer, and Sachems FC
