NECSL clubs in New England
The NECSL is New England's largest club soccer league, with 70+ clubs from across the region. Founded in 2020, it runs fall and spring league play for boys and girls from U8 to U19, ending with a Championship Weekend in June.
23clubs listed
Clubs with NECSL teams
Bayside FC (Bayside)East Providence, RI
BEST FCMarlborough, MA +1
Boston Vigor FCSomerville, MA +1
Commonwealth Football ClubBraintree, MA
FC Juventud New EnglandWinthrop, MA
FC StarsLancaster, MA +11
Hampshire United Soccer ClubAmherst, NH +6
Hartford Athletic AcademyHartford, CT +1
LFC International Academy MABridgewater, MA +9
Mass International FCWeymouth, MA +1
New England ForcePembroke, MA +5
New England Futbol Club (NEFC)Northborough, MA +1
New England Surf Soccer ClubBoston, MA +5
Ocean State North Kingstown UnitedNorth Kingstown, RI
Old School FC Premier Soccer ClubMedway, MA
RAMS FCSouth Kingstown, RI
Real Boston FCWeston, MA +1
Rhode Island Surf Soccer ClubNorth Kingstown, RI +1
Scorpions Soccer ClubTaunton, MA +5
Seacoast United Soccer ClubBedford, NH +9
SFC New EnglandWinchester, MA +1
Timberwolves Soccer ClubAtkinson, NH
Valeo Futbol Club (Valeo)Newton, MA
Questions parents ask
Is NECSL a national league?
No. It is a regional New England league. Its top teams can move up to regional and national platforms.
What ages play?
U8 jamborees through U19. U9-U10 play 7v7, U11-U12 play 9v9, and U13 and up play 11v11.
Who sanctions it?
It is part of the US Youth Soccer pathway. The league names US Youth Soccer, the New England Youth Soccer Association and Mass Youth Soccer as partners.
Is there a postseason?
Yes. Qualifying U11-U19 teams play the NECSL Championship Weekend in Massachusetts in early June.
Did NECSL replace the NEP?
In practice, yes. NEP clubs moved to NECSL, and NEP had no teams by fall 2022.