Hello... I have just recently moved to Natick from Texas and have 3 daughters looking to join a strong club soccer program. They are U13, U11, and U10 right now so what local teams do you suggest? All 3 have pretty high level club experience so we are looking for a good fit. I have checked a few sites but would like any helpful information!
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See state rankings per age:
http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings.aspx
Quick search of clubs by zip code:
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Natick HS Varsity team which won their division this past season consisted entirely of players from 3 clubs: Stars, Scorpions (soon to be Boston Breakers Academy) and MPS. Next season there will a couple of NEFC kids added in. Stars practices are in Acton or Lancaster but it is a haul from there, especially during rush hour times. Scorpions ECNL practices in Dedham, Scorpions West mainly in Hopkinton. MPS is scattered throughout Metrowest and location is very dependent on team assignment which is somewhat fluid at the younger ages. NEFC trains out of Holliston and Marlborough.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Thanks for the feedback... All those clubs were websites I visited. NEFC looks like a big program around here. There is a club that one of the Natick parents had mentioned to me called Kings FC. They said the club is smaller than most but all those age group teams of my daughters do very well in the league they play in. I do not see them in the gotsoccer rankings that I got in above information though. I know the rankings can be misleading sometimes. I went to their website and they look like they have good teams. Have you heard much about them? The main reason I want more info on them is because the distance from where we live to their facility is very close.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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If you're looking for convenience then Kings is for you, if you're looking for higher level soccer then follow what the others have said, Stars Nefc MPS etc..Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Kings is a new club and is just building, so their teams really aren't that competitive, and when I say that, I mean relative to the other bigger clubs. They would be playing in lower division in league and tournament play. NEFC probably has the strongest girls program in the Metrowest area, and as someone pointed out there are quite a few Natick girls that play for NEFC and MPS. While Gotsoccer rankings can be misleading, but if you're near the top of the pile, it means that your team is good enough to win tournaments or leagues. NEFC practices are located about 30 minutes from Natick, which is not too bad. Good luck in your search.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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JSSA is another club that would offer pretty good convenience from Natick. They get kicked around a bit on these pages, but it couldn't hurt to investigate them, as long as you're surveying the area.Comment
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Best thing to do is look at the website of the clubs that you think might be the best fit then find the coaches contact info and reach out to them directly.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Where you are NEFC and MPS might be the best fit.Comment
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Wow, very mature answers thus far... I am so proud of all the participants.Comment
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If your kids are even semi-serious about soccer do them a favor and hook up with NEFC. NEFC is a very well -organized club with excellent coaching and excellent, always available facilities. Once your kids get in the NEFC system they will have more opportunities there than with any other club.Comment
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Scorpions/Breakers West is also about 30 minutes for practice and have a very good U10 team and a good U11 team. Not to sure about U13.Comment
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with one exception, but if you don't care about ECNL, then yes.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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NEFC is a crap shoot at best.. . Many poor/weak coaches.... to many teams/top teams are good.... your kids is just a number unless they are a stud...Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Kings FC is a joke.Comment
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All good post until now. Let the mud slinging began.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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The NEFC post was looking for a slam.Comment
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