Travel Soccer Overview
​(U7-U14)

The Travel Program allows players to deepen their understanding of the game through competition with teams from surrounding towns.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Find Eval schedules on the Registration page

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League

Northampton Soccer participates in the Roots Soccer League which is a member of US Club Soccer.  This is a competitive league with multiple divisions for each age group depending on the skill of each team.  At the U7 and U8 age, kids play 5v5.  At U9 & U10 age levels, games are 7v7.  At ages U11 & U12, teams play 9v9.  And at U13 and above, kids play 11v11 on full size fields. 

U7

This is for kids that have already done some type of formal foundational program like Pre-Travel, Development, or "Budding Stars", for at least 2 or more seasons. They're ready for the next step, but not quite ready for U8's yet. They will practice once a week at Florence Fields, then have a game on Saturdays at Roots in Westfield.

Schedules

• Team practices typically run twice a week for 60 to 90 minutes at Florence Fields. (Once per week for our U7 teams)
• Games are generally played on Saturdays, with the possibility of an occasional weekday. 
• Fall season begins after Labor Day Weekend in September and continues through the beginning of November.  
• Spring season runs from mid-April (depending on weather) through June.

Coaching

• All of Northampton Soccer's coaches are parent-volunteers.
• The club strives to have coaches who are passionate about working with kids to learn and grow as individuals and team members.
• NSC's Director of Coaching works with our coaches to provide training, guidance, and practice plans.
• NSC and Roots require that travel soccer coaches complete two online trainings and a background check.
• Volunteer coaches receive registration discounts with the club.

Age Group Matrix

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