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How to Prepare for New England Surf Pre-Season Camp | Player Guide
New England Surf Pre-Season Camp is almost here! Next week, New England Surf players will return to the field for important days of training, preparation, team building, and soccer development ahead of the new season. Pre-season camp is different from a typical summer soccer camp. After a few months filled with vacations, camps, tournaments, family…
Read MoreNew England Surf Girls Earn Promotion to ECNL RL Teal Division
New England Surf is proud to announce that its Girls program has earned promotion to the newly formed ECNL Regional League Teal Division for the 2026/27 season. The new division brings together the top-performing ECNL Regional League clubs from across the Northeast, creating a higher level of competition throughout the U13-U19 age groups. Designed to…
Read MoreWhere Are They Now? New England Surf’s 2025 Graduate Boys Competing in College Soccer
One of the greatest rewards of watching players grow through our club pathway is seeing them continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level. The transition from youth soccer to college athletics is both exciting and challenging, requiring players to adapt to faster competition, higher expectations, and the balance of academics and athletics. In Part…
Read MoreNew England Surf Alumni: Celebrating Our Graduate Girls Competing at the Collegiate Level
One of the greatest measures of a youth soccer club is not simply the number of wins it earns, but the opportunities it helps create for its players long after they leave. At our club, success is measured by player development, character, resilience, and preparing athletes for the next chapter of their soccer journey. Each…
Read MoreWhy New England Surf Summer Camps Are the Perfect Place to Build Skills and Have Fun
Summer is one of the best times for young soccer players to continue developing their game while enjoying everything the off-season has to offer. Without the pressure of league standings or weekend tournaments, players can focus on improving their skills, building confidence, and simply enjoying the game. At New England Surf, our Soccer Summer Camps…
Read MoreThe 2009 Navy Boys’ Historic MLS NEXT Cup Run
THE FIRST. FOREVER. The story of the 2009 Navy Boys and the MLS NEXT Cup run that changed New England Surf. The run in Utah was incredible. The dramatic penalty shootout in the Round of 32. The dominant Round of 16 performance. The Quarterfinal appearance. The opportunity to compete against some of the best teams…
Read MoreSummer Camps At New England Surf: More Than Soccer
New England Surf Summer Camps are about much more than just soccer. Every summer, players across Massachusetts come together to learn, compete, make friends, and build confidence in an environment designed to help every child enjoy the game while continuing to develop. Whether a player is just starting their soccer journey or already competing at…
Read MorePreparing for Surf Soccer Tryouts: What Parents and Players Should Know Before Attending
Wondering what to expect at youth soccer tryouts? Learn how New England Surf Soccer Club evaluates players, what coaches look for, and how families can prepare with confidence. Youth soccer tryouts can bring a mix of excitement and nerves for both players and parents. Families often wonder what coaches are really looking for, how players…
Read MoreWhat Parents Should Know When Choosing New England Surf for Long-Term Player Development
Youth club soccer is about far more than wins, losses, and league standings. Today’s families are searching for the right environment. One that supports growth, builds confidence, and helps young athletes enjoy the game while developing important life skills along the way. At New England Surf Soccer Club, the focus is on the complete player…
Read More2009 Navy Make History at MLS NEXT Regional Qualifiers
There are moments that define a team – and others that help move an entire club forward. For New England Surf’s 2009 Navy Boys, what happened in New Jersey last month, from April 17–19, was both. They arrived at the MLS NEXT Regional Qualifiers with a clear objective: finish as one of the top two…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Age Group Changes in US Youth Soccer
As the youth soccer landscape in the United States continues to evolve, one of the most significant changes in recent years is now underway: the transition from birth-year age groups to school-year age groups. At New England Surf, our priority has always been clear – to provide a development-first environment while supporting our players and…
Read MoreNew England Surf Regional Open House Week: What Families Need to Know
For many families, choosing the right soccer environment is not just about finding a team – it’s about finding a place where their child will be supported, challenged, and able to grow with confidence over time. At New England Surf, the Regional Open House Week offers a meaningful starting point in that process. Taking place…
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