Cambridge Youth Soccer

What ages and program levels does Cambridge Youth Soccer offer?KickStart serves pre-K and kindergarten players who meet the September 1 age rule. First- and second-grade Premier, third- and fourth-grade Champions, and fifth- through eighth-grade City Leagues keep in-town soccer in Cambridge. CCFC adds tryout-based NECSL travel for grades five through eight while requiring concurrent City League play, and Cambridge City FC also fields U16 and U17 core and extended roster options for teen players after selection.

Where does Cambridge Youth Soccer train and play?Teams use Cambridge fields such as Danehy Park, Donnelly Field, Maher Field, Raymond Park, Sacramento Field, Cambridge Common, Pacific Street Park, Magazine Beach, Ahern Field, Gold Star Mothers Park, Russell Field, and Sennott Park. CCFC Sunday games typically move around the Metro Boston area, with CCFC practices often centered on Danehy Park.

When are CCFC tryouts and how does the season calendar work?CCFC tryouts are scheduled each May. CCFC teams play NECSL games primarily on Sundays in fall and spring, with only occasional Saturday makeups. City League spring seasons have recently run from early April into mid-June, with registration deadlines in mid-May for those cycles.

What does a season cost for Cambridge Youth Soccer programs?Spring 2026 in-town divisions for grades three through eight and first- and second-grade Premier cost $115. Cambridge City FC travel fees for the same cycle included $125 for certain U16/U17 core roster spots and $75 for extended roster spots after a player is selected. Financial aid is available at every level when families complete the aid request process.

What is Cambridge Youth Soccer’s coaching and development approach?CYS promotes respect, teamwork, personal development, diversity, inclusion, and volunteerism while aligning training methods with Mass Youth Soccer and U.S. Youth Soccer resources. CCFC pairs parent and veteran volunteer coaches with oversight from the director of coaching and professional staff so competitive play still emphasizes enjoyment.

How can families register, request financial aid, or get help?Sign up through Stack Sports under Cambridge Youth Soccer. Request financial aid with the club’s short online aid form before completing payment so staff can apply a discount in the cart. General questions can go through the club’s contact form, and KickStart, grade-band, CCFC, equipment, and registration coordinators are named in the club staff directory.