What ages and program levels does East Boston FC offer?EBFC serves youth from PreK through 12th grade. Grassroots league soccer covers kindergarten through 8th grade. Travel soccer is offered for 3rd through 5th graders, with 6th grade travel available for girls only.
About
East Boston FC (EBFC) is a recreational soccer club for youth from PreK through 12th grade, rooted in East Boston and built around accessible, neighborhood programming. Coaches and staff stress whole-player growth—character, technical skill, and community—so families get a supportive environment rather than a pay-to-play pressure cooker. Holistic development is the through-line on the field and on the sideline.
What the club offers
Two main tracks sit side by side. Grassroots league soccer serves kindergarten through 8th grade at $100 per fall or spring season. Those teams practice on Mondays or Wednesdays and scrimmage on Saturdays. Travel soccer costs $200 per fall or spring season and targets 3rd through 5th graders, with 6th grade open to girls only on the travel side. Travel teams practice twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and play games on Saturdays. Together, the grassroots league and travel line give East Boston families a clear path from introductory play to a bit more structure and commitment without leaving the neighborhood ecosystem.
Development philosophy
The club builds young people who show strong character on and off the field, improves soccer ability step by step, and strengthens ties among East Boston families. The tone stays community-first—volunteers carry much of the load, and keeping costs down is part of the mission.
How the program is run
An EBFC Advisory Board governs the club. Boston SCORES supplies backbone support—administration, systems, and alignment with broader Boston SCORES youth programming—so EBFC can focus on coaching, teams, and families on the ground. That partnership connects EBFC to a larger nonprofit network while keeping the club’s identity local.
Registration and questions
Program signup and seasonal registration run through Boston SCORES program operations alongside other Boston SCORES youth offerings. Families who need help choosing a level or season should email for timely answers.
How to reach EBFC
For questions about EBFC programming, registration, or placement, email allisons@bostonscores.org.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a fall or spring season cost?Grassroots league registration is $100 per fall or spring season. Travel soccer is $200 per fall or spring season. Families should confirm the current fee when they register, in case a season’s pricing changes.
When do teams practice and play?Grassroots teams practice on Mondays or Wednesdays and hold Saturday scrimmages. Travel teams practice twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and play Saturday games.
What is East Boston FC’s mission and coaching approach?The club centers on holistic development—character, soccer skill, and community building—inside a volunteer-driven, neighborhood-based program that keeps costs low for East Boston families.
How does East Boston FC relate to Boston SCORES?An EBFC Advisory Board leads the club. Boston SCORES provides backbone support such as administration and alignment with broader youth programming, while EBFC remains the local soccer offering for East Boston.
How can families register or get help?Register through Boston SCORES program operations for EBFC fall and spring seasons. For questions about EBFC, email allisons@bostonscores.org.
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