Rhode Island programs and age groups

Scorpions Rhode Island launched in 2022 to expand competitive access for local talent on both the boys and girls side. Programming is organized in layers: coed Scorpions Juniors for ages roughly U4 through U7, introductory teams for U8 through U10, pre-elite teams for U11 through U14, and high-school-age teams from U15 through U19. Regional tryout and identification activity for Rhode Island covers U5 through U18 for boys and girls, with dedicated Rhode Island tryout blocks for younger age bands alongside Massachusetts regional sessions.

Teams compete across elite and regional platforms that include ECNL National and Regional pathways, ECNL Regional League, MLS NEXT, NAL, EDP, NECSL Top Flight and flight tiers, and town-level soccer for players still exploring fit. The club’s ECNL platform—girls since 2008 and boys since 2022—operates from a central hub at Taunton Forekicks while Rhode Island families train at Brown University, Saint Andrews, Teamworks Warwick, and Teamworks Seekonk.

Development model and player pathway

The Scorpions Standard centers on individual development, intentional placement, club training culture, personalized individual development plans, and internal promotion into higher teams. The club reports more than 175 internal promotions since the 2025–26 season as evidence of players rising through its own structure rather than relying only on outside recruiting. Mission language focuses on igniting dreams and developing talent at every skill level—from Juniors through ECNL—while building confident, character-driven athletes and lifelong passion for the game.

Beyond league play, Scorpions offers year-round add-ons such as goalkeeper training directed by a club goalkeeping lead, strength and conditioning, technical sessions, futsal leagues, and showcase-style events. Scorpions Soccer Schools bring licensed staff into elementary schools and day-care settings for ABC-focused fundamentals (agility, balance, coordination), teamwork, and a players-first introduction to soccer on a first-come basis when schools partner with the club.

College placement and club scale

Scorpions highlights more than 500 college commitments since 2018, with a published breakdown of roughly 38% Division I, 27% Division II, and 35% Division III among athletes placed on college rosters. Membership has grown from about 180 players in 2018 to more than 2,000 active players today, reflecting rapid expansion across Massachusetts and Rhode Island regions while keeping a development-from-within identity.

Tryouts, interest forms, and next steps

Families exploring Rhode Island placement can use the club’s player interest form, attend published 2026–27 tryout and ID sessions for Massachusetts and Rhode Island regions, or contact regional directors directly. Rhode Island boys questions go to Matt Mones; Rhode Island girls questions go to Ryan Gray. ECNL-specific leadership includes directors for boys and girls ECNL, pre-ECNL leads, and a club goalkeeping director for specialized training. General inquiries that are not answered within 48 hours can be directed to the club’s central inbox.

Contact

Email info@scorpionssoccer.org for general club questions. Rhode Island boys: Matt Mones at Mattmones@scorpionssoccer.org. Rhode Island girls: Ryan Gray at RyanGray@scorpionssoccer.org. Metrowest general manager Nick Rugnetta is reachable at NickRugnetta@scorpionssoccer.org for cross-regional coordination.