What ages and program levels does the club offer?CityKids FC runs seasonal weekend community league soccer at Evans Field for younger and elementary-aged players, with recent spring cycles emphasizing kindergarten through about second grade and finals programming for early elementary cohorts. SB Gunners is the travel track for third grade and older under BAYS rules, with girls teams typically spanning about grades three through six or seven and boys about grades three through six, subject to registration and mixed-grade placement when that fits the league.

About
South Boston Soccer Club is the umbrella for the CityKids FC and SB Gunners programs that City Sports Programs Inc runs for South Boston and nearby neighborhoods, with CityKids Football Club as the public-facing brand. The organization runs a long-standing weekend community league in the fall and spring, centered on Evans Field, while SB Gunners adds a travel pathway with Massachusetts Youth Soccer and BAYS league play for families who want more structure and some regional travel.
What the club offers
CityKids FC is the original in-house program: seasonal weekend soccer with team names and small-sided finals events that bring grade-based cohorts together at Evans Field. SB Gunners, introduced for the fall 2024 cycle, is the travel arm for players who can commit to a BAYS schedule—roughly ten league games plus playoffs each fall (September through November) and spring (April through June), with many league fixtures landing on holiday weekends per BAYS scheduling. Youngest travel eligibility follows BAYS rules starting at third grade; girls travel bands are expected around grades three through six or seven and boys around grades three through six, with exact roster counts depending on registration and evaluations. Mixed-grade bands (for example third/fourth) remain possible after tryouts when that fits BAYS placement. When a given age group does not field a Gunners team, CityKids FC still runs community league options in both seasons so families are not left without a local pathway.
Where teams train and play
Community league activity is anchored at Evans Field in South Boston. SB Gunners home matches take place at Moakley Field and Saunders Stadium; away games rotate to opponent fields across the travel footprint, generally within about thirty miles of South Boston for most opponents. Travel teams are expected to practice at least once weekly at Evans Field, with some bands training up to twice a week.
Tryouts, registration, and typical costs
Each BAYS fall or spring season uses its own registration window. Tryout timing shifts year to year; when a tryout cycle has closed, families who missed evaluations or an offer email are asked to contact the club directly, and mid-season roster adds are handled individually when space allows. For SB Gunners, the club has estimated total season-related costs around one hundred ninety to two hundred forty dollars per BAYS season, covering league participation, one or two weekly practices at Evans Field, Massachusetts Youth Soccer registration required for BAYS, tryouts, and the uniform cycle (kits refresh about every other season). Families should also budget roughly fifty to eighty dollars for the uniform bundle—two game shirts, shorts, socks, and a practice jersey—with optional training apparel or team gear available separately. Community league families follow CityKids FC seasonal registration announcements, including spring programming that has targeted kindergarten through early elementary grades in recent cycles, with rosters and schedules typically finalized shortly before opening weekend.
Philosophy and how to reach the club
Programming is built around neighborhood access first—weekend games families can walk or bike to—while travel layers on for players ready for BAYS competition and a higher weekly commitment. Summer striker and one-v-one camps have partnered with outside coaching staff at Evans Field for extra technical work. Questions about Gunners placement, coaching, or community league spots can go through the contact form at https://www.citykidsfc.com/contact-us, which routes messages to the right staff member.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train and play?Community league activity centers on Evans Field in South Boston. SB Gunners home games use Moakley Field and Saunders Stadium, while away matches are at opponent fields, usually within roughly thirty miles of South Boston. Travel teams practice at least once per week at Evans Field and may hold up to two sessions weekly.
When are tryouts or registration for travel and community soccer?SB Gunners registers separately for each BAYS fall and spring season, and tryout windows move every year. If you miss a tryout cycle or an offer email, contact the club directly; mid-season additions happen case by case when roster space exists. Community league families should watch CityKids FC seasonal registration posts for the current open window.
What does SB Gunners travel soccer cost?The club estimates about one hundred ninety to two hundred forty dollars per BAYS season for registration-related costs covering league play, one or two weekly practices at Evans Field, Massachusetts Youth Soccer registration, tryouts, and the uniform refresh cycle about every other year. Uniform kits—two game shirts, shorts, socks, and a practice jersey—are budgeted separately at roughly fifty to eighty dollars, with optional training or team apparel extra.
How does the BAYS season work for SB Gunners?Each BAYS season spans about ten Saturday games plus playoffs. Fall runs September through November and spring April through June, with many fixtures scheduled on holiday weekends. Teams need players who can attend most games and practices because the pace is faster than the weekend community league alone.
What is the club’s approach to youth soccer in South Boston?City Sports Programs Inc built CityKids FC around neighborhood weekend soccer so families have a consistent South Boston option, then added SB Gunners for players ready for structured travel in BAYS without abandoning the community league for ages that stay in-house.
How can families contact the club?Use the contact form at https://www.citykidsfc.com/contact-us with your player’s team or program so staff can route the message to coaches or administrators. For Gunners-specific questions after tryouts, reaching out directly is especially important if you still need a roster spot.
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