Woodland Park, New Jersey
West Paterson Soccer Association (WPSA) is a nonprofit youth soccer organization based in Woodland Park, New Jersey, serving families who want structured training and league play rooted in the local area. The club’s main pathway is travel soccer for boys and girls from about U8 through high school, with developmental skill sessions for younger recreational-oriented players when a seasonal block is open, plus optional winter and summer clinic-style programming.
Travel soccer targets players and families ready for twice-weekly practices, Sunday-heavy league schedules for most age groups, and a mix of home and away games. Elementary and middle-school teams often pair a licensed trainer session with a volunteer coach session each week; high school teams may add paid trainer support when a roster chooses it, which increases cost with advance notice. League placement typically runs through MCYSA, and teams that opt into a different league or rely on a trainer as the game-day coach pay higher fees once those choices are set. Developmental soccer focuses on 5U through 9U players building comfort on the ball: about eight one-hour sessions per seasonal block when weather allows, one evening per week in Woodland Park, a club t-shirt included, and families supply shin guards, cleats (no metal studs), and a size-3 ball. Winter soccer clinics have run at Clifton Sports in Clifton with a reduced rate for current WPSA players and immediate family. Summer soccer at Memorial School Field runs on a season-by-season schedule; families should confirm the next block with the registrar.
Home soccer activity centers on Woodland Park fields such as Memorial Field at 1075 McBride Avenue (lights, tryouts and many practices), Diane Grimes Park on Mount Pleasant Avenue, and Frank D. Zaccaria Park on Rifle Camp Road, with parking and lighting rules varying by site. Travel teams generally expect roughly half of practices and home games in Woodland Park and half on the road in neighboring towns. High school teams should stay flexible for weeknight or Saturday games when referee availability affects Sunday scheduling.
New travel players attend at least one free tryout session—bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water—typically held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Memorial School Field; exact age-group times change with weather and roster needs, so confirming dates with the registrar avoids a wasted trip. For the 2025–2026 soccer year, families registering for spring travel hear from the club in March about tryout scheduling. Online registration uses the club’s Stack Sports / Bonzi workflow: returning families reuse one household login, new families create an account, then select the travel program. Travel registration does not collect payment up front; tuition is due after a player is assigned to a team. Developmental registration opens in seasonal windows announced ahead of spring or fall blocks. A standing reminder on the club side is to register before early June when a travel cycle is closing, but deadlines move each year—double-check the active season with Barbara Fitzgerald before counting on a date.
WPSA operates as a community nonprofit that keeps costs transparent and emphasizes communication between coaches and parents. Travel players are expected to prioritize practices and games unless they clear absences in advance. Coaches with licenses register alongside their teams; prospective volunteers without licenses should coordinate with the registrar rather than self-enrolling. Players who turn 18 during a season must complete U.S. Soccer Safe Sport certification to satisfy New Jersey Youth Soccer requirements in effect since January 2022. Anyone considering rostering on more than one travel team must contact the registrar before signing up so state and club rules are satisfied.
For the Fall 2025–Spring 2026 travel year, younger travel players from U8 through U15 pay $425 for the full year or $250 for spring-only (U9–U14 half-year option); high school spring 2026 pricing was still pending for that half-season—confirm with the registrar before budgeting. Travel uniforms cost about $85 paid directly to the vendor and are not part of registration. Game fees and state fees for standard MCYSA travel teams are included in the standard travel registration totals for that cycle; extra trainer nights, alternate leagues, or trainer-coached game days add cost with prior notice. Developmental spring seasons have recently been priced at $90 for the block when offered. Winter clinic session pricing has run at $169 general or $99 for WPSA players and household family members for the discounted session, payable in full at signup. Review credit-card handling and uniform ordering in the Stack Sports registration flow while enrolling so surcharges and kit steps are clear before payment.
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What ages and program levels does West Paterson Soccer Association offer?Travel soccer serves roughly U8 through high school for boys and girls who can commit to the practice and game rhythm. Developmental training targets 5U through 9U recreational-minded players in seasonal blocks when the club opens registration. Winter clinics and summer field sessions are offered as separate short programs with their own schedules.
Where does the club train or play?Woodland Park home sites include Memorial Field on McBride Avenue, Diane Grimes Park on Mount Pleasant Avenue, and Frank D. Zaccaria Park on Rifle Camp Road. Travel teams should expect about half of activity at those local fields and half away. Winter clinics have used Clifton Sports on Scoles Avenue in Clifton. High school travel teams may need weeknight or Saturday games when Sunday referee coverage is tight.
When are tryouts or registration?Travel tryouts are free; new players must attend at least one session, historically on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Memorial School Field, with exact times confirmed by the registrar because weather and age-group demand change the calendar. Families enrolling for spring travel in the 2025–2026 soccer year receive March outreach about tryouts after registering online. Developmental and winter programs open in announced windows—spring developmental registration has been slated to begin in January ahead of an early-April start, while winter session blocks list concrete February and March dates when active.
What do tryouts cost?Travel tryouts are free. Players should bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water.
What does a season cost?For Fall 2025–Spring 2026 travel, younger players from U8 through U15 pay $425 for the full year or $250 for a spring-only half year for U9–U14; high school spring 2026 fees were still pending for that half-season cycle—confirm with the registrar before budgeting. Travel uniforms run about $85 through the designated vendor and are not included in registration. Game and state fees for standard MCYSA travel teams are bundled into those registration amounts; extra trainer nights, alternate leagues, or trainer-coached games cost more with notice. Developmental blocks have recently been $90 per spring season when offered. Discounted winter clinic pricing has been $99 for current WPSA players and household family members versus $169 for others in the winter clinic’s discounted session block.
What is the club’s philosophy or rules families should know?WPSA expects travel athletes to attend practices and games unless coaches are notified ahead of time, prioritizes parent-coach communication, and keeps trainer use transparent for younger teams. Licensed coaches register through the same travel event as players; other volunteers coordinate through the registrar. Players who reach age 18 must finish Safe Sport certification for New Jersey Youth Soccer. Anyone playing for more than one travel club must clear the plan with the registrar before registering to avoid state conflicts.
How can families contact or register?Call +1 973-742-9275, email westpatersonsoccerassociation@gmail.com, or reach registrar Barbara Fitzgerald at the same phone number for roster questions. Mailing address: 57 Grandview Drive, Woodland Park, NJ 07424. Complete travel, developmental, or clinic registration through the club’s online Stack Sports portal; returning families reuse one login, new families create a Bonzi account, upload the player’s birth certificate or passport plus a face photo before team assignment, and pay travel fees only after placement.
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