Needham Soccer Club Youth Programs

Needham Soccer Club Youth Programs includes NSC Junior Academy, NSC Champions League, BAYS Travel, TOPSoccer, Fall Development Programs, Spring Development Programs, Winter Development Programs, and Summer Clinics. NSC Junior Academy is an in-town program for 1st and 2nd grade players of all abilities, NSC Champions League is an in-town program for 3rd through 6th grade players of all abilities, BAYS Travel serves 3rd through 12th grade players, and TOPSoccer serves 1st through 12th grade players. Players in NSC Junior Academy use a reversible NSCJA jersey, players in NSCCL and BAYS Travel receive a full Nike uniform, and TOPSoccer players are matched with buddies.

Programs

• NSC Junior Academy (NSCJA) — 1st/2nd Grade; in-town program for players of all abilities · 6-8 weeks in fall and spring; 1st grade Saturday game only; 2nd grade 1 weeknight practice and Saturday game
• NSC Champions League (NSCCL) — 3rd-6th Grade; in-town program for players of all abilities · 8-10 weeks in fall and spring; 1 weeknight practice; Saturday or Sunday game each week
• BAYS Travel — 3rd-8th Grade · 10 weeks in fall and spring; 2 practices each week; Saturday games
• BAYS Travel — 9th-12th Grade; high school age players · 7 weeks in spring only; Sunday games; typically 1 practice per week, optional for each team based on players/coach · Teams are formed based on registration by grade and/or level. Teams generally play 11v11, but BAYS also offers a 7v7 recreational division. Players receive a full Nike uniform (shirt/shorts/socks).
• TOPSoccer — 1st-12th Grade · 5 weeks in fall and spring; sessions typically held Sunday afternoons (around 4pm)
• Fall Development Programs — Additional training opportunities to NSC players throughout the year outside of team practices.
• Spring Development Programs — Additional training opportunities to NSC players throughout the year outside of team practices.
• Winter Development Programs — Additional training opportunities to NSC players throughout the year outside of team practices.
• Summer Clinics — Additional training opportunities to NSC players throughout the year outside of team practices.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old

About the provider

The Needham Soccer Club provides youth soccer programs that are age and skill appropriate and support physical and social development. The club says it strives to encourage passion and enthusiasm for soccer and to promote respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, referees, fans, and self. It also says it is committed to ongoing training and development for its coaches and referees.

Needham Soccer Club has a no dog policy on all Needham fields. Please respect all no parking signs. Additional notes mention parking only in designated lots/areas and not blocking emergency access at listed fields.

Last updated September 2, 2026.