Can you describe Travel Soccer for me?

Travel is for age-based teams by birth year and gender: girls teams and boys teams for each birth year. Teams are formed based on birthdate in a given year. Teams occasionally travel to other towns and compete in league play. Practice twice weekly. Matches are played on weekends, sometimes Saturdays and/or Sundays. Generally roughly half the matches will be home, and half away.

Options for U9 players (Birth Year 2016)

Fall registration is when players born in 2016 transition from Rec to Travel. Beginning Fall 2024, we are offering small-sided games experiences for the U9 teams right here in Portland. That means less travel and more touch on the ball.

Options for Middle School Players

If your son or daughter plans to play middle school soccer in the fall, they will expect to practice with the Middle School during the week, playing a short game from time to time, starting right after school. No games on weekends. Portland Soccer Club offers full-game experiences on the weekends, which are easier for some parents to make if they want to watch their kids play. The Portland Soccer Club coaches are often flexible with Middle School players about practices, knowing that some play on the Middle School team. They can play both! Sign up if you are interested.

What if my child is in a lower school grade than others of the same age?

The travel teams are formed based on birth year, independent of school grade. This is mandated by parent organizations, and has been in place for several years. Kids who are in lower grades have done very well in our club through the years. 

Will there be a team for my age group?

Teams will be determined after evaluations are completed by all players. The goal is to have age-based teams by gender, but it's difficult to know exactly each team's situation until we see who signs up. I'd suggest signing your player up, and recruiting their friends to sign up. After team formation the club assigns a coach to the team.

What if there aren’t enough players to field a team?

Refunds are fully provided if there aren't enough players for a team.

Are evals mandatory? 

The evals are mandatory for Travel players. They are used to understand where the players are, so that we can form teams with the players' skills and development in mind.

PSC Announces its Fall 2024 Recreational Soccer Registration

PSC is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2024 Recreational soccer season. 

Register by Sun, Sep 1 (late fee $30 applies after Sep 1)

Season begins Sat, Sep 7, lasts 8 weeks until Sat, Oct 26

Club Soccer: the cost per registrant and schedule will be structured as follows:

U4 (Born in 2021) – Pre-K Club Recreational = $60, Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
U5 (Born in 2020) – Dribbler Club Recreational = $75, Saturday game 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
U6 (Born in 2019) – Dribbler Club Recreational = $75, Saturday game 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
U7 (Born in 2018) – Kicker-Club Recreational = $75, Saturday game 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday practice 5:15 - 6:15 pm
U8 (Born in 2017) – Kicker-Club Recreational = $75, Saturday game 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday practice 5:15 - 6:15 pm

All players born in 2016 and older must register for Travel Soccer as U9+ players.

We are a non-profit volunteer driven organization. We need you to sign up to coach! Volunteer coaches will allow the kids to have a chance to get out on Saturdays to play fun games. If you have any questions about coaching contact Anne Whalen (contact information below).

Full team uniforms for Dribbler, Kicker and Striker divisions and shirts and balls for Pre-K are included in the registration fees and will be available for distribution prior to and during the first day of play. 

All games will take place at the Portland Recreational Complex.

Club Contacts:

Chad Wilson - President – [email protected] or (205-999-8842)

Chris Donahue - Vice President - [email protected] or (860-638-7400)

Anne Whalen – Registrar - [email protected] or (860-690-3414)

PSC Announces its Spring 2024 Recreational Soccer Registration

Recreational Registration deadline: Sun, Apr 7, 2024

To register, log in right here on our website, and look for the designated link for your player based on their birth year. Late registrations are not guaranteed a spot on a travel team and will be charged a $30 late fee.

Season begins Sat, Apr 20, lasts 8 weeks, until Sat, June 8

Club Soccer: the cost per registrant and schedule will be structured as follows:

U4 (Born in 2020) – Pre-K Club Recreational = $75, Saturday mornings
U5 (Born in 2019) – Dribbler Club Recreational = $75, Saturday mornings
U6 (Born in 2018) – Dribbler Club Recreational = $75, Saturday mornings
U7 (Born in 2017) – Kicker-Club Recreational = $75, Saturday morning games and Wednesday evening training
U8 (Born in 2016) – Kicker-Club Recreational = $75, Saturday morning games and Wednesday evening training
U9 (Born in 2015) – Kicker-Club Recreational = $75, Saturday morning games and Wednesday evening training

We are a non-profit volunteer driven organization. We need you to sign up to coach! Volunteer coaches will allow the kids to have a chance to get out on Saturdays to play fun games. If you have any questions about coaching contact Anne Whalen (contact information below).

Jerseys for Pre-K, Dribblers, and Kickers and shirts and balls for Pre-K are included in the registration fees and will be available for distribution prior to and during the first day of play. 

All games will take place at the Portland Recreational Complex.

Club Contacts:

Chad Wilson - President – [email protected] or (205-999-8842)

Chris Donahue - Vice President and Recreational Director- [email protected] or (860-638-7400)

Anne Whalen – Registrar - [email protected] or (860-690-3414)

2024 Winter Soccer Session: Jan 13 to Mar 2

Registration Begins:
Fri, Nov 3

Registration Deadline:
Sun, Jan 7, 2024

Click Login in the top right of the page and visit your account page to sign up. Space is limited, so sign up now!

The start times are subject to change slightly depending on total registrations. 

1. U5 -- U8 (Birth Year 2016 -- 2019)

Price: $40

One hour each week of Futsal on Saturday (Gildersleeve) 

Saturdays starting 12pm or 1pm


2. U9 -- U15 (Birth Year 2009 -- 2015)

Price: $60

At least one hour each week of Futsal on Saturday (Gildersleeve), or Indoor on Sunday (Oakwood), or both in some weeks.

Saturdays starting at 2pm, 3pm, or 4pm

Sundays starting at 4pm or 5pm

Locations

Futsal Saturdays: Gildersleeve gym in Portland. Futsal is fully recognized and sanctioned by US Youth Soccer, and promoted by CJSA, our parent organization. Futsal is played in a gymnasium with dedicated goals and a heavier ball.

 Indoor Soccer Sundays: Oakwood indoor soccer field #3 in Glastonbury. The Oakwood field is larger than a basketball court: carpeted floor with hockey walls. A normal soccer ball is used.

 Other info

Volunteer coaches will alternate duties depending on availability. We will attempt to group players each week based on age. A more detailed weekly plan for the players will depend on final registration numbers.

Benefits

Players will have a blast as they continue to develop dribbling, passing, and shooting skills indoors. The touches are faster and the games are higher scoring. Best of all, the kids get to stay in shape over the long winter months

Rec players enjoy the benefits of staying active each week, getting exercise and having fun as they improve their soccer skills. Interested Travel players get significant gym time and indoor field time, both of which are terrific ways to train in winter. 

Sign up now and get ready for an exciting Portland Soccer Winter Session! 

 If you have any questions, contact us 

We are a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization and always welcome more volunteers.

We ask that you please register by the posted registration close date.  Late registrants are not guaranteed a spot in our program.  There are several reasons why registration closes in advance of the season start date, including:

1. The PSC Board considers player evaluations and registration numbers to create teams that will compete in league play.  These teams need to be registered in time for league play or we will be unable to participate, significantly impacting schedules for the season.  

2.  All players at the competitive level need to have player cards issued by CJSA.  The club Registrar needs to have enough time to do all administrative work necessary to have these player cards done before the season starts.

3.  Ample lead time between team formation and game play is also necessary for ordering equipment such as uniforms.  

4.  Allowing players to register after teams are formed can lead to teams that are too large.  In these situations, playing time is impacted for players that registered on time

5.  Allowing players to register after teams are formed and entered into league play may lead to teams that are no Longer fit to compete in the particular division that they were signed up for (due to the ability level of late registrants).

6.  Allowing players to register late could impact/delay uniform orders.

Summer 2023: 

Drop in and play soccer during the summer!  Each Tuesday and Thursday night, beginning 7/5 and running through 8/11, players can drop in at the new park to hone their soccer skills and play with friends.  Coaches from the Portland Soccer Club will be in attendance to run a fun session.  This program is informal, come when you can!

This program costs $30 and is available for players that were in the Kickers division during the 2021-2022 season as well as all Travel soccer players (U7 and older).  Please log in to your account to register.