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FC Greater Boston Bolts

Newton, MA

About the Club

FC Greater Boston Bolts is a prominent youth soccer organization operating across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with its headquarters in the Boston region. Established in 1986, it holds the distinction of being the oldest soccer club in Massachusetts. The club serves a wide range of age groups, from a Junior Academy for players aged 5-9 to competitive teams spanning U-7 through U-19. FC Greater Boston Bolts is recognized for its comprehensive player development pathway, a unique offering in Massachusetts. The club boasts a strong legacy of developing college-recruited players and has a vast network of collegiate, national team, and professional alumni. Historically, the club has achieved national success, with its girls U19 team winning the USYSA National Championship in 1994 and the boys U15 team securing the title in 2005. Their teams compete in top-tier leagues including MLS Next, ECNL, and the New England Premiership (NEP). The club's commitment extends to supporting players' soccer, educational, and personal development goals.

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U23

Programs

Boys
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Summer Day Camp (Marlborough)

Age Group: 6 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 days)

Club Fee: $425

Summer Overnight Camp (Marlborough)

Age Group: 8 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 nights)

Club Fee: $749

Goalkeeper Summer Day Camp (Marlborough)

Age Group: 6 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 days)

Club Fee: $425

Goalkeeper Summer Overnight Camp (Marlborough)

Age Group: 8 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 nights)

Club Fee: $749

Summer Camp (Lexington - Half Day)

Age Group: 6 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 days)

Club Fee: $250

Summer Camp (Lexington - Full Day)

Age Group: 6 to 14

Commitment: Short-term (e.g., 4 days)

Club Fee: $375

Indoor Soccer Camps (Manchester Athletic Club)

Age Group: Birth Years 2014-2018

Commitment: Per session

Club Fee: $200

Winter Clinics (Watertown - Future Elite)

Age Group: Birth Years 2015-2016

Commitment: Per player

Club Fee: $79

South Shore Girls Tryouts

Age Group: Birth Years 2014-2019

Commitment: Tryout fee

Club Fee: $39.50 (with code "SOCIAL50")

Girls Fall Clinics (Boston Region)

Age Group: Birth Years 2012-2019

Commitment: Short-term clinic

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Girls FREE Fall Clinics (Metro North)

Age Group: Birth Years 2013-2014

Commitment: Short-term clinic

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

FREE Girls Summer Clinic (West Roxbury)

Age Group: Birth Years 2016-2019

Commitment: Short-term clinic

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

MLS NEXT

Age Group: U13-U19 (and U11-U12 Northeast Academy League)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

National Academy League (NAL) - Girls

Age Group: U13-U19 (Birth Years 2007/08-2013)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

ECNL / ECRL

Age Group: Various (e.g., U15-U19)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

New England Premiership (NEP)

Age Group: Various

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

USYS / NECSL Teams

Age Group: Various (e.g., 2011-2013 Boys)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

Junior Academy

Age Group: U5-U9 (Developmental Program)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

Player Development Programs (PDP)

Age Group: Various

Commitment: Various

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

Advanced Development Programs (ADP)

Age Group: Various

Commitment: Various

Club Fee: Fees not publicly available

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Mount Ida Campus of UMass - Alumni Field, 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
Harvard Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium
Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School – Edward Field
Brandeis University – Gordon Field
Middlesex School
Citizen's Bank Fields at Progin Park
Salem State College
Mount Ida College
Framingham State College
Belmont Hill School
The Rivers School
Brimmer & May School – Orr Field
ForeKicks II
Sudbury Fieldhouse
Solomon Schechter Day School
The Meadowbrook School
Location Map

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