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FC Stars

Acton, MA

About the Club

FC Stars is an elite premier youth soccer club based in Acton, Massachusetts, with programs extending across New England, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Established in 2000, FC Stars has a long history of developing top-tier players and achieving national success, including a USYSA National Championship in 2005 and a US Club Soccer National Championship in 2015. The club distinguishes itself through a comprehensive training development program that addresses the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological needs of dedicated players. FC Stars operates a tiered team system and employs experienced full-time and part-time coaching staff, which is a significant factor in their consistent playing success. They are a proud founding member of the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both girls and boys, and their teams also compete in the Regional Academy League (RAL) and the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL). The club hosts the annual Stars Cup, a highly-rated premier tournament. FC Stars is a non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality opportunities for young players, with a proven pathway for college soccer aspirations.

Age Groups

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

Programs

Boys
Girls
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.

Junior Academy

Age Group: U9

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1,250 (uniform included, no games or tournaments)

Competitive Programs

Age Group: U10-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $2,250 (plus approximately $350 for uniforms)

MLS Go FALL HOUSE LEAGUE

Age Group: Not specified, likely younger ages

Commitment: Fall Season

Club Fee: $99

ECNL and other Competitive Teams

Age Group: U13-U19 (and other competitive levels)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Fees are individual, dependent on league and tournament fees, and provided upon offer of a roster spot. Includes training (fall, winter, spring), practice and game fields, approved tournament registration, coaching expenses, and insurance.

Financial Aid

Age Group: All Ages

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded (Needs-based financial aid available, with full or partial awards distributed)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Niles West High School - 5701 W Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
FC Stars Complex - 70 McGovern Boulevard, Lancaster, MA
Citizens Bank Fields - Lancaster, MA
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