Player Pathways
Our Core Programs
Wellesley United Soccer Club offers six core soccer programs for players from Pre-K through Grade 12. Each program is designed to match age, experience, and commitment level, so every player can find the right place to learn, compete, and enjoy the game in Wellesley.
Use the chart below to find the right program by grade level for your player, or scroll down to explore each program in more detail.
Programs By Grade
| Program | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9-12 |
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| Wellesley Development Program (WDP) | |||||||||||
| Wellesley Premier Club (WPC) | |||||||||||
| Wellesley Futsal Club (WFC) | |||||||||||
| TOPSoccer Program |
All Of Our Programs
Core Program 1 of 6
In-Town Program
Our In-Town Program is an intramural league with local games against other Wellesley teams focused on learning the game, building fundamental skills, and ensuring every player participates. Teams are led by volunteer parent coaches.
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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 3
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Seasons: Spring / Fall
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Coaching: Volunteer parents
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Level: Recreational
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Tryouts: None
Core Program 2 of 6
BAYS (Travel) Program
Our BAYS (Travel) Program is a more competitive travel league with games against other towns in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League. Players attend placement tryouts in May to form stratified and balanced teams of similar ability, but every player is placed on a team. Teams are led by volunteer parent coaches.
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Ages: Grades 4-12
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Seasons: Spring + Fall
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Coaching: Volunteer parents (application required)
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Level: Competitive
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Tryouts: Yes (May); player placement
Core Program 3 of 6
Wellesley Development Program (WDP)
Our Wellesley Development Program (WDP) provides supplemental professional training for players who want additional skill development alongside their regular season program.
*Players must also be enrolled on an In-Town or BAYS (Travel) team.
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Ages: Pre-K to Grade 5
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Seasons: Spring / Fall
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Coaching: Professional coaches
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Level: Developmental
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Tryouts: None
Core Program 4 of 6
Wellesley Premier Club (WPC)
Wellesley Premier Club (WPC) is an advanced, professionally coached club program for motivated players seeking Wellesley’s highest level of development. WPC plays in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL) and holds annual tryouts in May to select teams.
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Ages: Birth years 2011-2017
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Seasons: Fall + Winter training + Spring
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Coaching: Professional coaches
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Level: Advanced
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Tryouts: Yes (May); team selection
Core Program 5 of 6
Wellesley Futsal Club (WFC)
Wellesley Futsal Club (WFC) is an advanced, professionally coached indoor program during the winter for motivated players seeking Wellesley’s highest level of development. WFC plays in the Massachusetts Youth Futsal League and holds annual tryouts in October to select teams.
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Ages: Birth years 2011-2016
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Seasons: Winter
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Coaching: Professional coaches
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Level: Advanced
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Tryouts: Yes (October); team selection
Core Program 6 of 6
TOPSoccer Program
Our TOPSoccer Program is an inclusive US Youth Soccer–affiliated program for players with disabilities. Players are paired with a dedicated buddy who supports them throughout the season. Weekly clinic-style sessions focus on building basic soccer skills, confidence, and having fun in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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Ages: Grades K-12
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Seasons: Spring / Fall
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Coaching: Trained volunteers + buddies
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Level: Inclusive
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Tryouts: None
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