The NCE Soccer Blog
Player Stories, Milestones, & Moments That Matter
Progress isn’t measured in one big moment—it’s built in the countless steps along the way. Here, we highlight the players who are putting in the work, earning their opportunities, and making their mark. Some are securing college commitments, others are turning heads on the field, and all of them are proof that dedication leads to results. If you want to see what’s possible through NCE Soccer, you’re in the right place.
Summer Special Replaces Spring Program
NCE Soccer has announced a Summer Soccer Coaching Special - to replace the canceled Spring Program and Residential camps. We will run invitation-only coaching specials - in accordance to Government social distancing guidelines - across NCE Soccer regions in July and...
NCE Dream Duo Tipped For The Top
The New England Soccer Journal have tipped NCE Soccer's Gianna Peracchio and Se-Hanna Mars as future stars. Journalist Jonathan Sigal highlighted 14 newcomers from across the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) as players to watch for the 2020...
NCE Soccer Star Talks TopTekkers
NCE Soccer stopper Matty Kayser is going global - thanks to his TopTekkers talents! The makers of the app were so impressed with his stunning array of skills trophies they interviewed him for their website - which has followers all over the world. Twelve-year-old...
Curtis Leaves Hartford For NCE Soccer Focus
John Curtis has left Hartford Athletic to focus purely on NCE Soccer. The former Manchester United and Blackburn defender felt it was becoming difficult to juggle dual roles with Hartford and NCE Soccer. Curtis joined the USL Championship side as Assistant to Head...
NCE Prepare For Lockdown Lift-Off
NCE Soccer are beginning preparations for the Coronavirus lockdown lift off - but the big kick-off looks unlikely to happen in May. We, like you, are desperate to get back onto the field and resume our elite supplementary soccer program - but we must wait until it is...
New Skills Set For TopTekkers Challenge
What do you get when you cross Diego Maradona and the Scissors? ..... A new TopTekker challenge that's what! NCE Soccer Technical Director John Curtis has issued a new skills challenge to our TopTekkers team as the competition at the top of the leaderboard heats up....
NCE Soccer Offer Lifeline to US Soccer DA Students
NCE Soccer is offering a lifeline to players abandoned by the US Soccer's Development Academy. The National Center of Excellence is offering elite young soccer players affected by the controversial decision to axe the US DA the opportunity to continue their soccer...
NCE Set New TopTekkers Tasks
The NCE TopTekkers challenge has started with some serious style! So many NCE Soccer players have joined the online challenge from Zone 1, COE and College ID students. And now it's time for two new challenges, the Cruyff Turn and The Hook, perfect practice for the...
NCE Soccer Spring Update
NCE Soccer is gearing up to launch the Spring program in mid-May. We have been working behind the scenes with our partner venues to ensure we can deliver our Spring COE and Zone 1 programs - the moment the Coronavirus crisis lockdown is over. Our Spring program will...
NCE TopTekkers Leaderboard Challenge
Introducing NCE Soccer TopTekkers Leaderboard! NCE players have embraced the TopTekkers online training platform and are showing some serious skills! So, we thought, why don't we introduce a bit of friendly competition as we are forced to stay at home - and introduce...
NCE Soccer Invited To Train With Worlds Best
NCE Soccer Students have been invited to train with the best - TONIGHT at 6pm ET Live on Instagram! Hartford Athletic's Strength and Conditioning coach Lucas Kruel is going to start twice weekly sessions designed for all ages and ability levels. Lucas trains some of...
NCE Soccer Partner With TopTekkers
NCE Soccer has teamed up with TopTekkers to offer the ultimate in online soccer coaching. This innovative partnership provides our players with the ability to train wherever and whenever they like. The TopTekkers app contains a huge array of imaginative and...
NCE Soccer Stay At Home Challenge
Soccer coaching may be suspended but that doesn't mean soccer has to stop! NCE Soccer has been keeping tabs on how the biggest names in the game stay fit and sharp - and continue to smile during this soccer shut-down. We've compiled some of our favorites from some of...
NCE Soccer Suspends Program
NCE Soccer has decided to suspend all soccer programs for the remainder of the month. The program will be suspended immediately in light of the rapidly developing Coronavirus crisis. This is purely a preventative measure but, we believe it is the right thing to do....
Zone 1 Spring Dates Revealed
NCE Soccer has revealed dates for the Spring Zone 1 program. The eight-week supplementary coaching course is NOW open for youngsters aged between 7 and 10-years-of-age. NCE Soccer will host Zone 1 coaching in the New York Metro, New England and Mid Atlantic regions....
New COE Tryout Dates Released
NCE Soccer has released another TEN new dates for our Spring COE tryouts. It now means there are 17 opportunities across three regions for youngsters to tryout for NCE Soccer's Spring COE coaching program. Further dates will be added - including the exciting addition...
Brad Friedel Summer Goalkeeping Camps
Brad Friedel will host a residential camp for NCE Soccer COE goalkeepers. The greatest goalkeeper US Soccer has ever produced will personally coach shot-stoppers from our Centre of Excellence program at our exclusive residential camp in Pennsylvania this July. Brad...
Fire At Ophir For Regional Finals
They were told to bring their 'A' game and they certainly didn't disappoint! NCE Soccer's Regional Performance Tournament was created to showcase the cream of the crop - and it delivered on every level. More than 300 youngsters converged on Ophir Field last Saturday,...
NCE Ready For Regional Performance Tournament
It's a huge weekend for the National Centre of Excellence as we host our Regional Performance Tournament. The tournament invites the very best players from across the NCE Soccer regions to showcase their skills at Ophir Field in Purchase, NJ. Between 300-350 boys and...
Boys Set For Penn Winter Showcase
Thirty NCE Soccer stars will be hoping to catch the eye at the showpiece Penn Fusion Winter Showcase. The boys will travel as part of two NCE Soccer squads to compete in the prestigious event this weekend. NCE will field teams in the boys Under 16s and Under 17s...
NCE Soccer Student Secures UK Scholarship
NCE Soccer are working to turn Thomas Rodriguez's dreams into a reality. With an assist from NCE, the youngster is now celebrating an international call-up, a scholarship to a historic English school and professional trials at the oldest Football League club in the...
NCE Soccer Gives Brad Best Of Both
Brad Friedel insists his link up with NCE Soccer gives him the best of both worlds. He feels his coaching role with the National Centre of Excellence combined with his job as US President of Promoesports is the perfect combination. It means he is still able to get out...
NCE Soccer Girls Poised For Penn
FIFTEEN NCE Soccer prospects will be fired up for the Penn Fusion Girls Winter Showcase this Presidents Weekend. The girls will compete in the Under 18s team event in the hope of attracting interest from a premier college. Penn Fusion Winter Showcase is regarded as...
NCE Soccer Release CEO Spring TryOut Dates
NCE Soccer has released the first dates for their Spring Centre of Excellence Try-Outs. Registrations are now open for two specialist goalkeeper try-outs and five outfield trials. The try-outs will be hosted at five different venues across two regions - and further...
Brad Friedel Joins NCE Soccer
USA goalkeeping legend Brad Friedel has joined forces with NCE Soccer. The record-breaking former Tottenham, Liverpool and Blackburn shot-stopper will work with young players across all NCE Soccer programs and venues. He will join forces with NCE Soccer goalkeeping...