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.
Gothia Release 2022 Tournament Movie
For anyone wondering what the Gothia Cup is about - check out this stunning video of the 2022 competition. NCE Soccer were there representing the USA with four squads - almost 50 players and an army of family and friends forming our supporting squad. See if you can...
NCE Winter Tryouts In Connecticut and California
Soccer players in Connecticut and California will have the chance to join NCE Soccer's Winter Program. Tryouts will be held in December at seven venues for outfield players and two for aspiring goalkeepers. Boys and girls aged 8-18-years can tryout out to join the...
NCE Soccer Unveil Winter Programming
The Holiday's are coming - but more importantly it's just six weeks to NCE Soccer's Winter Training Program. The US leading supplementary training program kicks-off on December 3rd in New Jersey and the following day in New York and New England. Twelve weeks of...
Coach Curtis Blackburn Rovers Return For League Cup
There may have been a few more grey hairs and couple of extra inches on the waistlines but there was no mistaking Blackburn Rovers League Cup winning team of 2002. Rovers were reunited last week to celebrate the 20th-year anniversary of their stunning League Cup...
Triple Pronged NCE Bid For Gothia World Cup 2023
NCE Soccer will launch a triple pronged bid for glory at the Gothia World Cup in 2023. Three girls teams will be selected to represent the National Center of Excellence at the largest international youth football tournament on the planet. Fifty two players will form...
NCE Launch Unlimited Soccer For Select Squad Players
NCE Soccer's very best players are invited to an unlimited feast of football this Winter. Players called-up to Regional Select Squads will be offered the opportunity to join 'Winter Select.' Winter Select is a new offering from NCE Soccer created to provide maximum...
NCE Soccer Launch Stylish Leisurewear Range
It's a new season and a new start - and the ideal opportunity to open our Beyond Soccer store. NCE Soccer are delighted to launch our very own 'Beyond Soccer' leisurewear range. The range includes high quality and ultra comfy hoodies, T-shirts and crew neck sweaters....
Final Countdown For NCE Soccer Tryouts
It's the final countdown for elite soccer players to join NCE Soccer. Tryout season began last weekend across all NCE Soccer regions and will end this weekend - and there will not be another chance to join NCE Soccer until next April. It is not too late for players...
Daniel Dixon Trains With Premier League Fulham
It was five fabulous days Daniel Dixon will never forget. Guest of honour at Fulham Football Club’s opening Premier League clash with Liverpool followed by three days personal training and evaluation at Fulham's Motspur Park training center. A Premier League hors...
NCE Soccer Goalkeepers Train With Man Utd
It was a life changing opportunity for four NCE Soccer Goalkeepers - and they grabbed it with both hands! Two hours private tuition with former Manchester United Goalkeeping Academy coach Alan Fettis at the Premier League giant's Carrington Training Center. The four...
Ultimate Soccer Supporter Experience
NCE Soccer are delighted to unveil the ultimate soccer supporter experience. Launching this October, our VIP party will experience four days of live Premier League AND Champions League soccer. Watch Manchester United at Old Trafford followed by two nights of Champions...
Free Get Into Soccer Futures California Taster
NCE Soccer is offering a free 'Get Into Soccer' taster session for young boys and girls in Southern California. The National Center of Excellence wants to encourage the very youngest kids to start their soccer journey off on the right foot by teaching the basics...
NCE Summer Of Soccer Man Utd Curtain Call
It was left to the 2009s to bring the curtain down on NCE Soccer's Summer of Soccer - and what a summer it has been! Ahead of Labor Day Weekend it seemed appropriate to draw the curtain on a summer which has seen four NCE Soccer Select Squads jet across the Atlantic...
NCE Soccer Secure Fourth Connecticut Venue
Elite youth soccer players in Connecticut have a fresh opportunity to join NCE Soccer. The National Center of Excellence has secured a fourth soccer venue in CT ahead of the Fall and Winter tryouts. Tryouts are only held twice-a-year and successful players have access...
New York City Football Club Swoop For NCE Coach Rob Gale
MLS giants New York City Football Club have turned to NCE Soccer to bolster their Academy coaching. They have appointed NCE Soccer Regional Director Rob Gale to lead their Under-14s as Head Coach. Coach Rob will lead the development of their New York City Football...
NCE Girls Impress Against Super League Giants
NCE Soccer Girls flew into England and gave the Women's Super League something to think about! They produced a serious of stunning performances at the Oakham Tournament and were only pipped to the top spot by Arsenal Football Club. The Under-13s led by coach Nicole...
Southern California Elite Youth Soccer Tryouts
Elite West Coast Youth Soccer players are invited to tryout for the National Center of Excellence at THREE Venues across Southern California. NCE Soccer will host tryouts THIS September - and those selected will go onto represent NCE and their country against the best...
NCE Soccer Boys Take On Premier League Elite
For many NCE Soccer players the Pro Academy Tour really is the pinnacle. Players are selected from an already, very select group, to represent the US and NCE Soccer against the best teams in the world. That was certainly the case for the 2007 and 2011 boys on this...
Free Futures Soccer Tasters For Youngest Players
It's NCE Soccer Futures and it is Free! That's right, NCE Soccer will hold four free Saturday morning taster sessions in September for youngsters aged between four-and-8-years-of-age. The sessions - in New Jersey and Connecticut - will be hosted ahead of the Fall...
Hennessey Heads Up NCE West Coast Operations
NCE Soccer is delighted to welcome Paul Hennessey to head up the new Southern California region. Paul has more than 15 years experience of developing youth players across the USA and brings a wealth of experience to the team. He will head up NCE Soccer's West Coast...
Girl Power Fuels Residential Camp Success
There was a real show of Girl Power at the NCE Soccer Summer Residential. Almost 90 of the very best players within NCE Soccer Programming congregated at DeSales University for a week of top class soccer. The girls came from across the NCE Soccer regions to attend the...
NCE Soccer Heads For Hollywood
NCE Soccer is heading for Hollywood! Not the silver screen - just yet - but the place itself as NCE Soccer launches in Los Angeles in September. The National Center of Excellence will launch the full range of elite youth soccer programming for the Fall and Winter...
Gothia Super Troopers: Thank You For The Memories
They faced their Waterloo before a ball had been kicked - as pilots from Sweden's national airline downed tools and went on strike. With flights cancelled with less than 24-hours notice the NCE Soccer squad of travelling players looked destined to miss out on the...
NCE Soccer Impress Against Premier League Giants
NCE Soccer are winging their way back to New York today having beaten Manchester United and held Nottingham Forest. Thirty three boys travelled to England to represent NCE Soccer at the Specialist Soccer international tournament. The three-day competition hosted at...
Daniel Dixon First To Benefit From Fulham Link
Daniel Dixon will become the first NCE Soccer player to benefit from the partnership with Fulham Football Club. The talented midfielder has been invited to visit the Premier League outfit after impressing coaches during training. Daniel will be welcomed at Craven...