Mission
The philosophy of the Valley Soccer Club’s Travel program is to provide youth soccer players of all levels, in the Upper Perkiomen Valley and surrounding areas, an opportunity to play instructional and competitive soccer commensurate with their age and skill levels. VSC believes that soccer should be fun first and foremost and that it should build team camaraderie and skills as a means of developing self-esteem and confidence for all participants. Youth players are given an opportunity to learn and enjoy the great game of soccer through skill-building and fostering a love for the game that will continue as they grow and advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Travel Soccer is a competitive program run by the Valley Soccer Club that provides players, who are seeking a more competitive soccer environment, a place to play. Teams are separated into age and gender divisions. Player development and competition are geared towards age specific expectations. All travel teams are coached by experienced coaches and games are played with licensed referees per FIFA rules.
Yes, travel soccer is open to all players, boys and girls, starting at U-9 (under 9 years old). Players younger than U9 (eg U6-U8) that are looking for a development focused venue should see the U8 Advanced Travel Development program. Players must “try-out” to make the squad but competition for player spots are open to all. Tryouts are held in April on 4 different days (2 days a week for 2 consecutive weeks) for each age group. Players trying out are requested to attend all sessions as it gives a better assessment of a players skill level. Tryouts are held annually for each team and previous rostering on a team does not guarantee a future spot. Travel Soccer Season runs from the Fall through the following Spring. A player making a team from tryouts in April will start their season the following Fall. Practices start at the end of July or beginning of August for the Fall season.
Typically travel soccer games are played within a one hour distance with most games being considerably closer than that. Approximately half of the games are played at the clubs home fields and therefore do not require any travelling. Some older or more experienced teams may opt to play in travel leagues that will require more travelling.
Most Travel teams play in leagues through the fall (Sept-mid November) with games on weekends and practice twice a week in the early evening (practices are often held over the summer months as well to prepare the team). Many teams decide to play in “indoor travel” leagues in the winter months and play Spring Travel but that is at the discretion of the coach and team and players. Participation is encouraged but players are not required to participate.
The annual registration fee for the 2025-2026 Fall Season is $350 per player. Players will receive a new uniform every 2 years (socks, shorts and 2 jerseys) which is a separate cost paid directly to the uniform vendor. Other costs may include participation in tournaments at the discretion of the coach. The typical cost to a player for a single tournament is ~$40-50/player. Some teams may play in as many as 3 tournaments per season; however participation is recommended but not mandatory. Travel teams that choose to play winter indoor soccer is an additional fee of approximately $100 but depends on the number of players that choose to play indoor. Indoor games are played at Far Post in Pottstown, PA. Spring Travel is also an additional fee of approximately $150 depending on the team. Registration fees cover field maintenance, referees, field rentals and league entrance fees.
Players get an opportunity to participate in one of the truly beautiful games that sports has to offer. Players are taught skills, sportsmanship and develop a sense of personal accomplishment through participation. Another benefit is the camaraderie and friendships that are developed between teammates over years of playing together with some teams being together from U-9 through U-16. Many of our Travel players go on to be the core of their Middle and High School soccer teams some even playing College ball.
Players are trained and coached weekly during summer months and throughout the year by their coaches. Game fields and practice fields are maintained and groomed and use of “turf” game fields at the UPHS are provided for the “large sided” teams as well as 2 grass large sided practice fields. Lighting is provided to allow for practice later in the year. Professional trainers are utilized to supplement coaching and provide training for travel teams that focus on specific soccer skills that are crucial for development.
Families demonstrating a financial need may be able to receive financial aid from the Valley Soccer club upon request and approval (see menu at left for link). There is also a registration cost discount available for families that have multiple children involved in the program (first child full price, second child 10% discount, third child receives 25% discount and fourth sibling and beyond are free).
