TOPSOCCER
About the Program
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. TOPS athletes are up to age 18 with a disability including but not limited to: Intellectual Disabilities, A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spinal Bifida. If you aren't sure if TOPSoccer is a good fit for your athlete, please contact us.
The TOPSoccer program is geared toward player development rather than competition. Each session is led by trained coaches and buddies who use individualize activities to engage all players based on their preferences and needs.
No experience necessary. Our goals for TOPSoccer Athletes are
- Sense of belonging by being a part of a team
- Improved self-esteem, fitness, social and soccer skills
- Success based on individual ability
- Fun!
Important Dates
TOPSoccer is played in the Fall (end of August - end of October) and Spring ( March - end of April). Players have the option of playing one or both seasons. Sessions are offered at WRAL Soccer Park (Raleigh) and Thomas Brooks Park (Cary).
Available Sessions
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WRAL Soccer Park | Saturdays | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
| WRAL Soccer Park | Sundays | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| WRAL Soccer Park | Sundays | 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM |
| Thomas Brooks Park | Saturdays | 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Thomas Brooks Park | Sundays | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM |
Spring 2025 Play Dates
| Saturday Dates | Sunday Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 15 | February 16 | #1 Play Date |
| February 22 | February 23 | #2 Play Date |
| March 1 | March 2 | #3 Play Date |
| March 8 | March 9 | #4 Play Date |
| March 15 | March 16 | #5 Play Date |
| March 22 | March 23 | #6 Play Date |
| March 29 | March 30 | #7 Play Date |
| April 12 | April 13 | #8 Play Date |
Fall 2025 Play Dates
| Saturday Dates | Sunday Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | #1 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #2 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #3 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #4 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #5 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #6 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #7 Play Date |
| TBD | TBD | #8 Play Date |
Matthew looks forward to being out on the field every weekend, and this week has been so much fun for him to get back out to do what he loves. The staff and buddies did an amazing job making sure the kids were all having a great experience! In Matthew's words, 'it was just awesome!'
TOPSoccer Parent
Coaches and Buddies
Interested in being a Coach?
We are currently building out the fall season with paid coaches and assistant coaches. Check back for more information or email us at Simon.Burke@NCFCYouth.com.
Interested in being a volunteer buddy?
In order to provide consistency for our players, we ask all buddies to check their schedules (including game schedules) and commit to attend each session.
To register to be a TOPSoccer Buddy, please log into PlayMetrics. Interested players can then register for "TOPSoccer (Buddies ONLY)".