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

Fall 2023 Play Dates

Saturday Dates Sunday Dates Description
August 26 August 27 #1 Play Date
September 9 September 10 #2 Play Date
September 16 September 17 #3 Play Date
September 23 September 24 #4 Play Date
September 30 October 1 #5 Play Date
October 14 October 15 #6 Play Date
October 21 October 22 #7 Play Date
October 28 October 29 #8 Play Date

Spring 2024 Play Dates

Saturday Dates Sunday Dates Description
March 2 March 3 #1 Play Date
March 9 March 10 #2 Play Date
March 16 March 17 #3 Play Date
March 23 March 24 #4 Play Date
April 6 April 7 #5 Play Date
April 13 April 14 #6 Play Date
April 20 April 21 #7 Play Date
May 4 May 5 #8 Play Date
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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


Players interested in our TOPSoccer program must create an account in PlayMetrics to register. Parents or guardians should create an account in their name and add each child as a participant.

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 TOPSoccer@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)".

Employment Opportunities


Contact Us


Simon Burke

TOPSoccer Director

TOPSoccer@NCFCYouth.com

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