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Teams

Overview

  • HCFC Travel Soccer is geared to develop players with the highest commitment and developmental demand.
  • The Travel Program is a competitive program designed to provide a positive environment for players that demonstrate the necessary talent, skill, commitment and good sportsmanship to compete at a high level.  

Structure

  • Primary training locations are 1600 Park Ave. and Sinatra Turf Fields.
  • To participate a player must be evaluated in the annual Spring try-outs and be invited by HCFC staff to accept a roster position on a team.
  • Fees: Club fees will vary by age and season duration. Uniform fees are approximately $200. Team fees vary by individual team travel and competition schedule. (Approx. $975-1400 for the year)
  • Training sessions are 2-3 times per week for 12 weeks in August to November and resumes for 12 weeks in March through June.
  • Games: Players will have multiple extra-league opportunities to include State Cup, and regional tournaments. The program will require commitment to occasional away trips to out of state tournaments. Most teams will participate in local/regional tournaments.

Practices

Soccer is a team sport and individual player participation makes a difference for the team. 

  • Players must practice with assigned team.
  • Players shall be at the field in soccer-appropriate clothing, shin-guards, and soccer cleats, ready to play at the beginning of practice time.
  • Bring drinking water to stay hydrated.
  • Bring soccer ball.
  • If player will be late or absent, notify team manager in advance.
  • Approved absences include:
    • School commitments
    • Religious/Cultural commitments
    • Illness/Injury

Required Uniform and Equipment

Each player must have the following:

  • Official Hoboken City FC Travel Uniform sold at soccer.com 
    • Home jersey (White)
    • Away jersey (Red)
    • HCFC practice jersey (Gray) 
    • Shorts
    • Socks
    • If your child is a goal keeper (U10 & older), you will also need:
      • Goal keeper jersey
      • Goal keeper gloves
    • Practice uniform/jersey

Other required gear:

  • Soccer cleats (rubber)
  • Shin guards
  • Soccer ball (see size chart in the margin)
  • Cold weather gear
    • White Under-Armour-Cold-Gear-Type shirt (to be worn under the white home game jersey)
    • Red Under-Armour-Cold-Gear-Type shirt (to be worn under the red away game jersey)
    • Black Under-Armour-Cold-Gear-Type leggings (to be worn under the uniform shorts)
New York Red Bulls Training Channel

New York Red Bulls Training Channel

Operated by HCFC

in partnership with the New York Red Bulls Youth Training Programs.

  • Ages u9 - u19

 

Red Bulls Homework Videos

The New York Red Bulls Training Program provides videos of drills that can be done at home or at the park.  


Ball Size

Ball Size by Division

Division 2017-18
1, 2, & 3  (U13-U19) Size 5 Ball
4 & 5 (U9 - U12) Size 4 Ball
6 (U8) Size 3 Ball