Northeast Rush Adult Soccer Pathways
As players progress through the steps of the Rush Player Pathway, they start with a solid foundation representing Rush's Core Values. After reaching that level, players can progress through Rush's Developmental and Competitive programs as their skills and competitive capabilities increase.
The Northeast Rush women's and men's pathways provide an opportunity for players to continue their competitive careers in a variety of leagues that advance beyond the U18 level. With U23 amateur league play, camps, and clinics, the Northeast Rush Adult Soccer League fields pro-am-level teams in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.
UNITED WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE
NY AND CT
WOMEN'S PATHWAY
USL2
ALBANY RUSH
MEN'S PATHWAY
THE NECSL U23
CT
MEN'S
National-Level Programs with Elite-Level Coaching
Players who aspire to a higher level of play can seek membership in elite-level soccer programs. These national soccer leagues continue the training pathways from the youth levels into adult soccer play. With top-quality coaching, competition, camps, and clinics, U20 and U23 men and women can expand their opportunities from amateur to pro-am to the potential of attaining professional status.
Women's Regional Soccer Programs
UWS: Connecticut Rush's two branches (West and East) provide opportunities for female players to advance beyond the youth platforms. Amateur players can participate through the Pro-Am UWS/UWS2 pathway and through off-season training on a collegiate level.
For more information, Connecticut Rush West players can contact Kelci Hegg at Kelci.Hegg@northeastrush.com. Connecticut Rush East players can contact Ed Greene at Ed.Greene@northeastrush.com. Connecticut Rush East UWS players can also contact Brittany Simpson at brittany.simpson@northeastrush.com.
Connecticut Rush players can complete the UWS registration form. Players must include their contact information, college, coach’s name and contact information, position, and other information, such as player stats and awards.
UWS 2: Women who wish to compete in the U23 UWS2 league can submit their information, including their college, coach’s name and contact information, position, and other information, such as player stats and awards. For additional information, contact Ed Greene at ed.greene@northeastrush.com or Julia Carr at julia.carr@northeastrush.com
UWS and UWS2: New York Rush's Albany branch provides playing opportunities for women beyond its league's youth programming. The UWS and UWS2 pathways offer amateur-level, as well as, collegiate training during the off-season. Players who are interested in the Albany Rush UWS league can provide their contact information, including their college, coach’s name and contact information, position, and other information, such as player stats and awards. For more information, contact Brian Gordon at Brian.Gordon@northeastrush.com.
Men's Regional Soccer Programs
NY Rush Albany provides an opportunity for male players to continue their amateur soccer careers beyond the youth level, as well as off-season collegiate training. Men who wish to submit a player interest form for USL Two can do so by including their contact information, college attended, coach’s name and contact information, preferred position, and other information, such as player statistics and awards. For additional information, contact Brian Gordon brian.gordon@northeastrush.com.
U23 NECSL: Male players who want to register for Connecticut Rush East U23 NECSL play can contact Greg Cumpstone at Greg.Cumpstone@northeastrush.com.
U20 and U23 EDP: EDP operates elite U20 and U23 men's leagues in the Connecticut West Rush branch, allowing them to expand their playing opportunities well beyond the youth levels. For more information, contact Ritz Mistry at ritz.mistry@northeastrush.com.
EPSL: Male players who are interested in trying out for this U23 league can contact Greg Cumpstone at Greg.Cumpstone@northeastrush.com.
U20 and U23 EDP: EDP operates elite U20 and U23 men's leagues in the Connecticut West Rush branch, allowing them to expand their playing opportunities well beyond the youth levels. For more information, contact Ritz Mistry at ritz.mistry@northeastrush.com.
Adult Soccer Program News
Adult Soccer League FAQs
Players of any age can start playing soccer, even if they didn't play the game as a child. Aspiring players can tap into the many resources offered by U.S. Soccer, U.S. Youth Soccer, and Northeast Rush, including online and video resources. As adult players gain confidence in their playing and technical skills and expand their knowledge of the Laws of the Game, it becomes easier and more fun to take the pitch and play the beautiful game.
Northeast Rush offers multiple amateur soccer leagues for adults who are no longer eligible for U19 leagues. Men and women in the U20 and U23 age brackets can continue playing in competitive and elite-level soccer leagues in their areas through Northeast Rush's Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York branches. Depending on which program they choose, adult players can compete in regular season matches as well as regional, state, and national playoffs.