Cost Guides
How much does club soccer really cost? State-by-state breakdowns, budget tips, and financial aid options.
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How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Oregon? (2026 Breakdown)
What Oregon families actually pay for club soccer in 2026: real published prices from two Portland-area clubs at the bottom of the ladder, modeled ranges above them, and the three Oregon cost drivers that matter more than the dues — I-5 conference travel, the Cascades, and winter on turf.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Washington? (2026 Breakdown)
What Washington families actually pay for club soccer in 2026 — RCL and premier play, the ECNL Regional League, and a national tier led by Girls Academy and MLS NEXT. Not one Washington club on ClubScout publishes a season fee, so here are the modeled ranges, the mountain-pass travel math, and the one fully funded academy.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in California? (2026 Breakdown)
What California families actually pay for club soccer in 2026 — the ECNL Regional League spine, Pre-ECNL at U9, and a top tier deep enough to distort the whole market. Not one California club on ClubScout publishes a competitive season fee, so here is where the money goes, why in-state travel costs more here than anywhere, and which doors are free.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Texas? (2026 Breakdown)
What Texas families actually pay for club soccer in 2026 — Pre-ECNL at U9, the ECNL Regional League spine, and the national tier. Not one Texas club on ClubScout publishes a season fee, so here is what the ranges look like, where the money goes, and which three academies are free.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in New York? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in New York in 2026 — town travel ($60–$470), competitive ($2,000–$2,450 verified), premier ($2,500–$4,500), and top tier ($3,000–$6,000). Verified club fees from ClubScout data on 253 New York clubs, plus the downstate–upstate split nobody warns you about.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in New Jersey? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in New Jersey in 2026 — town travel ($390–$525), EDP competitive ($2,500–$6,000), premier ($5,000–$8,000), and top tier ($8,000–$15,000+). Verified club fees from ClubScout data on 258 New Jersey clubs, plus the travel advantage most NJ families never realize they have.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Massachusetts? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in Massachusetts in 2026 — town travel ($165–$180), NECSL competitive ($1,500–$3,000), premier ($2,500–$4,500), and top tier ($3,000–$6,000). Verified club fees from ClubScout data on 195 Massachusetts clubs, plus the winter training tax nobody budgets for.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Georgia? (2026 Breakdown)
What Georgia families actually pay for club soccer in 2026 — from state-league travel ($2,000–$3,800 all-in) to MLS NEXT ($6,000–$11,000+). Club fees, gear, tournaments, Atlanta commute costs, and how the numbers change outside the metro.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in South Carolina? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in South Carolina in 2026 — from SCYS and DPL competitive play ($1,500–$3,000) to MLS NEXT and ECNL ($4,000–$6,000+). Club fees, tournament travel, gear, and the hub-commute cost that hits families outside Charleston and Greenville.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Washington, DC? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in the Washington, DC metro in 2026 — from NCSL competitive travel ($1,500–$3,000) to MLS NEXT and ECNL ($4,000–$7,000+). Why DC families pay across state lines, and what the total actually runs by league tier once tournaments, gear, and travel are added.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in North Carolina? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in North Carolina in 2026 — from NCYSA Classic competitive travel ($1,200–$2,800) to MLS NEXT and ECNL ($3,000–$6,000+). Club fees, tournament travel, gear, and what Charlotte and Triangle families actually pay by league tier and region.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Delaware? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in Delaware in 2026 — from DYSA competitive travel ($1,000–$2,500) to EDP ($1,800–$3,500) and top-tier ECNL Boys/Girls Academy ($3,000–$6,000+). Club fees, tournament travel, gear, and what Delaware families actually pay by league tier and region.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Maryland? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in Maryland in 2026 — from NCSL/MSYSA competitive travel ($1,500–$3,000) to MLS NEXT ($4,000–$6,500+). Club fees, tournament travel, gear, and what Maryland families actually pay by league tier and region.
How Much Does Club Soccer Cost in Virginia? (2026 Breakdown)
Real cost breakdown for club soccer in Virginia in 2026 — from VYSA/NCSL competitive travel ($1,500–$3,000) to MLS NEXT ($4,000–$7,000+). Club fees, tournament travel, gear, and what Virginia families actually pay by league tier and region.
How Much Does Travel Soccer Really Cost in New England? (2026 Breakdown)
How much youth soccer really costs in New England in 2026, from rec ($90/season) to elite ($15,000+/year). Every cost broken down by level, category, and state, with real club data and money-saving strategies.