A volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to developing youth soccer in Norwalk, Connecticut.
- Founded
- 1975
- Ages
- ages 2 – 13 (Pre-K to 8th Grade); boys and girls aged 8 – 18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 23
Where on the ladder
Level 5 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists South West District. We have not placed that league on the ladder, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Rec Soccer
ages 2 – 13 (Pre-K to 8th Grade)
The recreational program provides an opportunity for every player to have fun, learn teamwork, and develop a love for the game. It includes two practices each week in Norwalk and Saturday games in Norwalk.
Little Kickers Program
2021-2023 Birth Years
A coed ‘Parent & Me’ program offered on Mondays and Saturdays for seven weeks in Norwalk, using fun activities to develop eye-foot coordination, body awareness, and endurance.
MLS Division
2019-2020 Birth Years · 3v3
Boys and girls teams play in separate divisions, with three players on the field at a time and no goalies. The division has weekly training with licensed/professional trainers and Saturday games.
MLS
Italian Division
2017-2018 Birth Years · 4v4
Separate boys and girls teams play four players per team on the field with no goalies. Licensed/professional trainers provide two scheduled practices each week in Norwalk.
ITL
English Premier Division
2014-2016 Birth years · 7v7 or 9v9
Separate boys and girls teams play 7v7 or 9v9 depending on team sizes. The division has two scheduled practices each week in Norwalk with licensed/professional trainers.
EPL
Rec Plus Division
2011-2013 Birth Years · 11v11
The program participates in Southwest district league play, with separate boys and girls teams. Home games are played in Norwalk and away games against local towns in Fairfield County.
Rec Plus
Travel Soccer
boys and girls aged 8 – 18
A full-year competitive program with teams in U9–U18 and High School Spring Teams U16-U19. Licensed and certified professional coaches/trainers run practices and games across Fall, Winter, and Spring.
SWD-CJSA · CJSA
U8 Academy
U8 · small-sided match
NJSA is exploring a program focused on preparing players for U9 travel soccer. It builds technical skills, introduces game concepts, and provides small-sided match experience.
feeds into U9 travel soccer
Off-Season Soccer Camps
ages 5-14
Full-day soccer camps in Norwalk are offered during Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks, focusing on soccer fundamentals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tuesday Summer League + Skills
players born 2018-2022; players born 2016-2017; players born 2012-2015
A four-session summer league and skills program at Norwalk City Hall, with divisions for MLS/ITL, Rising EPL, and Middle School players.
MLS · ITL · EPL
Thursdays Summer League + Skills
players born 2018-2022; players born 2016-2017; players born 2012-2015
A four-session Thursday summer league and skills program at Norwalk City Hall, with MLS/ITL, Rising EPL, and Middle School divisions.
MLS · ITL · EPL
Fair Play Soccer Camp
boys & girls of all skill levels
A summer camp at West Rocks Middle School focused on fun games, competitions, and positive, high-energy coaching.
TOPSoccer
Teens and Young Adults
A recreational sports program for individuals with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. Sessions include fitness, relays, games, skill building, and a weekly soccer game in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Storytime Soccer
2021-2023
A playful first step into soccer using fun, imaginative stories to build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Winter MLS
2019-2020
An indoor foundational soccer program using the U.S. Soccer Play–Practice–Play model and game-like activities to develop coordination, creativity, decision-making, and teamwork.
MLS
Winter Italian
2017-2018 · 4v4
An indoor program following the U.S. Soccer Grassroots Player Development Framework, using the Play–Practice–Play model to develop dribbling, passing, scoring, and defending.
ITL
Winter EPL
2014-2016
An indoor program focused on team roles, principles of play, technical ability, decision-making, leadership, communication, and sportsmanship.
EPL
Total Athlete Training
2011-2016
A training program designed to build the physical foundation and mental tools needed to perform confidently in any sport, focusing on physical performance and cognitive growth.
Middle School Boys
2011-2014
Competitive, fun pickup games for middle school players emphasizing decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, speed of play, and communication.
Middle School Girls
2011-2014
Competitive, fun pickup games for middle school players emphasizing decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, speed of play, and communication.
Referee Training
A yearly March training program with a classroom session followed by a field session once the Recreation season begins. There is no cost to participate.
Spring Recreation Soccer League
Pre-K through 8th grade
The recreational league offers Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons and is dedicated to the enjoyment and development of soccer players in the Norwalk community.
Fall Recreation Soccer League
Pre-K through 8th grade
The recreational league provides opportunities to have fun, learn soccer, build confidence, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, and create lasting friendships.
Coaching
Who coaches here
1 name from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Dawn Di Noto
Coach
TOPSoccer
Where they play
6 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
West Rocks Middle School
Turf
Nathan Hale Middle School
Vets Park
Norwalk City Hall
Softball field at Brien McMahon HS
Nathan Hale Gym
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
+$40 after 3/15, $40 early bird discount before August 3rd, $25 savings for registering Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 together.
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