Youth soccer in Watchung
170 clubs within 18 miles of Watchung, New Jersey, from Level 6 up to Level 2 on our six-level ladder. Each one with its distance, the leagues its teams play in, and what that means for your kid.
Clubs near Watchung, closest first
Measured from the middle of Watchung, straight line, so a river or a bridge can make a short number a long drive. Tap a club for its level, its leagues, and the teams we’ve matched to it.
Which club is right for your kid in Watchung?
Answer a few questions about your kid, and we rank the clubs near Watchung against the level they play at now, the drive you can actually do, and what you told us you can spend.
Soccer in Watchung: parent questions
01How many youth soccer clubs are near Watchung?
We track 170 clubs within 18 miles of Watchung, NJ, and the closest is JAE Academy Plainfield, about 9.8 miles out. Between them they play in 26 leagues.
02What levels of soccer can my kid play around Watchung?
Clubs near Watchung run from Level 6 up to Level 2 on our ladder, which goes from town rec at Level 6 up to the national academy leagues at Level 1. The leagues you'll see around here are EAL, DPL, USYS NL, N1. Those levels are our own read of public league play, not an official ranking.
03When are soccer tryouts near Watchung?
Most competitive clubs in New Jersey run tryouts in late May and June, for the season that starts in the fall, and some hold a second look in late summer. Dates move every year and clubs often post them a few weeks out, so check the club's own page.
04How do I choose the right club near Watchung?
Start with the level your kid plays at today, the drive you can do twice a week in November, and what the year costs once you count hotels. Our report ranks the clubs near Watchung against those three for your kid.