IFA New England

COMMITTED 🎓

Congratulations to IFA MLS NEXT Class of 2027 player Gabe Raley on his commitment to Davidson College!

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women’s Footballers 🏟️

IFA New England is thrilled to announce our acceptance into the inaugural season of GA Inspire!

Following an incredible year of development, growth, and exciting competition within our girls program and GA Aspire, our pathway will now expand to include access at the U11 and U12 age groups.

GA Inspire provides the next generation of players with an early introduction to the Girls Academy environment, creating new opportunities for development, education, and long term growth within the IFA pathway.

With 2026/2027 competition across the NECSL, NAL, N1, GA Inspire, and GA Aspire platforms, our girls program is set for a truly exciting year ahead 🔜

Interested in learning more? Contact IFA Girls Director Charlotte Phillips at [email protected]

Our Pre-Thanksgiving Invitational Returns this November! 🍂🏟️

IFA New England is excited to welcome teams back for the 2026 Pre-Thanksgiving Invitational, taking place November 20–22, 2026 🔜

Our International Elite Series will bring together U8–U19 boys and girls teams for a full weekend of competitive soccer leading into the Thanksgiving holiday.

📅 November 20–22, 2026
⚽ U8–U19 Boys & Girls

📍 Boys Locations:
Union Point Sports Complex
Taunton Forekicks

📍 Girls Locations:
Algonquin High School
Marlboro Forekicks

Format
U17–U19 — College Showcase
Finals for U8–U16 teams only

Deadline to register - October 5th, 2026

With multiple locations, quality competition, and teams coming together from across the region, we’re looking forward to another unforgettable weekend!

🔗 Learn more and register by following the link in our bio!

Another Step Into the Pro Pathway

Congratulations to former IFA MLS NEXT player Ben Quirino on making his professional debut for New England Revolution II in last night’s match!

Ben joined the side this summer following several years within the IFA pathway, joining our program as a U14 in the 2022/2023 Season

Scenes from St. George’s Park 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Our U14 GA Aspire Girls visiting England’s National Team training grounds for a session on the pitch with the English FA!

Another Preseason Test 🏟️

Our U14 GA Aspire girls earned a strong preseason win against Watford as their tour with Vertex continues in England!

Another valuable test as the group builds toward the season ahead 🛠️

Matchday in Cardiff 🏟️

Our U14 GA Aspire Girls at yesterday’s FA Community Shield Final watching Arsenal vs Man City ⚽️

Next up, Watford 🔜

COMMITTED 🎓

Congratulations to IFA MLS NEXT Class of 2027 player Max Dal-Bianco on his commitment to Brown University!

One Last Trip ✈️

With the season just around the corner, we’re wrapping up our international preseason with one final trip as our U14 GA Aspire Girls head to England with

With friendlies against Watford and Liverpool on the schedule, the group will get the chance to test themselves against top academy opposition before returning home for the start of the fall season.