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NEFC, formally known as New England Fútbol Club, is an American semi-professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts area. The club was originally founded in 2009 as a youth soccer training academy and now competes with its senior team in the Northeast Division of USL League Two, starting with the 2025 season.[2]
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| Full name | New England Fútbol Club | ||
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| Short name | NEFC | ||
| Founded | May 1, 2009 | ||
| Stadium | WPI Alumni Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| President | Brian Mazar[1] | ||
| Director | Christian Battaglia | ||
| Team Manager | Paul Baber | ||
| Coach | Jake Beverlin | ||
| League | USL League Two | ||
| Website | nefc.us | ||
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The club was established on May 1, 2009, through the merger of two existing youth soccer clubs: the New England Eagles FC and FC PUMA.[3] The organization later expanded its structure in May 2014 by merging with the Black Watch Premier Soccer Club, though it continued to operate under the NEFC name.[4] NEFC is a not-for-profit entity focused on player development and college placement, training over 3,000 youth players across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.[5] The club's colors are red, navy, and white.
NEFC announced its entry into USL League Two in late 2024, debuting for the 2025 season to provide a pre-professional pathway for its players.[6] The club plays its home matches at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Alumni Stadium.
History
editNEFC was founded in 2009 with the merger of the New England Eagles FC and FC PUMA.[7] It was further expanded in 2014 when it absorbed Black Watch Premier Soccer Club, but continued to play under the NEFC name.[8] In 2024 the club announced it was adding a new level to the club, starting play in USL2 for the 2025 season. Prior to joining USL2 NEFC boasted 10 national titles in lower competitions.[9] The team plans to launch a USL W League team in 2026.[10] Southeast Soccer Club in Connecticut is an official NEFC Partner Club [11]
Performance
editYear-by-year
edit| Year | League | Reg. season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USL League Two | 5th, Northeast[12] | Did not qualify |
Future Plans
editThe club has announced plans to launch a women's team to compete in the USL W League in 2026.[13]
References
edit- ↑ Casey, Eric (June 17, 2025). "2025 Power 100: Brian Mazar". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NEFC USL2". NEFC. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NEFC (New England Futbol Club)". Mass Club Soccer. May 23, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NEFC and Black Watch Premier Soccer Club Merge". Mass Club Soccer. May 16, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "New England Futbol Club Inc - GuideStar Profile". GuideStar. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ Battaglia, Christian F. (November 26, 2024). "New England Fútbol Club to join USL League Two in 2025". USL League Two. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NEFC (New England Futbol Club)". Mass Club Soccer. May 23, 2024.
- ↑ "NEFC and Black Watch Premier Soccer Club Merge". Mass Club Soccer. May 16, 2014.
- ↑ Minton, Sam. "USL League 2 News: NEFC Joins Northeast Division". The Blazing Musket.
- ↑ Casey, Eric. "Men's pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester, roster to include Holy Cross athletes". Worcester Business Journal. /
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJyfyFvexw /
- ↑ "2025 USL League Two season - Wikipedia". Wikipedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ Langone, Matt (May 15, 2025). "USL League Two Preview: 3 New England storylines to follow in the 2025 season". New England Soccer Journal. Seamans Media Inc. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
