About Us > What Is CityKicks

CityKicks is more than another youth soccer league

It's a developmental soccer program provided after school to underserved Boston girls who otherwise have no opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of playing soccer and belonging to a team.

CityKicks teaches girls much more than soccer skills

We strive to empower our girls by challenging them to become the best they can be, in the classroom and the community as well as on the field.

CityKicks provides more than balls and shirts

We furnish everything the girls need to learn and play soccer, fall and spring: coaching, equipment, transportation, field scheduling, referees and refreshments – all in a supportive atmosphere that values participation and fun over winning. During the winter off-season they learn about making healthy choices, positive leadership and other valuble life skills.

CityKicks gives to - and gets from - the community

Both on the field and behind the scenes, CityKicks is a collaborative effort that partners with the City, the school system, other non-profits, the local soccer community, and dedicated volunteers. Started on the eve of Women's World Cup in ‘99, CityKicks has doubled to serve 180 girls attending 12 public middle schools, three quarters of whom live in low-income, single-parent families.

With CityKicks, everyone scores!

Encourage...

I liked hanging out with kids who don't go to my school, making friends, talking with older kids, and I love the sport.