TRavel Soccer:  FAQ's

Greenbush SC travel payments are collected on the 1st of the month during October, November, December, February and March.

Greenbush SC will arrange for separate payment plans for families that need to make payment arrangements.  Please contact us directly to discuss further details.

Greenbush SC does offer scholarships to players that are in need.

Please contact us directly to discuss further details.

Please see our travel page for more details

Greenbush SC follows the Birth Year Matrix defined by US Club Soccer

The Greenbush Travel Season has three season (Fall, Winter, Spring)

• U12 ages and younger will be compete late August through June
• U13 and older will compete late October through June

* U13 and higher are generally competing in High School Sports

Greenbush SC will form teams directly after tryouts.

Greenbush SC has a "no cut" policy at U12 and below level, and makes every effort to not cut kids at any level. Cuts are only done when we do not have roster space for all interested players.

Greenbush SC has Travel Teams from U8-U19 Boys and Girls

CDYSL games are played either at our Phillips road Fields (home games) or at our opponent's home field (away games). Away games are typically played within a 20-25 mile radius of the Capital Region for CDYSL. These games are played on Sundays and on weeknights. Teams can expect 4 home matches and 4 away matches.

EDP Games are up to 2-3 hours.  These games are played on Sundays.  Teams can expect 4 home matches and 4 away matches.

Travel teams typically practice at least two to three times per week.

• Fall -  practices are held at Greenbush SC Facility on weeknight evenings or Saturday mornings through end of November.
• November - training is held at University of Albany
• Winter - practices are held at one of the Afrim's facilities on weeknight evenings or Saturday mornings through mid March.
• Mid-March through April - training is held at University of Albany
• Spring - practices are held at Greenbush SC Facility on weeknight evenings or Saturday mornings through end of June.

Travel practices focus on technical skill development and a sense of team. All travel teams are trained by USSF licensed coaches and trainers, who develop training and player development plans that best suit the players and teams in our program. The goal of Greenbush travel soccer is to develop technically sound players who fit into a team environment.

Greenbush SC practices at the following facilities:

• Greenbush SC Soccer Club 
• Columbia High School
• University of Albany
• Afrims Sports  Facilities (all locations)



The club utilizes a three to four year lifecycle for our uniforms. We are switching for the 2023/24 season. This year’s kit is approximately $115 and includes two jerseys, one pair of shorts, and one pair of socks. Any additional warmup jackets, backpacks, etc are optional, and not a required item.

• Practice jersey will be given to all players (Free of charge)

Our administration will occasionally receive requests for a player to guest play with another club when their Greenbush SC team does not have an event. The CDYSL rules states that situation is that the coach of the requesting club must contact our players coach for permission before interaction with a player/parent. Allegations of poaching shall be subject to a hearing by the Arbitration Committee, which will set penalties, if any. Often Greenbush SC has a strong relationship with the requesting club and will allow the player to guest play. Unfortunately, in many instances guest playing is a form of player recruitment and may not always be approved. The transfer deadline is also March 1^st, per CDYSL Rules.

Our teams play in the following outdoor leagues:

• Capital District Youth Soccer league (CDYSL)
• USYS National League of EDP

CDYSL Fall games are played on Sundays at a neutral location in Scotia. All teams playing fall ball will play at this location. Games are scheduled by CDYSL.

CDYSL and EDP Spring games are played either at our Phillips road Fields (home games) or at our opponent's home field (away games). Away games are typically played within a 20-25 mile radius of the Capital Region for CDYSL and EDP Games are up to 2 hours. These games are played on Sundays and on weeknights. Weeknight game days vary, depending on age leave.

During the indoor season, Greenbush SC teams participate in leagues and tournaments hosted by Afrims Sports.

• Afrims sports coordinates all payments and schedules, and NOT Greenbush SC.

Winter (indoor) games are held at one of three Afrim's locations (Colonie, Latham, Bethlehem). There are three separate indoor sessions. The cost of these sessions is not covered by the annual travel soccer fee. Games are scheduled by Afrim's, and can be played on weekends or weeknights.

Many travel teams participate in tournaments, both outdoor and indoor. These tournaments are hosted by other travel soccer clubs may be local or regional.

For exact details of tournaments please see our travel soccer page.

Greenbush Soccer Club has established a top-level coaching staff and it all starts with our professional director of coaching and includes Division 1 and Division III college coaches, local high school coaches, and club coaches with over 50 years of combined experience. We are very proud of this committed, experienced, and energetic group of coaches who will meet all of our club’s needs.

Greenbush SC along with our top level coaches include specific coaches for the following:

• Goalkeeping
• College Recruiting

Greenbush SC uses playmetrics for all registration and communications. 

Additional Fees besides travel team payments include the following:

• Tournaments
• Winter Indoor Afrim's league
• Uniforms
• Additional clothing or gear (warmup jackets, backpacks, etc are optional, and not a required item)