PROGRAM DIRECTORY

Kensington Soccer Club aims to provide our community with a number of different programs that they can participate in. Through these programs, we can help others with their personal and professional development, knowing that the efforts will be reinvested back into the community.

Our programs provide a safe and affordable way to enjoy the sport of soccer. We offer recreational and competitive soccer programs for all ages and skill levels. Our enrichment initiatives provide opportunities for our athletes to read diverse books, learn leadership skills, and address social issues in our community.

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

We offer recreational and competitive soccer programs focused on learning soccer in a fun and safe environment. Navigate through our different programs to learn more and to register.

  • More information coming this Fall!

  • 10-week soccer development program geared towards players who are just beginners at soccer or playing the sport for recreation. The curriculum is delivered by qualified coaches with a specific focus on; soccer skills, positive social interactions, fun, fitness, and healthy lifestyles. Practice times vary by location. Register here!

    Fall Juniors begins the week of September 14 at the following sites:

    - Casiano Field:
                - Tuesday 5:30 PM - U8; 6:30 PM - U10

                - Thursday 5:30 PM - 4,5,6; 6:30 PM - U12-U14
                - Saturday 10 AM - 4,5,6; 11AM; U8-U10 & U12-U14

    Hissey Playground:
                - Monday 5 PM - U8; 6 PM - U10

                - Wednesday 5 PM - 4,5,6; 6 PM - U12-U14
                - Saturday 10 AM - 4,5,6; 11 AM - U8-U10 & U12-U14

COMMUNITY SOCCER PROGRAMS

  • Safe 8s is a small-sided adult and teen soccer league designed to create a professional and accessible environment for players of all backgrounds and experience levels. Safe 8s League features fast-paced 8v8 games with a focus on nonviolence, fair play, and positive competition. Safe 8s operates on a seasonal basis, with leagues run each Spring, Summer, and Fall. Email casey@kensingtonsoccer.org for more information.

  • KSC Prep is an after school program for high school students geared towards building skill and preparing our players for college. KSC Prepprovides quality soccer training, as well as enrichment activities focused on building leadership and life skills.

    November 9 - March 18

    Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 4 - 8 PM

    Program location: Community Center at Visitation - 2646 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

    Registration link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/67V949926

YOUTH AND TEEN COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS

Kensington Soccer Club’s Competitive Teams provide committed players with quality coaching in a challenging and supportive environment. Teams compete in the Inter-County Soccer League, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation League, and, for select older teams, CASA.

Interested in being identified for one of our competitive teams? Complete the Player ID form.

  • If you are interested in participating in the Youth Travel program please reach out to tim@kensingtonsoccer.org

  • Our Teen Travel program provides opportunity for teens of all gender to participate in competitive soccer. If you are interested in participating in the Teen Travel program please reach out to tim@kensingtonsoccer.org

ADULT MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRAVEL TEAMS

Kensington Soccer Club offers a pathway from youth soccer through the adult game. Our top men’s and women’s teams compete nationally in the UPSL, League for Clubs, and WPSL. KSC also offers tiered competitive teams participating in CASA, small-sided leagues, and tournaments throughout Philadelphia.

  • The highest level of play within the club. For players aiming to compete with the best in the region and develop professionally. Players range from former and aspiring professionals to those seeking top regional play. Click here for more information

  • Our Adult Women’s Team was started by Teen & Adult Programs Director Jakeema Burton, and our Intervention and Prevention Coordinator, Brianna Banks. Our women’s teams welcome athletes of ages 16+. Navigate through this page to learn more about the team. Click here for more information.

Soccer is a vehicle for intervening in health and safety disparities faced by many of the children who participate in our programs. We have school and community partnerships that allow us to provide introductory soccer activities in schools and at community events. For the teens and younger adults in our programs, we also have leadership and workforce development programs to help them as they age through our programs.

  • Our After School Program provides free afterschool programs at our partners schools. Navigate through this page to learn more about this special opportunity for Philadelphia School District children to get introduced to soccer skills, and view our team.

    List of partnered schools:

    • Pan American Academy

    • John Wister Elementary

    • Mariana Bracetti Academy

    • Global Leadership Academy South West

    • St. Malachy

    • Potter-Thomas Elementary

    • John Welsh Elementary

    • Hartranft John Elementary

    • Global Leadership Academy West

    • Universal Creighton Charter School

    • Jay Cooke Elementary

    • Franklin Edmonds Elementary School

    • Conwell Middle School

    • Bayard Taylor Elementary

    Request Information:

    If you are interested in learning more about our After School Programs or how to incorporate our soccer curriculum into your afterschool programs please email our After School Director:

    Christian@Kensingtonsoccer.org

  • Soccer Athletes Value Education (S.A.V.E.) was started by Kensington Soccer Club to encourage all our members to read for academic success and for enjoyment.

    Many students in the city of Philadelphia struggle to improve their reading skills. Many more can read at their grade level, but do not have access to books which they enjoy reading. S.A.V.E. steps up to provide free books at all levels, from picture books to novels, fiction and nonfiction. We offer books that children in our communities can relate to. Our volunteers have tables of books on the soccer field, at practices, tournaments, summer camps, afterschool programs, and Family Days.

    S.A.V.E. partners with literacy organizations such as Philadelphia Free Library’s Read By 4th, Diverse Books Committee, BookSmiles, and Tree House Books.  S.A.V.E. put more than 5,000 books in children's hands during the 2025-26 school year. 

    Dr. Tony Watlington, Superintendent, SDP, August 27, 2026

    “…We're going to make sure that our teachers are prepared to teach the science of reading.

    We're going to do what we need to do to encourage our kids to do more reading. We want to get our kids reading books from cover to cover, because our kids aren't reading enough. We want to make sure that we're giving our children access to reading materials that they're highly interested in.”

WORKFORCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Our SummerJumpstart program provides professional training and opportunities for our youth ages 14+. Teens work in soccer and enrichment programs throughout the city with mentoring and support from Kensington Soccer Club staff. During Summer 2023, SummerJumpstart teens organized to create their own block party for the community. Summer Jumpstart is funded by Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL).

    Registration Information

    Recruitment has begun for SummerJumpstart 2025. Please email Carlos@KensingtonSoccer.Org with any questions.