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Northern Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since 1973, NSC has been the heart of Santa Fe soccer, and has provided communities of Northern New Mexico with affordable access to play the world’s most popular sport. We believe that every kid, regardless of skill or financial situation, should have access to soccer in Santa Fe and surrounding Northern NM Communities.
Through a commitment to long-term player development, community integration, accessibility and innovative programming, NSC provides an environment where over 1,200 players and 150 coaches grow on and off the field each year.
Our Programs
NSC is proud to offer programming for players of all skill levels and interests. NSC programming promotes teamwork, skill building and fun for kids from ages 3-18.
Northern Niños (U4)
Introduces our youngest athletes to the game of soccer, while improving motor skills and building confidence through fun games and skill introduction. Players practice 1x per week.
U5 & U6 Development League (3v3)
Your child’s introduction to team-based soccer, focusing on fun, skill-buidling and teamwork. Teams practice 1x per week with 1 weekend game.
U7 & U8 Development League (4v4)
Building on the foundations set at U5 & U6 3v3 soccer, U7 & U8 keeps the emphasis on fun and learning. Teams train 1x per week with 1 weekend game.
U9-U16 Development League (7v7)
Emphasis is placed on participation, fun, development and teamwork, now with more players added to the game to create more decision-making on the field and more friends off of it.
Northern Ascent Academy (U7-U12)
Designed as supplemental training for Development League players, Northern Ascent Academy pairs players with Select coaches for practices focused on ball mastery, decision-making and creating confidence in a fun environment.
Select Soccer (U8-U18)
Our Select program is for players taking the next competitive step in their soccer journey. This is a full-year commitment where players follow curriculum-based training in a fun and challenging environment.
Select Peak Technical Training (U7-U12)
Designed as supplemental training for our Select team players, Peak Training focuses on the skills needed at each age and stage of development.
TOPSoccer
New for 2026, TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.
Summer Camps
For summer 2026, Northern has teamed with Challenger and Callaghan English Soccer Camps to provide additional summer soccer opportunities for all players.
Board of Directors & Staff
Board of Directors
Sloan Swanson | President
| Vice President
David Kocon | Treasurer
David Sidebottom | Secretary
Lutz Arhnold | Member-at-Large
Celia Garcia | Member-at-Large
Harvey Monroe | Member-at-Large
Justin Najaka | Member-at-Large
Sandra Wechsler | Member-at-Large
Club Directors
Kevin Lanning | Executive Director
Megan Robert | Operations Coordinator