What We Do

Our Model

Boston SCORES School-Based Programming

Boston Scores partners with Boston Public Schools and community partners to provide youth in grades K-12 with afterschool soccer and enrichment programs.

By working directly with and in schools, Boston SCORES creates safe environments where young people can build connections with their community and build essential life skills.

Elementary-School

Students learn how to read, interpret, write, and perform poetry.

Middle-School

Students shape their awareness of social causes in their communities by learning about social entrepreneurship

Learn more about our school-based programs here.

Boston SCORES Community Programming

Boston SCORES also offers programming outside of our school-based structure to reach more youth throughout the city of Boston.

East Boston FC

A volunteer-driven neighborhood based soccer club powered by Boston SCORES

High-School Program

Soccer teams that compete in the BAYS league, with an emphasis on goal-setting and post-secondary preparation.

Summer Camp

A month-long soccer and enrichment camp for all students during the summer.

Learn more about our community programs here.

Our Impact

2,000

Youth served per year

200

Coaches

33

Schools

3-19

Ages served

ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT

90% of elementary and middle school students reported an increased desire to go to school

HEALTH AND FITNESS

83% of students improved their aerobic capacity

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS

91% of students say Boston SCORES made them more confident

POST SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS

100% of Boston SCORES high school seniors graduated on time

Boston Scores employs one of the most intensive data evaluation efforts in the city.

Our program team includes a Data & Evaluation Manager who monitors program progress, analyzes our evaluation data and closes the feedback loop with our constituents to let them know how their input influences Scores’ programming.
We are also part of the prestigious Wallace-Foundation funded Partnerships in Social-Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI), which provides us with comprehensive multi-part evaluation data from youth, teachers, and independent observers for our K-12 programs.

Student Testimonials

Scores set a path for me at my early ages, our teachers always reminded us of our self-worth, always encouraged us and it continued throughout middle school and high school. If there is one thing that you can take from me, it is that Scores is invested in making sure that students see their potential, excel in their expressions and thoughts, expand their knowledge within the business world and it shows all students that anything is possible.

Playing with the girls and getting the help I needed from the coaches helped build my confidence and strength as a person and allowed me to meet one of my closest friends. The Scores staff do not only assist the youth with opportunities related to soccer but also with opportunities outside the field. They have college tours since we are a high school program, and different workshops like financial literacy, building a resume, job opportunities, and many more. Boston Scores is not just a soccer club - to me, it’s my second family.

Soccer is in my blood. I’ve been playing the sport ever since I was able to stand on my own two feet. Joining Boston Scores has not only helped me become a better player but has also encouraged me to stay in shape…[I’ve also] met so many new friends and amazing staff members. I will be taking advantage of the college and job opportunities given out by the coaches as well. Overall, Boston Scores has been the key factor in the player I am today.

Program Sites

Last updated 11/06/2025

Elementary School

Manassah E Bradley School (East Boston)
David A Ellis School (Roxbury)
The Eliot School (North End)
Gardner Pilot Academy (Allston)
Curtis Guild Elementary School (East Boston)
Haley Pilot School (Roslindale)
Harvard-Kent School (Charlestown)
James W Hennigan School (Mission Hill)
Rafael Hernández K-8 School (Roxbury)
Hurley K-8 School (South End)
Donald McKay School (East Boston)
Mather Elementary School (Dorchester)
Hugh R O’Donnell Elementary (East Boston)
Orchard Gardens K-8 School (Roxbury)
Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School (East Boston)
Sarah Roberts Elementary School (Roslindale)
Mario Umana Academy K-8 (East Boston)

Middle School

Dearborn STEM Academy (Roxbury)
Hurley K-8 School (South End)
Donald McKay School (East Boston)
Ruth Batson Academy (Dorchester)
Warren-Prescott School (Charlestown)

High School

Our high-school program is open to all high-school students that either live or attend school in Boston.

The SCORES Network

Boston SCORES is a legacy program of the 1994 World Cup and is a proud member of the SCORES Network.

SCORES programming was founded in DC in 1994, by public school teacher Julie Kennedy. The program first expanded to Boston in 1999, and has now grown into a movement encompassing 13 cities across North America.