TOPSoccer

What Is TOPSoccer?

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with special needs.

The TOPSoccer program is designed and administered by US Youth Soccer and its volunteer TOPSoccer committee provides meaningful learning, development and physical participation opportunities to these young athletes through the game of soccer.

TOPSoccer Summer Series 2 Registration Is Now Open!

Hi TOPSoccer Families and Buddies,

Welcome to the PA West TOPSoccer Summer Series! We are thrilled to have you join us for a summer packed with soccer, smiles and exciting activities across the Greater Pittsburgh Area.

Each week, we’ll be in a different location with:

• Training: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• Bonus Activity: 7:00 – 7:45 PM

We’re kicking things off on Wednesday, June 11 in Shaler with a high-energy Foam Party! The forecast is looking great, and we’re expecting a fantastic night to start the summer.

TOPSoccer Summer Series 2 Schedule

Date	Location	Bonus Activity
June 11, 2025	Shaler	Foam Party
June 18, 2025	Norwin	Fire Trucks & Therapy Dogs
June 25, 2025	Butler	Obstacle Course
July 9, 2025	Pine-Richland	Musical Instrument Exploration
July 16, 2025	Mt. Lebanon	Special Actors Programs at CTA
July 23, 2025	Harmar	(Activity TBD)
July 30, 2025	Loyalhanna	Mobile Petting Zoo
August 6, 2025	PGH Dynamo	(Activity TBD)
August 13, 2025	Seneca Valley	(Activity TBD)

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 Stay Connected via GameChanger

All real-time updates and communication will be sent through the GameChanger app. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your invitation and download the app as soon as possible. If you haven’t received it yet, contact Nick Druga and it will be resent.

We kindly ask that families and buddies RSVP for each event with GameChanger so we have an accurate headcount for planning purposes.

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 Shoutout to Our Amazing Buddies

This message includes a warm welcome to all of our incredible buddies! We are so grateful for your energy and commitment each week. Your willingness to travel and support players across all of our locations makes this program possible – and special!

Buddies are included in GameChanger as well, and we kindly as that you RSVP to each session so we can track volunteer numbers ahead of time.

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 Player Registration Updates

If you have a player – or know someone – over the age of 18 who is having difficulty completing registration, don’t worry. We’re aware of the issue and working on a fix. Stay in contact with Nick Druga to find out if the issue is resolved.

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 Spread the Word!

Have friends, family, or neighbors who’d love to be part of this incredible community? Share the registration link below – we’d love for the 2025 Summer Series to be our biggest and most inclusive yet!

Thanks again for being part of the PA West TOPSoccer family. We can’t wait to see you on the field for an unforgettable summer!

Nick Druga

Chair – TOPSoccer PA West

pawesttopsoccer@gmail.com

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Programs Near You

Western Pennsylvania View

PA West offers TOPSoccer programs through host community clubs all across Western Pennsylvania.  While most are currently located in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, we are continuing to partner with clubs to offer Soccer programs everywhere!

PA West Host Club	Program Field Zip Code	District
Plum Area Youth Soccer	15239	1
Norwin Soccer Club	15642	1
Pittsburgh Dynamo Youth Soccer	15217	1
Shaler Soccer Club	15209	2
Harmar Soccer Club	15049	2
Highlands Area Soccer Club	15065	2
North Allegheny Soccer Association	15090	2
Pine-Richland Soccer Club	15044	2
Butler County Soccer Association	16001	3
Blackhawk Area Soccer Association	15010	3
Mt Lebanon Soccer Association	15228	4
Moon Area Soccer Association	15108	4
Chartiers Valley Soccer Association	15142	4
Centre Soccer Association	16803	5
Penn State Behrend	16563	7

Greater Pittsburgh Area

More Information

For more information on PA West Soccer TOPSoccer, including how to start a club, please contact:

Nick Druga at pawesttopsoccer@gmail.com 

More About TOPSoccer

TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer designed to provide opportunities for special needs children ages 4-19.  It provides a very affordable opportunity for fitness, fun and building self-esteem.

• Modifications are made to the game to allow full participation and enjoyment to each child.
• One-on-one assistance is available to those who need it.
• It offers a recreational, leisure approach to the game of soccer.
• TOPSoccer is coordinated through your local soccer community organization.

Athletes

A TOPSoccer player is defined as any youth player between the ages of 4 and 19 who has a disability that limits their ability to perform at the level of play in which they have chosen to participate.

Mission

TOPSoccer was formed to perpetuate the US Youth Soccer Mission statement, which is, to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.

Our goal is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage and self-esteem, through the joy and excitement of paying soccer.

Facts

Listed below are some amazing facts on the prevalence of disabilities within our society.  These facts are the latest from the 2010 Census conducted by the US Census Bureau.

• There are 56.7 million people with disabilities.
• Approximately 5.2 million children under the age of 15 have some type of disability.
• 150,00 babies are born each year with a birth defect.

Volunteers

How Can I Help?

There are thousands of children with disabilities who need, and can be provided with, the opportunity to play soccer through the TOPSoccer Program.  The TOPSoccer program would not exist without the countless hours donated by dedicated volunteers across the country.  Yet we need more volunteers to help make this a reality for these children.  If you believe in the statement “the gift of life is the gift of giving,” you are on the right track to becoming a volunteer.