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RBFC Futsal Program Information Winter 2025/2026

  • Open to all players born 2019 - 2008 (teams formed based on birth year)

  • Indoor training 2x per week (90 minute sessions) -- days, times and location TBD

  • Weekend games with MA Futsal Youth League

  • Beginning of December - Mid February (*exact dates TBD)

  • Program Cost = $895 (does not include $13 MA Futsal Reg. Fee or $50 Yellow RBFC Futsal Jersey

Program Overview
Real Boston FC’s Futsal Program is designed to elevate players’ technical skills, speed of play, and overall soccer IQ through the fast-paced, high-touch environment of futsal. Played indoors with a smaller, heavier ball and fewer players on the court, futsal emphasizes control, decision-making, and creativity—skills that directly translate to the outdoor game. The Real Boston FC Futsal Program is open to players of all levels looking to sharpen their skills and gain a competitive edge. Whether you're new to the game or looking to take your development to the next level, futsal is a powerful tool in your soccer journey.

What is Futsal?
Futsal is a 5v5 version of soccer played on a hard surface with out-of-bounds lines instead of walls. The game is quick, with continuous action and constant transitions, challenging players to think fast, move smartly, and refine their touch under pressure. Many of the world’s top soccer players—like Messi, Neymar, and Ronaldo—credit futsal for developing their technical ability and confidence on the ball.

Benefits of Futsal

Skill Development
Futsal emphasizes ball control, close ball skills, and quick decision-making due to the smaller playing area and fewer players on each team. Players get more touches on the ball, leading to improved dribbling, passing, shooting, and overall technical skills.

Fitness & Endurance
Futsal involves constant movement, accelerations, decelerations, and changes of direction. Players often cover a significant distance during a match, leading to improved cardiovascular fitness, agility, and stamina.

Injury Prevention
The reduced physical contact and lower impact nature of futsal compared to outdoor football can contribute to a lower risk of certain injuries. The smaller playing area also limits high-speed collisions and reduces the likelihood of severe collisions with other players.

Decision Making
The fast-paced nature of futsal requires players to think quickly and make split-second decisions. This helps in improving cognitive abilities, spatial awareness, and the ability to read the game effectively.

Boosts Creativity
The smaller playing area and increased pressure from opponents require players to be creative and think outside the box. Futsal nurtures improvisation, innovative play, and the development of individual skills.

Improves Teamwork
Futsal encourages teamwork and cooperation since players have limited space to operate in. Teammates must communicate effectively, move in sync, and make quick combinations to create scoring opportunities

Builds Confidence
Futsal's fast-paced and dynamic nature challenges players to take risks, try new techniques, and make split-second decisions. As players develop their skills and see their progress, it boosts their confidence both on and off the court.

Social Benefits
Futsal provides an opportunity for social interaction, teamwork, and building friendships with teammates. It can be played at various levels, from recreational to competitive, allowing people of different ages and skill levels to participate and enjoy the sport.

In addition to our futsal program, we also offer a weekly Futsal Skills Clinic. This clinic is designed to elevate young futsal players’ abilities. Our expert coaching staff focuses on developing fundamental skills, improving agility and enhancing overall futsal game understanding through the dynamic and fast-paced nature of futsal.

Training will be held once per week at Fieldhouse Sudbury.

Program Highlights

  • Skill Development: our curriculum is crafted to enhance individual technical skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control.

  • Agility Training: futsal's quick-paced nature is ideal for improving agility and reflexes, helping players become more dynamic on the court.

  • Game Intelligence: players will develop a deeper understanding of strategic gameplay, decision-making and positional awareness.

  • Professional Coaching: our certified coaches are dedicated to the growth of young talent and fostering a love for the game.