SOCCER FAMILY, NOT SOCCER FACTORY

Western United Pioneers (WUP) is a professional soccer organization founded in 1997.  We are a soccer family consisting of over 700 members from the ages of 4 to 23 that come from all areas of western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.  In addition to the youth academy, WUP is the only organization in New England that provides a pathway into the college and the pre-professional levels on both the male and female sides. This is provided via the New England Mutiny women’s soccer team and Western Mass Pioneers men’s team. This development pyramid consists of a collegiate program (USL Academy), a USL2 (men) and UWS (women) teams.

​We are a year-round soccer development program assisting players in reaching their greatest potential.  The focus is on educating the complete player with a knowledgeable and caring staff.  Western United Pioneers fields both boys and girls teams in each age group from U7 through U19 and beyond.  WUP teams compete in premier level leagues, tournaments, showcases, and competitions locally, regionally and nationally. 

The youth program trains and plays out of Lusitano Stadium and its adjacent fields. Nestled within the local community, the complex has a rich history and culture that aligns itself perfectly with the organization's sense of community and family. The bar and concessions at the stadium's pavilion provides the perfect venue for club events or for parents to socialize amongst each other and establish a genuine camaraderie within the soccer club.