BOSTON LIGHTNING AFC

As AFC Boston Lightning Soccer ends its 7th year of existence a new era is about to kickoff. Lightning is now the largest premier soccer club in the state of Massachusetts. Established originally by Ralph Ferrigno of Tufts University, one of New England's top University coaches, along with Andy Nelson, most recently of Stanford University, Lightning has traditionally boasted a strong staff. Please note that in June 2003 AFC Boston Lightning will now be know as Boston Blast FC. Please checkout www.BostonBlast.org for information, tryouts etc.on this exciting new organisation.

In the 2002 season Lightning had one team in a State Cup final & one team in their age group final four. Additionally, 2 teams claimed MAPLE championships. The year before, three teams made the State Cup Final in their age brackets & a fourth made their final four!

At present the club is undergoing a major rebuilding initiative as Mike Haynes (Beaver Country Day) & George Saropoulos (Austin Prep) direct the Boy's and Girls programs respectively. Ryan DeJoy (Landmark) directs the new u10-u12 Boston Lightning Academy program incorporating the u10 SChool of Excellence. There is also a program for open-age Senior teams within our club system.


	WELCOME TO AFC BOSTON LIGHTNING SOON TO BE BOSTON BLAST FC! As AFC Boston Lightning Soccer ends its 7th year of existence a new era is about to kickoff. Lightning is now the largest premier soccer club in the state of Massachusetts. Established originally by Ralph Ferrigno of Tufts University, one of New England's top University coaches, along with Andy Nelson, most recently of Stanford University, Lightning has traditionally boasted a strong staff. Please note that in June 2003 AFC Boston Lightning will now be know as Boston Blast FC. Please checkout www.BostonBlast.org for information, tryouts etc.on this exciting new organisation. In the 2002 season Lightning had one team in a State Cup final & one team in their age group final four. Additionally, 2 teams claimed MAPLE championships. The year before, three teams made the State Cup Final in their age brackets & a fourth made their final four! At present the club is undergoing a major rebuilding initiative as Mike Haynes (Beaver Country Day) & George Saropoulos (Austin Prep) direct the Boy's and Girls programs respectively. Ryan DeJoy (Landmark) directs the new u10-u12 Boston Lightning Academy program incorporating the u10 SChool of Excellence. There is also a program for open-age Senior teams within our club system. NEWS: November tryouts are upcoming. All teams are still seeking players. Go to the Contacts page (left) & let the coach know that your son or daughter would like to tryout. Tryouts are at Tufts University on November 10th & 24th. Please note due to inclement weather the previously announced schedule for Nov 17th has been put back a week. *CLICK HERE for latest SCORES! (Sunday May 5th, 2002)* DOWNLOADS: AFC Tryout Form Application for a Coaching Position










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Tryouts are at Tufts University on November 10th & 24th. Please note due to inclement weather the previously announced schedule for Nov 17th has been put back a week.