The club states it was formed in 2002 through a joint venture between the Soccer Club of Baltimore and the Baltimore Football Club, uniting two legacy organizations into one club. Serving players in the Baltimore metropolitan area, the Bays also maintain membership in the Bengies-Chase Rec Council. In competitive play, the organization is a Baltimore Armour founding partner, earned the #1 U13 girls team ranking in MD on PitchRank, and was recognized with 2025 U14 RIA Award winners. Families can follow the organization online through its official Facebook page, Instagram handle, and Twitter page.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Elite player pathway
The club states its goal is providing opportunities for elite soccer players through on- and off-field development toward national and global recognition.
High school preparation
The club offers a High School Prep Camp with sessions run by Bays high school, college, and professional coaches.
Values-based culture
The Bays state they aim to instill hard work, character, passion, and integrity in their players.
Named coaching directors
According to leadership pages on the site, boys and girls programs are each led by a named Coaching Director.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Competitive boys and girls teams are organized with age groups updated for the 2025/26 season, supported by a 2026/2027 player evaluation schedule. Youth development pathways include the 2026 1st Touch Academy, dedicated goalkeeper training, and the 2026 High School Prep Camp. During the summer season, the club offers sessions for its 2026 Bays Summer Camp as well as First Touch Academy clinics. The club also partners with the Bengies-Chase Rec Council for recreational play, though no detailed age-group or grad-year breakdown is provided on the site.
SummerBays Summer Camp and 1st Touch Academy sessions offered.
TUITION
Cost to play
The club fee payment portal states that registration covers Bays player seasonal fees, 1st Touch Academy, and Bays Summer Camp, with no dollar amounts listed on the site. Payments and donations are processed through an online portal, and questions can be directed to John Cooper via phone or email.
The club names a Director of Boys Coaching and a Director of Girls Coaching, with each director overseeing coaching staff across their respective programs.
Boys coaching leadership
The boys program is headed by Paul Brookshire, who serves as the Bays Boys Coaching Director.
Girls coaching leadership
Alison Healey serves as Bays Girls Coaching Director, having previously served as head coach for the Bays Angels 99 and Chelsea 96 teams after playing as a standout collegiate scorer at Goucher College.
Paul Brookshire
Bays Boys Coaching Director
Alison Healey
Bays Girls Coaching Director
Former Bays Angels 99 and Chelsea 96 head coach; standout collegiate scorer at Goucher College and decorated high school player.
CLUB HISTORY
Club History
The Baltimore Bays states it was formed in 2002 through a joint venture between the Soccer Club of Baltimore and the Baltimore Football Club, uniting two legacy organizations into one club.
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