Greenwich United Soccer Club, founded in 2004, brings together Greenwich's two town travel programs — Greenwich Soccer Association and OGRCC Thunder — starting at U12 through U18. Run through the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) as a non-profit, the club states it is one of the only town-based programs in CT competing at the highest non-academy Premier levels. On PitchRank, the club earned a Top-3 U13 girls team in CT ranking as of late August 2026.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Competitive Premier Level
The club states it is one of the only town-based programs in CT to compete at the highest, non-academy levels of Premier soccer in North Atlantic, NYCS and CT EDP Divisions.
In-Town Field Convenience
Practices and games are held in town at GHS turf fields, Central and Eastern Middle Schools, and other town fields.
High School Direction
Coaching staff operate under the direction of Kurt Putnam and Simon Rumbold, Greenwich High School Varsity Head Coaches.
Multiple Team Levels
Multiple teams at each age level provide developmentally appropriate play for varied skill levels, from CJSA to EDP tracks.
Affordable Travel Costs
As a non-profit, the club states its travel soccer costs are often 30-40% lower than commercial competitors in the area.
Financial Assistance Plans
The club offers payment plans and limited need-based scholarships submitted to the Executive Director.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Greenwich United fields teams from U12 through U18/U19, merging two town programs at U12 and offering both CJSA and EDP/Premier tracks. High School-aged divisions (U15+) run lighter schedules since players focus on high school soccer. The fall season includes League games (CJSA/EDP) plus practices 2-3x weekly, one tournament. Winter season brings optional practices 1-3x weekly and indoor tournaments, followed by a spring season with 2-3x weekly practices, league games, tournament, and Cup play. Training sessions are conducted across town venues including Greenwich High School Turf Fields, Western Middle School Turf Fields, Havemeyer Park, Central Middle School, and Eastern Middle School.
FallLeague games (CJSA/EDP) plus practices 2-3x weekly, one tournament
WinterOptional practices 1-3x weekly and indoor tournaments
Spring2-3x weekly practices, league games, tournament, and Cup play
Primary training locations: Greenwich High School Turf Fields, Western Middle School Turf Fields, Havemeyer Park, Central Middle School, Eastern Middle School
TUITION
Cost to play
Published tuition rates are CJSA U12-U15: $1,950 and EDP/Premier U12-U15: $2,900 (also listed as $2,850 on Why GU page), with High School CJSA U15-U18: $1,125-$1,150. What tuition covers includes weekly practices, league games (CJSA SWD or EDP), tournaments (fall/spring outdoor, optional winter indoor), and team-dependent Cup play. The club states registration is done through OGRCC and accepts credit cards with an available payment plan; limited need-based scholarships are available via application to the Executive Director. As a non-profit run through the OGRCC, the club states it offers one of the most comprehensive soccer programs in Fairfield County, keeping travel soccer costs often 30-40% lower than commercial competitors.
CJSA U12-U15: $1,950; EDP/Premier U12-U15: $2,900 (also listed as $2,850 on Why GU page); High School CJSA U15-U18: $1,125-$1,150; High School EDP U15-U19: $1,…
COACHING
Coaching
Certified Staff Limits
Coaching staff are described as USSF/NSCAA/FA certified with First Aid and Concussion training, and are limited to coaching a maximum of two teams per season to reduce burnout.
Boys Coaching Direction
Boys Coaching DirectorKurt Putnam is the current Greenwich High School Boys Varsity Head Coach, Athletic Director at Whitby School, and a University of Loughborough Graduate.
Girls Coaching Direction
Girls Coaching DirectorSimon Rumbold is the current Greenwich High School Girls Varsity Head Coach, a Notre Dame College Graduate, and a former NCAA player and coach.
Program Director Profile
Program DirectorGabe Stan is a USSF and NSCAA qualified former MLS Next Coach.
High School Staff
The staff features Kirk Taylor with 30+ years of coaching experience, current GHS Girls JV Head CoachMiguel Busamante, GHS Girls Assistant Coach and former D1 Fairfield University playerRyan Perkins, current GHS Boys JV Head CoachRenzo Livelli, and current Blind Brook Varsity Head CoachLewys Jones.
Kurt Putnam
Boys Coaching Director
Current Greenwich High School Boys Varsity Head Coach; USSF, FA and NSCAA certified; University of Loughborough Graduate; Athletic Director at Whitby School.
Simon Rumbold
Girls Coaching Director
Current Greenwich High School Girls Varsity Head Coach; USSF, FA and NSCAA certified; Notre Dame College Graduate; former NCAA player and coach.
Kirk Taylor
Coach
Former Greenwich High School player and coach; USSF Certified; 30+ years of coaching experience.
Miguel Busamante
Coach
Current GHS Girls JV Head Coach; USSF/NSCAA Licensed.
Ryan Perkins
Coach
GHS Girls Assistant Coach; former D1 Fairfield University player; USSF Certified.
Gabe Stan
Program Director
USSF and NSCAA qualified former MLS Next Coach.
Renzo Livelli
Coach
Current GHS Boys JV Head Coach; USSF Licensed.
Lewys Jones
Coach
Current Blind Brook Varsity Head Coach; former Sacred Heart Assistant Coach; USSF/FA Certified.
NON-PROFIT AFFORDABILITY
Non-Profit Affordability
The club states it offers one of the most comprehensive soccer programs in Fairfield County, aiming to be highly competitive while keeping travel soccer costs affordable — often 30-40% lower than commercial competitors — as a non-profit run through the OGRCC.
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