The older age groups play 11 vs. 11 on a regulation field. Many teams also participate in one or two weekend tournaments, competing against other New England teams. Most games are on Saturdays. When games are postponed due to inclement weather, make-ups are scheduled for Sundays or weekday afternoons. Home games are played in Brookline, and away games involve travel to other towns in the metropolitan area.
Parents often arrange car pools to make travel easier.
Registration fees can be reduced or waived in cases of financial need. Travel teams provide a higher level of competition than is available in the Recreation Department's Youth Soccer program. Players are expected to have basic skills and knowledge of the game as well as prior competitive experience. Players must also be prepared to give travel team games and practices priority over other after-school sports. The program is open to all children who live in Brookline or attend school in Brookline.