SOBERANO
SOCCER CLUB
Building Players. Building Character. Building Community.
YOUTH SOCCER
NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
AGES 4-16
SOBERANO SOCCER CLUB
One Passion. One Dream.
Building Players. Building Character. Building Community.
Welcome to Soberano Soccer Club, a youth soccer program based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, serving boys and girls ages 4–16.
We are dedicated to helping young players develop their soccer skills, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and love for the game.
We provide a positive, structured, and competitive environment where players can learn, grow, build friendships, and challenge themselves both on and off the field.
Youth Soccer Programs for Ages 4–16
Soberano Soccer Club — One Passion. One Dream.
MORE THAN SOCCER
At Soberano Soccer Club, we believe youth soccer is about much more than winning games.
Our goal is to develop players while teaching important values such as respect, responsibility, discipline, teamwork, commitment, and sportsmanship.
From practices and league games to tournaments and special soccer experiences, we want every player to feel that they are an important part of the Soberano family.
Player Development
Age-appropriate training designed to help each player continue developing technically and tactically.
Positive Environment
We create an environment where players feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to soccer.
Competitive Opportunities
Players may participate in leagues, tournaments, friendly matches, and other soccer events throughout the year.
Teamwork & Character
We emphasize respect, discipline, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Community Focused
We are proud to serve youth and families from New Bedford and surrounding communities.
Soberano Family
Players, coaches, and families are all important parts of our club community.
TRAIN. LEARN. COMPETE. GROW
Soberano Soccer Club offers year-round soccer training, with practices twice a week and seasons running every 8 weeks.
Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate in recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments, and more.
No tryouts required — everyone is welcome!
Ready to join Soberano?
MEET OUR STAFF
Carlos Elizei
President & Founder
Carlos Elizei is the President and Founder of Soberano Soccer Club. His vision is to bring the passion and style of Brazilian soccer to the community while providing affordable and accessible training for players of all backgrounds.
Coach Carlos believes soccer is about more than the game — it’s about building skills, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and respect.
Portuguese • English • Spanish
AZEDDINE ROUHANI
Head of Coaches
Originally from Morocco, Azeddine Rouhani has been part of Soberano Soccer Club since day one. As Head of Coaches, he brings passion, leadership, and dedication to player development while helping guide and support the club’s coaching staff.
Coach Azeddine is committed to helping players build skills, confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a strong understanding of the game.
Arabic • French • English
Carlos Elizei
President & Founder
Carlos Elizei is the President and Founder of Soberano Soccer Club. His passion for soccer and commitment to working with young athletes are at the heart of Soberano’s mission.
One of Coach Carlos’s main goals in founding Soberano Soccer Club was to bring the passion, creativity, and style of Brazilian soccer to the community while keeping quality soccer training affordable and accessible to families. He believes every child should have the opportunity to learn, play, and develop their skills regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
Coach Carlos believes that soccer is about much more than developing skills on the field. His goal is to create an environment where young players can build confidence, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and respect, while developing a genuine love for the game.
Through Soberano Soccer Club, Coach Carlos is committed to providing players of different ages and skill levels with opportunities to learn, compete, grow, and create lasting memories through soccer.
His philosophy is simple: develop the player, support the person, and build a strong soccer community.
Position: President & Founder
Function: Founder & Coach of Soberano Soccer Club
Soccer Languages: Portuguese / English / Spanish
Soberano Soccer Club — One Passion. One Dream.
AZEDDINE ROUHANI
Head of Coaches
Originally from Morocco, Azeddine Rouhani serves as Head of Coaches at Soberano Soccer Club. Coach Azeddine has been part of the Soberano journey since day one, believing in Carlos’s vision and supporting the club from its very beginning.
His dedication, loyalty, and belief in what Soberano could become have made him an important part of the club’s growth and the Soberano family.
Coach Azeddine brings his passion for soccer, leadership, and commitment to player development to every training session. He is dedicated to creating a positive and respectful environment where players can develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, discipline, and understanding of the game.
As Head of Coaches, he also helps support and guide Soberano’s coaching staff, working alongside Carlos to continue building the club and maintaining a consistent approach to player development.
Position: Head of Coaches
Country of Origin: Morocco
Languages: Arabic / French / English
Soberano Soccer Club — One Passion. One Dream.
OUR PROGRAMS
U8 – Ages 8 & Under
Our U8 program welcomes players as young as 4 years old. U8 is the name of the age group, but players are organized into three teams based on age, skill level, and development.
In a fun and supportive environment, players learn soccer fundamentals including ball control, passing, movement, teamwork, and game understanding while building confidence and a love for soccer.
U10 – Ages 8–10
Our U10 program builds on fundamental skills while introducing more advanced techniques, positioning, teamwork, and game awareness. Players develop confidence, discipline, and decision-making in a positive and increasingly competitive environment.
U12 – Ages 10–12
Our U12 program focuses on technical development, tactical understanding, teamwork, and game awareness. Players are challenged to improve their skills, decision-making, and discipline while preparing for a more competitive level of play.
U14 – Ages 12–14
Our U14 program provides a competitive environment focused on advanced technical development, tactical awareness, teamwork, discipline, and decision-making.
SOBERANO SOCCER CLUB
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Youth Soccer | Ages 4–16
ONE PASSION. ONE DREAM.
Developing Players. Strengthening Teams. Building Community.
U8 DEVELOPMENT
Our youngest development group — players may begin as young as age 4.
Our U8 program introduces young players to soccer in a fun, positive, and supportive environment.
Players work on ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, movement, teamwork, confidence, and a basic understanding of the game.
For our youngest players, the priority is creating a positive first experience with soccer while helping them become comfortable with the ball and excited to learn.
