What is the difference between the IRL and the Hudson United travel soccer program?
The IRL consists of teams of children from Hudson who play games against each other. The IRL teams are coached by parents, play one game a week, and tend to practice only before games. The Hudson United travel teams also are comprised of children from Hudson, but they play games against travel teams from other communities. Children playing for Hudson United range in age from 8 to 14 years old (third through eighth grade). The Hudson United teams practice once or twice per week, and play one to three games per week. The level of play in travel leagues is significantly higher and more competitive than in the IRL. For the most part, the Hudson United teams are coached by licensed professional coaches rather than parents. Playing travel soccer is more expensive and time consuming than playing in the IRL. Playing travel soccer for Hudson United is ideal for children who want to play soccer at more competitive level, and who want to devote more time and effort to the sport. Hudson United, fo
