Excellent Soccer Club has joined forces with SOMA FC to form a partnership to create an elite environment committed to the development of soccer players in Maplewood and South Orange, and will jointly focus on creating the best experiences and opportunities through soccer for players in Maplewood, South Orange, and surrounding neighborhoods.

ESC is the smallest program in the nation to have a 100 percent success rate in the US Olympic Development Program Tryouts, having all players who tried out successfully making their respective teams at the state and regional level. The U.S.Olympic Development Program is designed for any youngster that aspires to play at the highest level, and represent the United States of America in international competitions and/or their dream club.