NEFC West players pose after a match. (Courtesy photo)
It will always turn heads when a club soccer program zigs while everyone else zags, when they opt for a different path than others normally pursue.
That’s exactly what NEFC West Boys is doing, as run by director of coaching Andrew Serafino, taking a unique approach in an area of Massachusetts club soccer that can sometimes be glossed over.
So, where to start? First off, NEFC West strongly emphasizes friendlies against anyone who presents a stern challenge. They're part of the New England Premiership, but that's merely one piece of their overall slate.