Friendly Soccer League 5v5
- Fall 2023 6 weeks
October 29-December 03, 2023 - Spring 2024 6 weeks
April 07-May 12, 2024 - Summer 2024 6 weeks
July 28-September 01, 2024
Games are played on Sundays
Game Format
5v5 with goalie (4 field players plus goalie)
Age Groups
BOYS & GIRLS U7/8
BOYS & GIRLS U9
BOYS & GIRLS U10
The aim of the program is to instill a sense of enjoyment for playing soccer with a commitment to grassroots, establishing a focus on the development and fundamentals of a soccer player in an unpressured competitive environment.
Teams are grouped together, and rotate to play different opponents in four 20-minute games.
Games are designed to:
• Provide an accelerated player development with an enjoyable competitive atmosphere.
• Learn the game while allowing the players to make mistakes and their own decisions.
• Participate in a level of soccer that the player is comfortable with.
FSL 5v5 small-sided games will allow players more touches on the ball and will increase their creativity and confidence. It will help them with dribbling, moves, ball control, vision of the playing field and provide many scoring opportunities.
Looking at the goal is one of the greatest motivators since everyone wants to score.
When players learn to incorporate these fundamentals into their individual game they become “more confident and smarter” soccer players.
We take away the winning and losing factor. The game is competitive and enjoyable, but free of high pressure that players are exposed to in regular league or tournament play.
Team Fee
$625
Team roster
Maximum 12 players
Game Lengths
Teams play four 20-minute games
Locations
Games are played at a neutral location determined by the area league host
Referees
No referees. Coaches will coach and ref from the sideline to aid with learning and allow for a more informal, fun environment. The focus of Core Composite is to learn proper technique in a game setting, improve individual ball skills, participate in 5v5 format style soccer and gain self-confidence as an individual soccer player.
Scores and standing
“No Scores, No Standings and No Trophies” Team and player development is paramount. Coaches should create a stimulating competitive learning environment where the atmosphere is “Freedom and Fun”. The philosophy underlying the FSL 5v5 Festival format is to focus on FUNdamentals and emphasize skill development and movement through games and activities that promote a feel for the ball, while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured environment.
Carding
All teams (players) must have State passes
