Youth League - Boys Competitive - Spring I 2026
Elite Indoor Development League
5v5 + goalkeepers. Fast, physical, high-touch indoor play designed for serious club players.
This league is built around one simple goal: maximize meaningful touches at game speed.
Games are played in a true indoor environment with boards, tight spacing, and a running clock. The format forces constant involvement, quicker decisions, and repeated technical actions—exactly what competitive players need but rarely get enough of during normal team training or weekend tournaments.
With a 6v6 total setup, teams can still play comfortably even if the full roster isn’t present, making this a flexible, low-commitment way to get high-quality reps.
Who This League Is For
This program is designed for competitive club players in the 2011–2014 age range, grouped by ability and pace of play, not strictly by birth year.
It is ideal for:
Highly motivated players who want extra reps
Players on deep rosters who want more playing time
Teams looking to supplement outdoor training
Players who thrive in fast, physical, decision-heavy environments
This league is not designed for:
Development Focus
Ball control under pressure
Quick decision-making
Combination play and movement
Finishing from tight spaces
Defending and attacking transitions
The boards keep the ball live and eliminate dead time. Fewer stoppages mean more actions per minute, more reads of the game, and more chances to solve problems in real time.
Game Format & Rules
Game length: 60 minutes running clock
No halftime
Substitutions: On the fly
Goalkeeper distribution: On the ground only (no punts)
Games start and end on time. Teams must be ready to play at their scheduled start.
Registration Status:
Open
Early Bird Registration:
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Thursday, February 19, 2026
Regular Registration:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Friday, March 6, 2026
Late Registration:
Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Program Duration:
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Early Registration Cost:
$425.00
Regular Registration Cost:
$475.00
Late Registration Cost:
$550.00