TCSL Fives

8U play dates to better prepare players for 9U

SCHEDULES

Teams should expect to play 2 matches within a 2 or 3 hour block. Times will be generally in the 1-7PM range. Dates/locations subject to change.

DateLocationScheduleField Map(s)
September 14Hanifl Fields (North Location)

Minnetonka Middle School West (South Location)
September 21Southpointe Fields (North Location)

Possible South Location
September 28North Location TBD

Lakefront Park (South Location)
October 5Possible North Location

Flying Cloud (South Location)
October 11at 2025 TCSL Fall Festival presented by Tria, in Blaine, Minn.

TCSL Fives – The Why

Provide fun, energetic, introductory program for these crucial ages.
  • “Match Day” Format
  • All games will be played 5v5 – 4 field players + Goalkeeper
  • 2×20 minute halves
  • Each team plays two (2) matches
  • Matches completed within 2-hour window as much as possible to make this program family centric
Retain players at 9U that are better prepared with a better developed skillset.

Size 3 ball size.

Restarts per Laws of the Game (throw-ins, corner kicks, etc.).

Build-out line in effect (use midfield).

No offside.

All free kicks are “direct”.

No punting

No heading.

8U soccer should be its own brand and should not be a mini-version of older-aged soccer.

Support clubs by having a standards-driven experience for these young players.

Referee mentoring and development opportunities for first-year or second-year referees.

Numbers & Field Size

Existing Footprint – 2x 7v7 fields