TCSL Fives

8U play dates to better prepare players for 9U

Summer 2023 Play Dates

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

DateLocation / Time
May 7TBD
May 21TBD
June 11TBD
June 18TBD
June 25at Summer Festival (Cottage Grove)

*At the Summer Festival, 8U “Fives” teams will play 5v5. Teams will be afforded the full experience, food trucks, medals, and a fun soccer experience for these young players.

Club Administrators: Registering Teams, Players & Coaches

TCSL Fives – The Why

Provide fun, energetic, introductory program for these crucial ages.

Retain players at 9U that are better prepared with a better developed skillset.

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.

Format

  • “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

Numbers & Field Size

 

Existing Footprint – 2x 7v7 fields