WINTER SOCCER 5v5

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER 2024 WAITLIST IS CLOSED

Open registration for winter soccer is closed; however, we are still taking waitlist applications and expect to be able to place many of the kids from the waitlist onto teams.

If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please CLICK HERE and you will be added. We will get back to you as soon as possible with options.

If you prefer to look into the spring program, please CLICK HERE to be directed to the spring homepage.

If you are able to help coach a winter team, please CLICK HERE. We are still looking for a few coaches. If you are able to help, your child will (obviously) be added to your team.

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Our winter league is small-sided (5v5). This means just five players on a side, small goals, and no goalies! This small-sided format encourages rapid, individual skill development and an increased understanding of small group team play.

Details for the Winter League are as follows:

  • Age Brackets - Boys and girls born between 2012 and 2020

  • Game Dates - Saturdays, January 13 - February 24

  • Locations - Teams are formed by city and all games played on local South County fields (see www.elitesoccerleague.com/fields)

  • Cost* - $95, now through December 27

  • Deadline - December 27 (after 12/27, new players will be added to the waitlist and a $20 late fee applies)

  • Format - Small-sided 5v5 (five players on a side) - 3v3 for Mini Kickers (born 2019 & 2020)

  • Flexibility - Coaches can let us know of special scheduling needs

  • Choice - Players and coaches can pick their own teams without restriction

Winter 5v5 is a great time for players to improve individual skills and small group team tactics. The small-sided format allows each player to be involved - no one gets lost on the field!

The winter league also provides a perfect opportunity for kids to play on the same team with friends. Whether you request one friend or a whole team, we will make sure you are able to play with the players you request when you register, as long as there is space on the team.

If you have any questions regarding our winter program, please send a note to winter@elitesoccerleague.com or send a text to (949) 468-0086.

We are very excited about the winter soccer program and hope you are able to be a part of it for 2024!

*please note - a additional $25-30 uniform fee applies once teams are formed

Again, please CLICK HERE to be added to the waitlist as a player and CLICK HERE to register as a coach!

Winter FAQ’s

Q. Do winter soccer teams have soccer training during the week?

The winter soccer season is meant to bridge the gap between the fall season and the spring season. Some teams choose to take a break from mid-week training and just play games on Saturdays. Other teams choose to train during the week. Regardless, Elite Soccer League provides training opportunities during the week at no extra charge for players wanting more

Q. When and where are winter soccer games held?

All of the winter soccer games are held on local fields in South Orange County (Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, RSM, Lake Forest, San Clemente, Ladera Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Ranch Mission Viejo. Players are placed on a team close to their home city. Home games are played at the closest field to team. Away games are all played either at the same field as home games or on another local South Orange County field. There is very little travel for winter soccer