The 7v7LV league competition will start in September 2026 after the Memorial Day weekend. Teams receive 8 games. Coaches have the option to split the team into two and receive two games a week to ensure all players receive ample playing time. The split team games will be scheduled to ensure the coach has no conflicts. U15 and older teams will play on weekends to avoid conflicts with High School games. Most of the U14 and younger teams will be scheduled on weeknights to avoid conflicts with other league or tournament play.

Build-out rules will be applied to promote technical team and player development. Build-out rules are explained in detail under the RULES section. The league fee is based on $60/player per season and explained under the FEE section.

LEAGUE OBJECTIVES

Mastering Principals of the Game

7v7 soccer games provide more ball touches, faster decision-making, and higher physical engagement compared to full-sized matches. They help players build technical skills, improve cardiovascular fitness, and stay actively involved in both attacking and defending phases. For player development purposes 7v7 games offer major technical, tactical, and physical advantages over full 11-a-side matches.

Technical/Tactical Development & Decision Making

• More ball touches: Players interact with the ball significantly more often, accelerating confidence and control.
• Frequent 1v1 encounters: Constantly force players into attacking and defending duels.
• More scoring opportunities: Produces high volumes of shots, dribbling, and finishing opportunities.
• Quader/Angled passing: Naturally builds passing triangles and improves passing lanes.
• Simplified game reading: Fewer teammates and opponents make tactical patterns easier to recognize and solve.
• Quick decisions: Reduced space and time force players to scan the field and react faster under pressure.
• Positional awareness: Teaches basic spatial awareness, tracking back, and transitional play.
• Dual-role participation: Everyone must transition smoothly between attacking and defending, avoiding isolated positions.

Physical and Mental Conditioning

• Match-realistic fitness: Continuous stop-and-go movements build high-intensity endurance better than traditional running drills.
• Cardio fitness: Smaller team sizes mean higher player mobility and continuous running over a medium-sized pitch.
• High metabolic demand: Keeps heart rates elevated due to continuous transition and short recovery windows.
• Constant involvement: No player can hide; everyone actively participates in both transition, attack, and defense.
• Greater enjoyment: Constant involvement keeps players motivated, engaged, and having fun