Our 5v5 spring program is the perfect time for partial teams (those who have lost players to baseball, softball, and other sports) to continue to improve their game. The spring 5v5 program also provides a great opportunity for individual players who are serious about soccer to continue while others are taking a break.
If you are interested in bringing an entire team into the spring 5v5 program, please click here - Team Registration.
If you are interested in finding a team for your son or daughter, please click here - Individual Player Registration.
The easiest way to guarantee a spot for your child is to sign up with a coach and two or three additional players, which form the core of the team. We can typically help fill a roster for those who come with a few players.
If you are not a coach and you do not know of anyone else interested in playing, please still sign up and we will do our best to get you placed on a team. We are typically able to accommodate all individual player requests for placement.
If you have any questions about the spring 5v5 program, please send an email to the following email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
A summary of the spring 5v5 program is as follows:
| Age Groups: | Boys and Girls U5-U14 (ages 4 and up) |
| Game dates: | Saturdays, March 13, 2010 through May 15, 2010 |
| Where: | Various locations throughout Southern Orange County |
| Player cost: | $85 per player (Head Coach's son/daughter plays free) |
| Registration: | Deadline is March 1st. Teams and players registering after this date will be added only as spots become available |
| Format: | 5v5 "tournament style", 20 minute halves, small sided field, no goalies |
| Competition: | Guaranteed 8 games |
| Flexibility: | Teams who are willing to have some double header Saturdays are allowed up to two blackout dates to help accommodate other winter activities. There will be no games the Saturday before and the Saturday during Spring Break. |
| Choice: | Players and coaches area allowed to pick their own teams. ESL will fill the gaps, if any, with individual player sign ups |
According to the spring 5v5 soccer program director, "the beauty of this program is that it allows players who have enjoyed playing together during the fall to continue together into the spring. At the same time, it allows players who did not have a positive experience in the fall to join a new team and get a fresh start."
Coaches are allowed to pick up to eight players for their team. If a coach does not have enough players to fill a team, individual players on the waitlist will be assigned to fill the gaps. Those who step up to coach will not have to pay for their son or daughter to play.
