WINTER SOCCER 5v5
REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER WAITLIST IS STILL OPEN
Open registration for winter soccer is closed; however, a number of teams still have space and the waitlist is open. If you would like to join the waitlist, please CLICK HERE. We will let you know within 24 hours if we have a spot for you.
Super Early Bird pricing for spring soccer is also in effect, now through January 3. For more information on spring soccer, please visit www.elitesoccerleague.com/spring.
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Winter 2025
The Winter Soccer program is growing like crazy and is the perfect place to get your child started in this sport that they will love for many years to come.
Winter soccer is also a great place for kids to solidify friendships (invite your friends to join your team!) and/or meet new friends (register and be placed on a new team).
Come see why so many South Orange County families are playing winter soccer with Elite!
To register a player for winter soccer, please CLICK HERE (disabled)
To register as a coach, please CLICK HERE (we are still accepting coaches for winter)
Don’t forget to invite your child’s friends to join you this winter!
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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 2013 and 2021
Game Dates - Saturdays, January 11 - February 22
Locations - Teams are formed by city and all games are played on local South County fields (see www.elitesoccerleague.com/fields)
Cost* - Just $95 per player!
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 2020 & 2021)
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 2025!
*please note - an additional $30-35 uniform fee applies once teams are formed
Again, please CLICK HERE (disabled) to register a player for winter soccer 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 Rancho Mission Viejo. Players are placed on a team close to their home city. Home games are played at the closest field to the team. Away games are all played either at the same field as the home games or on another local South Orange County field. There is very little travel for winter soccer