TCSL Fives

8U play dates to better prepare players for 9U

SCHEDULES

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

Date	Location	Schedule	Field Map(s)

May 11	Polar Lakes Park (White Bear Lake)

May 18	North: Chippewa Middle School (Shoreview) South: Flying Cloud Fields (Eden Prairie)

June 8	North: Polar Lakes Park (White Bear Lake) South: Lakefront Park (Prior Lake)

June 15	North: Chippewa Middle School (Shoreview) South: Lakefront Park (Prior Lake)

June 28	at 2025 TCSL Summer Festival, Presented by TRIA

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

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

Retention

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

Rules

Size 3 ball size.

Restarts per Laws of the Game (throw-ins, corner kicks, etc.).

Build-out line in effect (use midfield).

No offside.

All free kicks are “direct”.

No punting

No heading.

Age-appropriate game model

8U soccer should be its own brand and should not be a mini-version of older-aged soccer.

Standards

Support clubs by having a standards-driven experience for these young players.

Referees

Referee mentoring and development opportunities for first-year or second-year referees.