TCSL Fives

8U play dates to better prepare players for 9U

FALL 2025 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.

DateLocationScheduleField Map(s)
September 14Hanifl Fields (North Location)

Minnetonka Middle School West (South Location)
View Sept. 14 Schedule Hanifl Field Map

Minnetonka MS West Field Map
September 21Southpointe Fields (Only Location) View Sept. 21 ScheduleSouthpointe Field Map Coming Soon
September 28Hanifl Fields (North Location)

Lakefront Park (South Location)
Expected by Sept. 17Coming Soon
October 5Flying Cloud (Only Location)Expected by Sept. 24Coming Soon
October 11at 2025 TCSL Fall Festival presented by Tria, in Blaine, Minn.Coming Soon

WINTER 2025-26 DATES

Tentative Winter 2025-26 dates and locations are below.

DateLocationScheduleField Map(s)
December 13, 2025Academy of Holy AngelsExpected 10-14 days before eventShared prior to event
January 10, 2026Maple Grove High SchoolExpected 10-14 days before eventShared prior to event
February 14, 2026Academy of Holy AngelsExpected 10-14 days before eventShared prior to event
February 28, 2026Maple Grove High SchoolExpected 10-14 days before eventShared prior to event

TCSL Fives – The Why

Provide fun, energetic, introductory program for these crucial ages.
  • “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
Retain players at 9U that are better prepared with a better developed skillset.

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.

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

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

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

Numbers & Field Size

Existing Footprint – 2x 7v7 fields