TCSL Fives

U8 play dates to better prepare players for U9

Teams should expect to play 2 matches within a 2 or 3 hour block. Dates/locations subject to change.

Fall 2026 DATES & Schedules

Date	Location	Schedule	Field Map(s)
September 13, 2026	Chippewa MS in North Oaks, Minn.	Click Here for Sept. 13 Schedule	Chippewa MS Field Map
September 20, 2026	Flying Cloud Fields in Eden Prairie, Minn.	Available 10-14 days prior to event	Flying Cloud Field Map
September 27, 2026	Chippewa MS in North Oaks, Minn.	Available 10-14 days prior to event	Chippewa MS Field Map
October 4, 2026	Freeman Park in Minnetonka, Minn.	Available 10-14 days prior to event	Freeman Park Field Map
October 10, 2026, at Fall Festival	National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn.	Available 10-14 days prior to event	Coming Soon

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 U9 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

U8 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.