Fall 2025 League Formation

This critical phase involves finalizing teams, setting schedules, and ensuring appropriate competition levels. The goal is to provide a seamless and enriching soccer experience, fostering skill development and a passion for the game across Southern Minnesota.

2025 Fall Season Key Dates

Now Open: PlayMetrics player registration and team creation
Ongoing: Adult background check and registration with MYSA (annual)
August 8: Team entry deadline (9U-13U)
August 15: Team entry deadline (14U/15U with 8th Graders)
August 20: Initial schedules released
August 20-27: Rescheduling period
September 6: Season opening weekend
Mid-October: Season concludes

8th Graders and High School Soccer

Players who participate in their High School Soccer program cannot play SMSL Club soccer per High School rules.
Solution for 8th Graders who do not play/make high school soccer this fall: Clubs can form 15U teams to compete in the 14U league flights (Divisions 2 and 3). We will allow teams with these issues to enter August 15th, after high school tryouts.

9U / 10U Fall Season Academy Weekend Days (six games)

First weekend - registered teams will play two full games on September 6 or 7 at a neutral club-hosted location
Teams will be matched against like level registered teams
Minimum one break between games per day.
Second Weekend (Sept. 13 or 14): Teams reshuffled by results, facing two new opponents.
Third Weekend (Oct. 4 or 6): Two matchups based on competitive fit, aiming for fresh opponents or rematches if appropriate.
100% club pass allowed for developmental reasons—players may shift between teams.
This Developmental model is great for team and pool training and introduces families to understand game protocols in a travel/tournament event. Competition style allows clubs to evaluate players for winter/spring/summer planning. USYS passes included for tournament eligibility.

11U and Older - Traditional Schedule (six games)

Teams (11U–15U) will follow a traditional six-game, six-date format.
Age groups will be flighted as 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U/15U.
SMSL has final authority to place teams in Division 2 or 3
Proper team leveling remains a key priority to ensure balanced competition.