9U-19U
recreational
Recreational soccer provides 9U-19U players an opportunity to stay active, learn new skills, and play with friends in a fun and relaxed environment to fuel a lifelong love of the game. Recreational soccer does not have tryouts and does not emphasize high-level competition. Players are assigned to teams in a random manner without regard to the ability of the players. All games are played in the Des Moines metro. Recreational soccer programming for 9U-15U is available in the fall and spring seasons. A fall season is available for high school aged players.
9U-10U Recreational
What
Players born in 2014 or 2015 are placed on either boys/coed or girl teams of typically 10-12 players of the same age. Teams are coached by volunteers under the guidance of a professional coaching staff.
Each team plays 7 league games against other local club teams within the same age group. Games consist of two 25 minute halves, and are refereed by certified referees. Playing time is no less than 50% of game time.
Teams typically have one to two 75 min training sessions per week led by volunteer coaches. Training is age appropriate based curriculum and drills developed by professional staff. It is focused on basic skill development with an emphasis on attacking and defending in pairs.
When
Dates: April 6/7 - May 18/19
No Games: Easter, Memorial or Labor Day Weekends
Girls Games: Typically Saturday Afternoons
Boys/Coed Games: Generally Sunday Afternoons
Training: One or Two Week Nights/Week, 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Note: Coaches schedule training days and times. Rescheduled games due to weather related cancelations may be scheduled on other days. If needed, COED (boys) may have some games on Saturdays, and girls may have some games on Sunday afternoon for overflow.
Where
Home Games played at Johnston or Urbandale Soccer Complex
Away Games played in the Des Moines metro area
Cost
$110/season ($25 Late Fee on or after 1/31/2024)
11U-12U Recreational
What
Players born in 2012 or 2013 are placed on either coed or all girl teams of typically 14-16 players within the same age group. Teams are coached by volunteers under the guidance of professional coaching staff.
Each team plays 7 games: 6 league + 1 end-of-the-season matchup festival 9v9 games against other local club teams within the same age group. Games consist of two 30 minute halves, and are refereed by certified referees. Playing time is no less than 50% of game time.
Teams typically have one to two 90 min training sessions per week led by volunteer coaches. Training is age appropriate based curriculum and drills developed by professional staff. It is focused on basic skill development with an emphasis on attacking and defending in small groups.
When
Dates: April 6/7 - May 18/19
No Games: Easter, Memorial or Labor Day Weekends
Games, Generally Sunday Afternoons
Training, One or Two Week Nights/Week, 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Note: Coaches schedule training days and times. Rescheduled games due to weather related cancelations may be scheduled on other days. If needed, teams may have some games on Saturdays for overflow.
Where
Home Games played at Johnston or Urbandale Soccer Complex
Away Games played in the Des Moines metro area
Cost
$115/season ($25 Late Fee on or after 1/31/2024)
13U-14U Recreational Small Sided
What
Players born in 2010 or 2011 are placed on either coed or all girl teams of typically 10-12 players within the same age group. Teams are coached by volunteers under the guidance of professional coaching staff.
Each team plays 7 games: 6 league + 1 end-of-the-season matchup festival 7v7 games against other local club teams within the same age group. Games consist of two 35 minute halves, and are refereed by certified referees. Playing time is no less than 50% of game time.
Teams typically have one or two 90 min training sessions per week led by volunteer coaches. Training is age appropriate based curriculum and drills developed by professional staff. It is focused on basic skill development with an emphasis on transitioning to the attack, defending in groups and decision making.
When
Dates: April 6/7 - May 18/19
No Games: Easter, Memorial or Labor Day Weekends
Games, Generally Saturday Afternoons
Training, One or Two Week Nights/Week, 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Note: Coaches schedule training days and times. Rescheduled games due to weather related cancelations may be scheduled on other days. If needed, teams may have some games on Sundays for overflow.
Where
Home Games played at Johnston or Urbandale Soccer Complex
Away Games played in the Des Moines metro area
Cost
$120/season ($25 Late Fee on or after 1/31/2024)
15U-19U Recreational Small Sided
What
Players born in 2005 through 2009 are placed on either coed or all girl teams of typically 10-12 players within the same age group. Teams are coached by volunteers under the guidance of professional coaching staff.
Each team plays 7 games: 6 league + 1 end-of-the-season matchup festival 7v7 games against other local club teams within the same age group. Games consist of two 40 minute halves, and are refereed by certified referees. Playing time is no less than 50% of game time.
Teams typically have one or two 90 min training sessions per week led by volunteer coaches. Training is age appropriate based curriculum and drills developed by professional staff. It is focused on basic skill development with an emphasis on transitioning to the attack, defending in groups and decision making.
When
Dates: April 6/7 - May 18/19
No Games: Easter, Memorial or Labor Day Weekends
Games, Generally Sunday Afternoons
Training, One or Two Week Nights/Week, 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Note: Coaches schedule training days and times. Rescheduled games due to weather related cancelations may be scheduled on other days. If needed, teams may have some games on Saturdays for overflow.
Where
Home Games played at Johnston or Urbandale Soccer Complex
Away Games played in the Des Moines metro area
Cost
15U-16U - $125/season ($25 Late Fee after 1/31/2024)
17U-19U - $130/season ($25 Late Fee after 1/31/2024)