Register for Spring Soccer
Spring Soccer — South Orange County
Spring Soccer is one of our most popular seasons! Whether your child is playing for the first time or looking for a more competitive challenge, Elite Soccer League has a program for every player. We allow friend and coach requests without restriction so your child plays with the people they know and love. Come join thousands of South Orange County families who make ESL their soccer home every spring!
Choose Your Program
- Mini Kickers (U4–U5): A fun introduction to soccer with no pressure — just play! Learn more →
- Recreational (U6–U8): Open registration, 6v6 and 7v7 format. Saturday games March–May with optional weekday practices. Learn more →
- Recreational Plus+ (U9–U13): For developing players ready for more. One weekday practice plus Saturday games. Learn more →
- Signature Program: Our pre-club academy for skilled players ready to step it up beyond recreational. Learn more →
- Club — California Football Academy (CFA): Competitive 12-month program competing in SoCal Soccer League and beyond. Learn more →
Program Details
- Ages U4–U18 across all programs — a fit for every player
- Saturday games from March through May (approximately 8–10 games per season)
- U6 optional weekday practice; U7/U8 one weekday practice per week
- Recreational price: $175 early bird; +$20 late fee after February 23
- Uniform: Adidas kit required (~$75); professional coach fee of $50/month if no volunteer coach is available
- Teammate friend requests accepted — no restrictions!
- Teams spread throughout South Orange County — games close to home
Why Choose ESL for Spring?
- Play with friends — teammate requests accepted without restriction
- Professional organization with a local community feel
- All skill levels welcome — no tryouts required for recreational programs
- Consistent teams season to season — build lasting friendships
- Programs from first-time players all the way to competitive club
- Looking for higher-level play? Click HERE for our Signature and Club programs.
Join the Spring Waitlist
FAQs
- Q: What programs are available for spring?
A: Mini Kickers (U4–U5), Recreational (U6–U8), Recreational Plus+ (U9–U13), Signature (skilled intermediate), and Club/CFA (competitive 12-month).
- Q: Are tryouts required?
A: No tryouts required for Mini Kickers, Rec, or Rec Plus. All are open registration. The Signature program and CFA Club have their own enrollment process.
- Q: When do spring games take place?
A: Saturday games run from March through May (approximately 8–10 games per season).
- Q: Can my child play with their friends?
A: Yes! ESL accepts teammate and coach friend requests without restriction — a unique benefit compared to other local leagues.
- Q: What does spring soccer cost?
A: Recreational programs start at $175 (early bird). A uniform Adidas kit (~$75) is also required. A late registration fee of $20 applies after February 23.
- Q: How do teams stay together season to season?
A: ESL prioritizes team cohesion and continuity. We work to keep teams together so players can build strong bonds with their teammates each season.
