Development League
***FALL REGISTRATION COMING SOON!***
Our Development Soccer League is the heart of Northern Soccer Club. This 9-week program includes one practice per week and one game per week with the exception of Labor Day weekend for games. It will also include an a 10th week for an End of the Season festival on Saturday, October 24th!
This league focuses on fun, learning, and teamwork for boys and girls. Players will build soccer skills, stay active, and grow both emotionally and physically in a supportive environment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Divisions for ages 4-15 (U5-U15)
9-week League
One Practice per Week
One Game per Week - No Games on Sat, Sept 5th due to Labor Day
Equipment for Practices and Games Provided
Volunteer Coaches - Coach Education and Practice Curriculum provided.
Season Dates: Weeks of Aug 17th to Oct 12th + BONUS End of Season Festival Sat, Oct 24th
Registration Fee: $125
Annual NMYSA Fee: $23 if not current
Uniforms: $32 for Red and Yellow Jersey - Available for purchase first two weeks of the league.
***This league relies on parents volunteering to coach. Coach education and practice curriculum provided.***
Financial assistance is available for registration fee. To apply, click here and complete the application.
SCHEDULE
PRACTICES
All Santa Fe teams practice 5:30pm-6:30pm at MRC Soccer Valley. *All El Dorado teams practice 5:30pm-6:30pm at the El Dorado Community School.
U5 Coed Monday (3v3)*^
U6 Coed Tuesday (3v3)*
U7 Coed Wednesday (4v4)*
U8 Coed Thursday (4v4)*
U9/10 Boys Tuesdays (7v7)
U9/10 Girls Wednesday (7v7)
U11/12 Boys Thursday (7v7)
U11-13 Girls Wednesday (6v6)
U14+ Coed (U13-U15 Boys, U14-U15 Girls) Friday (7v7)
*Division offers registration for a team to practice in El Dorado specifically.
^U5 Coed will not have practice on Monday, September 7th, due to Labor Day. Practice that week will be Friday, September 11th for this division.
GAME TIMES
All games are played Saturday mornings at MRC Soccer Valley. Game times are currently TBD. Once the schedule has been created, it will be available in your Sports Connect account which is the same platform used for registration.
DIVISIONS
Registration is set up so that your child’s age-appropriate programs and divisions will populate automatically. NMYSA has changed their age definitions for divisions starting with the 2026-2027 season. If you want to check your child’s division, click here to view.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE?
Northern Soccer Jersey (Red & Yellow) - **Available for purchase at first practice**
Soccer Shoes (recommended)
Shin Guards (required)
Water Bottle
Positive Attitude
Northern Niños
***FALL REGISTRATION COMING SOON!***
**THIS IS A PRACTICE ONLY PROGRAM**
Our Northern Niños program is the perfect introduction to soccer for 3-year-olds, designed to spark a love for the game in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. Through playful activities and age-appropriate games, children will develop fundamental soccer skills, improve coordination, and build confidence—all while having a great time!
Led by trained and professional coaches, our program focuses on creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere where every child feels excited to participate. We emphasize teamwork, enjoyment, and skill-building, laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of soccer.
Season Dates: Weeks of Aug 17th through Oct 12th
Registration Fee: $125
Annual NMYSA Fee: $23 if not current
Financial assistance is available for registration fee. To apply, click here and complete the application.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
For U4 Athletes - born between 8/1/2022 and 7/31/2023
9-Week Program (practice only—no games)
One Practice per Week
Small Group Size
Registration is set up so that your child’s age-appropriate programs and divisions will populate automatically. NMYSA has changed their age definitions for divisions starting with the 2026-2027 season. If you want to check your child’s division, click here to view.
SCHEDULE
Practice time is 5:30PM-6:15PM at MRC Soccer Valley. You have the option to participate in a group on Mondays^, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
^The Monday night group will not have practice on Monday, September 7th, due to Labor Day. Practice that week will be Friday, September 11th for that specific group.
Join us for a fun-filled season where your little one can take their first steps into the world of soccer!
Ascent Academy
***FALL REGISTRATION COMING SOON!***
**THIS IS A PRACTICE ONLY PROGRAM**
The Ascent Academy is a 6-week supplemental training program for players who want to sharpen their individual skills beyond their regular development team practices. These sessions focus strictly on ball mastery, technical speed, decision-making and confidence with the ball.
Whether your player is preparing for the transition to Select-level soccer or simply wants to reach their highest potential within our Development League, the Ascent Academy provides the professional environment needed to elevate their game.
This program is replacing what was known as Northern Academy and is a separate program from the Development League.
Season Dates: Weeks of Aug 24th through Sept 28th
Registration Fee: $75
Annual NMYSA Fee: $23 if not current
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Divisions for 6-12 (U7-U12)
6-Week Program - Practice Only. No Games.
One Session per Week
Small Group Size
Registration is set up so that your child’s age-appropriate programs and divisions will populate automatically. NMYSA has changed their age definitions for divisions starting with the 2026-2027 season. If you want to check your child’s division, click here to view.
SCHEDULE
All sessions are at MRC Soccer Valley starting the week of Aug 24th and ending the week of Sept 28th.
U7 Coed Tuesdays, 5:15PM-6:15PM
U8 Coed Tuesdays, 6:15PM-7:15PM
U9/10 Coed Mondays, 5:15PM-6:15PM
U11/12 Coed Mondays, 5:15PM-6:15PM