ABOUT MLS GO
MLS GO is Major League Soccer’s recreational youth soccer program, with the mission of creating an inclusive and elevated experience for all participants. Fun and affordability are at the heart of MLS GO with the ambition of enabling more kids to play soccer.
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By offering local communities a structured introductory soccer program with connections to a developmental pathway, we’re enabling greater access to the sport — seeking to remove any barriers to participating in the game we love.
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EXPECTATIONS
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Enjoy the game
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Learn the game
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Craft and hone foundational skills and abilities
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Consistent and punctual attendance
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Respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and the game
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Coaching education
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Volunteer based coaching with 3 coaching workshops/clinics per zone for all seasons from Zone Directors
Fall
9 week season
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U4 – 4v4 Co-Ed one session a week (technical game/warmup – dribbling, and play)
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U6 – 4v4 one session a week (technical game/warmup - skill development & ball work, small-sided game-like experiences, game-like experiences)
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U8 – 7v7 one to two sessions a week (technical game/warmup – skill development & ball work, small-sided game-like experiences, game-like experiences)
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U10 – 7v7 two sessions a week (technical game/warmup – skill development & ball work, small-sided game-like experiences or tactical focus exercises/possession/phases of the game instruction, game-like experiences)
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U12 – 9v9 two sessions a week (technical game/warmup – skill development &ball work, small-sided game-like experiences or tactical focus exercises/possession/phases of the game instruction, game-like experiences)
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U14, U19– 11v11 one session a week (technical game/warmup – skill development & ball work, small-sided game-like experiences or tactical focus exercises/possession/phases of the game instruction, game-like experiences)
