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The National Soccer Seeds is a recreational youth soccer program of The National Soccer Roots non-profit 501(c)(3) that focuses on lifting barriers to allow participation for youth in soccer. Powered by Major League Soccer, MLS GO is a vibrant recreational program that provides girls and boys a fun, affordable, local neighborhood soccer experience.

With these being our primary objectives, we provide grassroots soccer leagues for everyone.

Through these efforts, we become active participants in constructing developmental pathways by enabling greater access to the sport, planting the seeds of the love for the game, and creating lifelong fans.

DO NOT REGISTER PRIOR TO APPLICATION AND AWARD OF GRANT.

NO SE REGISTRE ANTES DE LA SOLICITUD Y CONCESIÓN DE LA SUBVENCIÓN.

Reimbursements are not allowed per grant rules.

We help cover the participation fees of individual players through our MLS GO PLAY FUND, an annual financial commitment from Major League Soccer (MLS) to expand access to youth recreational soccer. Learn more.

Beginner, current recreational and competitive players looking for more development opportunities.

Ages U4 (3) - U15 (14) 

Players need only shin guards and size 3 ball (for practice) at U4-U5.

Soccer cleats are added at U6 - U15 for playing on grass or synthetic turf to avoid slipping when changing direction.

Players receive an MLS full kit—jersey, shorts, and socks (see Jerseys below).

No necklaces or any other jewelry which may cause a danger for the child or other players. This includes earrings, parents may want to time piercings between leagues with time to heal and remove to play.

The National Soccer Seeds have Leagues throughout North Texas with more coming online with each season. Currently serving:

• Dallas
• Crossbar Richardson (Indoor)
• Denton
• Crossbar Denton (Indoor/Outdoor Turf)
• Lake Dallas City Park (Grass)
• Founders Classical Academy - Corinth (After-School)
• Longview
• Pro Tech Sports Complex (Indoor/Grass Outdoor)

Seasons are available all year long.

Example:

• Winter I and Winter II (8 weeks)
• Spring (10 weeks)
• Summer (8 weeks)
• Fall (10 weeks)

Games are held on natural grass, turf and indoor turf pending time of year and location. (see also Playing Formats below)

U4 - U5

Matches at U4 - U5 are typically played in quarters of 8 minutes each with 2 minutes between quarters and no more than 5-minute half. All seasons at this age are 8 weeks consisting of practices and 6 games.

U6 - U9

Matches at U6 - U9 are typically played in quarters of 10 minutes each with 2 minutes between quarters and no more than 5-minute half. Seasons at this age vary between 8 - 10 weeks consisting of practices and 6 - 8 games.

Practices are generally one per week either during the week, or in some indoor settings, prior to games.

Length of practices range between 30 and 50 minutes depending on the location and time of year.

Costs vary by location, field type, time of year, and range from FREE to $200 but MLS GO strives to keep participation affordable to ensure accessibility for all families. Most of our leagues are in the $130 scope with uniforms mentioned above.

The purpose of a 3v3 game is to give 3- and 4-year-olds more time and space with the ball. This allows more chances to touch the ball, dribble, shoot, score, and to have more fun!

It also increases confidence - an essential concept for future development.

At this age, the position of the players on the field should promote a basic awareness of themselves on the field. While 3v3 games at the U4-U5 age groups remain focused on 1v1s with short, repetitive moves, players may gradually begin to learn that passes to a teammate are an option. Play at this age will look messy, but coaches should be patient.

At this age, the position of the players on the field should promote cooperation and prepare them for 4v4 games at U8-U9, as well as games with a goalkeeper later on.

At the start of a game, the three players should not stand in a horizontal line – they should have a triangle formation. This triangle lineup is intended to give them a basic awareness of proper positioning and to create a clear intention of playing as a team.

While 3v3 games at the U6-U7 level remain focused on 1v1s with short, repetitive moves, players will gradually begin to learn that passes to a teammate are an option. The triangle positioning is an ideal introduction to the idea of teamwork, which the players will eventually grow to understand.

The field dimensions do not change from 3v3 at the U6- U7 level, so why move to 4v4? The answer lies in the player’s ability to move, which becomes easier at 7 and 8 years old compared to 5 or 6 years old. This development reduces the amount of time and space and requires players to make decisions quicker, which will translate well when they move into larger games (e.g., 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11).

A recommended formation in 4v4 is a diamond shape. Thanks to the creation of three lines (1-2-1) which form two triangles, this allows for players to work together - and therefore more passes. Triangles and diamonds are at the heart of any team game to ensure success in teammates working together.

The other benefit of 1-2-1 (diamond) positioning is that it introduces children to the principles of offensive and defensive shape. Of course, it is too early to assume players this age will always stay in their positions during a game, but the 1-2-1 formation will give them some initial ideas in knowing every player must attack and defend.