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About the SOCAL Spring League
The SOCAL Spring League is a SOCAL-operated spring competition designed for boys’ and girls’ teams from U5 through U14.
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The league provides a structured, development-focused environment that allows players to continue competing in the spring while teams prepare for the upcoming season. All Spring League competition aligns with the August 1 – July 31 seasonal age cycle, helping support smooth roster transitions.
How the Spring League Works
The Spring League is designed to be simple, balanced, and regionally based.
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Teams compete in an 8-game spring season against appropriately matched opponents, with schedules built to reduce travel while maintaining competitive play. Competition begins following the conclusion of State Cup, allowing teams to transition naturally into spring soccer.
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The Spring League is offered across multiple levels of play to ensure teams are placed in environments that fit their stage of development.
Levels of Play
Spring League divisions include:
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Pre-NPL (U10–U12) (2026-27 team age group)​
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Flight 1
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Flight 2
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Flight 3
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Flight 4
New for 2026, the Pre-NPL Spring Division (U10–U12) (2026-27 team age group)​ provides an advanced competitive option for teams preparing for future Pre-NPL participation. This division is administered directly by SOCAL and operates as an open geography division.
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Teams not accepted into Pre-NPL will compete in their appropriate regional Flight 1 Spring League.
Regional Scheduling
Spring League matches are scheduled primarily within each team’s region or neighboring regions, helping limit travel while maintaining competitive matchups.
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Regions include:
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Inland Empire
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Los Angeles County
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Orange County
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San Diego
A SOCAL Standard
The SOCAL Spring League is administered by SOCAL in alignment with league policies and standards. Clubs are responsible for registering teams and providing appropriate home fields, while SOCAL oversees league structure, scheduling, and competition standards.
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The goal of the Spring League is to provide a positive, well-organized spring environment that supports player development and team continuity.