DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Young soccer players across the Wiregrass will have a chance to stay active and sharpen their skills this winter as registration opens for the Winter Soccer League in Dothan.
The European Soccer Academy, in partnership with the Dothan Shockers FC, is offering a six-week winter league powered by MLS GO. The season is scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 30.
The league is open to individual players and complete teams, with opportunities for children as young as 3 years old through competitive divisions for players ages 13 and 14.
Games will be played in a 4-on-4 format, featuring one goalie and three field players. Teams will consist of six to eight players, with two games scheduled per night during the six-week season, excluding holidays.
Registration costs $85 per player and includes a complete MLS GO uniform. Players are required to wear tennis shoes or indoor cleats and shin guards.
Age Divisions and Game Schedules
The recreational, micro and junior divisions will follow these schedules:
- Ages 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9: Coed games Saturday mornings.
- Ages 10-12: Coed games Monday nights.
The travel and competitive divisions include:
- U8/U9 coed and U13/U14 girls: Tuesday nights.
- U10/U11 coed and U13/U14 boys: Thursday nights.
The winter league offers young athletes a chance to continue playing soccer during the colder months while developing teamwork, improving their skills and enjoying friendly competition.
Families interested in signing up can register online at DYSA.net.
Coaches or organizers interested in registering complete teams can contact Coach Scott at [email protected] for additional information.
The season kicks off the week of Nov. 30, giving families time to register before winter play begins.
