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About the SOCAL Spring League
The SOCAL Spring League is a SOCAL-operated seasonal league circuit designed to support player development and club planning during the spring months.
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Built specifically for younger age groups, the Spring League provides balanced competition, regionalized scheduling, and consistent league standards—allowing players to continue developing while teams prepare for the upcoming season.
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Competition begins following the conclusion of State Cup, creating a seamless transition into spring play within a familiar SOCAL structure.
A Purpose-Built Spring Environment
Balanced Competition
An 8-game spring season offered across multiple levels of play to support appropriate competitive matchups.
Regionalized Scheduling
Teams compete within their immediate or neighboring regions to reduce travel while maintaining competition quality.
Seasonal
Alignment
Designed to support roster transitions under the August 1 – July 31 age cycle.
SOCAL
Standards
Consistent administration, player protection, and league oversight across all regions.
Levels of Play
The SOCAL Spring League offers competition across multiple levels to ensure teams are placed in developmentally appropriate environments. ​Pre-NPL (U10–U12)*, Flight 1, Flight 2, Flight 3​
​Pre-NPL (U10–U12)
New for the 2026 season, the Pre-NPL Spring Division provides an advanced competitive option for U10–U12 boys’ and girls’ teams.
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This open geography division, administered directly by SOCAL, is designed for teams seeking a higher competitive environment as part of their long-term development pathway.
The division supports:
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Top Flight 1 teams in smaller geographic areas
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Teams that previously participated in Pre-NPL
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Teams preparing for potential Pre-NPL participation in the upcoming fall season
Teams that apply but are not accepted into the Pre-NPL Spring Division will be placed into their appropriate regional Flight 1 Spring League, ensuring continued competitive play.
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Play Dates
U5 through U8
March: 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
April: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
May: 2, 3, 9, 30, 31
U9 through U13
April: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
May: 2, 3, 9, 30, 31
June: 6, 7
Pre-NPL U10-U12
April: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
May: 2, 3, 9, 30, 31
June: 6, 7
Non Play Dates
Easter Weekend (April 4 & 5)
Mother's Day (May 10)
Optional non-play date*(May 16 & 17)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 & 24)