Micro Soccer
U6 and below teams are considered "Micro Soccer". UPSC and the Fircrest Soccer Club combine efforts to provide their own in house league for these newly developing teams. All games are played in
Fircrest and players receive a Fircrest Soccer T-shirt as part of their registration.
Age | Players on Field | Roster Size | Game Length | Ball Size | ||||
2014 (U6) | Four (no goalie) | 4-8 | Four 8 minute periods | Size 3 |
Modified Soccer
U7-U12 Teams are considered Modified or "Mod Soccer". UPSC teams in these age groups are formed as recreational teams and play in the Pierce County Soccer Association (PCS) Home League. Games are
played at various locations within the boundaries of PCS, throughout Pierce County. U11 Teams also have the option of playing in the South Sound United League, in which games are played throughout
Pierce and South King County. UPSC included team uniforms for players in these age groups as part of their registration.
Age | Players on Field | Roster Size | Game Length | Ball Size | ||||
2013 (U7) | 4 (no goalie) | 4-8 | Four 8 minute periods | Size 3 | ||||
2012 (U8) | 4 (no goalie) | 8 max | Three 15 min. periods | Size 3 | ||||
2011 (U9) | 6 plus goalie (7) | 12 max | Two 25 minute halves | Size 4 | ||||
2010 (U10) | 6 plus goalie (7) | 12 max | Two 25 minute halves | Size 4 | ||||
2009 (U11) | 8 plus goalie (9) | 14 max | Two 30 minute halves | Size 4 | ||||
2008 (U12) | 8 plus goalie (9) | 14 max | Two 30 minute halves | Size 4 |
Full Side Soccer
U13-U19 Teams are considered "Full Sided Soccer". Full sided UPSC teams have the option of moving forward as a Recreational team or a Select team (see the UPSC Team and Competition Policy).
Recreational teams typically play in the PCS Home League or in the South Sound United League at a rec level. Recreational teams do have the option of requesting placement in the higher level. Final
approval of such a request is up to the specific league and must be approved by the UPSC board. Select teams are expected to play in a competitive division of SSUL or higher. A team's level of play
is requested by UPSC on behalf of the team. Final decision on placement is determined by the specific league board. Uniforms are not included in the registration fee for U12 and above.
Age | Players on Field | Roster Size* | Game Length | Ball Size | ||||
2007 (U13) / 2006 (U14) | 10 plus goalie (11) | 18 max | Two 35 minute halves | Size 5 | ||||
2005 (U15) / 2004 (U16) | 10 plus goalie (11) | 18 max | Two 40 minute halves | Size 5 | ||||
2003 (U17) / 2002 (U18) 2001 (U19) | 10 plus goalie (11) | 18 max | Two 45 minute halves | Size 5 |
*Full Sided Rec Team actual roster size is controlled by UPSC. Full Sided Select Team roster size is controlled by the team.