Registration
📅 Dates: March 21–22, 2026
📍 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
⚽ Ages: U-8 – U-19 (Boys & Girls)
🕒 Registration Deadline: March 1st
💳 Entry Fee: $720 – $805
🏆 Sanctioning: US Youth Soccer
Prepare your team for the upcoming spring season in one of the most affordable and competitive youth soccer tournaments in the D.C. area! The 2025 Spring Classic featured 132 teams from 6 state associations including Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
🏆 Tournament Overview
- US Youth Soccer Sanctioned Event
- Designed for Classic through High-Level Travel teams
- Competitive yet development-focused environment
- Referee fees included in entry cost
- No credit card fees for online payments
⚙️ Divisions & Fees
| Age Group | Birth Year | Format | Max Roster | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-8 | 2018 | 7v7 | 14 | $720 |
| U-9 | 2017 | 7v7 | 14 | $720 |
| U-10 | 2016 | 7v7 | 14 | $720 |
| U-11 | 2015 | 9v9 | 16 | $755 |
| U-12 | 2014 | 9v9 | 16 | $755 |
| U-13 | 2013 | 11v11 | 18 | $780 |
| U-14 | 2012 | 11v11 | 18 | $780 |
| U-15 | 2011 | 11v11 | 18 | $780 |
| U-16 | 2010 | 11v11 | 22 | $805 |
| U-17 | 2009 | 11v11 | 22 | $805 |
| U-18/19 | 2008–2007 | 11v11 | 22 | $805 |
Tournament fees include referees.
📈 Playing Levels
- Classic Level: County or developmental travel (e.g., MSI, URSL)
- Low-Level Travel: Lower divisions (5–7) of EDP, NCSL, etc.
- Mid-Level Travel: Competitive regional/state teams (Div. 3–4)
- High-Level Travel: Competitive regional teams (Div. 1-2)
We make every effort to ensure balanced and competitive brackets.
💰 Payment Information
Payable to: MDSL
Mailing Address:
MDSL c/o Spring Classic
PO Box 302
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
✅ No Credit Card Fees
💵 Performance Bond: $150 (U14 and up) — refundable within 14 days if no forfeits or rule violations.
💻 GotSport Fee: $20 system fee applies at checkout.
📅 Late Fee: $50 after March 1, 2026 (acceptance not guaranteed).
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Registration Payment | Upon Registration |
| Team Acceptance | Upon Registration |
| De-Conflict Request | March 1, 2026 |
| Brackets Released | March 4, 2026 |
| Schedule Released | March 11, 2026 |
| Team Check-In | March 15, 2026 |
| Roster Changes Deadline | March 18, 2026 |
| Final Changes Cutoff | March 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
📋 Team Check-In (Online via GotSport)
- Upload player cards and official rosters.
- State-affiliated teams: Use state player cards.
- Non-USYS teams: Upload roster from an MDSL-accredited league (e.g., MSI, SAM, URSL).
- Questions: checkin@gotsoccer.com
- Accreditation questions: info@mdslsoccer.com
💬 Tournament Highlights
- Affordable entry and no extra fees
- Competitive but family-friendly atmosphere
- Excellent field locations near Maryland / D.C. border
- Focus on player development, sportsmanship, and fun