2026 Summer League
July 11 – August 9, 2026
Gaithersburg and Germantown, MD
Competitive level teams only!
U-8 – U-15 boys and girls teams
MDSL Summer returns for year #4. All games will be played between Gaithersburg and Germantown, MD. Games will be played on both Saturdays and Sundays. You can request a preferred game day.
The season is for 5 weeks and teams will play a total of 8 games.
The Summer League is for U-8 (2018) – U-15 (2011) teams and is a great way for your players to stay in form prior to the start of their Fall season.
Typically competitive level players and teams play during the summer, however, the season is open to all teams. At the end of the season, Champion and Finalist medals and trophies (Champions only) will be issued in addition to the Most Valuable Player of the division.
For registration and scheduling we use GotSport and there is a $25 discount per team for clubs who register 4 or more teams. If registering 4 or more teams we will send you an invoice so select Check/MO.
*Note – the league holds the right to adjust divisions accordingly depending on the number of teams registered.
*Cost includes referees
| Age Group | Birth Year | Format | Max Roster | Entry Fee |
| U-8 | 2018 | 7 v 7 | 18 | $550 |
| U-9 | 2017 | 7 v 7 | 18 | $550 |
| U-10 | 2016 | 7 v 7 | 18 | $550 |
| U-11 | 2015 | 9 v 9 | 20 | $650 |
| U-12 | 2014 | 9 v 9 | 20 | $650 |
| U-13 | 2013 | 11 v 11 | 22 | $750 |
| U-14 | 2012 | 11 v 11 | 22 | $750 |
| U-15 | 2011 | 11 v 11 | 22 | $750 |
Playing Format:
- No Heading (U-8 – U-11)
- One (1) Referee per match for U-8 – U12.
- Three (3) Referees per match for U-13 and up.
Block scheduling will be available. We will also offer double coach scheduling preference to de-conflict games.
CARDING. Teams can either issue US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, or complete an MDSL roster to be eligible to participate in the summer league.
AMAZING BENEFITS. MDSL member clubs and teams will also receive access to Squadra, BowNet, and partnerships only available to the MDSL.
Summer 2026 KEY DATES to remember:
- Team Registration Deadline: June 27, 2026
- Summer Division Structure Released: June 29, 2026
- Summer Master Schedule Released: June 30, 2026
- Summer Season Starts: July 11, 2026
- Summer Season Ends: August 9, 2026
Match Dates
- Week 1: July 11 – 12, 2026
- Week 2: July 18 – 19, 2026
- Week 3: July 25 – 26, 2026
- Week 4: August 1 – 3, 2026
- Week 5: August 8 – 9, 2026
Fees include:
- League matches
- Referee fees
- Standard rules and procedures developed by clubs
- Centralized master scheduling via GotSport
- League set up
- League administration
Please Note: All scheduling (games and fields) are handled by the MDSL office.