Travel Coordinator: Dave Murrett [email protected]
*NEW* Travel Evaluations & Team Placements
Starting in June 2026, all EYSA players who wish to register for Fall Travel soccer are required to participate in an evaluation process. Players from 9U and above are expected to attend. This process consists of attending two sessions (one minimum) during the first week of June where qualified personnel assess the players. The goal of this approach is to align players with teammates of similar abilities and build a program where children can have fun developing soccer skills with their peers. Player development is always paramount in our process!
The EYSA Travel Division is a member of the Roots Soccer League (RSL) and the Quabbin Valley Soccer League (QVSL). We offer 7U-14U Girls & Boys teams during both the Spring and Fall seasons (depending on interest). In the Spring we also offer High School level teams (15U-18U) if there is enough interest. Below is a breakdown of the different divisions we currently offer as a member of these leagues and their structures:
HOME GAMES: Nonotuck Park Soccer Complex
PRACTICES: Coaches Discretion (typically twice a week)
8U Division Structure:
- Age Range: 7-8 years
- Skill Level: Geared towards kids new to soccer or those who may have some experience but are looking to build on their skills.
- Players: 5v5 (one goalkeeper four outfield players)
- Duration: 15min Thirds (2min break between them)
- Field: 25-35yds long x 15-25yds wide
- Goals: 4ft x 6ft
- Ball: Size 3 or 4
- Subs: Unlimited
- Heading: Not Allowed
- Laws of Game: All FIFA Laws… Exceptions: No Punting, No Slide Tackles, No Penalty Kicks, No Off-Side's, Build Out Line at halfway, No Yellow/Red Cards (forced sub)
- Games: 8 Regular Season Games (Saturday’s Only, usually 1 per week)
- Venue: All GAMES are at Roots Athletic Center in Westfield
9U & 10U Division Structure:
- Players: 7v7
- Duration: 25min halves
- Ball Size: 4
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Not allowed in games or practice
- Regular Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Jamboree Event during Opening Weekend
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away
11U & 12U Division Structure:
- Players: 9v9
- Duration: 30min halves
- Ball: Size 4
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: No Heading at 11U. Heading allowed at 12U
- Regular Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Play-Off Event during Closing Weekend (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away
13U & 14U Division Structure:
- Players: 11v11
- Duration: 35min halves
- Ball: Size 5
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Allowed - No Restrictions
- Regular Games: 9 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Play-Off Event during Closing Weekend (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away
HIGH SCHOOL (15U-18U) Division Structure:
- Players: 11v11
- Duration: 40min halves
- Ball: Size 5
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Allowed
- Season: Spring Only (High School off season)
- Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Days: Saturday's (Fri evening if needed)
- Venue(s): Home/Away
- Pass-Cards and Rosters Required
- Extra large roster limit of 25 Players