CALIFORNIA (Monday, June 9, 2025) – Cal North and Cal South are excited to announce a new collaborative event-based league for U12 (9v9) and U14 (11v11) boys and girls teams beginning Fall 2025.
“Both state associations in California have been working together behind the scenes to make this happen and offer quality competition to our teams limiting out of state travel for families,” said Marley Wilson, Cal North Executive Director.
“There’s so much talent in both Southern and Northern California, our goal is to bring those top teams together providing that flexibility that they might need,” said Jesus Cisneros, Cal South Director of Soccer Programming.
Cal South CEO, Jeff Dyrek added, “It’s really fantastic that both of our organizations can come together to produce this exciting opportunity for talented teams throughout all of California.”
What Makes This League Unique?
- Quality Over Quantity
- Only 4 teams per age group and gender from each association will be accepted, ensuring a highly competitive and rewarding experience.
- Event-Based Format
- Opening Weekend: August or after Labor Day in September at a central location. Teams play 2 games Saturday, 1 game Sunday.
- Second Event Weekend: Same format, new location.
- Final Event Weekend: Tournament-style in Bakersfield, California, with seeding and a Championship match.
- Outstanding Incentives
- Cal North: Champions in each age group/gender will receive free ODP tryout registration for every player for the 2025/2026 seasonal year.
- Cal South: Champions will receive free entry into the Cal South State Cup.
- No League Fees
- All direct costs (referees, registration, facilities, awards) are shared evenly among participating teams.
- Flexible Scheduling
- Event weekends allow teams to continue in other leagues and tournaments.
Why Participate?
- Top-tier competition with the best teams from Northern and Southern California.
- Advancement opportunities for teams and players.
- Flexible, event-focused scheduling.
- No League Fees.
- Outstanding Incentives for teams and players.
- A new standard for quality youth soccer competition in California.
How to Apply:
Interested teams or individuals with additional questions, please contact:
Cal North teams contact Marley Wilson at mwilson@calnorth.org
Cal South teams contact Jesus Cisneros at jcisneros@calsouth.com
About Cal North:
Cal North Youth Soccer Association is the original youth soccer organization in Northern California, who has served generations of players, coaches, leagues, and clubs with storied histories since 1969. Cal North is a member of a much larger soccer community, and as a member, you are also a member of this world community. Players register to play with one of the more than 200 clubs or leagues formed by Cal North. Through affiliation, our leagues and clubs are also members of US Youth Soccer, U.S. Soccer, and U.S. Futsal. For more information: https://www.calnorth.org/.
About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association – South (Cal South) is a 501(c)(3) California public benefit corporation and is an official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and the United States Adult Soccer Association. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders, and skill levels. For more information: https://calsouth.com/.
