Serving youth, ages 4 through 18, in the Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Mather and surrounding communities. However, there are no residential boundaries and all players are welcome.
Board Members
Playing Fields
Click here for a map of all Playing Fields.
Practice Fields
Click here for a map of all Practice Fields.
Important Dates / Calendar
Coaches meeting: 7/9/26Field Striping: 8/1/26Seeding Tournament: 8/8/26Picture Days: 8/10/26, 8/11/26, 8/12/26Jamboree: 8/15/26First Game: 8/22/26
Policies
Annual General Meeting
Next AGM: Information will be posted when scheduled. Check back here or follow us on Facebook.
Registration
2026 Game Schedules
Note: U6/U8 the full season will be scheduled. For U10–U14, divisions are reseeded halfway through so only first-half games are shown initially.
Full Schedule will be out just before the season after teams are formed.
Training Sessions
learn more about Training Sessions for players.
Summer Camp
Rancho Cordova Soccer 2026 Summer Camp
Age Groups
Starting with the 2026–27 season (beginning August 2026), U.S. Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO are transitioning from calendar birth-year to a school-year (Aug 1–July 31) age grouping. This shift aims to align players with their school-grade peers, promoting better team formation and increased social engagement.
U6
Under 6
Born 08/01/20–07/31/22
U8
Under 8
Born 08/01/18–07/31/20
U10
Under 10
Born 08/01/16–07/31/18
U12
Under 12
Born 08/01/14–07/31/16
U14
Under 14
Born 08/01/12–07/31/14
U16
Under 16
Born 08/01/10–07/31/12
U19
Under 19
Born 08/01/07–07/31/10
Playing Rules by Age
Coach Registration now open. no prior experience is required!
Training Sessions
Coach Eduation Sessions
Coach Registration
Register as a Coach Required Steps
Safe Sport — Must be completed after 06/01/2026. Instructions Disqualification-Suspension Review — Instructions Background Check — Email the club for a voucher code after completing the rest. Instructions
Questions? Email [email protected]
Coaching Tips & Development
Downloads
Try-On Days
Come try them on to make sure you get the right size. If we have your size you can purchase and take it home that day; if not, we will place an order and get it to you before the season starts.
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Saturday, June 13th
9:00am – 12:00pm
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Saturday, June 27th
9:00am – 12:00pm
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Saturday, July 18th
9:30am – 12:00pm
U6
U8
U10
U12
U14
U16
U19
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: Ryan Burnett
Match Setup
Field: 25–35 yd × 15–25 yd Goal: 4 ft × 6 ft Size 3 ball 4 v 4 on two separate fields 4 quarters × 10 minutes 2-person coaches referee (whistle required) No goal box, penalty area, or goalkeeper Center circle 3 yd radius Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required No jewelry allowed Shinguards under/covered by socks Playing Rules
No slide tackling or heading (indirect free kick) All players play at least 50% of the game Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks in play Retake bad throw-ins Defensive team drops to half line on goal kicks Minimum 4 yd distance on all restarts
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: Ryan Burnett
Match Setup
Field: 25–35 yd × 15–25 yd Goal: 4 ft × 6 ft Size 3 ball · 4 v 4 4 quarters × 10 minutes 2-person coaches referee (whistle required) No goal box, penalty area, or goalkeeper Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required No jewelry allowed Shinguards under/covered by socks Playing Rules
No slide tackling or heading (indirect free kick) All players play at least 50% of the game Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks in play Retake bad throw-ins Defensive team drops to half line on goal kicks Minimum 4 yd distance on all restarts
📋 Lesson Plans
Session plans from US Youth Soccer
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: Edward Roza
Match Setup
Field: 55–65 L × 35–45 W Goal: 6.5 ft × 18 ft 7 v 7 (6 + goalkeeper) · Size 4 ball 2 × 25-minute halves 1 certified referee (home club) Unlimited substitution at any stoppage Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required · No jewelry Shinguards under/covered by socks Playing Rules
No slide tackling or heading (indirect free kick) All players play at least 50% Defenders minimum 8 yds on all restarts Penalty kicks for fouls in box; direct free kicks outside No retake of bad throw-ins — ball turns over Build-out lines used Offsides called
📋 Lesson Plans
Session plans from US Youth Soccer
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: James Robinson
Match Setup
Field: 70–80 L × 45–55 W Goal: 6.5 ft × 18 ft or 7 ft × 21 ft 9 v 9 (8 + goalkeeper) · Size 4 ball 2 × 30-minute halves 2–3 certified referees (home club) Unlimited substitution · Goalkeeper punting allowed Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required · No jewelry Playing Rules
No slide tackling or heading (indirect free kick) All players play at least 50% Defenders minimum 8 yds on all restarts Penalty kicks for fouls in box No retake of bad throw-ins Build-out lines used · Offsides called
📋 Lesson Plans
Session plans from US Youth Soccer
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: James Robinson
Match Setup
Field: 100–120 L × 50–80 W Goal: 8 ft × 24 ft 11 v 11 (10 + goalkeeper) · Size 5 ball 2 × 35-minute halves 2–3 certified referees · Unlimited substitution Goalkeeper punting allowed Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required · No jewelry Playing Rules
Sliding and heading now allowed All players play at least 50% Defenders minimum 10 yds on all restarts Penalty kicks for fouls in box No retake of bad throw-ins · Offsides called
📋 Lesson Plans
Session plans from US Youth Soccer
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: James Robinson
Match Setup
Field: 100–120 L × 50–80 W Goal: 8 ft × 24 ft 11 v 11 (10 + goalkeeper) · Size 5 ball 2 × 40-minute halves 2–3 certified referees · Unlimited substitution Goalkeeper punting allowed Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required · No jewelry Playing Rules
Sliding and heading now allowed All players play at least 50% Defenders minimum 10 yds on all restarts Penalty kicks for fouls in box · Offsides called
📋 Lesson Plans
Session plans from US Youth Soccer
📜 Rules of Play
Coordinator: James Robinson
Match Setup
Field: 100–120 L × 50–80 W Goal: 8 ft × 24 ft 11 v 11 (10 + goalkeeper) · Size 5 ball 2 × 45-minute halves 2–3 certified referees · Unlimited substitution Goalkeeper punting allowed Equipment
Shoes and shinguards required · No jewelry Playing Rules
Sliding and heading now allowed All players play at least 50% Defenders minimum 10 yds on all restarts Penalty kicks for fouls in box · Offsides called
