When is Soccer Season? Everything You Need to Know
When is soccer season? The beautiful game is the most popular sport in the world and there are hundreds of professional soccer leagues around the world.
As a soccer player, youth or professional, coach, or fan of the game it is important to know when soccer season starts so that you can have the right gear and equipment and be prepared for tryouts, training, or simply watching games. In this blog, I will explain everything you need to know about when soccer season starts for youth soccer, high school, college, Major League Soccer, and other leagues around the world.
Soccer Seasons Around the World
Due to environmental, logistical, and economic conditions, soccer seasons worldwide differ in length and structure. In general, soccer seasons can last between 6-10 months and are divided into the pre-season and post-season.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the schedules from leagues around the world.
U.S Youth Soccer
In the United states, youth soccer is a winter sport and is typically played between the months of September and November. However, depending on the level of the league and the age group, some U.S youth soccer teams play for other month’s of the year.
High School Soccer
High school soccer is also a winter sport and is played between the months of November through February. Depending on the league and how well teams place, some teams will make it to the postseason play-offs.
College Soccer
In college, soccer is a Fall sport that is played between August and December. Part of the summer counts as pre-season and only the best teams will make it to the post-season playoffs.
Some college soccer teams also have a spring schedule although there are not as many games as during the fall schedule.
Amateur Leagues in the United States
The United States pyramid includes top amateur leagues that can be considered the Fourth Division. These are the dates for those leagues.
United Premier Soccer League (UPSL):
The UPSL plays soccer year round and there are two seasons. The spring season begins in March and ends with the playoffs in late August. The fall season begins in September and ends in February.
National Premier Soccer League
The NPSL league starts around March, April or May, depending on the league and state and will usually run until about July.
NISA Nations Soccer
The NISA Nations Soccer league is affiliated with the 3rd tier of professional soccer, NISA, and it is a top amateur soccer league. The regular season begins in March and ends in June for the postseason.
Major League Soccer Season
The Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season typically begins in late February or early March and runs through October. The key dates for the MLS playoffs are from late November until December, when the MLS Leagues Cup also occurs. The MLS season follows a spring-to-fall schedule to avoid harsh winter weather conditions that could impact gameplay.
European Soccer Leagues’ Schedules
- Premier League: England’s top-tier league usually starts in August and ends in May of the following year. You can find more information on their official website.
- Bundesliga: Germany’s premier competition also kicks off in August but wraps up slightly earlier than its English counterpart – usually by mid-May. Visit their official site.
- La Liga: Spain’s first division generally follows a similar timeline as Bundesliga; however, it may extend further into May depending on various factors like international competitions or domestic cup finals. Learn more here.
- Serie A: Italy’s Serie A follows suit with an August start and May finish. For more information, visit their official website.
- Ligue 1: France’s top league starts in early August and ends in late May. For more information, visit their official website.
South American Countries’ Calendar-Year Format
In South America, soccer seasons generally follow a calendar-year format, beginning in January or February and concluding by December. The most popular leagues in South America include Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (official website) and Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Futbol (official website).
This schedule aligns better with international competitions like Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
Frequently Asked Question
What team has won the MLS Cup the most in league history?
From all of the MLS teams, the LA Galaxy has won the most MLS cup trophies in league history.
Who won last year’s match of the MLS all star game?
Last year’s MLS all star game was between the MLS all stars and Arsenal. Arsenal won 5-0.
Who are the reigning champions of Major League soccer?
The reigning champions of Major League Soccer is the Columbus Crew, who defeated LAFC. This was the second straight season that LAFC made it to the final but they were not able to win that one match.
How can I learn more about the game?
To learn more about soccer the most important thing is to join a team and play the game as much as possible. If possible, analyze high level games as much as you can and your own games as well by recording them with a soccer camera. Also read soccer books, listen to podcasts and interviews watch soccer documentaries, as well as some movies, tv shows, and anime.
Conclusion
In conclusion, soccer season is different everywhere around the world, which is a good thing for fans because that means there is almost always a soccer game to watch on Television. In this blog, I covered everything you need to know about the basics of soccer seasons around the world.
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