Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016
LEN OLIVER 5V5 TOURNAMENT
DC Soccer Club hosts the annual Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament each June in memory of Len Oliver, the club’s longtime Director of Coaching and one of the most influential figures in the Washington, DC soccer community. To honor Len's passion for youth soccer and coaching education, all proceeds from this tournament go into a joint-scholarship fund benefiting players, coaches and referees.
The Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament offers a day of small-sided play that reflects the creativity and spirit Len championed throughout his career. Open to U7–U14 players of all levels, the 5v5 format emphasizes ball movement, quick decision-making, and collaboration. Teams may be formed of players from different levels of play—Recreational, Pre-Travel, and Travel—so friends can participate together in a day of enjoyable competition. This inclusive structure allows for fun, spirited matches while still maintaining balanced and competitive brackets.
- Format: 5v5 (4 field players + 1 goalkeeper)
- Ages: U7–U14
- Divisions: Coed or Girls
- Brackets: Teams placed accordingly by competitive level (rec/travel/competitive mix)
- Team Formation: Mixed-level teams welcome
- Max Rosters: 7 max roster size for U7/U8; 9 max roster size for U9/U10, U11/U12, U13/U14
- Timing: One-day event held mid-June
- Cost: $175 per team
The tournament’s fun, community-centered format makes it a highlight to end the spring season on —bringing together players, families, and coaches from across the club and the DC region for a day of skill, sportsmanship and celebration.
Len Oliver’s Legacy
Len Oliver played collegiately at Temple University, where he won a National Championship, and later played professionally both in the U.S. and abroad. After his playing career, he became a respected and beloved coaching educator, leading thousands of coaches through courses and mentoring generations of players. Len’s influence extended far beyond the sidelines. He was inducted into both the Virginia–DC Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the sport and its development.
Age Groups
| AGE GROUP | MAX ROSTER SIZE | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|
| U7/U8 | 7 | 4v4 (Plays without GK) |
| U9/U10 | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| U11/U12 | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| U13/U14 | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
Teams will be bracketed based on consideration of level indicated by coach as well as the level of rostered players.
How to Register
STEP 1: The Coach (or designated parent coach) registers the team and pays on behalf of the team, coordinating P2P payments with the other families. The registering coach will receive a “Team Code” to send to their players to then register and be rostered to their team.
STEP 2: The Players then register (same link) using the Team Code and during registration will need to upload proof of age via a photo of birth certificate or state association player card, and sign tournament waivers.
Tournament Schedule and Past Results
2026
Schedule to be posted in early June
Results
Referees
If you are interested in officiating for the Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament, please contact DC Soccer Club Director of Referees Eric Hoy: erichoy@dcsoccerclub.org