Deal Middle School
3815 Fort Dr NW, Washington, DC 20016
LEN OLIVER 5V5 TOURNAMENT
✠2026 Len Oliver 5v5 | Friday, June 19 at RFK — Play All Day, Then Stay for DC Soccer Club's USA World Cup Watch Party Outdoors on the Big Screen đș
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
1st - 8th grade 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, Select 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.
- 2026 Tournament Date: Friday, June 19th
- 2026 Location: Fields at RFK Campus
- Ages: 1st - 8th Grades
- Divisions: Coed or Girls
- Format: 5v5 (4 field players + 1 goalkeeper) for 3rd-8th Grade divisions; 4v4 (no goalies) for 1st-2nd Grade divisions
- Brackets: Teams bracketed by competitive level - Choose recreational or competitive during registration
- Team Formation: Mixed-level teams welcome
- Max Rosters: 9 max roster size for 3rd - 8th Grades; 7 max roster size for 1st and 2nd Grades
- Timing: One-day event held mid-June
- Cost: $175 early TEAM registration fee, $200 TEAM registration fee after early ends
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. This year, with the World Cup Watch Party woven into the experience, the Len Oliver 5v5 Memorial Tournament will become an all-day celebration of the global game!
2026 Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament + USA World Cup Outdoor Watch Party @ RFK
This year’s 2026 event will be especially memorable as the 5v5 tournament takes place during the excitement of the FIFA World Cup. On Friday, June 19 at The Fields at RFK Campus, players and families are invited to spend the day competing in the Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament before staying for a massive outdoor World Cup Watch Party beginning at 3:00 PM, featuring USA vs. Australia on a giant outdoor video screen.
In partnership with District Soccer, DC Soccer Club will transform the RFK campus into a community-wide World Cup celebration, bringing together soccer fans from across the region to watch the world’s game together in the heart of DC. Additional World Cup matches will be televised throughout the afternoon and evening, creating a festival atmosphere that extends well beyond the tournament itself. Families can enjoy food trucks, drinks, music, and community activations throughout the event.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Grade | 7 | 4v4 (Plays without GK) |
| 2nd Grade | 7 | 4v4 (Plays without GK) |
| 3rd Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| 4th Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| 5th Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| 6th Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| 7th Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
| 8th Grade | 9 | 5v5 (Plays with GK) |
Age groups may be combined to ensure appropriate competitive level when bracketing, but not more than two age groups may be combined. Teams will be bracketed based on consideration of level indicated by coach as well as the level of rostered players.
2026 Key Dates
| May 18 | Registration Opens |
| May 27 | Last Day for Early Registration Discount |
| May 28 | Regular Registration Fee Begins |
| June 5 | Last Day to Register Teams |
| June 8 | Brackets released to Coaches |
| June 12 | Schedules Released |
| June 16 | Last Day for Player s to Register to Team Rosters |
| June 19 | Tournament Day |
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.
See below for step-by-step instructions for both coaches registering a team and parents registering players to their designated team roster.
COACHES REGISTERING A TEAM
- Coaches register using the same registration link, but choose "Register a Team" in upper right corner.
- Coaches must pay the team fee and collect payment from their players to be reimbursed.
- Coaches will receive a
team code upon registering the team and paying the fee and will need to share the team code with their players.
- Team registrations will close on June 5th at 11:59 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
If this is your first time using PlayMetrics, you first need to
create an account and then add yourself as a player.
On your PlayMetrics account, navigate to Club Programs and select "2026 Len Oliver Memorial 5v5 Tournament" to begin the registration process. Click on "Need to Register a team? Click Here" to register the team. Coaches cannot register their teams through their child's profile.
Next, enter the team details, including:
- Team Name
- Gender: Coed or Girls
- Grade: Choose the grade of the oldest player on your team (1st grade - 8th grade)
If you are the coach, select
Assign me as a coach, or if you are a parent registering on behalf of the team but not the coach,
Assign a different user and enter the coach's email address. Next, click the Continue button.
Finally, pay the team fee and click the place order button to complete the registration.
Coaches will receive a team code upon registering the team and paying the fee. Coaches will need to share the team code with their players in order for players to register and be added to their team assignment.
*While players continue to register, the Tournament Director will periodically update rosters during the process so coaches (and players) can view their team assignments officially.
PARENTS REGISTERING A PLAYER
- Players register using the same link to register and choose
- Team Code - Your coach will need to provide you with the team code.
- When players register using the team code, they will be added automatically to the team assignment.
- Coaches will pay the team fee in advance when registering the team. Players need to reimburse their coach directly. There is no additional payment to register the player on PlayMetrics.
- Player registrations will close on
June 16th
at 11:59 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
If this is your first time using PlayMetrics, you first need to create an account and then add yourself as a player.
On your PlayMetrics account, navigate to Club Programs and select "2026 Len Oliver Memorial 5v5 Tournament" or click the direct link to begin the registration process.
Step 1: Your player's coach will need to provide you with a team code. Enter the team code to proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Complete registration. There is no payment when registering the player on Playmetrics. Coaches will pay the team fee in advance when registering the team. Players need to reimburse their coach directly.
*When players register using the team code, they will be added automatically to the team assignment.
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
2025 Fields Map
2026 Tournament Field Map coming in June after registration closes.