RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
DC Soccer Club is the District of Columbia's largest youth sports program with more than 3,500 players participating in its Recreational Program each fall and spring. The success of our Rec program is simple: We provide a place for players of all abilities to play in an environment focused on fun that is neighborhood based. Built through the service of volunteer coaches and commissioners, the program is low-cost and maintains a lighter commitment level for families to enjoy the foundation of organized soccer. We also offer financial aid for families that qualify.
DCSC provides a coed soccer league for players in Pre-K - Grade 12, and a girls-only league for players in Grades 1 - 12. Nearly half of all recreational players are girls, making DC Soccer Club the largest youth sports program for girls in the city.
For more information specific to the Pre-K age group within our Rec League registration, please go to our
Pre-K Plus Program.
DC Soccer Club's recreational program is offered in both fall and spring, with practices held once per week localized in neighborhoods and eight league games across DC on Saturdays. Players are placed on teams requested or based on school to ensure a convenient location and social engagement. The fall season begins after Labor Day and extends into the early part of November. The spring season begins in early April and runs through mid-June.
- ELIGIBILITY: Grades Pre-K - Grades 12
- PROGRAM DETAILS:
- 1 practice/week, 8 games on Saturdays (Pre-K Plus = 7 Saturdays only)
- Spring or fall seasons (please see Winter Futsal League if interested in rec program over winter)
- Uniforms required - see information below
- Players can request to be on a specific team or with a specific coach during registration
- Volunteers register below using the same link for players
- COST: $150 + processing fees (regular registration fee)
- Early Bird Discount: $10 off registration fee
- Late Fee: $25 applied to registration fee
- Financial Aid available to apply
CONTACT: Program Manager Rebeca Mercado
FALL 2026 Season Info and Key Dates
| COST (K-HS Grades) | $140 | Early Registration (May 5th to June 30th) |
| $150 | Regular Registration (July 1st to July 26th) | |
| $175 | Late Registration begins July 27th | |
| COST (Pre-K) | $205 | Early Registration (May 5th to June 30th) |
| $225 | Regular Registration (July 1st to July 26th) | |
| $255 | Late Registration begins July 27th | |
| GAME DATES | K - High School | September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (*No games on October 10) |
| Pre-K Plus | September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (*No games on October 10) | |
| KEY DATES | May 5 | Registration Opens |
| June 30 | Last day for the Guaranteed Return to Team process (Returning players from Spring 2026 who register before July 1st are guaranteed team placement on the same team from the previous season) and also the last day of the Early Bird discount (fee increases on July 1st). | |
| July 1 | Beginning this day, the 'regular' registration fee applies and any registered player is eligible for any open spot on a team. | |
| July 26 | Last day for 'regular' priced registration. | |
| July 27 | Late fee applies. | |
| August 11 | All Rosters posted on PlayMetrics. | |
| August 16 | Rec Season Kick-Off Event; Rec Coaches pick up equipment | |
| August 21 | All game schedules due to be posted (tentative) on PlayMetrics. | |
| August 30 | Pre-K Plus Coaches clinics | |
| September 7 | Practices may begin for teams in 1st - HS | |
| September 12 | First games for K-HS. | |
| September 19 | First session for Pre-K Plus. | |
| November 7 | Last day of Rec Season (Make-up November 14 if applicable) | |
| November 14 | Make-up game date (if applicable) | |
| November 21 | Rec All-Star Tournament for selected players. |
Uniforms
All New and Returning Players to the Rec League (including the Pre-K Plus Program) must order uniforms for Fall. DC Soccer Club is entering a new uniform cycle with Adidas beginning in the fall season for 2026-2027 and these will be a new design, mandatory uniform purchase at that time.
Uniforms available to purchase beginning July 5, 2026. Information will be sent to all registrants via PlayMetrics in early July.
Uniform Supplier: PJ’s Soccer/Lacrosse Shop of Bethesda (10438 Auto Park Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817)
All DC Soccer Club members receive a 10% club discount in store for non-uniform and non-sale items.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Uniforms may be purchased in one of two ways for the 2026–2027 season:
Online Ordering (Shipping Only): Families may place orders online through the PJ's Soccer website and have items shipped directly to their home. ONLINE STORE OPENS JULY 5th.
https://dcsoccerrec26-27.itemorder.com
In-Store Purchasing: Beginning July 5, families may visit the PJ's Soccer retail store in Bethesda to purchase uniforms in person.
10438 Auto Park Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817 (New Address)
Important: PJ's Soccer no longer offers online orders with in-store pickup for Rec/Pre-K program uniforms. Orders placed online must be shipped, while families wishing to pick up uniforms immediately should shop directly in the store.
NEW UNIFORMS REQUIRED FOR REC AND PRE-K PLUS
Required to purchase from PJs:
- Adidas Navy Entrada 26 Graphic Jersey ($25)
- Adidas Red Entrada 26 Graphic Jersey ($25)
- Adidas Navy Entrada 26 Shorts ($13.50)
- Navy Socks - Washington Spirit Partnership( $12)
OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED
These items can be purchased anywhere, including PJ’s Soccer Shop.
- Shinguards,
- Soccer shoes
FINANCIAL AID: For players who qualified for uniform assistance within the financial aid (FA) program, additional information will be provided. Questions about FA or FA uniforms may be directed to Jennifer Werth:
jenniferwerth@dcsoccerclub.org.