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Message ProgramInformation2025 - 2026 SeasonWESTERN WISCONSIN SOCCERCompetitive Programwww.wwsoccer.com

Why Western Wisconsin Soccer?The Western Wisconsin Soccer competitive program provides allplayers with the opportunity to train and play at the highestcompetitive levels in the Western Wisconsin and greater Twin Citiesareas. With access to paid and licensed coaches, competitive travelteams train and play year-round at pre-High School ages and operateon a 9-month calendar at High School ages. Training sessions are centered around promoting individual technicaldevelopment with and without the ball and team tacticaldevelopment on the field. All of our teams (exluding HSG) play falland/or spring league games in the Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (TCSL).Within TCSL, there are various competitive levels ranging from Cities,State, and Regional to National Premier League (NPL) and ECNL-RLTwin Cities. The depth and range of teams and levels in TCSL allows usas a club to appropriately place teams based on their best competitivefit—ensuring player development is consistently prioritized.

Player EvaluationsA Key Component in Forming Competitive TeamsPlayer evaluations play a vital role in the selection process forWestern Wisconsin Soccer’s Competitive teams. Players areassessed based on their technical, tactical, and physical abilities.Additionally, equally important factors such as players' attitudesand mentalities are taken into account.Player Evaluation registration is required for ALL that want to beplaced on a team. Players need to be in attendance for Evaluations.If there is a reason your child cannot attend, registration is stillrequired and an email must be sent to EDOC Casey Holm with theabsence notification. Fees from Player Evaluations cover the tryout dry fit jersey, licensedcoaches/trainers overseeing player evaluation, andadministrative/registration fees for team placement.LINK TO REGISTER:https://wwsoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/238927330 COST: $75Save $25 by registering before July 1 (High School Girls by June 10th)st

TimeAge GroupGender10am to 11am2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010GirlsPlayer Evaluation Schedules2007 - 2010 High School GirlsTuesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 26thHudson High School Varisty TurfHigh School Boys, 2011 - 2018 Boys and GirlsSaturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27thHudson Soccer ComplexTimeAge GroupGender8:30am to 9:30am2018, 2017, and 2016Girls9:30am to 10:30am2018, 2017, and 2016Boys10:30am to 11:30am2015 and 2014Girls11:30am to 12:30pm2015 and 2014Boys1pm to 2pm2013, 2012, and 2011Girls2pm to 3pm2013, 2012, and 2011Boys3pm to 4pm2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007Boys

Twin Cities Soccer League2025-26 PLAYER PATHWAYAll Competitive teams (other than the High School Girls program)participate in the Twin Cities Soccer League, which proudly offerscompetitive levels for all.

Programming By AgeHigh School GirlsThe High School Girls (HSG) program runs from July to earlyMarch. The HSG will participate in various events(tournaments and showcases) in the fall and winter atcompetitively appropriate events. Some teams will elect toparticipate in the TCSL Winter League.Example of EventsAugust: Wisconsin United Howards Cup (Appleton, Wi)September: Madison 56ers Fall Invitational (Madison, Wi)October: Coulee Cup (LaCrosse, Wi)November: NSC College Showcase (Blaine, Mn)January: SSM Showcase (Faribault, Mn)February: Disney President’s Day Showcase (Orlando, Fl)

Example of EventsEventsFall: TCSL Fall League (Excluding HS Aged Boys)Winter: Area winter league or showcaseSpring/Summer: TCSL Summer LeagueApril: Champions Cup (Kasnsas City, KS)May: Rivertown Classic (Home tournament)June: Father’s Day Cup (Lakeville, MN)Teams are given a budget and self-select their events. Tournaments and events are mainly played in the TwinCities. Teams typically elect for one or two travelingtournament outside of the Twin Cities.U13 to U19U13 to U19 teams participate in developmentallyappropriate levels within the Twin Cities Soccer League(TCSL Regional, State, or Cities; NPL, or ECNL-RL). Eventsand leagues will vary more in this age group depending onteam designation (WW or FC) and playing level. Games areplayed in the Twin Cities. Programming By Age

U11 and U12U11 and U12 teams participate indevelopmentally appropriatelevels within the Twin CitiesSoccer League (National,Regional, State, or Cities). Eventsand leagues will vary dependingon team designation (WW or FC)and playing level. Games areplayed in the Twin Cities. Example of EventsEventsFall: TCSL Fall LeagueSeptember: NSC Fall Cup (Blaine, MN)Winter: Area winter league, futsal, or scrimmagesSpring/Summer: TCSL Summer LeagueApril: Capital Classic (St. Paul, MN)May: Rivertown Classic (Home tournament)June: Father’s Day Cup (Lakeville, MN)Teams are given a budget and self-select their events.. Tournaments and events are mainly played in the TwinCities. Some teams elect one traveling tournament outsideof the Twin Cities.Programming By Age

Example of EventsFall: TCSL Fall League Winter: Futsal, Winter Fest, or a scrimmageSpring/Summer: TCSL Summer LeagueApril: Capital Classic (St. Paul, MN)May: Rivertown Classic (Home tournament)June: Summer Fest (Cottage Grove, MN)Programming By AgeEventsTeams are given a budget and self-select their events..Tournaments and events are played in the Twin Cities.Rarely do teams elect to travel outside the Twin Cities for atournament at this age. Events are often jamboree orfestival style.U9 and U10U9 and U10 teams participate in developmentallyappropriate levels within the Twin Cities Soccer League(Red, White, and Blue). Events will vary depending on teamdesignation (WW or FC) and playing level. Games areplayed in the Twin Cities, typically on the Eastern (orNortheast or Southeast) side of the cities

U7 and U8Programming By AgeThe Travel Transition program isdesigned for U7 and U8 players toprepare them for competitivesoccer. This program promotesindividual technical developmentwith a weekly training run by acompetitive coach, competitivegames through Twin Cities SoccerLeague FIVES events, while stillparticipating with friends in Rec(Fall and Spring).FIVES EventsTCSL FIVES events are festival-style match days during the Fall,Winter, and Summer. Teams play two 5v5 matches vsneighboring clubs in each FIVES event. Teams will play a total of6-7 FIVES events throughout the year.RecTravel Transition will still participate in Fall and Spring Rec. Theywill be divided on to different teams up at the next age group(friend requests will be honored) to allow them to develop at ahigher level. Participants are automatically enrolled into Rec.Program OverviewJuly: Player EvaluationsAugust: Team placement, begin training with group 1x a weekSept and Oct: Train 1x a week, FIVES Event, participate in Fall RecNovember - March: Train 1x a week, 1-2 FIVES events in WinterApril - June: Train 1x a week, FIVES Event, participate in Spring Rec

Fall OverviewCoach Intro and Team MeetingTraining and Games (U9 - U15)Training:Training will begin in mid-August.Training will be 2x a week, typically Monday and WednedsayTeams will train outdoors through late OctoberGames:League games will be played on weekends in September through early OctoberSix total league games: three home and three awayAll home games are played at the Hudson Soccer ComplexTeam Placement & RegistrationTeam Placement will be announced the first week of August via TeamSnap and club communication. At that time, player registration will open(details will be included in team placement communicaiton). All players(including HS Boys) will need to register during the player registrationperiod that closes in mid-August. Anyone not registered will be removedfrom their team after player registration closes.Coaches will reach out in early to mid August to introduce themselves.They will coordinate a team meeting to take place, typically during thefirst week or two of training.

WinterOverviewTraining and GamesTraining Schedule and FrequencyWinter events could consist of:NPL and ECNL-RL teams: four to six gamesTCSL Winter Leage (U11+): six gamesSalvo or NSC LeaguesStillwater Futsal LeaguesTCSL Winter Fest (U9/10) or FIVES (U7/8)Other than NPL teams, each team will review team availability and budgetto determine if and what the team participates in for winter events.Winter TrainingWinter training takes place in our winter training space, located in theAlliance Center (1830 Hanley Road, by the Hudson Hockey Arena).Indoor training runs from mid-November through mid to late-AprilTraining will be 1 to 2x a weekTraining dates and times will be the same day and time weeklyTraining schedules are done at random, most with one week night (M-F) and one week end (S&S) session

SpringOverviewTraining and GamesTraining:Training resumes outdoors mid to late AprilTraining will be 2 -3x a weekTraining will be weeknights opposite the team’s game night,and some Sunday eveningsGames:Summer League runs late April through early JulyLeague games will be played on designated “Game Nights”during the week. These are either M/W or T/ThTen total league games: five home and five awayAll home games played at the Hudson Soccer ComplexNPL Teams will play 1-2 additional games in AprilEventsMost teams (non-NPL or ECNL-RL) will participate in theRivertown Classic (Western Wisconsin Soccer’s hometournament)Teams will self select and participate in 1-3 other tournaments(weekends) in the Spring/SummerHS aged NPL teams will participate in a NPL Spring Showcase inMay. Most NPL teams will participate in the MN Cup.

StoreDatesKit (Uniform) Uniform Try Ons June 24 and 26 th th5:30pm to 7:30pmComplex Main PavilionKit Store 1**HSG must order from this storeJune 20 - July 1 th stKit (Uniform) Uniform Try Ons July 16 and 17 th thKit Store 2**Guaranteed to arrive by Fall LeagueJuly 10 - 20 th thKit Store 3**Not guaranteed to arrive by first FallLeague gameJuly 25 - August 1 th stPlayer Kit InformationWestern Wisconsin Soccer kits are on the second year of the kitcycle. Only NEW players or those needing new sizing will needto order for the 2025-26 season.Kits include:Two game day jerseys (one home, one away), two trainingjerseys (one white, one black), one pair of shorts, and two pairs ofsocksKit Price: $170

Small Club FeelWestern Wisconsin Soccer is community oriented,finding ways for players to experience soccer on andoff the field. This includes coaching, refereeing, andpro/semi-pro/amateur/high school events

Opportunities For GrowthIn the 2024-25 season, Western Wisconsin Soccer hadparticipants commit to a variety of colleges, appointed toTCSL Reps teams, ID2 Olympic Development Programs(ODP), MN ODP, and WI ODP.Western Wisconsin Soccer recognized the need forcompetitive soccer beyond U18 and joined the WisconsinPrimary Amateur Soccer League in 2025, fielding a U18+Men’s Team (with playing and training opportunities forU16+ boys). WWS is currently exploring options for U18+Women competitive soccer.

Age LevelBirth YearCostU13 to U192013 to 2007$1,750**NPL and ECNL-RL TeamsCurrently, not all age levels have a NPL or ECNL-RLteam. Teams will be notified of the NPL/ECNL-RLstatus.Age LevelBirth YearWWFC TeamsWW TeamsU15 to U19**2011 to 2007$1,600$1.400U13 to U14**2013 to 2012$1,600$1,400U11 to U122014 to 2015$1,475$1,350U9 to U102017 to 2016$1,325$1,225U8 (FIVES)2018$750NAHigh School Girls and TCSL TeamsInvestment

Payment InformationPayment TermsHigh School Girls:Registration Fee can be made two ways:Pay in full at registration (early July)Pay $200 down at registration (early July) + six automaticmonthly payments: 8/1, 9/1, 10/1, 11/1, 12/1, 1/1All others:Registration Fee can be made two ways:Pay in full at registration (early August)Pay $200 down at registration (early August) + nine automaticmonthly payments: 9/1, 10/1, 11/1, 12/1, 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 4/1, and 5/1Registration FeeRegistration fee includes:Coach(es)Hudson Soccer Complex - WW owned and maintainedAlliance Center - winter trainingDome rental – NPL and ECNL-RL winter gamesHome tournament - non NPL and ECNL-RL teamsReferee Assignor and Ref FeesTCSL Fall and Spring FeesTeam Budget for tournaments and eventsPlayer PassesTeam Snaps Registration fee does NOT include:Player EvalsKitsTraveling to eventsAdditional events that team’s select beyond the team budget

AdditionalInformationCampsWestern Wisconsin Soccer hostedPosition Specific and PlayerEvaluation Prep CampsFinancial AssistanceFinancial Assistance applicationsare due NO LATER than 7/25Volunteer Policy2025-26 Policy will be posted byJune 25thAdditional FrequentlyAsked Questions

WESTERN WISCONSIN SOCCERCompetive ProgramLeadership Team:Executive Director ofCoaching Casey HolmDirector of ClubOperationsKati SchenzTechnical DirectorAndrew ShirleyCompetitiveDirectorsChris Olson & StacyHydinger