Play with MSA
Fall registration runs May 1 to July 31. Spring registration runs November 1 to January 15, with late registration in February.
Register to play
Returning players
- Log in to SportsPilot with your existing account. Forgot it? Email [email protected] for a reset.
- Register in your team's age group. MSA now uses the school calendar year instead of birth year. See age groups.
- To return to your team, write "returning player, team name" in the notes.
- Any requests, such as a sibling, must be in by the end of normal registration.
- You can choose to return to your previous team or go into the lottery.
New players
- Create a parent account, then add your child as a family member.
- Fill in the whole profile. Add a phone number and email where you can be reached.
- Register for the lottery in your child's age group. Note any request to play with a friend, sibling or coach. See the friend request rules (opens in a new tab).
- Email a photo of the birth certificate or passport to [email protected]. Players aren't placed on a team until it's received.
Refunds before registration closes carry a $25 administrative fee. No refunds after registration closes.
Age groups & fees
Age groups follow the school year: each one covers birthdays from August 1 to July 31. Returning players register in their team's age group.
Find your age group
Pick a date to see the age group, fee and ball size.
| Age | Birthdays | Fee | Ball |
|---|---|---|---|
| U19 | Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008Aug 2007 – Jul 2008 | $115 | #5 |
| U18 | Aug 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2009Aug 2008 – Jul 2009 | $115 | #5 |
| U17 | Aug 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2010Aug 2009 – Jul 2010 | $115 | #5 |
| U16 | Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011Aug 2010 – Jul 2011 | $115 | #5 |
| U15 | Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012Aug 2011 – Jul 2012 | $115 | #5 |
| U14 | Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013Aug 2012 – Jul 2013 | $115 | #5 |
| U13 | Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014Aug 2013 – Jul 2014 | $115 | #5 |
| U12 | Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015Aug 2014 – Jul 2015 | $110 | #4 |
| U11 | Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016Aug 2015 – Jul 2016 | $110 | #4 |
| U10 | Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017Aug 2016 – Jul 2017 | $110 | #4 |
| U9 | Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 | $110 | #4 |
| U8 | Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019Aug 2018 – Jul 2019 | $100 | #3 |
| U7 | Aug 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2020Aug 2019 – Jul 2020 | $100 | #3 |
| U6 | Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2021Aug 2020 – Jul 2021 | $90 | #3 |
| U5 | Aug 1, 2021 – Jul 31, 2022Aug 2021 – Jul 2022 | $90 | #3 |
What to bring: Every player needs soccer cleats, shin guards and a ball. Football and baseball cleats aren't allowed. Ball sizes are listed by age group above.
How it works
Two seasons a year
The Fall season usually starts the first or second weekend of September, and the Spring season the first or second weekend of March.
Balanced teams
No tryouts. New players are placed by lottery so teams stay even, and every player is guaranteed at least half of every game.
8–10 games a season
We aim for 10 games a season, with up to two practices a week. Home games are at the Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex, and U9 and up also play in the Mansfield Playing Alliance.
MPA detailsFAQ
How are teams formed? What is the lottery?
There are no tryouts. Players without a team get a number, and the age group commissioner draws numbers to fill teams that need players. This keeps coaches from stacking teams.
Can my child stay on the same team?
Yes. Once placed, a player can return to that team each season or re-enter the lottery. Players who sit out one season can rejoin if there's room. MSA won't remove a player to make space.
Can we request a friend's team?
Only if the player hasn't played for a North Texas association team in the last two seasons (YMCA and church leagues don't count). Siblings are always an allowed request. You may request one player. See the friend request rules.
When and where are games?
Most games are on Saturday. Older age groups may play Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday afternoons. U9 and older play in the Mansfield Playing Alliance and travel to neighboring cities for some games. Fall starts the first or second weekend of September. Spring starts the first or second weekend of March.
What does my child need?
Cleats, shin guards and a ball. Shin guards are required, and football and baseball cleats aren't allowed. Ball size: #3 for U5–U8, #4 for U9–U12, #5 for U13 and up. See age groups & fees.
What about uniforms?
U5 and U6 wear MSA reversible jerseys. U7 and up choose team uniforms through their coach, at around $45 total. Buy big: the jersey needs to fit over a winter jacket, because referees won't allow jackets over the uniform.
What does registration pay for?
Supplemental insurance through North Texas State Soccer Association, field fees, referee fees and end-of-season awards. MSA is a non-profit funded entirely by registration fees.
Are coaches background checked?
Yes. Every coach, volunteer, board member and vendor completes an annual background check through North Texas Soccer.