Are you a new club, or an existing club that does not currently play in CSL? Looking to join CSL for the Spring 2026 season?
Your Coast Soccer League journey starts by registering your club with Cal South and filling out a brief 5 minute questionnaire so we can learn more about you. To learn more visit the "Join CSL" page below!
Registration for Spring 2026 returning teams, or new teams with existing CSL clubs is now open! Go directly to the team application by clicking the button below.
For more than fifty years Coast Soccer league has been committed to providing the best competitive soccer experience in Southern California, and we look forward to another great season in the Spring!
Registration for the Spring 2026 Soccer season is now open, with games beginning on March 7th.
Coast Soccer League is excited to offer teams the opportunity to play competitive soccer this Spring. Spring Soccer allows more players to compete in a competitive soccer environment without the added pressure to win games (due to no promotion/relegation). Teams can use the Spring to adapt to potential rules changes like going from 7v7 to 9v9, or to try new players on their rosters! With the new Seasonal Year Roster Rules becoming mandatory in the Fall of 2026, this Spring season becomes even more important!
We will offer brackets for all levels of play, beginning with our Juniors program at the youngest age levels, followed by our Division 3, Division 2, Division 1 brackets. For those elite teams that have earned the honor, we will once again be hosting the California Regional League. Your team registration will also include entry into our Spring Cup tournament at no additional cost, offering all teams additional games and the opportunity to win the Spring Cup trophy.
Regardless of the level of play, CSL is committed to delivering the most dynamic and relevant competitive soccer experience, in a positive safe, playing environment.
With both League play and the Spring Cup tournament, teams get more games in CSL.
CSL operates an "open" system to ensure every team competes at the level they have earned. However, there is no promotion or relegation in the Spring.
Priced at an affordable $450 per team, there's no better value in Southern California.
The Spring Season will start on March 7th, 2026
The Spring League is for CSL Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 teams. It will use the new 2026 game format, have flexible rosters and deliver the full CSL experience. Registration will include the CSL seeded Spring Cup tournament to allow for different levels of play.
The California Regional League provides your team the best opportunity to play against high level competition during the Spring. Top Teams from CSL Premier and CSL Championship Divisions will face off against top teams from other leagues in the Southern California region.
US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31. Coast Soccer League will be implementing these new “Seasonal Year” roster rules starting in the Spring of 2026. Please read about the upcoming changes before building your team rosters.
Learn MoreGames will be played in March and April (10 games) with Spring Cup held in May. To learn more about the CSL Spring league, please read the frequently asked questions below. You can find more information about California Regional League by visiting the CRL Website here, and Spring League and Spring Cup rules and regulations can be viewed here.
Register today to be a part of CSL Spring League!
Q: I have a player that did NOT play Club last year. Can they play in the Spring League?
Yes, as long as the player is registered with Cal South. Contact your club registrar for registration.
Q: When is the last date a team can sign up?
The deadline to sign up for Spring Soccer is January 31st, 2026.
Q: How much does it cost to play in Spring Soccer?
$450 with fields: club is able to provide fields for home games
$850 without fields: club is unable to provide fields for home games.
Clubs will be invoiced or teams can mail checks to CSL, 350 South Glassell, Orange CA 92866.
Q: If my team drops from the league, can I get a refund?
Teams who drop after February 10, 2026 will not receive a refund.
Q: When does the Spring Soccer season start?
The Spring Soccer season starts Saturday, March 7th, 2026 and runs through end of April 2026.
Q: What is Spring Cup?
Spring Cup will be played in May 2026 and entry is included in your team fee. Boys Spring Cup will be played on dates to be named later.
Q: When does the Spring Soccer season start?
The Spring Soccer season starts Saturday, March 7th, 2026 and runs through end of April.
Q: Do teams receive medals and trophies for Spring League?
Teams do not receive medals and trophies for Spring League as the Spring Season is used for developing players. However, teams do receive medals for Spring Cup.
Q: My team is not registered with Cal South. Can my team participate in Spring League?
Your team must be registered with Cal South in order to play in Spring League.
Q: Can loan players be used?
Yes, there is no limit on the number of loan players.
Q: Can new players participate in Spring League?
Yes, new players can participate in Spring League if they are registered with Cal South. New players must be registered by noon on the Thursday before the weekend's games to participate in the upcoming weekend's games. New players can be registered by their respective Club registrar according to local club policies. Players without a valid player pass will NOT be eligible to participate.
Spring 2026 format | Roster Sizes for Spring 2026:
2019-2015 (7v7) | 12 players
2016-2015 (9v9) | 16 players
2014 (11v11) | 18 players
2013-2007 (11v11) | 22 players
Q: If my team provides a home field, will half of our games be home games?
Your team could end up having more home games depending on if your opponent provides a home field. The home and away system does not apply to Spring League.
Q: Will any games not involving our club be scheduled on the fields we supply?
No, only games involving your club will be scheduled at your designated home field(s).
Q: Can our team participate in Spring League if we do not have a home field?
Yes. We will try to have your team join with another local club for home games. Your team will pay a fee/game to the home hosting club. If your team is unable to join with another local club, then your team will have all away games.
Q: Do you schedule around State Cup?
Yes, we make every effort to schedule around State Cup. Teams will need to email us at schedulers@coastsoccer.com if their team is playing in State Cup so we can accommodate you.
Q: Is our team able to request playing 2 games in a day?
Yes.
Q: How are teams bracketed?
We bracket the teams based on previous seasons level of play and also by geographic location.
If you have any questions about any of the Spring Leagues we offer don't hesitate to ask. You can call us at 714-771-1964 or email schedulers@coastsoccer.com