Frequently Asked Questions

Competitive Soccer (NPL and Blue teams) is the highest level of competition available for youth soccer players. It involves the most traveling and the highest cost to play. Crossfire NPL and Blue teams are for the most talented players and the ones who are the most committed to the game of soccer, because NPL and Blue teams can play year round. NPL and/or Blue teams are available between the ages of 8 and 19 and is the foremost development program for elite youth soccer players. Crossfire NPL and Blue teams may broken down into subdivisions, further enabling players of differing skills to be placed in the proper level of competition. Competitive Soccer teams are coached and trained by paid contracted Crossfire Competitive Soccer professional coaches.

Crossfire Competitive Soccer (White and Black teams) is the second highest level of competition in youth soccer. The teams do not travel as much as Crossfire NPL and Blue teams, but it does include travel to various tournaments, league games and State Cup. Crossfire White and Black teams are for youth players who are looking for a higher competitive challenge than recreational soccer, but do not want the financial commitment of Crossfire NPL and Blue teams. Crossfire White and Black teams are coached and trained by paid contracted Crossfire Competitive Soccer professional coaches.

The time and travel commitment will vary depending upon the team’s age group and level. Crossfire NPL and Blue teams usually train 2-3 times per week beginning in April or May and continue training through January or February for younger age groups and March or April for the older age groups. The older age groups take a break from November through February to allow for high school soccer. These teams typically play in 5-7 tournaments per year with one or two of these being travel tournaments that require overnight stays. Crossfire White and Black teams train 2 times per week beginning in July. Training ends in November/December for younger teams and March or April for older teams that choose to play in State Cup.

Teams typically play 4-5 tournaments per year with perhaps one of these being a travel tournament that requires overnight stay. League play for all level competitive teams begins in September and continues through early December. Fall League play for all Divisions begins in September and finishes in early December. Teams will play half their games at home and half of their games away. Crossfire NPL and Blue teams may play Spring League with games on Saturdays and Sundays in March, April, May and June.