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  • Home
  • Fall 2025 At A Glance
  • League Dates
  • About RYSDL
  • Registration & Fees
  • League Information
    • Season Schedules
    • Tournament
    • Forms
    • League Rules
    • Fields
    • Contact Us

RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (RYSDL) - "Rise Development League"

Fall 2025 At A Glance

RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE is committed to our core mission: 

 Providing an affordable, developmental, and community-focused soccer experience for “true rec” teams, our league is built on the belief that every player deserves a place to play, grow, and enjoy the game in a positive environment. We are proud to offer an inclusive league—welcoming to all skill levels and backgrounds—where players are supported through fun, encouragement, and learning. Our focus is aspirational, emphasizing development over competition, and guided by the belief that character is just as important as skill. With a commitment to 100% referee coverage by professional, MSYSA-sanctioned officials, we ensure a safe and fair playing experience.

"Where Every Player Rises."
"Developing Skills. Building Character."

Fall 2025 Overview & Application Criteria

  Clubs are required to apply for membership in the Recreational Youth Soccer Development League. 

   Before applying, clubs must:


  • Established Recreational Program
    Clubs must have an established recreational program, supported by documentation such as marketing materials and a website link that promotes their recreational offerings.

  

  • Proof of Insurance
    Clubs must provide valid proof of organizational insurance coverage.

  

  • Proof of Not-for-Profit Status
    Documentation of the organization’s not-for-profit status is required.

  

  • Home Field Availability
    Clubs must provide proof of home field availability or formally request to use another club’s fields when completing the RYSDL application.

  

  • Director Interview
    Once the league application and supporting documentation have been submitted, the club director or recreation director must participate in an online interview with the RYSDL League Directors.

  

  • Agreement to League Standards
    If accepted into RYSDL, clubs must abide by the league’s definitions of recreational players and recreational teams.

  A “true rec” team is not a travel team, club team, semi-club team, or any selective team formed through tryouts, player exclusion, or recruitment for team stacking. RYSDL welcomes teams that are open to all youth interested in playing soccer, regardless of skill level. Competitive players and travel teams are not permitted to participate in this league.

📩 To apply for the RYSDL 2025 calendar year, Click Here

Fall 2025 Season Details

  • Season Dates: September 6 – October 26, 2025
  • Game Days: Saturdays (Reschedule Makeup Games on Sundays)
  • Number of Games: 8 per team
  • Game Times:
    • Saturdays:  9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Sundays- (Makeups): 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Game Locations: Vary by home fields across Frederick, MD and surrounding areas
  • Cost:  A flat team fee covers all league play costs, including referee fees

Team Registration & Playing Format

  • Team-Based Registration:
    RYSDL admits teams only—not individual players. As such, teams are charged a flat fee per team, not per player.

     

      Grade (Age Group)                           Format        Entry Fee    Ball Size 


2nd/3rd Grade - (U9)                        7 v 7                $265                     4

 

4th/5th/6th Grade - (U12)              9 v 9                $315                      4 

  • Build-Out Lines: Required for U10 and below.
  • No Heading Rule: Applies to U9 through U12 divisions.
  • Referees:  MSYSA-certified referees are assigned to all matches, with one (1) referee per game.
  • Scheduling: Block scheduling is available. Double-coach scheduling preferences are also offered to help avoid conflicts.

League Game Weekend Dates

  Teams are guaranteed 7–8 matches. Scheduled match weekends are as follows:

  • Weekend      1: September 6–7, 2025
  • Weekend      2: September 13–14, 2025
  • Weekend      3: September 20–21, 2025
  • Weekend      4: September 27–28, 2025
  • Weekend      5: October 4–5, 2025
  • Weekend      6: October 11–12, 2025
  • Weekend      7: October 18–19, 2025
  • Weekend      8: October 25–26, 2025


Tournament Weekend: November 1–2, 2025 (Separate Application and additional fees required) 

Fees Include

  • 7–8 league matches per season
    (Makeup games will be scheduled in the event of inclement weather and may require doubleheader weekends.)
  • League management
  • Game scheduling through GotSport


NOTE: Fees DO NOT include Tournament Weekend


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