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5v5 Des Moines, IA

June 28, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa
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Good afternoon,

If anyone is interested in participanting in the Des Moines 5v5 Summer League!

The registration link will remain open all weekend for all those last minute people. The late registration price has been taken down. If you know of some others that are interested in putting in a team please share the information with them. Still looking for a couple of 2008 to 2011 Boys, 2017 & 2016 Boys or Girls, and 2011 to 2013 Girls teams.

More information: click here

Kris Ray423-240-5737
Regional Director
5v5soccer.com

6/13/2025 4:38 PM

Good afternoon,

5V5 OPEN FIELD - JUNE 11TH - 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Greg Young Sports Complex
1951 E 18th St, Norwalk, IA 50211
We have space available tomorrow evening at the complex to set up at least six 5v5 soccer fields. You are most welcome to bring your team, or part of your team, to use the space. There will be no set schedule, but we welcome you to come and use the space as you wish. Players are welcome even if their whole team or coach is unavailable. It's an open field for everyone, and I can help arrange matches and friendlies if needed. Please share this information with your teams and families.

PLAYER WAIVERS
We have an online system for players to sign waivers. Please pick the Des Moines 5v5 Summer League as our event choice!
All player waivers must be completed online; please complete one per player. (Please send this request to all parents for completion!)

SUMMER 5V5 TOURNAMENTS OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER LEAGUE
Please remember that we are also offering fun 5v5 tournaments this summer! Register early for savings!

Join us for our Des Moines Summer 5v5 Soccer Tournament Series!

June 28th - Cownie Soccer Park
2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320


FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YRp3YWdS5/


July 26th - Mcaninch Sports Complex
200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211


FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/19RwddzgD1/


Tournament Series Event Page & Registration: https://www.apexsocceracademy.com/events & 5v5soccer.com

IMPORTANT 5V5 SUMMER LEAGUE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DOCS:
Click here: Rules and other Important documents
Team Roster/Waiver: Print and bring to check-in on June 18th
Player Waiver: All player waivers must be completed online; please complete one per player. (Please send this request to all parents for completion!)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Registration will remain open until midnight Friday, June 13th.
We will post a Welcome Note on the Monday, June 16th.
A schedule for the first night of play will be posted and sent on Monday, June 16th.
The full summer league schedule will be released on or before Sunday, June 22nd.

CREATING BALANCED DIVISIONS - JUNE 18TH
The first scheduled night of league play will be used to create divisions and a schedule for the remaining summer league. *On June 18th teams will play 4 to 6 12 minutes matches vs full 24 minute matches. Scores will be recorded and teams will then be placed in divisions for the league based on their level of play.

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6/10/2025 3:00 PM

Description

Games will be played all day Saturday, from 8am to around 5 pm. To register your team, you may click registration at the top, or by selecting your teams Birth Year and Gender at the bottom of the page. All teams will play 5v5 format, 4+Gk with a four game guarantee. Teams finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive medals and qualify for the 5v5 Soccer National Championship. Full event details listed below in "General Information" section.

  • Tournament (1-Day Play™)
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls
  • Adult: Men & Women
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
  • $350.00-$450.00 entry fee
  • 4 game guarantee

Location

Cownie Sports Complex Map
Cownie Sports Complex
2600 Hartford Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50320
Directions

Contact

Kris Ray
(423) 240-5737

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General Information

LOOKING FOR A FUN WEEKLY 5V5 LEAGUE?  JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS THIS SUMMER!
5V5 SUMMER LEAGUE AT THE GREGG YOUNG SPORTS CAMPUS
REGISTER: click here
Facility:
Gregg Young Sports Campus
Tuff Fields, Lights, Food Trucks, Concessions, Vendors, and Restaurants on site!
1951 E 18th St, Norwalk, IA 50211

JUNE 28TH TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

• Register now, pay later. Anyone can register the team. Please select your teams birth year (based on oldest player) from the list below and create a “coaches account”. 
• Having trouble? View the “How To” video here.
• Register now and add your players later. Haven't finalized your roster yet? That's OK, with 5v5 you can register your team and add players up until check-in. 

DEADLINES AND PRICING
• Early deadline: Save $50 if you register and pay 13 days prior!
• Registration Deadline: Sunday before the event
• Late Registration: Starts Monday of event week and will be accepted on an as-needed basis, see divisions below for availability.
• 5v5 Cost: $350 early, $400 regular and $450 late
SAVE $250 | 5 PACK Multi-Tournament/Team Discount: Are you entering 5+ Tournaments or teams? A VIP Multi-Tournament Discount of $50 per event is available. Reach out to Event Contact for more details.


TOURNAMENT & GAME FORMAT
• Roster: Max of 10
• Ball Size: We will play with the same ball size you use in the regular season unless playing “up”
• Goals: 6x12 feet Bownet goals (facility dependent)
• Field Size: 30 yards wide by 40 yards long (facility dependent)
• 4-game guarantee
• Format: 4+GK
• 5v5 Open to all teams: from teams with players born in 2018 through Adults.
• When we go to create divisions,  teams will be combined +/- 1 year and similar ability level.
• This is a non-sanctioned event so it's open to all teams from all States.
• 5v5 National Championship: Join us in Central Florida, top teams will qualify for the 2025 5v5 Nationals. Click here for more details!  


HOW WILL MY BRACKET BE PLAYED WITH X TEAMS?
• 3 Teams - Play Each Team Twice
• 4 Teams - 3 Pool Play games, Championship and 3rd place game
• 5 Teams - 4 Pool Play games, 1st-3rd awarded based on points
• 6 Teams -  5 Pool Play games, 1st-3rd awarded based on points
• 7 Teams - 4 Random Pool Play games, seeded for Championship and 3rd Place game
• 8 Teams - Two pools of 4, Three Pool Play games, Semi Finals 1 v 2 opposite pool, Championship and 3rd Place game. Consolation games 3Av3B and 4Av4B for Fourth game.
• 10 Teams - Two pools of 5, 4 Pool Play games, Semi Finals 1 v 2 opposite pool, Championship and 3rd Place game.


REQUIREMENTS
• All player waivers must be completed online.  Please complete one per player online ( Send to all parents to sign!)
• Team Roster/Waivers: Please complete one per team and bring it to check-in
• Check-in: At the fields, 30 minutes before your first game with your printed and completed Team Roster/Waiver.

Players will need proof of age in the form of player cards, birth certificates, team rosters, passports, or school IDs. 


FAQ/Timeline
• Tournament FAQ
• The top 3 teams earn medals
• Teams can register freely up through the Registration Deadline the Sunday before the event
• On Monday of the event we will send an event welcome notice with next steps
• Official team lists will be published the Tuesday of the event
• Initial Schedules will be posted Thursday evening before the event
• All schedules will be finalized on Friday afternoon
• 5v5 Rules: Click here for the official 5v5 rules

WHAT'S BETTER THAN PLAYING 5V5 SOCCER ON A SATURDAY?  WATCHING A PRO SOCCER MATCH ON A SATURDAY NIGHT OF COURSE!
MENACE VS ICL ALL-STARS
The below discount code can be used to get $5 off tickets for every home game. 
Discount Code: APEX!
Purchase Tickets: https://www.menacesoccer.com/tickets

⚽ Saturday, June 28 – Youth Soccer Night + Maniac’s Birthday Bash Presented by Scheels, & Kick It Forward

Media Partner: Star 102.5
We welcome back the Iowa Champions League All-Stars for a FRIENDLY match, presented by Scheels and Kick It Forward and media partner Star 102.5.
First 500 youth (12 & under) receive a Menace commemorative youth jersey.
⚽ Sign up for a pre-game youth soccer clinic hosted by Menace players and coaches at Valley Stadium ($50 registration)
Celebrate Maniac’s Birthday with mascot friends from around the region!
[ Register for the clinic]

Registration

Register

Registration is currently open for the following divisions:

To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.


All event related questions should be directed to Kris Ray at Kris@5v5soccer.com or call (423) 240-5737.