5v5 Lincoln, NE LSC - Thorns

Hello Coaches and Teams! Thank you so much for playing in our 5v5 Soccer Tournament in Lincoln, NE: Aug 15, 2026. We hope you and your team had a lot of fun and it was a great experience for everyone! As a reminder, this event is part of the 5v5 Soccer National Tour with the top 3 teams in each division qualifying for the 5v5 National Championships in Orlando, Florida in November. Head on over to 5v5soccer.com/nationals for more information and to get your team registered!

Don't forget to share your photos and videos on social media! Tag us @5v5soccer You can also submit your clips at http://5v5soccer.com/moments for a chance to be featured in our future marketing pieces.


DIDN'T GET YOUR TOURNAMENT SHIRT ON SITE? No worries! Head on over to our 5v5 Soccer Swag store at https://5v5soccer.com/store for a full range of options, and to stock up on all of your 5v5 gear!


At 5v5 Soccer our goal is to run the best Soccer Tournaments you have ever played in, and we're always looking for ways to improve. If you had a great time, please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review at https://5v5soccer.com/reviews


We're always looking to bring more exciting 5v5 events to the area. If you're interested in hosting one of our turn key events, or know someone who might be, let us know! We'd love to have a conversation!


Thank you again for your support, and for being a part of the 5v5 Soccer family. We can't wait to see you on the field again soon!


Sincerely,

Clay Hollister
Area Director

clay@5v5soccer.com
(502) 376-3315(Text Preferred)

Hi everyone!

We are ready to get the games going! In case you have difficulty finding the entrance, here is a picture. It's kind of tricky!

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Good morning Tournament Friends,

We had to make an adjustment to the brackets and schedule due to an oversight on my part. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have some teams that are travelling pretty far distances, we did the best we could. Thanks!

https://soccer.exposureevents.com/271139/5v5-lincoln-ne/schedule

Teams,

My apologies, I forgot a step before I published the schedules. They are updated now.

https://soccer.exposureevents.com/271139/5v5-lincoln-ne/schedule

Dear Coaches and Teams,

The tournament schedules are now posted for the 5v5 Soccer tournament this weekend in Lincoln, NE. You can view them at this link: https://soccer.exposureevents.com/271139/e/schedule

Please review the schedule to ensure that there are no conflicts with your bracket(s). Schedules are subject to change, so be sure to check back on Friday evening.

Please check your team in at the tournament headquarters table 30 minutes prior to your first game. Only one representative from each team needs to check the team in. Proof of age will not need to be presented at check in, however, you must have a printed or digital copy of each player's proof of age on site in the event of a challenge. Failure to present proof of age when requested will result in a forfeit.

Thank you, and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,

Clay Hollister
clay@5v5soccer.com
5v5 Soccer

IMPORTANT: PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR PARENTS

We want to remind everyone of our zero tolerance policy for referee abuse at 5v5 Soccer. As we aim to create a positive and fun tournament, it is crucial that we maintain a supportive sideline environment. While competition is part of the game, let's remember to be respectful and encouraging. Referees play a vital role in ensuring fair play, and we must treat them with respect.


PLEASE REMEMBER TO:

‣ Encourage positive behavior
‣ Cheer and support without aggression
‣ Communicate with respect
‣ Focus on player development

By following these guidelines, we can create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for everyone involved. This should extend to how we treat all team supporters, coaches, staff members, players on both teams and our officials.


SOME POINTS OF EMPHASIS ON THE 5V5 SOCCER RULES

Touchline (Sideline) Restarts: In place of throw-ins will be kick-ins OR a dribble in with the ball placed stationary on the touchline. A player may not directly kick a ball into the goal from its stationary restart position. A player may dribble the ball into play and after the ball makes a full rotation may then be kicked into the goal. Kick-ins will be treated as indirect kicks until dribbled.

Direct Restarts: A Corner Kick and Kickoff are Direct Kicks. The kick-off may go in any direction.

Corner Kicks & Direct Kicks:Corner kicks and direct kicks are kicks, not dribble ins.

Substitutions:Subbing cannot be made on the fly. Subs must be called in by the ref.

Goal Kick: Any time a Goal Kick is required, the goalkeeper will execute a Goal Clearance (ball must leave the Penalty Arc). The goalkeeper will start with the ball in their hands and may either (1) Throw or roll the ball, (2) Put the ball down and pass/kick, (3) put the ball down and dribble out of the Penalty Arc.

Once the ball has been put down, the ball is effectively “live”, meaning defending players may enter the penalty arc. The goalkeeper must release the ball within four seconds. Failure to execute the Goal Clearance within 4 seconds will result in an Indirect kick at the top of the arc for the opposition. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal clearance. Once the ball is OUTSIDE the Penalty Arc, a goal may be scored from anywhere on the field. The ball may not be punted or drop-kicked. Infractions will result in an Indirect Kick at the top of the arc for the opposition.

AGE VERIFICATION: All players must have proof of age on site. Proof of age can be a physical or digital copy. It can be a birth certificate, passport, player card, school ID, or anything with the players name and date of birth. If a player is challenged and proof of age is not available, the team will forfeit any games that player has played in, even if the player is of the correct age.

For a complete list of 5v5 Soccer Official Rules, visit 5v5soccer.com/rules.

Thank you for making 5v5 Soccer a great experience. Let's celebrate the joy of the game and promote sportsmanship together!


Best regards,

Andrew Vorce
President 5v5 Soccer

Dear Teams,

Thank you for registering for our 5v5 Soccer Tournament in Lincoln, NE: Aug 15th. We have a great event in store! The team list has now been released. You can click the link below to review.

Lincoln, NE Aug 15 Team List

Please review to ensure you are in the correct division and reach out with any questions or concerns. NOTE: Divisions & division placements may be adjusted as team registrations are finalized to ensure balanced competition.

Sometimes, it may be necessary to combine divisions. For more information on division breakdowns, visit https://5v5soccer.com/divisions.

Schedules will be posted Thursday evening.


REMINDER: If your team has not paid yet and has not communicated with our staff, your team will be dropped from the event and removed from the schedule.

ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
• Team Rosters & Player Waivers must be completed through Exposure no later than one day prior to the event. Please visit https://5v5soccer.com/roster and https://5v5soccer.com/waiver
• Check-in: Teams must arrive 30 minutes before their first scheduled game to check in.


For more helpful tournament information, including rules, visit us at https://5v5soccer.com/documents.


Please review the FAQ list below and reach out with any questions.


Best regards,

Clay Hollister
Area Director
5v5 Soccer


FAQ

Q: Can I add or change a player(s) on my roster?
A: Team Rosters & Player Waivers must be completed through Exposure no later than one day prior to the event. Players must remain within the division age. Please notify the event director of any roster changes that might affect the team's registered division. All players must be on the roster to be eligible to play.

Q: What is the uniform policy?
A: Players must be in like colors and shin guards are required.

Q: What do I need to bring to the check-in?
A: Proof of age for each player will need to be on site and readily accessibly in the event of a challenge, however, (paper or digital copy) will not need to be presented at check in. In the event proof of age cannot be provided at the time of a challenge, the team being challenged will forfeit any games played with that player, even if they are of the correct age.

Q: What if I want to register a co-ed team?
A: We are happy to have co-ed teams. We will create co-ed divisions when we have a sufficient number in any age group. If we do not have enough, they will play in a male division.

Hi Everyone! Thanks for signing up for the 5v5 Soccer Tournament in Lincoln, NE on Aug 15th!We’re excited to have you playing with us! Please see below for important event information.

Event Location: Speedway Sports Complex, 345 Speedway Circle

VENUE INFORMATION:
- Games will be played indoor on the turf. Cleats or turf shoes are permitted.
- Concessions will be open for the entirety of the event. No outside food please.

We are still accepting team registrations. If you know of anyone interested in playing, please send them the link below, or have them contact me directly. We are explicitly looking for the following age and gender groups:

2018 Boys (or 2017 or 2019)
2014 Boys (or 2013 or 2014)

Lincoln, NE Aug 15th

We will continue to accept teams on an as needed basis.

***IMPORTANT: If your team has not paid, please do so now. Failure to pay or communicate with staff will result in your team being removed from the event by Thursday morning.***

TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS:

ROSTERS & WAIVERS:
All Team Rosters & Player waivers must be completed through Exposure. These must be completed no later than one day prior to the event, or teams may risk losing their spot in the event. For more information on how to do rosters and waivers, visit our web pages at https://5v5soccer.com/roster & https://5v5soccer.com/waiver. Reach out to your event director with any additional questions or help with this process.

For complete 5v5 Soccer Rules, please visit https://5v5soccer.com/rules

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

DIVISIONS:
Sometimes, it may be necessary to combine divisions. Divisions may be subject to change as teams continue to register to allow for the fairest and best competition possible. For an explanation of our grouping procedure, visit https://5v5soccer.com/divisions

SCHEDULE & SPECIAL REQUESTS:
- Full schedule posted Thursday evening
- Schedule Requests? Send any schedule requests NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY AT 6 pm to clay@5v5soccer.com. Include team name, division, and event location in the subject line.
- If the request is made later than Wednesday at 6 pm, changes may not be accepted.

For more event information, including game format, brackets, FAQs and timelines, please visit your event page at (Lincoln, NE)

Download the free 5v5 Soccer app for UP TO DATE schedule changes. DO NOT screenshot the schedule as it’s subject to change.

TOURNAMENT SWAG
- Save $ when you pre-order your tournament shirts. ORDER NOW at https://5v5soccer.com/shirts. Shirt orders will be available for pick up at the check in table the day of the event.
- Check out our 5v5 Soccer Swag store for a full range of options, and to stock up on your 5v5 swag! Visit our 5v5 Swag Store at https://5v5soccer.com/store.

Please reach out with any questions. Looking forward to this event!

Clay Hollister
Area Director
clay@5v5soccer.com
(502) 376-3315 (Text Preferred)