<h2>Making pickup soccer groups management easy</h2> Let us stress the soccer group management solution that ENDALGO provides. The reason why ENDALGO is the one and only type of sports group platform is because of its dynamic scope of providing detailed features that fits exactly for sports and activity groups, but also being an open platform for those groups to be exposed and joined by the larger public audience. Pickup groups can benefit from scheduling games, member lists, and RSVP management, collecting game fees, group chat, etc. <h2>Grow your group with ENDALGO</h2> As for the usability of ENDALGO, this topic may not be obvious in the service we provide, but it’s actually the most demanded feature that pickup soccer groups are interested in; it’s the ability to keep recruiting new players to the group and growing as a community. Standing out and attracting players can be a challenge, and ENDALGO is the only sports community platform that allows organizers and group leaders to find new players. Let’s say you’re using Meetup or TeamSnap to organize your soccer group. The most common shortcomings of each of the two services are below: Meetup: Not having the right new users signing up for the group, since Meetup is not sports or soccer oriented,&nbsp;TeamSnap: Having group features is great, but there are no ways within the service to be able to attract new people to join the group -- no room to grow.Hence, pickup groups find it extremely attractive to give ENDALGO a try for growth purposes. <h2>Game information and RSVPing</h2>For pickup groups, the event page and player RSVP can be seen as the most important feature that we provide. From the event page, the group members can confirm the date, time, location, price, and other game details, including guest allowance; groups typically, and are recommended, to write detailed descriptions regarding any waiver, late/no show, and refund policies, so that no miscommunications in sensitive topics happen in the future. Users can leave comments on individual events and also get directions with Google Map integration. When you have people signing up/RSVPing to your pickup game, you, as an admin of the group, have total control over managing the list; you can add another player to the going list, remove someone from going to the not going, or the waitlist, or even remove the individual from the event. Pickup game attendee lists can become messy with reasons such as last-minute changes or bringing guests when space and time are limited -- you, as the organizer, should be able to control these situations in a way you desire, and that’s what ENDALGO provides.&nbsp; <h2>Communication business is taken care of</h2> Think of one thing you do with your group members the most besides actually playing soccer together; it’s most likely going to be chatting. Whether through text, WhatsApp, or email, a group of people is bound to have a source of real-time communication. And ENDALGO lets you do that all in the platform by providing group chat features. Need to chat with individual members? No problem; click on the individual profile and simply click the send message button. <h2>Inviting your buddies over</h2> We recommend you start inviting your closest group members first to inform them about the new group page on ENDALGO and share all group activities here. For your convenience, we’ve made some direct ways for you to share the link to your group in different communication channels.

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Host Pickup Soccer Games

<h2>We let soccer team management become a breeze.</h2> In one sentence, ENDALGO makes soccer club management become a breeze. ENDALGO is a powerful tool for soccer clubs because of its dynamic scope of providing group management features for soccer organizations. It is also an open platform for those groups to be exposed and joined by the larger soccer communities. <h2>Seamless UX for soccer clubs</h2> The screen summarizes all of your soccer groups’ essentials in my group's tab. The upcoming schedule, registration listings, membership listings, and posts listed by your groups. With one click, members can register events, registrations, and more. <h2>Creating club schedules and events</h2> Organizers can create any event that they want. Whether it’s a league game, weekday practice, or a weekend scrimmage, the club members can confirm the date, time, location, price, and other game details. ENDALGO provides intuitive event screen layouts, such as attendees lists, location details, event descriptions, and more. The attendee list gives you a complete bird's eye view of who has responded to attendance to the team schedules and events. The beauty of this list is that as the coach or manager, you have complete control over making any changes to this list. <h2>Taking care of the communication business</h2> Another essential part of soccer club management that ENDALGO takes care of is the discussions and chats that happen within the group. Many times, we were able to see that many adult soccer clubs were listing their activities and notifications in one digital space and communicating with each other on a different platform, which made the managers, coaches, and team members keep track of even the most specific topics that were being discussed as a team. Therefore, we built two ways within ENDALGO for club members to communicate. <h2>Selling Memberships &amp; Registrations</h2> Many soccer clubs utilize ENDALGO's registration features to sell their memberships and registrations for the upcoming seasons. ENDALGO provides a built-in liability form with an e-sign feature, payment feature, member management features, etc., for registrations. <h2>Group Board</h2> When people act in a group, there are tons of things that all team members have to participate in to make a decision together or even casually share opinions. We have allowed you to create posts on the team page so that members can express themselves and leave them on record for ongoing topics. <h2>Chat</h2> Whether it’s through text, WhatsApp, or email, a team is bound to have a source of real-time communication. ENDALGO allows you to do that all in the platform by providing group chat features. Need to chat with individual team members? No problem; click on the member profile and the send message button. Have further questions or need technical support? Please get in touch with help@endalgo.com for help.

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The Best App to Manage Your Soccer Club

<h2>What ENDALGO is made for</h2> ENDALGO is the #1 sports &amp; activity app for groups that brings people together through events, experiences, etc., created by local community leaders. Find and join groups or create your own group to organize your games, host experiences, sell memberships and registrations, and more.&nbsp; <ul><li>Easy steps to creating a group page on ENDALGO.</li><li>What to expect on the home screen.</li><li>How you can benefit from this.</li><li>How to create a group page</li></ul> Let us guide you through the easy steps to starting a group page on ENDALGO. After signing up to ENDALGO for free, you will be shown our home screen on the app that basically covers all the essentials of your group; but, obviously, you’d have to start by clicking on the “Create a new group” button. <h2>Guide #1. Create Group</h2> Start by entering your group name and selecting the location of your group or team. The privacy setting is available in three ways: public for groups that accept any players, private for member lists or posts of the group being available only for accepted members, and closed for groups that don’t accept any new members. <h2>Guide #2. Create Group </h2> You’ll input some more specific details to better define who your group is for. Under Group Details, you can set the type, age, gender, and skill level of the members you want to join your group. What you choose will also affect where your group appears in specific searches and will help the right users find your group. Below are the options that are available for each group detail item. <h2>Guide #3. Create Group </h2> Lastly, you have to write a description of your group. You’re required to write a minimum of 20 characters. We feel it’s important that every group includes a description to help users better understand the group. Some things you could include here are: <ul><li>The goal of the group</li><li>What your group does, or what you are looking for</li><li>How often do you plan on hosting games or events</li><li>Specific rules for the group</li></ul> <h2>How you benefit as an organizer</h2> As a group organizer or member, your group information, upcoming schedules, and many other logistical details of the group ought to be available somewhere in a digital space. <ul><li>My groups' tab that summarizes all group activities.</li><li>Schedule list, other group listings, and details.</li><li>Group discussion and chats.</li></ul> Click the link for further details on <a href="https://www.endalgo.com/what-is-endalgo-and-how-it-works" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">managing a group</a>. <h2>Remove all manual work</h2> Now that you’re all set up let ENDALGO do all the group manager for you. We’ll make life easier for you by bringing everything into one integrated solution. From scheduling events to informing last-minute changes in group chats, we put you in control without ever leaving the <a href="https://www.endalgo.com/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO app</a>.

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Where to Organize Your Group Online

Despite wanting the best for their kids, soccer parents don’t always have time to thoroughly research the hundreds of soccer clubs and programs in their area. Hearing about a good coach or program from a trusted friend can save a lot of time in that process. ENDALGO recently conducted a study and learned that the majority of parents (63.9%) hear about their child's youth soccer club/program through friends or family. What this information tells us is that having a good relationship with your players parents is one of your best marketing tools! So what’s the best way to cultivate a good relationship with soccer parents? One big way you can do this is by prioritizing clear and consistent communication. According to the study, 80% of soccer parents are in contact with their child’s coaches at least once a week. Regular communication is undeniably important to parents, but having 15+ emails, texts, and messages every week can be hard to stay on top of. When flooded with messages from parents, remember the importance of good relationships. Coaches that use ENDALGO to manage their teams have access to the in-app messaging features—taking away the need to switch between texts, emails, or other messaging platforms. You can send out individual messages to parents or send a mass message that goes to everyone on your team. Click here to learn more about the ways ENDALGO can help carry the weight that comes with being a youth soccer coach.

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Communication Tips for Youth Coach

If you are an organizer, then you are a leader. You may question why? Because you are the one that a group of people looks up to for opportunities to play. While some players may think that a simple pickup game isn’t much of a playing opportunity, but opportunities are defined as how you look at them. If you are a competitive player that is competing with a team or club on a regularly basis, then the UPSL may be your opportunity. A recreational player’s opportunity could be a simple Thursday night pickup game in Downtown Los Angeles. <h2>Communicate with your group</h2> One of the biggest components to being a leader is being an effective communicator. By sending a simple message to your group on ENDALGO, it can give a sign of relief and careness for your audience. Though, it may not be much, it’s enough to show the people that you have them in mind. With our group and easy group chat feature, you can quickly send a short message. <h2>What about the future of my group?</h2> We believe that whether you have a team or a pickup group you all are the same, and there is always someone looking to be a part of something. We see a higher demand for the game of soccer in the upcoming months and this can be your opportunity to grow and connect with new potential players. By staying active in your group chat, or maybe even start playing FIFA with your players. As you may know, many soccer players also play video games! Connect today, stay active, and grow in the near future. Within the sport of soccer, there is something for everyone. ENDALGO connects organizers with players and players to organizers.

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How To Be A Community Leader

Mental preparedness is a continuous topic that many people speak about these days. Although a soccer player needs to train to improve his or her skills, also, diet and mental training might be more important than the actual talent itself. Most youth athletes dream to be professional players, but they lack the knowledge of what it truly takes to make it to the big stage. To have mental toughness in soccer takes both teaching and self-learning. You can be told, but if you don’t try, believe, or want to learn, it will be hard to have mental toughness in soccer. It’s a game of mistakes, and you have to learn to deal with them and overcome tough times. Unfortunately, soccer is a game that takes a lot of practice, travel, and mental preparation. Many players are successful at a young age, but they fall off because they don’t have mental toughness. While you see some of your favorite soccer players performing to the high standards on TV, they would not be able to do this if they did not start their day off with mental preparedness. Here are 3 tips from the ENDALGO team. Try them out and begin moving forward to being mentally prepared and strong. <h2>Start your day off with fresh air</h2> When you wake up every morning before you start your day. Go outside and grab some fresh air, sit down, breathe, and visualize yourself. Visualize what you will do that day to make your one step closer to improving yourself. <h2>Mental motivation</h2> As simple as those two words sound, it’s easily one of the most important aspects of being mentally strong. With all of the distractions out there these days (more now than ever), it’s difficult to stay mentally motivated. Still, there are also some “good distractions” that can benefit your mental preparation. Watching a video on your favorite player, coach, or team. I personally enjoy watching soccer documentaries because, believe it or not, at some point, you will either be touched or can relate to something that was mentioned in the story. At 29 years old, I continue to watch videos to stay mentally motivated as I am still competing. <h2>Staying at home isn’t a bad thing</h2> While being at home isn’t ideal for most athletes, you use that time to continue pushing yourself forward. Sitting at home can keep your mind continuously thinking about soccer, and you will be able to paint your own picture in your head. By visualizing all game circumstances in your head, not only will you be more motivated to test out what you were visualizing, but you will begin to get more creative and explore what you can create within your mind. Everything begins with your mindset. After you are mentally strong, you will then explore and execute more in person.

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Pre-game Mental Preparation 

How does your soccer group, team, or club manage group activities? We’ve found out that creating a group website, organizing a Meetup or Facebook group, or using a team sports tool are some popular answers to the question. Do any of those options let the group or the admin/leader of the group share and communicate everything regarding their team activities? This is where we were informed is not the case and many soccer groups had to move back and forth between a handful of channels to make group management even work. ENDALGO can be the solution for any of the current issues that a soccer group could have and below are the Top 3 reasons why ENDALGO can be the cure. <h2>1. Group management features just for soccer groups</h2>You can manage a group perhaps with a website or a Meetup group, but the biggest thing that is missing in those options would be the service itself not being designed for sports groups and, moreover, for soccer groups. One might ask, what could be soccer-specific mean? We have a list below: <ul><li>Define your soccer group: pickup group, team, club, league/tournament, club &amp; league, facility, or other.</li><li>Select the age and gender of the group. Select among adults, youth, or mixed for age and boys &amp; girls, boy or girls only, co-ed, men, or women for gender.</li><li>Inform what skill level the group plays in: any, beginner, intermediate or competitive.</li><li>Have your events be detailed with soccer-related amenities: outdoor or indoor, pinnies, regular or mini goals, lines, referees, lights, food and beverage, parking, etc.</li><li>Location information with specifics to which field you play or train.</li><li>RSVP list on who’s coming or not or waitlisted, and the organizer has the ability to control the list in his own way.</li><li>Group events that can be public to all or just private to team members.</li><li>Schedules such as weekly training or games can be registered as recurring events so that you don’t need to make the same events repeatedly.</li><li>Any updates in schedules will automatically notify everyone in the group from a scrimmage session being scheduled, the game being canceled, practice time postponed, etc.</li><li>Group member management to organize different roles and statuses within the group.</li></ul> <h2>2. An open platform for anyone who is part of or interested in joining soccer groups</h2>​​​​​ENDALGO believes that soccer groups can grow when both the organizers and players get involved to make the groups active. And on top of having a state of the art soccer group management features, ENDALGO allows those individuals to explore further and easily get involved in soccer. As a leader of the group, you have the ability to post public soccer events or post information about your club that can drive new inquiries or registrations to your group, team, and club. ENDALGO lets individuals look for pickup games, tryouts, clubs, tournaments, and leagues that are seeking for more participation. Plus, the individuals can look for something specific to their needs with filtering options so that they can easily skip through something that doesn’t match their demands (i.e., a parent looking for a youth club doesn’t need to scroll through adult teams and someone who wants to find a pickup game within only 5-mile radius doesn't need to see games 20 miles away). Anyone interested in those events or groups can sign up and join instantly. <h2>3. Covers all kinds of soccer communities</h2>Last but not least, with ENDALGO, any soccer community can be covered. The core soccer group management stays the same, but having abilities such as being exposed to and communicating with the appropriate audience (refer to the no. 2 above) or scheduling specific events tailored to the type of group is only possible as ENDALGO can accommodate the largest scope of soccer. This is the list of the different types of soccer communities that use and benefit from ENDALGO:<ul><li>Pickup groups.</li><li>Adult and youth soccer teams and clubs.</li><li>Soccer camps and clinics (both adult and youth).</li><li>Soccer tournaments.</li><li>Soccer leagues.</li><li>Soccer facilities.</li><li>Training groups.</li></ul> ENDALGO is offering onboarding support for soccer groups that think they might have any technical issues. Press the button below to schedule a demo with one of ENDALGO's representatives, and we can easily guide you through setting up everything.

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3 Reasons Why ENDALGO for Soccer Groups

Did you download ENDALGO because you want to build your own soccer group or team? Maybe you already have a team, but you want to be more organized. Some people have difficulty on growing their group. One of the biggest struggles is finding players. Another major problem is finding the proper platform to manage their current group. Organizers should not have to pay a hefty fee to manage their group. <a href="https://endalgo.com/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO</a> offers many free services to help you stay organized. In this post, I will give some advice on how to start building your group. <h2>Tip 1: Group Name</h2>When <a href="https://endalgo.com/download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">creating a group</a>, create a relevant name, so people will know that you are a credible group. Making names like: “searching for new players,” “messing around,” and “IDK Yet” will most like push people away from joining your group.If you need a name, you can ask yourself this; if I came across this name, would I be interested? If you say no, then you already know what to do. Making a credible name will give new players the confidence to believe that you are somewhat legit, even if you are a casual group. Check out some of the group names that were created ENDALGO. <h2>Tip 2: Share Group Link</h2>Use the group share link to send out to some people that you already know. We live in a numbers world. If you only have 1 member, then it’s not as appealing for new people to be interested. <h2>Tip 3: Schedule an Event</h2>Get your first event listed in your group. By listing at least <a href="https://endalgo.com/tournament-and-league" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">one event</a>, even if you are a new group, people will be able to see that you are at least trying to get something going.&nbsp; <h2>Tip 4: Recurring Event</h2>Do you already know the time and place that you want to meet each week? Use the <a href="https://endalgo.com/pickup-games" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Recurring event</a> tab to list your games in advance. People will then know that you are consistently planning to play each week. Always remember this, the more information that you provide, the likelihood of someone joining your group will increase. <h2>Tip 5: Invite Friends</h2>Did you already receive a few members? Continue sharing your group on <a href="https://endalgo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">ENDALGO</a>, people will naturally grow your group. Just remember that people talk, and people know people, who know people, who know people.&nbsp; Lastly, stay consistent with your group, don’t just assume people will come to your events. If you get lazy and do not share the information with them, then don’t expect them to be interested. No one wants to waste their time going somewhere to see that the event isn’t happening.

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5 Tips to Grow Your Meetup Group on ENDALGO

Name:Jonathan RamirezHometown: Los Angeles, CACurrent City: Los Angeles, CAFavorite Team: Chivas (C.D. Guadalajara)Have been playing soccer for: More than 20 years _ As a Chivas fan, Jonathan naturally (or by his parent’s will) started soccer early in his youth ages. He doesn’t stop playing even after he spends the whole day coaching high school kids; that’s how versatile ENDALGO’s users are regarding soccer — not only a coach, but a casual pickup game player. _ Interview: For me, soccer means my own outlet of expressions. There’s so many things you can do with the ball — there’s freestylers, there’re professionals, there’re casual Sunday gamers. You can do everything with it. I’ve been living in the LA area for my entire life and my first soccer memory here is probably when I was 4 years old, championship game; started kind of how everybody else started, AYSO or some little league that their parents get them into. I grew up playing goalie, so… (I’m pretty much good at all positions lol). Being a Chivas fan, my family and I are really big into (soccer). ENDALGO’s a pretty fun way to find any pickups. The user interface is really easy to use. And, if you’re just trying to look for new places or facilities, ENDALGO makes it really simple; there’s always postings and games going on constantly that anybody can join. I have a group that consistently plays. But just through life experiences of people getting married, moving, getting a new job, it’s kind of hard to find consistent players and this (ENDALGO) makes it easier to find a bigger group or just bring new people into your group. I’ve used a couple of other apps and ENDALGO is the easiest to navigate in terms of finding an actual game and getting into it. You just have to create your own profile; it’s not as invasive as Facebook or Instagram. All you need is your name, age and supplementary profile. Find a group, meet up and start playing, man. It’s as simple as that. _ Jonathan not only found more players to come to his regular casual pickups, but also found a larger group to play more with new people.

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Why ENDALGO for Sports Meetup Groups - User Testimonial (6)

Name: Eulises GuerreroHometown: Santa Ana, CACurrent City: Santa Ana, CAHave been playing soccer for: 9 years _ Eulises started soccer fairly later than some of the users we interviewed, but the passion he has for the game is equal to those enthusiasts if not greater. Find out about how he continues the love for the beautiful game. _ Interview:I didn’t start playing until nine years ago, so I was twenty when I first started playing (soccer). Compared to everyone else that plays, I’m pretty new.My first soccer memory is actually what got me into soccer — 2006 World Cup in Germany. It was during the summer, right after high school, I had nothing to do, turned on the TV and fell in love with it. ENDALGO is an app that helped me to find new friends. I played in an organized soccer group, always looking for more people; we have the regulars but some of them move on, go to college and stuff and ENDALGO has helped us out a lot in getting new people. We’ve had some guys that play with us now that recently moved here to this area and they needed to find soccer buddies, so they just looked on ENDALGO to find us.I like how ENDALGO connects you with the people who play soccer; not only do we play soccer, but after that we all go out to hang out. It’s not just meeting new soccer players, but making new friends. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I never watched the World Cup in 2006. I have no idea what I would be doing right now. _ As a soccer community platform, ENDALGO’s objective is, at the end, have our users become part of an offline group and community to share their love for sports and be friends and teammates. We hope to be that middleman for people like Eulises to find places to play soccer and make new friends.

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Why ENDALGO for Local Communities - User Testimonial (5)

Name: Jose HernandezCurrent City: Los Angeles, CAFavorite Team: LAFC _ Jose is a die-hard LAFC Fan (the jersey, duh) and loves how ENDALGO provides opportunities for different variety of people to play and enjoy soccer. Hear what he has to say! _ Interview: So I was born in Mexico. My brother used to play for a soccer team that was like 2-3 minutes walking distance from home. I remember them winning their first championship, and I still have pictures of that very first championship that they won. And I’m there holding the trophy. I mean, I was literally 3 or 4 years old; that’s my first memory of soccer. Most people see (soccer) it as a religion; now that I think about it, I would call it a religion. I don’t go to church, but I watch every single game on the weekends. I’m not a church now, but I’m for sure watching soccer for two hours. There’s my religion, you know. So there are a lot of introverts in our society nowadays, so what ENDALGO has done is that it gives me the opportunity of meeting new people, it gives me the opportunity of doing things that I love. Knowing that you don’t have anybody to play with was discouraging, but now you have the option to play with people you’ve never met before. If you love sports and you’re just trying to play more days than you’re currently playing, you would use the app. If you’ve never played before, you would use the app. If you want to extend your social network, you would use the app. There’s just a different variety of people that you can recommend ENDALGO to. It’s not focused on just the people who play sports; it can be for people who play or don’t play or fantasize about playing sports. I didn’t play for a while. Knowing that I had the app, it just made it easier for me to go out and experience this. _ Jose knows that ENDALGO is very focused on soccer and the local community. We want to provide all information that is related to the local soccer scene. Let’s grow the community together!

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Why ENDALGO for Pickup Soccer - User Testimonial (4)

Name: Jamie RosalesCurrent City: Los Angeles, California _ Jamie plays in a women’s soccer league and plays pickup every Thursday at a local soccer facility. And how she found her teammates and pickup games is literally how we want our potential users to find and start playing more! _ Interview:Soccer is not a sport; it’s a passion. It’s something that God has inculcated in me since I was small. It’s my father, and it’s my brother, it’s my mom, it’s the life — it’s everything.Personally, I’ve stopped playing soccer for about a year, and I wanted to get back into playing, but I didn’t know of any teams. So I went online to search for teams in LA or pickup soccer games, and the first thing that popped up was ENDALGO. And through that, I got to meet these girls, and ever since, I’ve been playing here. I think it’s great. Even if you don’t play sports, even if you want to try, it’s beginner friendly. If you just want to start playing again or pick up a game, it’s a useful platform to find local teams and games. It’s really useful. It’s a great app._When passionate players like Jamie find us to get back into soccer action, we feel alive. Whether you are new to soccer or coming back from a long rest, we want to be the source for soccer players and fans to explore soccer groups and games.

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Why ENDALGO for Female Athletes - User Testimonial (3)

Name: Kevin WuHometown: Tuscaloosa, AlabamaCurrent City: Huntington Beach, CAWhere he usually plays: Irvine, CAFavorite Team and Player: FC Barcelona, RonaldinhoHave been playing soccer for: His whole life _ Moving to Southern California from New York, Kevin initially struggled to find a group of people to play soccer with. Check out how ENDALGO was able to help him. _ Interview:ENDALGO is the go-to app if you’re trying to play soccer. It’s like discord is for gamers, and ENDALGO is the soccer app for soccer players.When I first moved here, I tried very hard to find a group of guys to play with — it was nearly impossible. Half of the time I find one on Craig’s List or Facebook, all these other sources, you get there and it’s actually part of a league or they’re just trying to recruit. Or you’re just a sub for this one game. If ENDALGO was around then, it would have been the first place to look (for games and groups).For my regular games, I open it up and go to the event and hit going. When I want to find new ones, ENDALGO shows all the games near you — you can look up by location, swipe through and read a couple of descriptions see what they are. I found some games that are a lot closer to me which I hadn’t realized and plan on checking out.I used to try to juggle between a Facebook group, something else and then Group Me, but it’s nice to just have it all in one place. _ As Kevin mentioned from his experience, people not having a place to start in finding a group or game to join and play soccer is one of the biggest hardships of soccer players when they move to a new city. ENDALGO provides a starting point where people can browse through information on soccer groups and events that are located in the Los Angeles area and plan to expand this all over the United States.

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Why ENDALGO for All Groups - User Testimonial(2)

Name: Ali DeebHometown: Norwalk, CACurrent City: Anaheim, CAFavorite Team and Player: Real Madrid, Cristiano RonaldoHave been playing soccer for: 12 years _ Ali can be described as a soccer powerhouse both on and offline of the community. If you play anywhere in OC or LA, you’ve probably seen him juking others with his signature stepovers. Hear what he says about soccer and ENDALGO. _ Interview: I’ve been playing soccer for about ten to twelve years. My favorite team is for sure Real Madrid and my favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo.Soccer means to me a way to exercise my body in certain disciplines and connect with people.ENDALGO is really for anybody. You can be someone basically just trying to get in shape, or you can be someone playing at a higher level. So, you can find games based on skills and how much you want to play.I usually check (ENDALGO) every other day. I’ve met new people and have definitely played a lot. There’s not really anything like it that can help you find soccer around the area.I’d say anybody who wants to get active definitely try ENDALGO.Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AWMqvg65sU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to see the interview clip. _ As the most popular team sport in the world, soccer definitely helps your mind and body stay healthy. Like Ali, people can easily find soccer near them, and it’s really the only platform that can you help you play more.

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Why ENDALGO(1) - Ali Deeb

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Top 5 Soccer News and Live Score Apps of 2022

Among the active soccer player audience we conducted a study on, the data shows 54% of that player pool played pickup soccer the past year (with soccer league (40%) and club soccer (36.5%) coming in as second and third). This tells us how much pickup soccer is popular among soccer players as a medium to enjoy the sport. This was actually a higher number than we expected; considering the researched pool is a group of active players who most likely play more than twice a month, we expected more of the organized type of soccer, such as club soccer, leagues, and tournaments, would have more participation among the pool. It just confirms how pickup games make soccer accessible not only to casual players but also to more committed players. So, we went further into finding out how players find those games and why they even play pickup games. <h2>How games are found right now.</h2> How players have been finding pickup games has been traditionally and has stayed that way: word of mouth. When we asked the active soccer players how they find local pickup soccer games, 49% answered that they get information on games through word of mouth, followed by online community (45%) and social media (37%) (note that players were allowed to choose multiple options). Even in this era of digital prosperity, it is quite surprising that players still find pickup soccer through their friends' and teammates' networks. <h2>Why players want to find and play pickup games.</h2> As you might have expected, pickup games are usually far from trying to be competitive and playing to win a match. Hence, many people play to stay in shape and socialize. When the pool of active players was asked what their favorite thing about the player (pickup) soccer is, staying in shape consisted for 40.5%, and meeting new people (social life) consisted of 40%. Sports are fun because of the aspect of competing and striving to win, but pickup soccer was more of a stage that is casual among the types of soccer that are played. <h2>ENDALGO is the best pickup soccer app. </h2> Perhaps, finding a pickup game through friends can be the most effective way, but players without that network or newcomers to specific areas may not be able to leverage that channel of finding games through word of mouth. Also, pickup games can vary in styles and skill levels; as mentioned earlier, the majority of the audience may want to have a good time and socialize while trying to stay in shape, but that doesn’t mean some players want to play competitively and play more seriously. ENDALGO has the ability to list and recommend local soccer events and pickup games based on user location. Moreover, on the games that pickup groups, teams, and clubs host on ENDALGO, they can be specific on the type of games and events they are providing so that the audience can filter through their needs, benefiting both the players and the hosts. <h2>Conclusion</h2> Although the information we found was from active soccer players, the results seem fitting even for beginner and more casual soccer players. Pickup soccer is undeniably one of the most effective and fun ways for all soccer players and audiences to stay active and engage with the beautiful sport. Hope this information got more people to think that soccer is more approachable even without skills and experience. We recommend giving ENDALGO a try to see what’s happening in your area and, furthermore, RSVP’ing to a game to have fun and even meet new people to play soccer with. Please reach out if you have any questions to hello@endalgo.com.

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How to find pickup soccer games

For all soccer followers out there, you already know that North Carolina has rich history when it comes to the sport of soccer. Not only does the state have some successful university soccer programs, but it’s also in the route of getting an MLS team. None of this could happen if people weren’t interested or playing soccer. Here are 3 of the top facilities for pickup soccer around Charlotte, North Carolina. Strikers Soccer CenterStrikers Soccer Center offers a unique, winning combination of high-quality fields and facilities teamed with a friendly staff of knowledgeable soccer professionals.&nbsp;Eight floodlit fields with quality Turf surfaces afford players top conditions throughout the year.&nbsp;Rebound boards and high netting surround each field, allowing the ball to remain in constant play.&nbsp;Strikers Soccer Center also has a snack bar and changing facilities, making it convenient to stop in for a game.&nbsp;No matter the age, more touches increases ability to play the beautiful game.Day &amp; Time:Mon – Fri, 5pm – 10pmSaturday, 9am – 10pmSunday, 2pm&nbsp;– 10pm Address:11725 Alexandriana RdHuntersville, NC 28078<a href="http://www.endalgo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Create your soccer group today</a>Leggo SportsA great local place to be with friends doing what you love … play and workout!!. We provide a comfortable friendly environment to play soccer and other sports, or just for fun!Their fields are made with the highest technology of artificial turf. Year-round field rentals are available for team training or recreational play. Looking for a place to train in the Winter, or a place to avoid the sun in the summer? Look no further Leggo sports is one of the best indoor facilities in Charlotte NC.Day &amp; Time:Fri, 9pm – 10pm Address:649 Griffith Rd. Suite ECharlotte, NC 28217<a href="https://blog.endalgo.com/blog/top-3-reasons-why-soccer-groups-should-use-endalgo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Connecting with the soccer community couldn’t be any easier!</a>Total Soccer CharlotteTSC is the all in one soccer soccer facility for youth birthday party events all the way to weekly adult pickup games. What ever you are looking for, TSC has it!Here is a list of what they are currently offering:Youth leagues for ages 5-18Adult leaguesAdult pick up soccer&nbsp;Birthday PartiesField RentalsIndoor/Outdoor TournamentsIndividual or small group training

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Top 3 Soccer Fields in Charlotte, NC

IntroductionBeing the home of the MLS team, Orlando City SC, Orlando is known for having an active fan base and soccer players. And, with Inter Miami joining the MLS starting this year, the soccer hype in Florida is expected to become even bigger. We’ve searched through popular pickup soccer groups, adults clubs and facilities to find out where the popular spots that people go to play soccer in Orlando; below is that list of places. 01. Free Kick OrlandoFree Kick Orlando provides the best indoor soccer facilities in the Orlando area. Using FIFA recommended Turf in all of their fields, they offer 3 indoor soccer fields of 5v5 or 6v6 and one indoor soccer field of 9v9. All of their fields have LED lighting and protection fences for safety reasons. The fields are available for rentals from 7:00 am to 2:00 am everyday.Address3180 Southgate Commerce Blvd.Orlando, FL. 32806Contact Information(407) 970-9428 02. Deputy Brandon Coates Community ParkDeputy Brandon Coates Community Park has two full sized soccer fields; this may seem like it’s a small local park but many pickup groups come to this park to gather active games. Parking is convenient. The park is also known for having a skatepark. The fields are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm during the summer season and closes early at 6:00 pm during the winter season.Address3815 Substation RdOrlando, FL 32837Contact Information(407) 858-472503. Econ Soccer ComplexEcon Soccer Complex is a public park with 4 full sized soccer fields. It is the home ground for many adult and youth clubs in the Orlando area. All age groups from 5 to 14 youth leagues and adult leagues happen at this complex, so if you’re looking for a team and league to join, this is a good place to start. Like other community parks in Orlando, the operation hours are also from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm during the summer season and closes early at 6:00 pm during the winter season.Address8035 Yates RDOrlando, FL 32817Contact Information(407) 254-903004. XL Soccer WorldLocated in the heart of Orlando, XL Soccer World is Orlando’s premium soccer complex on 6 acres of land and a 40,000 square foot building. The facility has two 6v6 turf indoor fields with climate controlled air and two 6v6 turf outdoor (some groups use these two outdoor turf fields combined to play 9v9. Also, a new 11v11 grass field is available. Operating hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 am, Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am, and Sunday 10:00 am to 10:00pm. Another gem at this location is that it has a bar that is open until 2:00 am.Address825 Courtland StOrlando, FL 32804Contact Information(407) 641-479105. Arcadia Acres ParkThis is another popular spot for pickup groups and players. Some youth clubs can be seen training during the weekdays, but on the weekends there seems like a lot of adult pickup soccer action is available.&nbsp;The operation hours are the same as other Orlando parks -- from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm during the summer season and closes early at 6:00 pm during the winter season.Address7768 Lady Frances WYOrlando, FL 32807Contact Information(407) 254-903006. Orlando Indoor SoccerOrlando Indoor Soccer also known as OIS started with a single indoor soccer field and now they have extended into multiple fields. OIS offers a private court time for groups to play and train and also provide leagues and pick-up games during the week. They are open from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am on weekdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 am on Saturdays and 5:00 pm to 2:00 am on Sundays.Address11435 Rocket BlvdOrlando, FL 32824Contact Information(407) 219-7504 Even some of the smallest parks in Orlando provide a full sized pitch or have a well maintained area for small sided games. If you’re in the area, you’re bound to find a place to play really close by. Please note that there are numerous great parks also in the suburban areas of Orlando, but we mainly covered the places in or within 15 mile range of the Orlando city.

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Top 6 Soccer Fields in Orlando, FL

IntroductionThe dedication that the fans and players have for Texas college soccer teams, North Texas SC in USL and FC Dallas in MLS already shows how much the Dallas people love soccer. The northern part of Texas has a great amount of beautiful parks and fields, so this time we really had to limit ourselves to Dallas and closely surrounding parts only in finding the popular places to play soccer. Below is that short list of places.01. MoneyGram Soccer ParkIf you play soccer and you’re in Dallas, you must have come across the MoneyGram Soccer Park. This place is an absolute gem for soccer players; it has 19 soccer fields and they are all in pristine condition. Players who play here regularly say that the location also provides a stunning sunset over the Fort Worth Downtown buildings. Hours aren’t may differ per season, but it is assumed that they are open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. Please note that this park may still be limited due to COVID-19; call or search ahead before you go visit.Address2200 Walnut Hill LnDallas, TX 75229Contact Information(214) 670-410002. Germany ParkGermany Park is the ultimate park for athletes. It has tennis courts, a playground, exercise section, track and field, and most importantly a full sized soccer field. It is known that more than two pickup soccer groups play here from Monday to Friday nights. We didn’t see weekend morning pickups scheduled at this park from some of the pickup groups in Dallas, but we’re positive there would be a group playing; if you see availability, why not start your pickup group with ENDALGO? The park has lighting for evening play; hours are known to be 8:00 am to 9:00 pm daily.Address6401 Lomo Alto DriveDallas, Texas 75205Contact Information(214) 363-164403. FORO Sports ClubFORO has professional grade facilities for soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, futsal, rugby, Lacrosse, and more; take your pick. The facility offers their own adult and youth leagues and pickup games, so if you’re lost and don’t know where to start playing in Dallas, FORO can be the perfect choice. As they are a private facility, the fields are well maintained (the image says it all). The hours are from 8:00 am to midnight daily.Address14725 Preston RdDallas, Texas 75254Contact Information(214) 389-970004. Jubilee Park and Community CenterAlthough Jubilee Park has only one full sized soccer field, it’s still popular for the field is just in perfect condition. Handful of pickup groups have games scheduled at this location on weekday nights and weekend mornings. The community center hours differ by day, but the park is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.Address917 Bank StreetDallas, TX 75223Contact Information(214) 887-136405. Inwood Soccer CenterThis is a fairly small indoor soccer facility, but many adult recreational teams play here. It has an upper deck spectator area with a bar so it might make sense why it’s popular to adult rec players. They have started playing again this month (June, 2020); it can be a good place to get back in the game.Address14801 Inwood RoadAddison, TX 75001Contact Information(972) 239-1166 ConclusionOverall, it seemed there were numerous places that a team or an individual could start playing soccer in Dallas and its surrounding areas. All the parks have very well maintained soccer fields and northern Texas definitely had those parks or complexes that had 15+ fields in one place which was very impressive. Many parts of Dallas are opening back up for soccer.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Dallas, TX

IntroductionPhoenix is one of the 13 cities to have representative teams of MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA (although two of them don’t actually carry the city name) and their latest effort in sports is to have their USL Championship team, Phoenix Rising FC, to join the MLS (Phoenix Rising FC had a 20 game winning streak which is the longest in league and North American soccer history and won the regular season title). Fans and players are craving for more soccer in this area and we searched for some of the most popular spots to play the beautiful game in Phoenix.01. Reach 11 Sports ComplexIf you play soccer and you’re in Phoenix, you must have come across the Reach 11 Sports Complex. With 18 lighted soccer fields, this place is basically heaven on earth for soccer players and lovers. Phoenix Parks and Recreations provides youth and adults soccer leagues here, but it has active pickup scenes as well for it’s open hours are from 5:30 am to 11pm daily (one of the longest daily operating hours we’ve seen in soccer complexes).Address2425 E Deer Valley DrPhoenix, AZ 85050Contact Information(602) 262-453602. Waggoner ParkWaggoner Park is conveniently located in the middle of Phoenix area for easy gathering. The park does have full sized goals, but a handful of pickup groups play small sided (mostly 7v7) here during the weekday nights -- games booked throughout the whole week. The park is open from 6:00 am to midnight every day.Address1100 E Carver RdTempe, AZ 85284Contact Information(480) 350-520003. Escalante ParkThe great thing about Escalante Park is that they have both regular soccer goals and small sized goals on the fields. Hence, depending on the size of group you get for a pickup game, you can conveniently choose to run a full pitch or a small sided game without always having to bring small nets. The field is well maintained, and just like Waggoner Park the hours are from 6:00 am to midnight every day.Address2150 E Orange St.Tempe, AZ 85281Contact Information(480) 350-580004.&nbsp;Red Mountain Soccer ComplexRed Mountain Soccer features six professionally-groomed soccer fields. Soccer programs provided by City of Mesa and various youth groups are available, but it’s also open to the public and reservation by putting an application to Mesa Community Center. Open hours are from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm during the summer season and 8:00 am to 10:00 pm during winter season.Address905 N Sunvalley BlvdMesa, AZ 85207Contact Information(480) 644-218705. Thunderbird ParkLocated just off the northeast side of Phoenix, the Thunderbird Park is a well known location for adult recreational players. It has six soccer fields and numerous adult pickup groups play actively on the weekend mornings. The park is open from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm daily and we have spotted several games scheduled for 7 am on the weekends so set your alarm to some early morning soccer.Address9170 E Thunderbird RdScottsdale, AZ 85260Contact Information(480) 312-7275 ConclusionWe were surprised to see that many parks and fields have 5+ fields available in each location. There are abundant amounts of fields that are soccer friendly in the Phoenix / Scottsdale / Mesa Area so look for parks near you. And, if you’re thinking of starting your own pickup soccer group, we can help so contact us at hello@endalgo.com.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Phoenix, AZ

<h2>Introduction</h2> Being the home of the MLS team, Atlanta United FC, Atlanta is known for having an active fan base; they have set several league records for highest single-match and average attendance. These records directly reflect the large numbers in adult and youth soccer teams and casual players. We’ve searched through local pickup soccer groups, adult clubs and facilities to find out where the popular spots that people go to play soccer in Atlanta and picked out some of the notable locations. <h2>01. Monarch Village Park</h2> This field is on the south side of Atlanta. One of the popular pickup groups in the area hosts their games on weekday evenings (the group name on ENDALGO is “<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/groups/624" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Greater Atlanta Pickup Soccer</a>”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/groups/624" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">click here</a>&nbsp;or the group name to join their group and RSVP for their games). Look for Crescent Park field inside the neighborhood; the field should be near the tennis courts. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Monarch+Village+Park/@33.5219419,-84.267819,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88f457d13fad9d2b:0x50e1588aed820125!2sMonarch+Village+Way,+Georgia+30281!3b1!8m2!3d33.5219419!4d-84.265625!3m4!1s0x88f457d7a0611059:0x3b4f1d876fec9d75!8m2!3d33.5199394!4d-84.2677078" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">240 Monarch Village Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281</a> Contact Information(770) 389-6528 <h2>02. Brook Run Park</h2> This park is actually the biggest park in Atlanta and its surrounding regions. Many 7v7 or 8v8 type small-sided games are open during the weekday evenings at this park (some pickup groups host games here almost every weekday from 6 pm to 8 pm). The park itself is huge and has a great grass field for friendly games. The park hours are from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brook+Run+Park/@33.9335889,-84.3021374,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f50a2720e9b787:0xbae03aac9a77476!8m2!3d33.9335889!4d-84.2999434" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338</a> Contact Information(678) 382-6850 <h2>03. Piedmont Park</h2> Piedmont Park is an absolute gem for soccer players in Atlanta. The location is already right at the middle of Midtown Atlanta and has 2 soccer fields that is called the Active Oval Loop within the Piedmont Park -- the oval is divided into 4 areas and two are mostly dedicated for soccer. Two of active ENDALGO groups play pickup on both weekdays and weekends. 1)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/groups/660/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Atlanta Coed Soccer</a>​2)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/groups/655" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Atlanta Women’s Soccer</a>&nbsp; Click on the name of the group to join the group and be updated on their pickup games. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piedmont+Park/@33.7885306,-84.3764617,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f504395064ac19:0xf3aeea4ef52f350e!8m2!3d33.7885307!4d-84.3719824" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Active Oval Loop, Atlanta, GA 3030</a> Contact Information(404) 876-4024 <h2>04. Hammond Park</h2> Hammond Park has an awesome turf field with a city view. It only has one field available, but it does host some of the most popular adult rec soccer leagues. If you’re looking for a 7v7 adult league, this field can be a great place to look for a team to join. The hours aren’t specified anywhere, but we’ve seen games scheduled for as early as 8:00 am and as late as 7:00 pm. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hammond+Park+Athletic+Field/@33.9180448,-84.3640389,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88f50eb6d0c7a7e7:0xd5c6e288672259cc!2s705+Hammond+Dr,+Sandy+Springs,+GA+30328!3b1!8m2!3d33.9180448!4d-84.3618449!3m4!1s0x88f50f29e2c62879:0x5fe88b494037a173!8m2!3d33.9172838!4d-84.3611601" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">705 Hammond Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30328</a> Contact Information(770) 206-2035 <h2>05. Arizona Ave Soccer Fields</h2> Arizona Ave Soccer Fields is the home field of Inter Atlanta FC (youth recreational soccer club that is dedicated to promote the soccer culture in Atlanta). Although the fields are mostly for the youth activities, it is open for events and organizations. As it is private property for a youth club, the fields are very well maintained and the location is also close to Downtown Atlanta. Weekday youth events seem to end before 5:00 pm, so check for availability. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arizona+Ave+Soccer+Fields/@33.757801,-84.3332486,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f506cae19f33fd:0xb3012d5219e85d36!8m2!3d33.757801!4d-84.3310546" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">161 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307</a> Contact Information(470) 305-7330 <h2>Conclusion</h2> Obviously, as Atlanta is a huge city, there are countless more places with soccer fields; whether it's a park, soccer complex or an indoor facility, it should be easy for anyone in the area to be able to find a field for friendly soccer.&nbsp;And, if you’re thinking of starting your own pickup soccer group, we can help so contact us at hello@endalgo.com.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Atlanta, GA

<h2>Introduction</h2> Orange County, which is close to home for ENDALGO (Los Angeles) is also an area full of super active soccer players; if you drive around in the OC area, there’s bound to be a pickup game going on almost any time, any day. Orange County is such a large county, so we will have a series of OC-located soccer fields, complexes, parks, facilities, etc. This post includes a lot of the locations where ENDALGO groups and users play. <h2>01. Orange County Great Park Soccer Complex</h2> If you’ve been to Orange County (or, more specifically, Irvine), you’ve probably come across that huge orange air balloon; this is where Orange County’s Great Park Soccer Complex is located. The park has a 5,000-seat soccer stadium that is home to Orange County SC (part of USL) and California United Strikers FC (part of NISA), and moreover, it has 24 additional soccer fields! Tons of youth and amateur teams and pickup soccer groups train and play in this complex; any soccer player in OC should check this place out. The fields are open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm on the weekdays and 7:00 am to 11:00&nbsp;pm on the weekends. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Great+Park/@33.6696088,-117.7492606,13z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sOrange+County+Great+Park+!3m6!1s0x80dcdd47b0f61a7b:0xcbe9efed720dac0a!8m2!3d33.6725744!4d-117.7432627!15sChhPcmFuZ2UgQ291bnR5IEdyZWF0IFBhcmtaGiIYb3JhbmdlIGNvdW50eSBncmVhdCBwYXJrkgEEcGFya5oBI0NoWkRTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VOMU4zWXRPVVJSRUFF4AEA!16zL20vMDJmN3Q2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618</a> Contact Information(949) 724-6247 <h2>02. Sunset Ridge Park</h2> With Sunset Ridge Park being in Newport and on the hills, you could imagine how beautiful the view would be. Although there’s only one field, it’s a full pitch; you can sight teams and clubs on the weekdays and an active pickup scene on the weekends. One bad thing about this park is parking; there isn’t a parking lot, so people have to find street parking. The park is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm every day. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sunset+Ridge+Park/@33.6246915,-117.9438552,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dd201227b42275:0xb2e64854df024d60!8m2!3d33.6246916!4d-117.9393759" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4850 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663</a> Contact Information(949) 644-3309 <h2>03. Lake Forest Sports Park</h2> If you’ve been to Lake Forest Sports Park, you probably would have seen a handful of groups playing different sports; flag football, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, soccer, etc. There’s just plenty of grass area for any groups to play their sports. However, the beauty of this place is obviously the two full-sized soccer fields (they also have great stands for fans and audiences to watch the game. The quality of the fields can be described pretty easily -- UPSL games are held here. The pitch here is any soccer player’s dream. The park is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Forest+Sports+Park/@33.6633798,-117.6594493,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce9efb48d2057:0x5fd9d5c117ffe60e!8m2!3d33.6633798!4d-117.6572553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">28000 Rancho Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92630</a> Contact Information(949) 273-6960 <h2>04. Outbreak Soccer Center</h2> Outbreak Soccer Center is a cool place in Huntington Beach. It has indoor turf fields and futsal fields. They gave their own training programs and adult and youth leagues, so if you’re having difficulties in finding a place to start soccer, Outbreak can be a smart choice. The facility also opens pickup games, so check out their game schedule on their website for a quick game. They are open from 6:00 am to 12:00 am, but upon request, field rentals can be reserved up to 1:00 am. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Outbreak+Soccer+Centers/@33.7378959,-118.032269,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dd25e59c54213f:0x93d835b60c7c218c!8m2!3d33.7378959!4d-118.030075" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5555 W McFadden Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649</a> Contact Information(657) 227-7624 <h2>05. Bill Barber Community Park</h2> Bill Barber Park is another gem for soccer lovers in the OC area. The park features 3 soccer fields, but note that this grass area can be shared with the baseball fields. The close-to-full-pitch fields bring plenty of room for small-sided pickup games on the weekends (residents say that they see more soccer going on than baseball or softball). Bill Barber is a clean and well-maintained park in general. Park hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm every day. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bill+Barber+Memorial+Park/@33.6883333,-117.8249718,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcdc2f4a8b4a51:0xc75b939ff8d6388d!8m2!3d33.6883333!4d-117.8227778" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606</a> Contact Information(949) 724-6714 <h2>Conclusion</h2> It’s actually more difficult to pick out a short list of soccer fields in Orange County because, first of all, there are so many, and secondly, all the fields and parks are so well maintained. You could literally find large grass areas everywhere that can be used for a quick 5v5 pickup game. It’s impossible to summarize the fields in this area, so we’ll continue to update with more information on the county’s favorite spots for soccer.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Orange County, CA

<h1>Introduction</h1> Although many might think that Las Vegas would be just a tourist attraction, the Las Vegas metropolitan area has active sports communities with a handful of professional sports teams as well. More specifically, for soccer, there are Las Vegas Lights FC plays in the USL Championship, and Las Vegas Legends which is one of the newest teams in NPSL. Visitors and residents have many options for a wide range of activities provided and available at local parks and facilities. We searched through locations close to the metropolitan area that are popular for playing soccer. <h2>01. Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex</h2> The Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex (a.k.a Kellogg Zaher Complex) is absolutely enormous; there are 11 soccer fields available. Tons of youth and amateur teams and pickup groups train, play, and compete at this complex. Many residents say that you must know of the Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex if you play soccer and live in Las Vegas. The fields are known to be well-maintained with lights. The fields are open weekdays from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sundays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kellogg+Zaher+Soccer+Complex/@36.1807084,-115.2797942,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x80c8c0735448267d:0x1ceb77a1eb024421!2s7901+W+Washington+Ave,+Las+Vegas,+NV+89128!3b1!8m2!3d36.1807084!4d-115.2776002!3m4!1s0x80c8c06a047c7b6f:0x7bbfd39d328804af!8m2!3d36.1807918!4d-115.2753952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7901 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89128</a> Contact Information(702) 229-2100 <h2>02. Desert Breeze Soccer Complex</h2>We’re starting to wonder why there are so many complexes with 10+, and 15+ pitches. Desert Breeze Soccer Complex has over 20 fields with goals and lighting. This complex is one of the larger outdoor soccer complexes available for personal and league use. On any given night during soccer league seasons, it is said that there will be a plethora of children and adults alike roaming the complex. One thing to note is that the entry and exit from this park area are from only one driveway, so it can be very crowded. The Desert Breeze Park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm every day. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Desert+Breeze+Park+Soccer+Complex/@36.1258636,-115.2750352,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c8c0af1fd040ed:0x579722a9cb676bee!8m2!3d36.1258636!4d-115.2728412" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8275 Spring Mountain Rd, Desert Breeze Park, Las Vegas, NV 89147</a> Contact Information(702) 455-8334Soccer field reservation: (702) 455-8200 <h2>03. Mountains Edge Regional Park</h2> Mountain's Edge Regional Park is located in the southwest area of Las Vegas that has recently been growing a lot. For the park is fairly new, it’s clean and well maintained. One of ENDALGO groups,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/las-vegas-united-pick-up-soccer-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Las Vegas United - Pick&nbsp;Up Soccer Club</a>&nbsp;plays at this park where there’s an area for futsal between the concrete walls (you’ll know what this means when you get to the park and the park has a large grass area for traditional soccer as well). Join their group for some weekday night futsal action. The park is open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mountain's+Edge+Regional+Park/@36.004019,-115.2701773,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c8c833c6825b2b:0xe8507180eb55f967!8m2!3d36.004019!4d-115.2679833" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8101 W Mountains Edge Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89178</a> Contact Information(702) 455-8200 <h2>04. Las Vegas Indoor Soccer</h2> The Las Vegas Indoor Soccer (LVIS) has been in the game for more than 15 years. They run their own adult and youth leagues and tournaments and also weekly pickup games. LVIS has 2 indoor soccer fields like the one shown in the photo above and 5 more outdoor fields in a similar size. Any of the fields are available for rental as well. The Las Vegas Indoor Soccer is open every day from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Las+Vegas+Indoor+Soccer/@36.1862296,-115.2867238,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c8bff630c75f3d:0x1fc59c1020e32d4e!8m2!3d36.1862296!4d-115.2845298" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1400 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134</a> Contact Information(702) 233-3600 <h2>05. Charlie Frias Park</h2> Charlie Frias Park is conveniently located in central Las Vegas. The park has a huge grass area that it’s almost impossible to be too crowded; this allows many pickup groups to even play at the last minute without reserving the field. This park has a beautiful view of the strip, and many residents comment that they come to enjoy the view. We’ve seen different pickup groups play on weekday nights and weekend mornings. The Charlie Frias Park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm every day. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Charlie+Frias+Park/@36.1025783,-115.2145994,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c8c68d346fe001:0x5d831e30266aa6d2!8m2!3d36.1025783!4d-115.2124054" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4801 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103</a> Contact Information(702) 455-8200 <h2>Conclusion</h2> Popularity of soccer is heating up as much as the weather in Las Vegas recently. Although the city wasn’t selected to start a MLS franchise a couple of years ago, the rumors say they will be bidding again for a team to be started. We were surprised to see so many complexes with 15+, 20+ fields in the metropolitan area, and the fact that those locations were so close to each other expresses the popularity and love for the beautiful game in Las Vegas. ENDALGO will keep working with our Las Vegas groups, so explore the local soccer communities with the <a href="https://endalgo.com/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO app</a> for free.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Las Vegas, NV

<h2>Introduction</h2> Although Charleston South Carolina does not have any major professional sports teams, the city and state are full of sports fanatics and you already know this if you’ve seen University of South Carolina or Clemson sports games; furthermore, if you’ve seen the work they’ve done on the Patriots Point Soccer Complex, the home of Charleston Battery (part of USL Championship), soccer is a big part of the community in Charleston. For the soccer lovers, the city has many options for a wide range of activities provided and available at local parks and facilities. We searched through locations in the islands of Charleston that are popular for playing soccer. <h2>01. Ackerman Park</h2> Ackerman Park in West Ashley is a great park with a wide open green space and athletic fields. Two soccer fields that are very well maintained located in the middle and handful of pickup soccer groups play small-sided games on weekday late afternoons. The fields don’t have lights, so many groups tend to play early morning on the weekends and early evening on weekdays. The park hours are casually stated to be from sunrise to sunset. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ackerman+Park/@32.7893,-79.9910892,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88fe7beab62f0fcf:0xc6a870fa23ef59e0!8m2!3d32.7893!4d-79.9888952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">400-414 Hamilton Ave, Charleston, SC 29407</a> Contact Information(843) 724-7327 <h2>02. Bay View Soccer Complex</h2> One of the biggest complexes for soccer in Charleston or even in South Carolina. The Bay View Soccer Complex has seven full fields and it is pretty much packed on weekend prime times for youth and adult soccer league games and activities. Fields are in great shape and players and visitors love the fact that the facilities include an active concession stand and clean bathrooms. One downside is that the parking lot is small, so it would be a good idea to be there early if you’re coming for a league game. The complex hours vary by season but it’s usually open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bayview+Soccer+Complex/@32.7269575,-79.9379294,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88fe79c8c103d913:0x2ef7259abdf1d59e!2s1051+Fort+Johnson+Rd,+Charleston,+SC+29412!3b1!8m2!3d32.7262191!4d-79.9353598!3m4!1s0x88fe79c8f8086111:0x511820fbad7ba807!8m2!3d32.7290172!4d-79.9361992" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1051 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412</a> Contact Information(843) 724-7311 <h2>03. Etiwan Park</h2> Etiwan Park offers a central open field for soccer (or football), with some seating available. We’ve seen multiple pickup soccer groups schedule games for Friday and Sunday afternoons. The players love the sunset view from the soccer field. The downside at this park again is parking; there is no designated parking area. As for hours, we’ve figured out that many parks and fields in Charleston state that they are open casually from sunrise to sunset. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Etiwan+Park,+Etiwan+Park+St,+Charleston,+SC+29492/@32.858214,-79.9209191,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sEtiwan+Park!3m6!1s0x88fe6ff8e03c8f2d:0xfc3e18e497b2144!8m2!3d32.8583416!4d-79.9161219!15sCgtFdGl3YW4gUGFya5IBBHBhcmvgAQA!16s%2Fm%2F0ndxj7k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">453 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492</a> Contact Information(843) 724-5003 <h2>04. West Ashley Park</h2> West Ashley Park is a hidden gem for Charleston people that love staying active. The park offers soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, biking trails, disc golf, kayaking and more. Plus, West Ashley Park provides lightings in the soccer fields, so night time games are available. The park and fields are well maintained and is also a popular spot for family picnics. The hours are from sunrise to whenever night games end (some visitors state that it’s usually 10:00 pm). Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Ashley+Park/@32.8191783,-80.0570152,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88fe7d003f4177e3:0x87a83afeb586072!2s3601+Mary+Ader+Ave,+Charleston,+SC+29414!3b1!8m2!3d32.8191783!4d-80.0548212!3m4!1s0x88fe7d00c4d19ff5:0x8a3aa42089279842!8m2!3d32.8211252!4d-80.0569865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3601 Mary Ader Dr, Charleston, SC 29414</a> Contact Information(843) 724-7327 <h2>05. Gadsdenboro Park</h2> Being conveniently located close to downtown Charleston, Gadsdenboro Park is an accessible park with a well maintained full sized pitch. We’ve realized that all the fields in Charleston are extremely clean, very green, and simply just pleasant. We’ve spotted a couple of groups playing pickup here on weekday and weekend mornings, so if you’re an early bird, those games could work for you. It's in close proximity to Charleston Harbor so there are a few glimpses of the water as well as the Ravenel Bridge from the park. Park hours aren’t stated specifically (again), but a regular visitor stated that it is from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gadsdenboro+Park/@32.7880316,-79.9298322,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88fe7a73ab405fb3:0x4da861350faebaf4!8m2!3d32.7880316!4d-79.9276382" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">309 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401</a> Contact Information(843) 724-5003 <h2>Conclusion</h2> The most distinct characteristic of the soccer fields in Charleston was that they really don’t have an open and close time stated, which got us thinking that perhaps it means it’s literally always opened for soccer. ENDALGO plans to work with active soccer teams and groups in the Charleston area to make local soccer information be more easy to access. If you live in the area and play soccer, feel free to reach out to us about sharing your group’s soccer activities. Try exploring local soccer communities with the <a href="https://endalgo.com/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO app</a> for free.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Charleston, SC

<h2>Introduction</h2> Chicago is one of the only ten cities in the United States to have teams from the five major American professional team sports leagues (soccer, baseball, football, basketball, and hockey); it was also selected as the best sports city multiple times by Sporting News. Chicago Fire FC, a team part of Major League Soccer, have won one MLS Cup and four U.S. Open Cups since they entered the league in 1998. The Fire won their sole MLS Cup in 1998, their inaugural season, led by head coach Bob Bradley, who later became the manager for the U.S. men’s national soccer team. Having their stadium located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the fan base is strongly built around both the young and old generation of the windy city. And, with these fans, the Chicago Fire have historically brought an attendance average of over 15,000 fans per game, which is one of the top attendance numbers in the MLS. This alone shows the love Chicagoans have for soccer; the city and the suburbs offer many locations for soccer. We searched through the Chicago area and picked five locations for soccer (this was extremely hard for there are so many options; we might extend the list by writing another post). <h2>01. Senn Playlot Park</h2> One might think that it could be hard to find a well maintained pitch dedicated for soccer in such a metropolitan area, but Chicago really had multiple places that were perfect for soccer and very close to the bustling streets. Senn Playlot Park is one of them. The part is already a very clean and safe park and residences say that it is subtly divided for adults and kids. Both sections are equally safe however. The turf field is home to some rec leagues in the summer and fall. The park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Senn+(Nicholas)+Park/@41.9890379,-87.6713252,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fd190a2a648e3:0xd03bba3b3f27ea3f!8m2!3d41.9890379!4d-87.6691312" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5887 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660</a> Contact Information(312) 995-3858 <h2>02. Harrison Park</h2> Harrison Park is a beautiful park in the Pilsen neighborhood that is well maintained; it’s open with a lot of sports activity options such as baseball, running, and basketball, but, moreover, the spacious grassy areas for soccer and a turf field is the most popular spot in the park. The view of the downtown skyline is a bonus to the players at this park. There are groups that play late at night on weekdays (we’ve seen people schedule pickup games on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm), so if you’re available late at night after work, this place would be a good option to look for games to join. The park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm everyday as well. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Harrison+Park/@41.8569366,-87.6742844,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x880e2d09e5ba8589:0x5d7d6211e2ec63a2!2s1824+S+Wood+St,+Chicago,+IL+60608!3b1!8m2!3d41.8569366!4d-87.6720904!3m4!1s0x880e2d0a05fdbd1d:0xb4fc712af32c6cd3!8m2!3d41.8568759!4d-87.6736815" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1824 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608</a> Contact Information(312) 746-5491 <h2>03. Lake View High School</h2> We included Lake View High School because the Lake View School Park is actually open for soccer groups to utilize their turf field and an active group in ENDALGO hosts co-ed pickup games at this field. They completely renovated this field in 2018, so it’s close to being brand new. <a href="https://www.endalgo.com/groups/703" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lakeview High School Pick-Up Soccer Group</a> plays here on Thursday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. The photo really says it all; it’s an awesome pitch. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+View+High+School/@41.9552954,-87.671003,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x880fd247f0b645b1:0x82a3aea6bae4a17f!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fd247edc8588b:0xc329090859b5bad2!8m2!3d41.9552954!4d-87.668809" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4015 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613</a> Contact Information(773) 534-5440 <h2>04. Clark Playlot Park</h2> Clark (Richard) Playlot Park is another gem for Chicagoans that love staying active. The park comes from an old amusement park grounds, with a dock, a dirt bike-riding area, and most importantly a turf soccer field. The large grass area is spacious enough to have multiple 7v7 games, so, if the turf field is occupied, there is plenty of space to still play at the park. The park and field are well lit, clean, and residents state that it’s a safe place for people to enjoy outdoor activities. Again, the park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm everyday as well. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clark+(Richard)+Park/@41.9440078,-87.6969759,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fd279b1aae0c7:0xdf9fbd6902acec9!8m2!3d41.9440078!4d-87.6947819" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618</a> Contact Information(773) 248-3966 <h2>05. Quad Indoor Sports</h2>Lastly, we wanted to include an indoor place for soccer for Chicago can be a bit windy and chilly (more like freezing) during the winter season. The Quad Indoor Sports is a state of the art sports facility located in the Greater Evanston area, which is just north of Chicago. The full-sized pitch is often cut into three or four sections for more small sided games. Quad Indoor Sports offer their own youth and adult leagues and weekend pickup games. When you’re dying to play soccer, but it’s snowing outside, this location would be a great place to visit to play. The facility hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 am everyday. Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quad+Indoor+Sports/@42.0248511,-87.709904,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fcfcffe9529d3:0x2f0af3622c4d86fa!8m2!3d42.0248511!4d-87.70771" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2454 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202</a> Contact Information(847) 864-0995 <h2>Conclusion</h2> The most distinct characteristic of the soccer fields in Charleston was that they really don’t have an open and close time stated, which got us thinking that perhaps it means it’s literally always opened for soccer. ENDALGO plans to work with active soccer teams and groups in the Charleston area to make local soccer information be more easy to access. If you live in the area and play soccer, feel free to reach out to us about sharing your group’s soccer activities. Try exploring local soccer communities with the <a href="https://endalgo.com/apps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO app</a> for free.

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Top 5 Soccer Fields in Chicago, IL

<h2>Four Must To-Do's to have a Successful Soccer Group on ENDALGO</h2>Hundreds of soccer teams, clubs, or groups are creating their group page on ENDALGO daily; some groups hit it off with new daily players joining their group and RSVP spots filling up rapidly, but some groups come to us and ask how they could make their group more active and bring more people. Below we have listed four important to-do’s that you must follow to build a ground base for your team, club or group to prosper. If you check out any active groups on ENDALGO, they all manage to fulfill these simple, yet effective duties, so it really is highly recommended for you as an organizer to complete them as soon as you create your group! <h2>01. Eye-catching Name</h2> When your soccer group name conveys exactly what the group is about or has the team or club name in full (i.e. writing Riverside Football Club instead of RSFC) and also includes the name of location, not only can the current members can find the group on ENDALGO more easily, but also any new potential players are likely to understand right away what to expect from the group. For example, “Atlanta Coed Soccer” literally explains that this group would be hosting coed games in the Atlanta area. Another similar example would be “Los Angeles Pickup Soccer” -- from the group name, you would already know that this group plays pickup in the Los Angeles area. Whereas, a group named “Palmeiras”, although this can be familiar to the current members, to strangers this won’t be as eye-catching as others with a straightforward and clear name. ENDALGO’s service is based on GPS location, so groups would be exposed to nearby audiences, but including the location in the name can always be helpful. <h2>02. Full Descriptions of your Group</h2> After you come up with a strong and clear name for your soccer team, club, or group, a full on description should be written as an introduction to your group. You might be limited in the things that you’d like to express about your team, club, or group just with a name or a title -- if you be specific about what kind of group you are and details about the program or games and events, you would be able to filter out the audience who are not fit for your group and vice versa for the individuals who are looking for something specific that isn’t included in your group or program. Let’s say you name your group “Chicago Football Club”; this may be a clear name, but one might not know whether it’s a youth club or an adult recreational team or even a pickup soccer group. Write those details in the descriptions, so that your audiences know what to expect when they join. <h2>03. Scheduling Ahead</h2> The most important thing that determines your reputation of being an active group is having scheduled upcoming games and events. No matter how many members and players you attract to your group with a catchy name and detailed description, if you do not have events or games scheduled in the immediate future, people will find it hard to believe that your group is an active team, club, or group. Whether you’re an organized club or casual pickup soccer group, leverage the recurring event scheduling function that ENDALGO provides to set up events. We know that there could be cancellations or change of plans, but once people join your group and start being updated on your activities, you’ll have more opportunities and channels to inform them and stay connected; therefore, to succeed in creating a group, we recommend you to schedule all of your events ahead of time. <h2>04. Bring Along your Closest Friends and Teammates</h2> As a final prerequisite to succeed with your soccer team, club, or group initially, invite and make your closest friends and teammates (who should mostly already be playing with you) join your new group on ENDALGO. Especially in the days when your group is new, some additional number of members added to your group can help a lot to express activeness to the audience who reach your group newly. Share the link to your friends and teammates to sign up for ENDALGO and instantly become part of the group! We truly believe that if these prerequisite-like to-do’s are complete as early as possible, your group will be able to earn a lot of interest and new members joining. ENDALGO is always monitoring which groups are putting the effort to stay active and even choose a handful of groups to feature them in the explore tab in the app. ENDALGO will put the effort to grow your group with you. Please reach out if you have any questions to hello@endalgo.com. Create your sports &amp; activity group on <a href="https://endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO</a> for free now!

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4 Ways to Succeed Your Sports Meetup Group

<h2>Introduction</h2> As a state in the New England region, New Hampshire locals are naturally sports fans. A notable soccer team in the area would be the Seacoast United Phantoms that play in the USL League Two. Sometimes it is easy to tell the soccer presence in an area by the local professional teams, but for the New England area, we can skip that because it is well known that big communities of soccer audiences and players exist in New England. We’ve searched for the best soccer fields and facilities in Manchester (or nearby cities), NH below. <h2>01. Livingston Park</h2>This park is a beautiful park with wooded trails, view of a quiet lake and most importantly, clean grass soccer fields. One of the most old and well established youth leagues in the area, Manchester North Soccer League plays and operates its league at this park (<a href="https://www.mnsl.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">https://www.mnsl.org/</a>) . Four full pitches available and lots of extra green areas are available for soccer. The park is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily.Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/242+Hooksett+Rd,+Manchester,+NH+03104/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e24f42106c2d93:0xa3e1490897065e6d?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjEhozIx8D7AhVJkWoFHe1cBQ8Q8gF6BAgYEAE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">242 Hooksett Rd</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/242+Hooksett+Rd,+Manchester,+NH+03104/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e24f42106c2d93:0xa3e1490897065e6d?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjEhozIx8D7AhVJkWoFHe1cBQ8Q8gF6BAgYEAE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manchester, NH 03104</a>Contact Information(603) 624-6444 <h2>02. Rock Rimmon Soccer Fields</h2>Rock Rimmon Soccer Fields are rated to have clean fields and environment by the players who visit the Rock Rimmon Park regularly. The soccer fields really have a soccer complex like feel where multiple events can happen at once. The view of Manchester city is a bonus to the players at this park. There are groups that play late at night on weekdays, so if you’re available late at night after work, this place would be a good option to look for games to join. The park hours are from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm everyday.Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rock+Rimmon+Park/@42.9983862,-71.4873447,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89e248d10c0a803d:0xa9c81679d96d7815!2s264+Mason+St,+Manchester,+NH+03102!3b1!8m2!3d42.9983862!4d-71.4851507!3m4!1s0x89e248da9b8c21d7:0x52053794f74a0768!8m2!3d42.9986212!4d-71.4857196" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">264 Mason St</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rock+Rimmon+Park/@42.9983862,-71.4873447,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89e248d10c0a803d:0xa9c81679d96d7815!2s264+Mason+St,+Manchester,+NH+03102!3b1!8m2!3d42.9983862!4d-71.4851507!3m4!1s0x89e248da9b8c21d7:0x52053794f74a0768!8m2!3d42.9986212!4d-71.4857196" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manchester, NH 03102</a>Contact Information(603) 624-6444 <h2>03. Hampshire Dome</h2>Many teams and groups use this place during freezing cold winter seasons. Hampshire Dome is known for hosting a lot of events from NCAA sanctioned games, concerts, track meets, expositions, soccer and lacrosse camps and more. The facility itself provides a variety of soccer leagues. They open registrations for 7v7 and 8v8 soccer leagues for U10 to all the way to 30 / 40 / 50 adult leagues. Their hours are weekdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and weekends from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Hampshire+Dome/@42.8143662,-71.6367786,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89e3c96e792cd51b:0x70d1164ce0ecfcd9!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e3c96ec4630f6f:0xc05fb2c841d06d39!8m2!3d42.8143662!4d-71.6345846" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">34 Emerson Rd</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Hampshire+Dome/@42.8143662,-71.6367786,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89e3c96e792cd51b:0x70d1164ce0ecfcd9!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e3c96ec4630f6f:0xc05fb2c841d06d39!8m2!3d42.8143662!4d-71.6345846" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Milford, NH 03055</a>Contact Information(603) 673-8123 <h2>04. Don Ball Park</h2>Don Ball Park is another gem for the locals that love staying active. The park has a well maintained full size pitch, which is usually divided into 3 areas for separate games and training. There’s another large grass area as big as the soccer field, where additional games can be played. Many youth soccer parents love this location for having great seats, clean environment, and most importantly, amazing staff. The park hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday.Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Don+Ball+Park/@42.8863944,-71.303315,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e253781fa44519:0xa3be96f9a26e9071!8m2!3d42.8863945!4d-71.2988357" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14 Humphrey Rd</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Don+Ball+Park/@42.8863944,-71.303315,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e253781fa44519:0xa3be96f9a26e9071!8m2!3d42.8863945!4d-71.2988357" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Derry, NH 03038</a>Contact Information(603) 432-6136 <h2>05. Mine Falls Park</h2>Mine Falls Park is actually a little south from Manchester, but we still included it in the list for it’s a soccer players heaven with five full sized pitches. The overall experience at Mine Falls Park is quite aromatic, clean, scenic, and definitely a hidden gem for anyone and everyone who enjoys soccer or the great outdoors. The park hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday as well.Address<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/9+Stadium+Drive,+Nashua,+NH+03062/@42.7486114,-71.5053147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e3b76ac1580a0d:0xf119f23c72766a77!8m2!3d42.7486114!4d-71.5031207" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9 Stadium Dr</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/9+Stadium+Drive,+Nashua,+NH+03062/@42.7486114,-71.5053147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e3b76ac1580a0d:0xf119f23c72766a77!8m2!3d42.7486114!4d-71.5031207" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nashua, NH 03062</a>Contact Information(603) 589-3400

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Top 5 soccer fields in Manchester, NH

<h2>A Digital Space for Local Soccer Communities</h2> Sometimes soccer can be all over the place on the digital space. This is obviously a good thing to us soccer lovers, but it can also be time consuming and difficult to find information and other opinions of others in the soccer community. Especially at a time like this where playing soccer or sports activities in general have limitations, players and parents are concerned and curious about what the situation is with soccer in their local area. This is why ENDALGO is providing a “Soccer Board” to our the soccer audience, where players, parents and coaches can freely express their opinions on various topics, look for information on clubs, teams, tournaments or leagues happening in the local area, recruit members or connect with other teams to play and scrimmage, or even look for a coach or referee. The board is provided both in our web and app service. In the app, the middle tab (i.e. "Board") on the bottom will direct you to the soccer board, and in the web (www.endalgo.com) the left menu on the top bar named "Board" will take you to the same soccer board. <h2>How the ENDALGO Posts Works</h2> When you first access the posts, you will be prompted to select the community you wish to be part of; the options available would be listed with some active communities we have on ENDALGO. However, if your local community is not available, you can request us to add your local area or city so that you can stay active on ENDALGO with soccer information and discussions. Please read through the board rules and policy; as it is a space for the whole community, we’ve defined simple and respectful rules for healthy discussions and information sharing. You have the option to change your default local board if necessary, even after you’ve selected one at the beginning. The board can be utilized for a variety of purposes. We’ve categorized topics. Below is the list and purpose of each category: <ul><li>General - Any topic related to soccer is good to be posted here.</li><li>Recruiting Players - If you’re recruiting new players for your club or team. Start here by posting about your group and the position that you’re looking for.</li><li>Free Agent Player - Vice versa, players can post about themselves to express their availability to join a team or a club.</li><li>Tryout or Registration Info - Tryout sessions or team/club registrations information that can be public to the local soccer community can be posted with this category.</li><li>Looking for scrimmage - If you’re looking for a team to scrimmage with, be specific on the type of team you’re looking for and post it here.</li><li>Club &amp; Team Promotion - Any club or team promotion postings can be shared.</li><li>Tournament &amp; League - If you’re holding (or just promoting) a soccer tournament or league that is looking for more teams to sign up, this would be the right place to upload information.</li><li>Looking for Coaches and Referees - Post here when you’re trying to find coaches, referees or other staff for your group or event.</li></ul> The categories are chosen based on the what the soccer audience in general are looking for in digital spaces and communities; categories may be changed or be added. Let's discuss soccer online at the biggest soccer community, <a href="http://endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO</a>.

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The Biggest Soccer Forums Online - ENDALGO

As you already know, playing soccer, or sports altogether has not been and will not be the same for quite some time. On the bright side, it’s a bit relieving that we can at least sit down and watch a live game from home. Have you wondered what the process is for the athletes, coaches, teams, and even for the people that organize the events? Test after test along with abiding by the states and city regulations, and not to mention that you have to manage many people so you can ensure that the event will happen. It’s very impressive to see these events actually happening as I can imagine that it’s not easy doing it. Dana White from the UFC pulled off such a big decision in which it created a movement for sports to come back in the United States. As the sporting associations try to figure out the best way to get things going, there are still many complications that the teams have to overcome in order to be able to play. Though this topic can be controversial, it’s something that we all are currently experiencing together. Over in California, the teams have to travel out of the state in order for their youth teams to compete. Besides the club fees, imagine the extra expenses that will occur for each player and parent. Normally, the clubs have a set budget for each year for specific events, but with the current situation, the clubs and parents can easily exploit over those numbers. Not to mention that Arizona recently hosted a big youth tournament and 90% of the teams came from California. Imagine driving multiple of hours to another state and just to see many familiar faces as if you were back at home? It’s a bit nuts, but hey, the kids are playing! Another discussion that has been going around is that the parents are very uncomfortable with the fact that they cannot actually sit and watch the game. If you know soccer parents, they will do anything to see his or hers child playing, whether it be standing on the top of their car, or climbing a tree. Have you been facing similar circumstances? How do you feel about traveling to another state to compete against teams that considered locals to you? Join the discussion on <a href="https://endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO Board </a>and share your experience with our sports community.

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How people think about Travel Sports

Pickup soccer is one of the largest sporting communities that we have in the United States, with over a million of people playing on a regular basis. What does that mean for the overall growth of the sport? It depends on what you are looking for; pickup games range from the youth level all the way up to competitive matches for teams and clubs to recruit for bigger events. The popularity of pickup soccer has exploded in recent years, allowing anyone with an interest in the game to enjoy a casual and fun experience while also keeping in shape. Pickup soccer has also played a key role in creating youth and adult soccer leagues, and thanks to an increase in attendance by both men and women, pickup soccer has managed to cross gender lines unlike any other sport in the world. It’s become a way of life, a culture, and for some players it’s their “match day”. If you go to the larger cities you will even see the urban lifestyle hipster lifestyle being implemented and developing an atmosphere that we have haven’t seen in the past. If you would like to start a pickup game in your area, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we are going to provide useful tips and guidelines to help you get started, including how to attract people who are interested in pickup soccer in your area, how to find an ideal space for your pickup soccer matches, and the equipment you’ll need to ensure the safety of all players involved. <h2>Attracting Players for Pickup Soccer</h2>One of the first things you’ll need to do when starting a pickup soccer game, is to get the word out that you are organising a pickup soccer session. This will ensure that you have enough interest from people in your area before you start looking for a place to play or start buying the necessary equipment. You will need a minimum of 8 players to attend your pickup soccer game to create a 4v4 soccer match. However, if you can attract between 10 and 16 players to create a 5v5 or an 8v8 pickup soccer game, it would be ideal. One fantastic way to stay organized is to direct all potential players to your group on ENDALGO, from there you will have all of your event information and chat room in one place to connect with the players. <a href="https://www.endalgo.com/what-is-endalgo-and-how-it-works" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Create your pickup group</a> with <a href="https://www.endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO</a>. <h2>Finding an Ideal Space</h2>Once you have enough people who are interested in playing pickup soccer, you will need to find a central space to play. There are several ways to find the perfect location for your pickup soccer games. You can look at a map displaying your neighbourhood and simply pick a park that is large enough for your pickup soccer games. If you are unsure with regards to the availability of the park, locate a spot with nearby backup fields to ensure you have an alternative should the park be occupied on the day you wish to play. If you come across pickup groups on ENDALGO that are in your area, then contacting those organizers can be an option to get a local’s recommendation on where to play, or to even join them. Soccer can be played on any surface; the grass, hard ground, and even the sand. <h2>Do I Need Equipment?</h2>Your next question might be, what about equipment? Any soccer player know that you do not need much to play. Someone has a ball, if you don’t have any goals, then shoes or bags will work too. The simplicity of this sport is the reason why it’s a beautiful game to play. As your group stays consistent, asking the player for a couple of dollars to buy some small goals is not a bad thing. Making a pickup game should not intimidate you, it’s a lot easier than you think. Remember, we all want to play, we are just waiting for someone to pick a day and time to play. Organize your pickup group on <a href="https://endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO</a> now for free!

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How to organize the best pickup soccer 

I think by now you know Atlanta and the vibes that it brings, but what makes this city so special? Given that it’s in the south where the NFL, MLB, and college football has dominated that region for many of years, not to mention that Atlanta also has the NHL and NBA there as well, so how did Atlanta United become the new “hype” of the city? For the ones that do not know a lot about the soccer culture in Atlanta, I grew up in the south and spent many weekends traveling to the city to compete in all of the youth soccer club tournaments. The Nike Cup was the cup of all cups for us because teams traveled from all around the world to compete in this prestigious tournament, with Atlanta having one of the busiest airports in the world because many flights have to stop in there before leaving or entering the country, it completely made sense why teams would come to this city. When I played my last tournament there, I learned that there was a high school that had so many international players which most definitely increased the level of the competition. Even being embarrassed by some of these guys in my final U18 match, I ended up with 3 different college scholarship offers by the time I walked off of the pitch. As you may know, there has been an never ending discussion about how the United States can develop to be a top competitor at the big stage, well, Atlanta has already figured it out, and they already had it figured out long before you can imagine. The overall culture – most specifically the African American community take full pride in their city, whether it being the soul cooking or their music, this 500,000 city is rich in culture and it’s most definitely something that cannot be replicated. While LAFC on the west coast created this urban connection with art and fashion; Atlanta connected a community that typically wouldn’t be interested into the sport of soccer, and that is what I find very fascinating, especially with it being in the south. While growing up, I always said that Atlanta is the next soccer city, and here we are today. Have you ever had the chance to play at the Station Soccer pitch? I highly recommend it, there’s nothing else like it. So, you may be wondering, youth soccer and an MLS team can’t be the only thing that makes this a soccer city. The pickup culture there is to a whole different level. Metropolitan areas like Kennesaw, Brookhaven, Marietta, and Cobb are only just a few locations that attract a high amount of players on a nightly basis. If you are looking for a game then we recommend attending a game in one of these areas. Finding soccer should not be difficult, if you live in the Atlanta Metropolitan area or if you will be visiting the city then download <a href="https://endalgo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENDALGO </a>today to find a game near you, this half a million populated city never sleeps and finding soccer will be a piece of cake.

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Atlanta's Soccer Culture

Futsal is one of those sports that is very popular, but still finds itself under the radar. We all have experienced playing Futsal or Street Soccer at some point within our lives. This type of the game is where you can showcase your technical abilities. Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo are fine examples of soccer players that played Futsal, but rolled over those technical abilities over to the big pitch. Don’t have a Futsal court near you? How about a tennis court? Still nothing? Fine, a parking lot will do! As you already know, as a player, you do not need much in order to play. If you are a ball, then you are all set! With that being said, the method for determining popularity is extremely difficult as there is insufficient data. Popularity can also be determined by Interest Per Capita vs Active Players. I’ve chosen interest per capita for this piece. Data has been sourced from worldwide search engine volume data. <h2>1. Spain</h2>Futsal, more commonly known as&nbsp;Fútbol Sala&nbsp;in Spain, takes first place for popularity. This was a surprise to me. Spain is a long way away from the home of Futsal and also not often mentioned in media references to Futsal. However, nobody can deny the success and development of the game in Spain over the last 2 decades. Since the rise of the game worldwide, the Spanish National team&nbsp;has been the second most successful national team in all major competitions. Twice winning the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2000 and 2004. A large part of their success can be contributed to numerous well-established leagues. The Primera División established in 1989 is the highest level in Spain and boasts some of the best talents in&nbsp;world&nbsp;Futsal.&nbsp;Some notable Spanish futsal players are Javi Rodriguez, Kike, Sergio Lozano, Luis Amado, and Paco Sedano.&nbsp; With the backing of the local clubs, this will only continue the growth of the sport in and around Spain. <h2>2. Brazil</h2>In second is the country that popularized the sport, Brazil. In the volume of active players, Brazil would certainly win the first spot. However, with a population of 208 million, Brazil takes second when players per capita is considered. The game is considered to have been introduced here in the 1940’s due to a lack of available football fields Many of Brazils mega star footballers today were once active Futsal Players.&nbsp;Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Juninho, Robinho, and Neymar are a few of many talented former futsal players. The game being so prominent in Brazil, the National Futsal team is now the most successful team in the World winning 5 of the last 8 FIFA Futsal World Cup competitions. In World Cup appearances Brazil has only lost 3 times. The most important loss being a 4-3 defeat to Spain in the 2004 Futsal World Cup held in Taiwan. Notable Brazilian futsal players include Falcão, Neto, Tiago, Tobias, and Schumacher. <h2>3. France</h2>France is a powerhouse in the world of football, so it’s no wonder Futsal has taken rise in France, not to mention that street soccer has become a lifestyle is most parts of France. The game was introduced to the country in the 1970’s and the French Football Federation (FFF) estimates the number of participants in the sport exceeds 200,000. There are two Futsal federations in France. The aforementioned French Football Federation as well as the French Futsal Association. The highest level of Futsal played in France is the Championnat de France de Futsal. The team Sporting Club de Paris hold the most title wins with 4. The France national team has never qualified for the Futsal World Cup or UEFA competitions. In the Futsal world rankings, France sits 19th place in 2018. Some notable players include Kevin Ramirez, Sean Garnier, and Wissam Ben Yedder to name a few. <h2>4. Portugal</h2>Portugal has received worldwide Futsal recognition due to the incredible performances of players like Ricardinho. He’s the only player in the game to have won “Best Player of the World” 5 times! He was also the top goal scorer in the 2016 Futsal World Cup with 12 Goals. His goal haul, however, was not enough as Portugal finished 4th in the tournament. The Portuguese National team have never won the FIFA Futsal World Cup but have been tough competition every tournament. In league play, Portugal’s top division&nbsp;is Campeonato Nacional. It was founded in 1990 and currently has 14 teams. Like many other countries, Portugal has their share of big-name players with starts in Futsal. The biggest name with a Futsal background is Cristiano Ronaldo. He says this about his past experience “During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was futsal.” he said. “The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever&nbsp;I played futsal I felt free. If it wasn’t for futsal, I wouldn’t be the player I am today.” <h2>5. Indonesia</h2>Picking 5th place was probably the hardest choice. From my research, there wasn’t a clear winner for 5th. That said, due to the size of the Indonesian&nbsp;population and the large volume of Futsal related search data coming from there I’ve chosen Indonesia for fifth place. The highest level of play in the country comes from the Indonesia Pro Futsal League. It was founded in 2006 and has 16 futsal teams. The Indonesian futsal team ranks 53rd in the world and has never qualified for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.&nbsp;While Indonesia may never make it on the spotlight for the 11 aside national team, this will be a great opportunity for them to take stardum on the international Futsal stage. <h2>Honorable Mention – Italy</h2>The choice for 5th place was difficult and the alternative to Indonesia would have been Italy. Unique to Italy, Futsal is often referred to as “Calcio a 5” which directly translates to 5-a-side football. Since 1983 Futsal has been played here in an organized capacity. Italy’s top division is Serie A with 13 teams playing for the title. The most successful club Luparense have won 6 titles since the leagues founding in 1983. The Italian national futsal team has won 2 major trophies. They were the 2003 UEFA Futsal Championship winners and also secured first in the UEFA Futsal Euro in 2014. Their FIFA ranking is 4th in the world. Their best ever Futsal World Cup finish is second place in 2004.The choice for 5th place was difficult and the alternative to Indonesia would have been Italy. Unique to Italy, Futsal is often referred to as “Calcio a 5” which directly translates to 5-a-side football. Since 1983 Futsal has been played here in an organized capacity. Italy’s top division is Serie A with 13 teams playing for the title. The most successful club Luparense have won 6 titles since the leagues founding in 1983. The Italian national futsal team has won 2 major trophies. They were the 2003 UEFA Futsal Championship winners and also secured first in the UEFA Futsal Euro in 2014. Their FIFA ranking is 4th in the world. Their best ever Futsal World Cup finish is second place in 2004.

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Top Futsal Nations Around The World

Playing soccer right now can be a challenge when youth sports isn’t happening, colleges won’t have their seasons, and facilities are closed in most parts of the country. Not to mention that many states are not allowing group activity. So the question is, how can someone play soccer since it’s a team sport? Below we will 3 suggestions on how you can still play even if it’s a small group. <h2>Soccer tennis</h2> While many parks, fields, and facilities are still closed and who knows when they will open back up. However, as always, there are alternatives to every situation. First thing is first; find a location, you may wonder where you can play at. Basketball courts, tennis courts, parking lots, or even a small patch of grass will get the job done. Have you heard of the slogan “all you need is a ball”? What makes this sport so beautiful is that you can play anywhere at any time as long as you have a ball. If you don’t have goals then you can use bags, bottles, shirts, or anything to make a goal, the options are endless Have you been thinking about playing, but want to keep your small group during these tough times? Or maybe you do not have the time to start a group, but you are looking for some people to play with. Jump on to ENDALGO today and connect with the soccer community. <h2>Footvolley</h2> While many parks, fields, and facilities are still closed and who knows when they will open back up. However, as always, there are alternatives to every situation. First thing is first; find a location, you may wonder where you can play at. Basketball courts, tennis courts, parking lots, or even a small patch of grass will get the job done. Have you heard of the slogan “all you need is a ball”? What makes this sport so beautiful is that you can play anywhere at any time as long as you have a ball. If you don’t have goals then you can use bags, bottles, shirts, or anything to make a goal, the options are endless Have you been thinking about playing, but want to keep your small group during these tough times? Or maybe you do not have the time to start a group, but you are looking for some people to play with. Jump on to ENDALGO today and connect with the soccer community. <h2>3v3 soccer</h2> While many parks, fields, and facilities are still closed and who knows when they will open back up. However, as always, there are alternatives to every situation. First thing is first; find a location, you may wonder where you can play at. Basketball courts, tennis courts, parking lots, or even a small patch of grass will get the job done. Have you heard of the slogan “all you need is a ball”? What makes this sport so beautiful is that you can play anywhere at any time as long as you have a ball. If you don’t have goals then you can use bags, bottles, shirts, or anything to make a goal, the options are endlessHave you been thinking about playing, but want to keep your small group during these tough times? Or maybe you do not have the time to start a group, but you are looking for some people to play with. Jump on to ENDALGO today and connect with the soccer community.

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How to play soccer without teams or groups

<h2>Arousing interest with Pickup Soccer.</h2>Whether it’s a casual pickup soccer group or an organized soccer team, groups often, if not frequently, have events that are public for anyone to attend (pickup groups’ games are usually all public rather than private). And, these public events are hosted to get more players to the group and arouse interest and engagement among the local soccer players. ENDALGO surveyed more than two hundred active soccer players to understand the most optimal type of game or event to host to get the highest attention from the local soccer communities. Take the below factors into consideration when hosting public events and this could help fulfilling your group and team needs. <h2>What day and time?</h2>This may be obvious, but it makes more sense that it’s backed up by survey data. When asked which day(s) would they most prefer to play, 64% selected Saturday and 47.5% selected Friday (they were allowed to select multiple days). Furthermore, when asked what time(s) they would most prefer to play, 43.5% selected weekend afternoon and 42.5% selected weekday evening. Hence, this leaves us with the date and time active players most prefer to play are Saturday afternoon and Friday evening. If you plan your public events to be Saturday afternoon or Friday evening, you’d be more likely to get more attention and participation. Plus, if you’re hosting a pickup for scrimmage, make the game 7v7 as that’s the most preferred game type with 42.5% of the players selecting it. <h2>Make events recurring.</h2>Although a one-time event or game could be helpful to bring more attention to your group or team from the local soccer community, it can help more if you have those events recurring on a weekly basis. More and more local soccer players and audiences would be exposed with your event and group each week for some players could have missed the opportunity and ENDALGO puts effort into inflowing new soccer players to your community. Our research shows that 44.5% of active players play twice a week and 36% play more than 3 times a week; hence, your events are ought to get attention every week from different players. Moreover, if you do not have events or games scheduled in the immediate future, people will find it hard to believe that your group is an active team, club, or group. We advise you to leverage the recurring event scheduling function that ENDALGO provides to set up events. The more games and events you host to the local community, the more engagement and popularity you will receive. <h2>Make participants pay for events and games.</h2>As a final factor to have more successful public games and events, you should make your participants pay even the smallest amount to be part of it. This may sound weird for one might think that providing the game or event for free would be more attractive to the audience, but the information from organizers on the ENDALGO platform and their past events and games confirms that with paid events the experience was much satisfying for both them and the participants. This happens for several reasons: 1) when people plan to attend and RSVP, if there’s a small fee to pay, the participant will be more likely to be committed to actually show up, whereas, if the event is free, they could easily RSVP and not show up, 2) the event itself looks more organized; new players would expect the event to be more professional, 3) with the money you collect, you can give it back to the group and participants with better amenities (i.e. goals, pinnies, cones, etc.). The suggestions above are purely based on the survey on active soccer players, so it could be helpful when planning and listing new public events for your group. A public event shouldn’t be limited to a pickup game or scrimmage, but rather expand into open training, practices, tryouts, or anything that you and your groups can do to make the soccer scene more active in your community. ENDALGO is always monitoring which groups are putting the effort to stay active, and we plan to put more effort to grow your group with you. Please reach out if you have any questions to hello@endalgo.com.

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How to host pickup soccer and get people's attention

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10 Best Soccer Subreddits You Should Follow

The world of soccer training apps is a big one, and it’s filled with a lot of apps that aren’t worth the (virtual) paper they’re printed on. Our guide to the Top 5 Soccer Training Apps is here to help you navigate this minefield of questionable products and find the real gems. We’ll cover a series of different apps ranging from libraries of drills to personalized soccer workouts to tactical play simulators. These apps are all free to use but bear in mind that most of them feature in-app purchases and paywalls as a way to make money. Don’t worry — we consider that when it comes to making our recommendations. <h2>1. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.fipi.fbcoach.lite&amp;showAllReviews=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer Training</a> by CoachingApp</h2> <h3>Summary</h3>You know how they say that practice makes perfect? That’s close, but the reality is a little different — perfect practice makes perfect.Sitting pretty in the fifth spot, CoachingApp’s&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.fipi.fbcoach.lite&amp;showAllReviews=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Soccer Training</a>&nbsp;app comes preloaded with an impressive array of training exercises. The drills include some of the following elements:<ul><li>Difficulty (one to three stars)</li><li>Training content</li><li>Duration</li><li>Number of players needed</li><li>Common Variations</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>How It Works</h3>The way it works is simple. Simply select the category of training you want to work on from the menu, e.g. “Warm-up”, then choose what drill or activity you want to run. The app then gives you a quick overview of the exercise and an illustrated graphic to really bring it to life.It’s not the best app in the world, but it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for a reasonably lightweight library of basic drills.<h3> </h3><h3>Reviews</h3>While the idea is sound, this app suffers from a few flaws. First, most of the content is locked behind paywalls. While there’s a good number of free exercises and drills included in the ‘lite’ version of the app, you’ll have to pony up some cash in order to really access the core content. Secondly, the app in its current state is rather prone to crashes. It’s not game-breaking, but it could use an update to improve functionality.Michael Williamson&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.fipi.fbcoach.lite&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOHw8B3FJkYaoAGPD3WHCthYqAZSunE7EmnU8wtF2FL0Lqf2wFZPrZARu93BGXJ6ydSfNT5Vc1TSeWY-Uw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">says</a>, “Good, but English instructions need help. Graphical animations are great. Could be larger, but good to help explain to players.” <h2>2. Soccer Exercises for Kids</h2><h3>Summary</h3>Grupo Campus’s&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grupocampus.exercises" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Soccer Exercises for Kids</a>&nbsp;has more than 300 different soccer training exercises divided into different age groups. The app categorizes the exercises into some of the following categories:<ul><li>Tactical</li><li>Technical</li><li>Physical</li><li>Specific</li><li>Psychological</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>How It Works</h3>Easy to use is the name of the game here. Select the age group you’re working with and choose from a mishmash of different training exercises from the above categories. For example, if you’re working with some kids under the age of 8, the “Stealing balls” exercise may be a good one. Break the team up into a set of pairs, and give one player from each pair a ball. The objective? Steal your partner’s ball! Each exercise comes with an animated graphic that shows the exercise in motion. On top of that, the app lists the technical, tactical, psychological, and physical skills emphasized in each drill. Not too shabby!<h3> </h3><h3>Reviews</h3>There’s a fair amount of information, but don’t expect a whole lot of functionality. There’s currently no way to bookmark your favorite exercises or create custom lists. The menu is a bit tedious as well — no easy way to sort the different drills. On top of that, it’s pretty the app creators don’t speak English as a first language. There’s a fair number of spelling and grammar mistakes, but they don’t really detract from the core utility of the program. User J. Johnson&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grupocampus.exercises&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOGvZY4W9Y7Zs6SjqF_LcKAWtuUTgnDfhiKNnkbS7I24srH9UKrZffBQwFVo_BtSoYpd95vh1JpqyqCyxkU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">sums it up</a>&nbsp;well with, “Great storehouse of soccer games and drills … Needs sorting, saving, and maybe planning ad on”. <h2>3. My Goal: Your Soccer Trainer</h2><h3>Summary</h3>Third on our list is&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.my_goal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">My Goal: Your Soccer Trainer</a>.It’s pretty good. Really good, in fact. You get access to HD videos, clearly written instructions, and an app that doesn’t crash.But it’s not good if you’re expecting free content.<h3> </h3><h3>How It Works</h3>This app is definitely a step-up in terms of quality from the first two on our list. That said, you’re looking at a paywall, and a steep one at that. The default version of the app comes with a handful of free training exercises. Each exercise includes footage of an actual soccer player running the drill in real-time. Videos are always great, but My Goal also includes a written breakdown of the procedure of each drill, important elements to keep in mind, and the overall difficulty of the exercise. There’s a lot of information packaged in a pretty clean format! The downside? Paywalls, and lots of them. You get a set of exercises for “Speed”, “Tricks”, and “Warm Up” for free, but the others are going to cost you. It’s a clean method, though — you purchase the exercise you want to run (say, “Side-On Header”), pay the fee, and you’re instantly on your way. However, it’s unclear whether or not the content is really worth paying for. The benefits of having each exercise in an app on your phone are clear, but you’ll get similar content elsewhere on the Internet for free.<h3> </h3><h3>Reviews</h3>Reviews are quite positive. The app is clean, easy-to-use, and doesn’t come with excessive advertising or annoying pop-ups. The information is exactly what someone looking to improve their soccer games needs: simple, clear videos and text descriptions that show you exactly what to do. The biggest flaw in this app seems to be the pricing model. Reviewers around the world agree: paying upwards of $20 to access all the videos seems unnecessary.Kyle Beaulier&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.my_goal&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOHmIwnTygwRofz4FHVD8uuYgMCnL8Sr_1xcf7WyJpqgdL19eIiNxZn_f9OhpjTmDyCRRKQOXWq4aQde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">maintains</a>&nbsp;“It seems like a decent app, for the first 3 videos. After that, you would have to pay at least $25 to get the rest of the app for what should $2 at most. Kind of ridiculous for the pricing.” <h2>4. Soccer Training</h2><h3>Summary</h3>Fitivity’s&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitivity.soccer_skills" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Soccer Training</a>&nbsp;app takes fitness training to another level, both in terms of quality and price. This is a comprehensive soccer training app that includes pretty much everything you could want—drills, workouts, stat tracking—but it’s not without its own set of downsides. We know what you’re thinking. “Sweet! Free-to-download, plenty of content, performance tracking…what’s not to like?” Well, it may be free to download, but every single bit of functionality is locked behind an (expensive) paywall. With a steep $72 a year fee ($9.99 if you go month-to-month), you’re paying a lot of money for a lot of locked content. The app offers a 7-day free trial, but watch out for automatic subscription billing at the end of the trial period.<h3> </h3><h3>How It Works</h3>The app divides soccer skills into weeks, which are then broken down into a set of workouts. For example, Week 1: Workout 1 has you working on exercises like “One Touch Passing” or “Thigh to Instep Left”. Each workout contains more than twenty different drills and exercises that come with a mix of video and audio cues. Once you finish a drill, feel free to move on to the next.<h3> </h3><h3>Reviews</h3>Reviews are largely positive, but there’s some debate as to whether the content is worth the monthly premium. If you’ve got the cash, the app has a great collection of well-organized drills across all levels of play. Frank Kotarski&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitivity.soccer_skills&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOHeZSvSgKDv24JFnnNwb6wF6gfg6V40FfpiX8Ja2sx9mrjg9sDQZLXjWCjaH2QBIEeny3ucumNUG8-cVQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">makes a salient point</a>&nbsp;on the pricing model: “Why not just make it a paid app if you’re not gonna let me use it without paying…” But Brett Hall&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitivity.soccer_skills&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOGxyhuBxbLaMzDV2qEzvwRaFWEchwAZoGBBEVuQgeW3nwV2u6p0IdSEELvYJ3o2629P8mD0LwlGUalDtg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">thinks</a>&nbsp;the app is well worth the money with his comprehensive review:“A must have for any coach or player regardless of current level of play. The association of videos and drills is spot on. The monthly subscription for the Pro membership is well worth it. The benefits are endless. Entry level and advanced drills for individuals or team workouts, perfect. Tricks, wall work, volley, passing, shooting, footskills…you name it you got it. Fitivity nailed it.” In the end, the best thing to do is try it out for yourself! Abuse that 7 day free trial period and see if the app is worth it to you.<h2> </h2><h2>5. Soccer Tactic Board</h2><h3>Summary</h3>If you’re looking for an app that lets you create your own soccer tactics, this is the app for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jenda.footballboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Soccer Tactic Board</a>&nbsp;is an excellent little tool that lets you create your own tactics and plays without the hassle of a complicated program.&nbsp;It’s loaded with features and functionality, it’s lightweight, and it’s got a short learning curve. Best of all, it’s free.Simply put, this app is a way to illustrate soccer plays on a virtual pitch.<h3> </h3><h3>How It Works</h3>The app is completely no-frills: load it up and you’re immediately presented with a blank soccer pitch. The handful of tools are intuitive and easy-to-use:<ul><li>Simple Line</li><li>Arrow</li><li>Dotted Arrow</li><li>Pen</li><li>Text</li><li>Area selection</li></ul> You can also change the field from a standard field to half view, freekicks, or penalty.What’s great about this app is the versatility. There’s no need to worry about cumbersome whiteboards or playbooks being misplaced — you can compile each and every soccer tactic you need into a single app. Best of all, you’re not stuck with static images. The app is built around frame-by-frame animation, so you can illustrate your plays to make them even easier to understand.<h3> </h3><h3>Reviews</h3>For a free app, Soccer Tactic Board is hard to beat. It sits pretty with a solid near-5 star rating on Google Play Store out of some 6,000 reviews.Kamran Babar&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jenda.footballboard&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOF2r_HQFI5FyWijtTa2xJv1nsBwID5C33h8-lYpikThRDIQ-GOOqbBU5kPGyUyzx7J01EDrCG5brUm1qxg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">says</a>&nbsp;that the app is “Great for setting a team and providing instructions. Still think it can improve especially with a quick tutorial.”Christian Carranza&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jenda.footballboard&amp;reviewId=gp%3AAOqpTOF0nIlc8v0FS-cj7Xy4Cai454CBGqmvByeFhU-Ls4AmrvEP1TlKxJKII2-JJbUa__7R-W9fHMhk4LjyU6o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">agrees&nbsp;</a>that “it is a great tactical board.”The reviews are clear: if you need a virtualized soccer field to showcase tactical plays, this is the app for you.<h2> </h2><h2>Bringing it Home</h2>The world of soccer training apps is filled with tools of questionable quality, but the Top 5 Soccer Training apps listed here will point you in the right direction. To sum up:CoachingApp’s Soccer Training is great as a (paywalled) library of short exercises and drills. The “My Goal: Your Soccer Trainer” app is another solid choice if you want a library of soccer drills and exercises, but you’ll have to pay for the price of video content.Fitivity’s Soccer Training tops the charts in terms of soccer training content and functionality but isn’t the cheapest app around. Lastly, Soccer Tactic Board sits alone as a truly excellent free app that makes crafting static or animated versions of your soccer plays a breeze. If you’re going to download one app to improve your soccer game, make it this one—there’s a lot to be said for seeing soccer plays mapped out in front of you.<h2> </h2><h2>What We Recommend</h2>It’s tough to recommend paying for soccer training apps when YouTube is a thing. There’s so much free content out there that paying for it can be a tough sell! That said, there’s a lot of plusses for having quality paid content instantly accessible on your mobile device. If you want to pay for a soccer training app, we recommend trying out&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitivity.soccer_skills" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Fitivity’s Soccer Training</a>&nbsp;7 day free trial. Give it a go and see if the content is worth paying for.&nbsp; For a free app? It’s tough to beat&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jenda.footballboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Soccer Tactic Board</a>. Equally useful when sitting bored in a doctor’s office as it is in the locker room, this is a seriously fun little tool.

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Top 5 Soccer Training Apps for Players and Coaches in 2022

<h3>1. Evolve Soccer LA</h3>Brand-spanking new and equipped with fresh AstroTurf, Evolve Soccer has it all. Youth and adult soccer training programs, soccer training camps, pick-up games (both adult and youth), league play, and more are all on the table. Evolve Soccer prides itself on its ‘Evolve Intercity Tournament’, an indoor soccer competition open to 8 regional teams throughout Los Angeles. On top of that, the facility has a real knack for training classes — classes cover every age and skill level group. <h3>2. Urban Soccer 5 Center</h3>Urban Soccer 5 Center is big. Really, really big. It’s easily the largest of the Gateway Cities indoor soccer facilities, and that’s saying a lot! It has ten outdoor fields made with artificial turf, LED lighting, and a clubhouse that would put some FIFA teams to shame. Amenities include locker rooms, televisions, a sports cafe, a French-styled breakfast and lunch cafe, and free wifi.Even better, the fields have HD cameras. Record and watch your plays — this unique feature makes Urban Soccer 5 Center something of a dream-come-true.Urban Soccer 5 Center also offers futsal soccer leagues for adults and an ‘Academy’ soccer camp for youths. <h3>3. Sofive Soccer Center</h3>Goals Soccer Center has it all, and it’s worth the price tag.&nbsp;Enjoy multiple turf fields, an indoor restaurant/sports bar, and an excellent family atmosphere.The sports store is pricey (of course), but that’s to be expected. It’s pretty clean given the foot traffic and the management offer everything you need. Field rentals, pick-up game support, and plenty of birthday party packages are all on the table! <h3>4. Bell Futsal Park</h3>This outdoor futsal park is located in the city of Bell. It’s pretty great — owned and operated by the City, it offers free balls and equipment rentals.Bleachers along the side make it easy to watch the games as well! There are no extraneous facilities (it’s literally a futsal field with lights), but the quality is there.It’s an excellent option for anyone looking for a futsal field in the general Bell area. Bring your friends and set up your own pick-up games, though, because it’s quite difficult to get information from the city. <h3>5. TOCA Soccer Center Costa Mesa</h3>Orange County isn’t without its own host of awesome indoor soccer facilities. TOCA Soccer Center Costa Mesa is a special place that lets you play without any fuss. Walk in the doors, and you can be in a match in under five minutes — that’s a big plus. They offer field rentals, adult and youth leagues, and plenty of training opportunities. Classes in everything from Ball Mastery to Fundamentals make TOCA Costa Mesa a real gem. Nightly pick-up sessions mean you have plenty of opportunities to play. <h3>6. Deft Touch Soccer Center</h3>This state-of-the-art soccer training facility focuses on producing better soccer players. Training classes, development programs, and top-tier coaching are all within!Nightly pick-up games and superbly-talented coaching staff make the Deft Touch Soccer Center an excellent place for all things soccer. There’s a handful of different party packages (yes, including a glow-in-the-dark theme) to keep the kids entertained as well.Deft Touch has worked with two professional soccer players — Jonathan Bornstein and Kevin Venegas — so there’s plenty of street cred here. <h3>7. Valley Soccer Center</h3>This fantastic San Fernando indoor soccer facility hosts a wide range of youth soccer activities. A great-looking indoor field makes Valley Soccer Center shine when it comes to the kids. Soccer development programs and soccer-themed birthday parties are available (and yes, they have soccer ball-shaped cakes).Valley Soccer Center also offers pickup soccer games for all age ranges. Check it out!<h3> </h3><h3>8. Northridge Futsal</h3>A shiny cerulean floor and an eye-popping blue and orange color scheme makes Northridge Futsal stand out from the competition. No AstroTurf in sight — this is a facility made with futsal in mind. Friday and Saturday nights play host to indoor soccer pick-up games.Northridge also hosts birthday parties for the kids.Even better, the pick-up games are always staffed by a legitimate referee. <h3>9. Chatsworth Arena Soccer League</h3>​This outdoor turf field everything you need: league play, party hosting packages, a locker room, and even a sound system to add some tunes to your game. The prices are very agreeable as well! On top of that, Chatsworth Arena Soccer League offers early morning games (outdoor flood lights work great!) starting at 5:30. There’s a place to shower as well.It’s not the most glamorous place, but it’s got everything you need for a game of pick-up soccer. <h3>10. Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility</h3> The big selling point of the Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility is the coach. Coach Tony is passionate about teaching, great with children, and loves soccer to a scary level. The facility boasts quality AstroTurf, plenty of lighting, and the usual necessary amenities.&nbsp; Weekly pick-up games and a range of classes for players of all skill levels make Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility a treat to visit. They also host birthday parties and soccer camps!

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10 Best Places to Play Soccer in Los Angeles, CA

Great sports makes for great movies, and soccer is no exception. From intense, well-acted dramas to behind-the-scenes explorations of the sporting world, soccer movies do a lot more than just show sports—they tell stories about the triumph of the human spirit. Check out our list of the best and worst soccer movies of all time below! <h2>The Damned United&nbsp;as the Best Soccer Drama of All Time</h2> <h3>Synopsis and Breakdown</h3><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226271/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">The Damned United</a>&nbsp;is our pick for the best soccer drama of all time. Produced in 2009 and set against the backdrop of 1960s and 70s England,&nbsp;The Damned United&nbsp;tells the story of Brian Clough’s famous 44-day run as the manager of English football club Leeds United. Headstrong, brash, and famous for his dislike of dirty football, Clough is immediately at odds with his players and support staff. With an enemy in former United coach Don Revie (Colm Meaney), Michael Sheen’s Clough is forced to mesh his abrasive and undiplomatic coaching style with thuggish players and a competitive league. Rounding out the story is Clough’s second-in-command Peter Taylor, played by Timothy Spall.&nbsp; Eventually fired by management, Clough’s success as a coach isn’t fully realized until later in his career, when he’s crowned as “the best manager England never had”. <h3>Why We Loved It</h3>The Damned United is one of those movies that does more then tell a story—it takes the viewer on a journey. Michael Sheen’s portrayal of Brian Clough is nothing short of fantastic. The actor is passionate without coming off as sappy, arrogant without seeming ignorant, and principled without appearing weak.Sheen’s acting aside, The Damned United is one of those rare times when soccer is used to tell a real story in an honest way. Clough’s short reign as manager of Leeds is tragic in its brevity, but it hits home for all fans of the game. <h3>Want to See More?</h3>The Damned United&nbsp;can be purchased&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Damned-United-Michael-Sheen/dp/B002LE8MP8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. <h2>Mike Bassett: England Manager&nbsp;as the Best Soccer Comedy of all Time</h2> This underrated 2001 film is, without a doubt, the best soccer comedy movie of all time.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282744/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Mike Bassett: England Manager</a>&nbsp;is a perfectly composed satire of English soccer clubs. Starring Rick Tomlinson as the titular Mike Bassett, this film is an absolute gem of classic British humor. <h3>Synopsis and Breakdown</h3>Directed by Steve Barron of&nbsp;Coneheads&nbsp;fame,&nbsp;Mike Bassett: England Manager&nbsp;is our pick for the best comedy soccer movie of all time. This hilarious satire follows the story of its titular character and his sudden promotion to England team’s manager. Inexperienced, blunt, and crude in all the right ways, Bassett’s management leaves a lot to be desired. Bassett embarks on a journey to make sure England qualifies for the World Cup—dealing with the stress of the team, flip-flopping press coverage, and occasional scandals involving hotel bars and underwear makes for a hilarious ride. <h3>Why We Loved It</h3>Shot in true faux-documentary style,&nbsp;Mike Bassett&nbsp;is hands-down amazing. And what’s great is that doesn’t&nbsp;try&nbsp;to be good. It’s not a film that set out to be the best soccer comedy of all time, but it nailed it perfectly almost by accident. Actor Ricky Tomlinson’s scruffy appearance and perfectly-delivered lines mesh with a series of ludicrous events, rowdy players, and media mishaps. <h3>Care to Watch?</h3>Interested in seeing more? Purchase the film&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bassett-England-Manager-Ricky-Tomlinson/dp/B00R8PZS8Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. <h2>The Four Year Plan&nbsp;as the Best Soccer Documentary of All Time</h2> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2006869/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">The Four Year Plan</a>is a 2011 documentary that explores the glorious rise of the London Queen’s Park Rangers soccer club. This documentary offers one of the best insights into the backroom dealings of the soccer world available today.<h3> </h3><h3>Synopsis and Breakdown</h3>The Four Year Plan&nbsp;keeps it on the other side of the Atlantic with a look at London’s Queens Park Rangers football club. This soccer documentary covers the takeover of the small, poorly performing club in 2007 and the subsequent revitalization of the team. Purchased by a collection of wealthy businessmen,&nbsp;The Four Year Plan&nbsp;tells the story of a lengthy project designed to turn London’s worst soccer team into champions and send them into the Premier League. <h3>Why We Loved It</h3>Unprecedented in the soccer world,&nbsp;The Four Year Plan&nbsp;focuses almost entirely on the behind the scenes activities of running a major team. It provides a look into the psychology and inner workings of managing a team and how different personalities affect a club.Most interestingly, the documentary crew were given effectively free reign to work their magic. Unburdened by requirements to portray management in a specific light,&nbsp;The Four Year&nbsp;Plan&nbsp;is an honest dive into the world of high-level soccer management.The film doesn’t hold back: brutal language, harsh realities, and a complete lack of narration puts the viewer right there in the room with the characters. We love this film because we aren’t told what to think—we can see what happened in real life and make our judgements. <h3>Care to Check It Out?</h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Four-Year-Plan-Amit-Bhatia/dp/B0778QQY44" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">The Four Year Plan</a>&nbsp;can be purchased here. <h2>Shaolin Soccer as the Best Soccer Comedy of All Times</h2> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286112/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Shaolin Soccer</a>&nbsp;is a 2001 Hong Kong film that truly takes slapstick comedy to another level. This is a fantastic film for kids of all ages, and parents are sure to enjoy it as well!<h3> </h3><h3>Synopsis and Breakdown</h3>A Shaolin Monk named Sing is a true master of his art. Attracted to the idea of mixing Kung Fu and soccer, Sing brings some of his Shaolin friends along for the ride of a lifetime. Wealthy Hong Kong businessman Fung provides the funding, and the Shaolin soccer team is formed! The monks combine absurd and fantastic feats on the pitch and head straight to the national championship, only to face seemingly superhuman foes in the finals. <h3>Why We Loved It</h3>Is it silly? Yes. Is it entertaining for kids, and a darn good movie to boot? You bet.&nbsp;Shaolin Soccer&nbsp;takes the standard underdog sports team motif and turns it on its head—these are elite-level Kung Fu masters tearing up the pitch with plenty of slapstick comedy. Kids absolutely love this film. It’s goofy, silly, and over the top in all the right ways. And while the animations and CGI look dated, and that just adds to the comedy value for the kids. This is a movie that embraces its ludicrous premise and rounds it out to make a thoroughly entertaining film that kids are sure to enjoy. It doesn’t take much to enjoy the visuals of monks flying through the air like cannonballs, and and the mix of magic and soccer is a great combination. All in all, it’s a great family movie that kids are guaranteed to love.<h3> </h3><h3>See Shaolin Today!</h3>The film can be acquired&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shaolin-Soccer-English-Subtitled-Man/dp/B00DQLXWWS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. <h2>Goal!: The Dream Begins&nbsp;as the Best Soccer Movie of All Time</h2> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380389/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Goal! The Dream Begins</a>&nbsp;(2005) is the first of a series of films that explore the life and career of fictional soccer player Santiago Munez. Heartwarming as it is intense,&nbsp;Goal!&nbsp;is a film that plays on the strengths of its appealing protagonist.<h3> </h3><h3>Synopsis and Breakdown</h3>Starring Kuno Becker as Santiago Munez,&nbsp;Goal!&nbsp;takes the viewer through the classic story of a supremely talented and ambitious young soccer player. Santiago lives a hard life in a rough section of Los Angeles, and playing professional soccer seems to be more a pipedream than a realistic opportunity. But one day, fate smiles on Santiago when a former Newcastle United player scouts him and is brought to England to try out for the team. After managing to scrape the money together for a ticket to England, Santiago performs poorly but manages to score a place on the reserve team. Despite winning his first match in professional play, Santiago has to contend with the death of his father, the crippling of his friend and compadre, and the brutal stress of elite-level soccer. It’s not an easy story to experience but it shows remarkable resilience in the face of personal tragedy. Why We Loved ItChoosing the best soccer movie of all time means juggling different genres and, more importantly, different viewers. Everyone likes films for different reasons, but Goal manages to do most of them right.Yes, there’s no denying that the story of Santiago Munez is a bit of a cliche. The idea of the talented-but-struggling player who gets one shot at making it big is a cliche—but it works. Sure, the climactic finale scene in the last match of the movie has the nail-biting moment of triumph you expect, but it works! Kuno Becker’s acting is perfect for the role. Most of all, this film checks the boxes for the best soccer film ever made. It’s not the best in any one category. But it has some of the drama that makes The Damned United so good, it has a pinch of the English humor seen in Mike Bassett, and just enough comedy to make the film enjoyable without seeming overbearing.Be warned: the sequels are not cinematic masterpieces.<h3> </h3><h3>Check It Outs</h3>Purchase the film&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Dream-Begins-Kuno-Becker/dp/B000GJ0LLI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>!

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4 Best Soccer Movies of All Time

<h2>1. Valley Soccer Center</h2> Valley Soccer Center provides you the best turf soccer facility in the San Fernando Valley, using FIFA recommended turf in 3 fields. You have the complete usage of the fields for rentals with your friends, pick up games (friendly matches) or leagues. We also have a party area, bleachers, clean comfortable restrooms and customer service assistance.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Valley Soccer Center offers pickup games from 8pm to midnight every night during the week. It's not the biggest window, but it’s something!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>A crisp $10-$15 gets you in the door and on the field. The price is well with industry standards, so no surprises here.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>Pickup games are 5×5.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Like we mentioned above, Valley Soccer Center offers adult pickup games every nights during the week from 8:00 pm to midnight.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Unfortunately, there’s no in-house club or casual league. The rest of the facility’s time is aimed at providing field rentals, training camps, and soccer training classes.<h2> </h2> <h2>2. Northridge Futsal</h2> A shiny cerulean floor and an eye-popping blue and orange color scheme makes Northridge Futsal stand out from the competition. No AstroTurf in sight — this is a facility made with futsal in mind. Friday and Saturday nights play host to indoor soccer pick-up games. Northridge also hosts birthday parties for the kids. Even better, the pick-up games are always staffed by a legitimate referee.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Northridge Futsal offers pickup games from 9pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s not the biggest window, but it’s something!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>A crisp $10 gets you in the door and on the field. The price is well with industry standards, so no surprises here.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>Pickup games are 5×5.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Northridge Futsal errs on the side of more social games — there isn’t a huge amount of time dedicated towards pickup games, after all. The coaches are all serious, which adds a twist of competitiveness to the games. Nothing is worse than a referee who is clearly unqualified to be there — Northridge Futsal doesn’t have that problem!<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Like we mentioned above, Northridge Futsal offers adult pickup games every Friday and Saturday night from 9:00 pm to midnight. It’s only $10 to join.There’s also a co-ed youth pickup game scheduled every Sunday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. At only $7 a session, it’s a steal.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Unfortunately, there’s no in-house club or casual league. The rest of the facility’s time is aimed at providing field rentals, training camps, and soccer training classes. <h2>3. Chatsworth Soccer Arena (CASL)</h2> This outdoor turf field everything you need: league play, party hosting packages, a locker room, and even a sound system to add some tunes to your game. The prices are very agreeable as well! On top of that, Chatsworth Arena Soccer League offers early morning games (outdoor flood lights work great!) starting at 5:30. There’s a place to shower as well.It’s not the most glamorous place, but it’s got everything you need for a game of pick-up soccer.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Loads of pick-up games, so don’t worry. Chatsworth offers both youth and adult games (technically, they just have “Open” games). Once you reserve a spot in a match, you’re on the team.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>Cheap is the name of the game. At only $8 per player, Chatsworth Arena Soccer offers solid value for the money. Booking information can be found online at their website&nbsp;<a href="https://casl4soccer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>, but it’s far easier to go straight to their MeetUp page and reserve your spot&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/Chatsworth-Soccer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">there</a>.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>Neither! One of the few facilities on our list that offers mostly 7×7, Chatsworth Arena Soccer clearly has a preference for bigger teams. There’s always plenty of players that reserve spots, so if you’re expecting a smaller game — don’t. In fact, reserve your spot as soon as the registration becomes available or you’ll be in trouble when it comes to game-time! Check out the reservation page for more information, but the facility is known to offer 6×6 youth games at times.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Surprisingly competitive! The pickup games always have a full roster, so there’s no shortage of players. The attitude on the field is friendly, but it’s clear that it’s a facility for soccer lovers. Passionate fans of the game will find themselves right at home at Chatsworth Arena, trust us.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>No cleats! Turf shoes or tennis shoes are preferred. Cleats are sure to tear up the turf in all the wrong ways, so don’t be that guy and follow the rules.The games are also unique in that they focus mostly on 7×7. Each session features 3 teams, so one team will always be in the rest position while the game is on. The facility offers two-hour sessions — that’s a lot of game time.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>You’ll find regular pickup games scheduled Saturday and Sunday mornings, starting at 5:30 am. Games run off and on until 11:00 am, so there’s plenty of chances to get a match in. There are also weekday games — Tuesday night at 6:30 pm is a popular one.&nbsp;Check with the reservation page before making any big plans, though.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Chatsworth runs several leagues for men:<ul><li>Men’s A</li><li>Men’s B</li><li>Men’s C</li><li>Men’s B 40+</li><li>Men’s Premier 30+</li></ul>And more!Each team must register in advance of the start of the league. Fees run $855 per team per season (includes referee fees) and each team must have matching jerseys. It’s not the cheapest option around, but the money is well-spent. <h2>4. Juke Indoor Soccer</h2> The big selling point of the Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility is the coach. Coach Tony is passionate about teaching, great with children, and loves soccer to a scary level. The facility boasts quality AstroTurf, plenty of lighting, and the usual necessary amenities. Weekly pick-up games and a range of classes for players of all skill levels make Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility a treat to visit. They also host birthday parties and soccer camps!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Yes to both! Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility offers weekly pickup games. All players are welcome, regardless of age or skill level.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>The Friday night pickup games at Juke cost a flat fee of $9. Could be worse, could be better, but it’s not going to break the bank. And Coach Tony is worth it!Check out the reservation and booking information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jukeindoorsoccer.com/pick-up-games" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility has a mid-sized 5v5 field with artificial turf. The pickup games are always 5v5, but Coach Tony is flexible enough to accommodate larger groups if the need arises.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Healthily competitive is probably the best way to put it. Juke Indoor Soccer Training Facility isn’t the biggest facility around and values simplicity above all else. Teams are organized by a mix of skill and age in order to create the most balanced experience possible. The competition is good, but the atmosphere is still very social. There’s a wide range of skill levels present in every pickup game, so just relax and enjoy! There’s plenty of competition if you bring a team of five, however. There’s a king of the hill format that encourages a strong sense of competition (just make sure your team doesn’t get broken up!).<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>The most unique thing about this form of pickup soccer is that the teams are completely open, co-ed, and organized by skill and age. The goal here is to create balanced teams with an equal sense of competition, whereas a lot of other pickup facilities don’t take an active approach to balance the teams.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Major pickup games are offered once a week on Friday nights. The games begin at 8:00 pm sharp! Don’t be late. There are also Adult Co-Ed games on Monday from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Women’s Only games Saturday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and a special 35-and-over section on Sundays from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. These games can’t be booked online, so make sure to give the facility a call to see if there’s any space for drop-in players. Youth pickup games are also offered from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm — check with the facility for exact dates.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>At the moment, no. The facility focuses most of its floorspace on a variety of field rentals, pickup games, and special soccer training classes and camps. Coach Tony has plans to implement an in-house club league, but that’s a big project and the man is busy. The wide range of classes and programs&nbsp;offered by Juke is nothing short of impressive, and we’re sure the passion there will translate into leagues in the future! <h2>5. Gol Soccer Complex San Fernando Valley</h2> Adult League, weekly pick-up games, and a range of classes for players of all skill levels make Gol Soccer Complex a treat to visit. They also host youth academies and leagues.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Yes, to both! Gol Soccer Complex offers pickup games by group organizers. All players are welcome, regardless of age or skill level.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3><ul><li>Soccer 7v7</li><li>Soccer 5v5</li><li>Gol Soccer Youth Soccer Academy</li><li>Gol Soccer League Youth and Adult</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Healthily competitive is probably the best way to put it. Gol Soccer Complex is probably the biggest private soccer field in San Fernando Valley. Teams are organized by a mix of skill and age in order to create the most balanced experience possible. The atmosphere is still very social, but the competition is good. There’s a wide range of skill levels present in every pickup game, so relax and enjoy! There’s plenty of competition if you bring a team of five, however. There’s a king of the hill format that encourages a strong sense of competition (make sure your team doesn’t get broken up!).<h3> </h3><h3> </h3>

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Top 5 Indoor Soccer Fields in San Fernando Valley, CA

<h2>Outbreak Soccer Centers</h2> Outbreak Soccer Centers is that special place that lets you play without any fuss. Walk in the doors and you can be in a match in under five minutes — that’s a big plus.They offer field rentals, adult and youth leagues, and plenty of training opportunities. Classes in everything from Ball Mastery to Coerver Fundamentals make Outbreak Soccer Centers a real gem. Nightly pick-up sessions mean you have plenty of opportunities to play, and did we mention the first session is free? Not too shabby.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Plenty of both! Outbreak Soccer Centers offers both Adult and Youth pickup games regularly. You can either register ahead of time or show up for a drop-in — the facility will accommodate either option. If you’re looking to play during peak times, however, it’s a good idea to put in a registration ahead of time. You don’t want to be the odd man out!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>A single pickup will run you $10, which is rapidly becoming the standard fee at facilities like this. It’s a fair price and, given the quality of the facility, well worth the price.Check out the booking information&nbsp;<a href="http://www.outbreaksoccercenters.com/huntington-beach-pick-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. You’ll need to select “Adult Enrollment” or “Youth Enrollment” for more booking information, including access to their online reservation and registration system.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>You’ve got a range of options, but the majority of pickup games are 5 on 5. Each game is 6 minutes, so they’ll go by fast. No team is allowed to play more than two games back-to-back, so there’s plenty of chances to take a breather or sub another player in.If you’re looking for something other than the standard 5×5, there’s a 4v4 small turf match played every Monday night.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Outbreak Soccer Center definitely gives off a casual vibe, but there’s a strong sense of commitment with the players. There’s a fairly strict signup process — it’s cheaper to register online ($8 versus $10 as a drop-in), which favors players who are more serious about playing. There are no cleats, no tackling, no hats, and no foul language allowed (as would be expected).<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>It’s definitely worth mentioning that if you’re considering Outbreak as your new pickup soccer home, you should register online! It knocks $2 off each session, which can add up to a pretty penny over the course of a season.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>You know it! The current schedule can be&nbsp;<a href="http://www.outbreaksoccercenters.com/huntington-beach-pick-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">found here</a>.For Adults, games are:<ul><li>Sundays: 10:30 – 11:50am, 5:20 – 6:40pm, 8:40 – 10:00pm</li><li>Mondays: 7:00 – 8:20pm, 8:30 – 9:50pm, 9:40 – 11:00pm</li><li>Wednesdays: 7:00 – 8:20pm, 8:40 – 10:00pm, 10:00 – 11:20pm</li><li>Thursdays: 7:00 – 8:20pm, 8:20 – 9:40pm, 9:40 – 11:00pm</li><li>Fridays: 7:00 – 8:20pm, 8:20 – 9:40pm</li><li>Saturdays: 7:00pm – 8:20pm</li></ul>For Youths, games are:<ul><li>3-6 years: Sundays: 9:30 – 10:20am&nbsp;</li><li>7-9 years:&nbsp;Sundays: 9:00 – 10:20am</li><li>10-12 years: Sundays: 10:30 – 11:50am</li><li>13-14 years: Sundays: 12:00p – 1:20pm</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>As you’d expect, Outbreak Soccer Center has loads of internal leagues and divisions. You’ve got:<ul><li>Arena 5v5 Friday Women’s Open</li><li>Arena 5v5 Monday Co-Ed League</li><li>Arena 5v5 Sunday Co-Ed League</li><li>Arena 5v5 Thursday Co-Ed League</li><li>Arena 5v5 Tuesday Mens Open</li><li>Futsal/Arena/Turf 5v5 Friday Co-Ed</li></ul> And plenty more! Just like the pickup game option, you need only to register your team online and follow their instructions to join the league. They have a pretty full schedule, so get it on sooner than later! <h2>Arena Soccer Parks</h2> Arena Soccer Parks is a low-cost option for people looking for a soccer field in the Garden Grove area. Don’t expect much in terms of facilities — it’s pretty much a field and some lights — but it does have everything you need to play. Benches, water fountains, and a snack bar/restaurant makes this little facility a perfect fit for locals.On top of that, Arena Soccer Parks offers competitive league games every day of the week and you’re able to rent the field for your own matches if need be.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Arena Soccer Parks does not offer dedicated pickup game hosting, but with two artificial fields (one full-sized and one smaller), there’s plenty of opportunities for some great soccer action. Both fields have plenty of lighting, making them perfect for late-night games where you’ll want to see the action as clear as possible.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>While there are no dedicated pickup games, it is possible to rent fields by the hour. There is no online booking, but the facility’s staff are more than able to provide reservations if you give them a call.<a href="https://www.arenasoccerparks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Check out their website</a>&nbsp;for more information!<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>The league games are a mix of Co-ed 6×6, Men’s 6×6, Men’s 4×4, Women’s 6×6, and Women’s 4×4. There is also a mix of different age groups for the various leagues, including a unique 50+ division for men and a 30+ division for women.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>The games during regular hours are scheduled league games, so expect a fair level of competitiveness from the players. Everyone has a great attitude and the staff encourage the players to be on their best behavior. If there’s one thing the staff is on point about, it’s the attention to member cards and payment. Before playing, every player will give his player card to the staff and players that don’t have them will be asked to pay or leave. They don’t mess around!<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>When available, the best thing about this facility is the mini-field! Ideal for fast 4v4 soccer, this little field puts a whole new spin on the idea of fast-paced soccer. Give it a shot — even if you need to reserve the field ahead of time, it’s well worth the effort.On top of that, the facility’s league games don’t offer anything but 6×6 and 4×4 matches. In a world dominated by 5×5, it’s nice to see a facility like this buck the trend!<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Sadly, there are no regularly scheduled pickup games.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Arena Soccer Parks offers a large set of in-house competitions. As we mentioned above, you can expect Men and Women’s games 6×6 and 4×4 matches, plenty of Co-Ed options, and games for those over the age of 50 (men) or 30 (women).<h2> </h2><h2> </h2><h2>Deft Touch Soccer Center</h2> This state-of-the-art soccer training facility focuses on producing better soccer players. Training classes, development programs, and top-tier coaching are all within!Nightly pick-up games and superbly-talented coaching staff make the Deft Touch Soccer Center an excellent place for all things soccer. There’s a handful of different party packages (yes, including a glow-in-the-dark theme) to keep the kids entertained as well. Deft Touch has worked with two professional soccer players — Jonathan Bornstein and Kevin Venegas — so there’s plenty of street cred here.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Deft Touch knows that pickup hosting is where the fun is at — they go all out. The facility offers pickup games for youths and adults with a mix of 4×4 and 5×5 set-ups.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>No teams needed and no unnecessary costs. Deft Touch offers pickup games with a nominal fee of just $5 — it’s cheap, and that’s how it should be. There are two sessions: Round Robin and “King of the Cage” (winner stays on). An individual session is $5. If you want to play both, a flat $8 gets you both sessions. It’s worth the money, trust us! Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://defttouchindoorsoccer.com/pick-up-games/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">booking information here</a>!<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>Is neither an option? Deft Touch Soccer Center opted to host 4v4 and 5v5 pickup games. We’re personally big fans of 4×4 — it’s fast, furious, and loads of fun.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Deft Touch Soccer Center puts a more competitive spin on soccer than other facilities. It’s important to remember that DTSC is more of a training academy than anything else — that alone means the player base is a little more hardcore than usual. The format of the pickup games is competitive as well. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday features a Round Robin format followed by a “King of the Cage” style tournament where the winner stays on. It’s a great take on making pickup games a little more intense, so it’s definitely worth checking out!<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>As we mentioned above, the mix of 4×4 and 5×5 Round Robin games and the unique “King of the Cage” format gives these games a unique feel. It’s not as serious as league play, but it’s a great twist on an otherwise casual format. Every pickup game is co-ed, so don’t worry about having mixed groups.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>If there’s one thing Deft Touch Soccer Center has, it’s pickup games. Check out the schedule below:Youth Pick-up Games<ul><li>5-10 yrs Fri 5:30-7:00PM (Small Fields 4v4)</li><li>11-16 yrs Fri 7:00 – 8:30PM (Small Fields 4v4)</li></ul>Open Pick-up Games (adult):Monday:<ul><li>8:30-10:00PM Round Robin (Small Fields 4v4)</li><li>10:00-11:30pm King of the Cage Winner Stays On ($5 per session or $8 for both)</li></ul>Tuesday:<ul><li>9:00-11:00PM (Large Field 5v5 With Keepers)</li></ul>Wednesday:<ul><li>8:30-10:30PM Round Robin (Small Fields 4v4)</li><li>10:00-11:30PM King of the Cage Winner Stays On ($5 per session or $8 for both)</li></ul>Thursday:<ul><li>9:00-10:30PM Round Robin (Small Fields 4v4)</li><li>10:30-12:00AM King of the Cage Winner Stays On ($5 per session or $8 for both)</li></ul>Saturday:<ul><li>8:00-10:00pm</li></ul>Sunday:<ul><li>8:00-10:00pm over 30 (5v5)</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Deft Touch Soccer Center doesn’t offer any particular in-house club or league play (it’s in the works, according to the staff). The more serious pickup game format takes up some of the slack, thankfully. Deft Touch is really aimed at skills improvement, excellent coaching, and training camps. We’re eagerly awaiting their expansion into league play!

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Top 3 Indoor Soccer Fields in Orange County

<h2>1. Urban Soccer 5 Center</h2> Urban Soccer 5 Center is big. Really, really big. It has ten outdoor fields made with artificial turf, LED lighting, and a clubhouse that would put some FIFA teams to shame. Amenities include locker rooms, televisions, a sports cafe, a French-styled breakfast and lunch cafe, and free wifi. Even better, the fields have HD cameras. Record and watch your plays — this unique feature makes Urban Soccer 5 Center something of a dream-come-true.Urban Soccer 5 Center also offers futsal soccer leagues for adults and an ‘Academy’ soccer camp for youths.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Urban Soccer 5 has enough fields to make hosting pickup games a breeze, and they don’t shy away from that. You can expect daily (yes, daily) pickup games starting at 6pm, seven days a week. Not bad! Youth games are held from 6pm to 9pm, every day of the week.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>For the adult pickup games, it’s a flat $5 for each player. Couldn’t be easier! Youth pickup games are divided into two groups:<ul><li>Ages 8-10</li><li>Ages 11-14</li></ul> Each youth pickup game costs $8 per player. For adults, consider signing up ahead of time with the Urban Soccer 5 Center MeetUp page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/Norwalk-Urban-5-Soccer-Meetup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>, or just show up in person. The games all start at 6pm, so get there a little early and get ready to play!<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>All Urban Soccer 5 Center games are 5-a-side matches. With ten total fields, a well-equipped clubhouse, a sports cafe, and a soccer shop, there’s plenty of amenities to enjoy while your team of 5 gets ready for the match.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Daily pickup games? Definitely social. You can reserve your spot in the match ahead of time, but the vast majority of players just show up before 6pm and pick a match. With ten total fields, there’s never any fear about running out of space.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>With both youth and adult pickup games on the table, there’s plenty of soccer to go around. It’s simple enough to sign up for the matches ahead of time, and there’s no risk in just showing up a few minutes before 6 ready to play.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Yep! Urban Soccer 5 Center offers daily pickup games from 6pm to 11pm, and walk-ins are welcome. If the facility is open, there’ll be pickup games that day.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Urban Soccer 5 Center offers one of the most comprehensive club leagues in the Los Angeles area. The leagues are all 5-a-side, with ten players maximum per team. It’s a flat $1,000 per team and per season to play, and each team is guaranteed 14 games per season. There is a playoff for each league and a championship final between the best teams.If your team is looking for a longer-term commitment, consider the 2 seasons league for a flat fee of $1,700 per team of 10 players. There’s also a Platinum Option, which comes with many club perks: a personalized locker and uniform, free towel, and free cleanings. It’s not cheap ($500 per person per season), but it looks great. For the more serious teams, there’s an option to pay $500 for a set of 10 personalized team jerseys. Necessary? No. Awesome? Yes. <h2>2. Sofive Soccer Center South Gate</h2> Goals Soccer Center has it all, and it’s worth the price tag.&nbsp;Enjoy multiple turf fields, an indoor restaurant/sports bar, and an excellent family atmosphere. The sports store is pricey (of course), but that’s to be expected. It’s pretty clean given the foot traffic and the management offer everything you need. Field rentals, pick-up game support, and plenty of birthday party packages are all on the table!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Goals Soccer Center has plenty of opportunities for pickup games. Whether it is adult, youth, or co-ed teams, they have you covered.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>Pickup games run a flat $5 (for youths). Not too shabby! After all, $5 for a 40-minute game doesn’t exactly break the bank. The fields are made of decent turf, and the cages around each field prevent balls from being kicked out of the facility. Adults have to pony up $10 per pickup game, which immediately catapults Goal Soccer Center up there in terms of price. That said, daily pickup games make it a pretty reasonable option. Renting a field for your own event or game, however, is where the cash starts to hurt. Field rentals run at least $90 an hour, so it’s not a very economical option unless you’ve got full teams to split the cost.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>Goals Soccer Center focuses mostly on 5×5 pickup games, but they will push it to 7×7 if there are enough players who want to stick together.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>The games range from social to competitive, but they err on the side of social. Pickup games are usually fairly casual (lineups change, you never know who will be there, and so on). Goals Soccer Center does a great job of making sure you can get a game — either sign up online or pop in for a walk-in.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>The netting over the fields and the new turf on three of the fields make the facility a real winner in terms of amenities. There’s no need to worry about losing balls with crazy plays. Aside from that, it’s just a good facility — clean, not too expensive, and plenty of pickup game support. A unique element of the fields is that they all have a pretty fancy drainage system. That makes it possible to play in the rain, as there won’t be any puddles or mud to get you filthy. Of course, you’ll get wet, but that’s just part of the game!<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>There are no regularly scheduled pickup games, but there’s nearly always games Saturday-Tuesday. For weekdays, look for games after 3pm (people are out of school and getting off work). The weekends are usually busy regardless of the time of day, so feel free to check out the facility whenever you want. The staff recommends coming as early as possible to ensure a field is open.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Indeed it does! Goals Soccer Center has league play for both youths and adults (male and female). All you need to do is register your team, pay the registration fee, and you’re good to go. You can expect a free trial game, online match results, certified referees, and a guaranteed weekly game — no need to worry about whether you’re playing that week or not! There are more leagues than you can shake a stick at:<ul><li>Sunday Men’s 5v5</li><li>Tuesday Men’s 5v5</li><li>Tuesday Women’s 5v5</li><li>Wednesday U10</li></ul>And plenty more! Check out Goal Soccer Center’s League page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goals-soccer.com/leagues/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>&nbsp;for more information. <h2>3. Bell Futsal Park</h2> This outdoor futsal park is located in the city of Bell. It’s pretty great — owned and operated by the City, it offers free balls and equipment rentals. Bleachers along the side make it easy to watch the games as well! There are no extraneous facilities (it’s literally a futsal field with lights), but the quality is there.It’s an excellent option for anyone looking for a futsal field in the general Bell area. Bring your friends and set up your own pick-up games, though, because it’s quite difficult to get information from the city. <h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>There’s no official pickup game support. Feel free to show up and start a game yourself!<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>The field is a free-to-use public facility. Booking information can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/bellcommunityservice/Reserve_Options" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. You’ll need to select ‘View Facility Information’ and enter in ‘futsal’ to find the field and its three courts. Bear in mind that there is no online reservation service — you’ll need to contact the City of Bell and organize it with the city staff. The city recommends making reservations between 90 and 7 days in advance — no last-minute nonsense in Bell!<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>Whatever you like. You’ll be organizing your own games, after all. The fields are more than capable of hosting 5×5, 7×7, or even 8×8 games if you’re willing to put that many players in at any given time.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>The City of Bell Futsal Park is as social as they come. Organize and make your own games, or find locals at the park and see if there are any games on the horizon. If you’re looking for league play, look elsewhere — this is as casual at it comes.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>As of the time of this writing, there are no regularly scheduled pickup games. If you’re interested in setting up your own pickup games, contact the city reservation center at the link mentioned above and get yourself a guaranteed time slot.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>Unfortunately, residents of the City of Bell are going to have to look elsewhere for club or league play.

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Top 3 Indoor Soccer Fields in Los Angeles, CA

<h2>1. Evolve Soccer LA</h2> Brand-spanking new and equipped with fresh AstroTurf, Evolve Soccer has it all. Youth and adult soccer training programs, soccer training camps, pick-up games (both adult and youth), league play, and more are all on the table. Evolve Soccer prides itself on its ‘Evolve Intercity Tournament’, an indoor soccer competition open to 8 regional teams throughout Los Angeles. On top of that, the facility has a real knack for training classes — classes cover every age and skill level group. <img src="https://blog.endalgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Untitled-design-2.png" alt="San Gabriel Valley Indoor Soccer Facilities"><h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>A newcomer to the LA pickup soccer scene, Evolve Soccer LA just recently added a series of adult indoor soccer pickup games. There’s no youth option yet, but keep an eye out for future scheduling changes. <h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>In a bizarre twist of fate, the cost to attend a pickup game here is $11 a session. You know that feeling when gas prices are stable at $3.00 a gallon and then&nbsp;suddenly, someone decides to up it to $3.01? That’s what happened here. Indoor soccer pickup games are usually $5 or $10,&nbsp;occasionally&nbsp;$15. But here, Evolve Soccer decided to tack on that extra dollar. Maybe it’s for the looks? Either way, check out the booking information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.evsoccer.com/adult-pick-up-games/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>. And make sure to reserve your spot early as you can — Evolve oftentimes has a full house.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>Evolve Soccer’s pickup games are 5-on-5.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>At $11 a pop, the games don’t come cheap. The attitude in the facility is fairly serious, but everyone is there for the same reason — they want to have a good time. The games are co-ed, open to players of all skill levels, and are really just a great way to play some soccer during the week in a low-stress environment. <h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>As of December 2018, Evolve Soccer LA has added even more pickup soccer games to the schedule. You can enjoy games:<ul><li>Mondays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm</li><li>Wednesdays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm</li><li>Fridays from 8;00 pm to 10:00 pm.</li></ul>Registration closes 6:00 pm on the day of the match, so don’t wait till the last minute!<h2> </h2> <h2>2. Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility</h2> This indoor soccer facility offers a Youth Soccer League, Adult Soccer League, and pick-up games. If you’re someone looking for casual play, this is a great choice.&nbsp;The facility is right off the Santa Monica Freeway, so it’s plenty accessible.Hours of operation make it easy to play (3pm-12am weekdays, 8am-12am weekends).<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Unfortunately for those looking for pickup games, Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility is mainly geared towards events that rent the field or league play. There isn’t anything in the way of pickup game support, but with the right platform, you and your friends could rent a field for your own games.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>You’re out of luck for pickup games, but booking information is easily accessible. Give the owners a call at (323) 599-2769 to organize group play and field rental. The facility offers very generous opening hours (open till midnight every day is hard to find elsewhere), so it’s not a bad idea to sit down and see if you have enough players to rent a field.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>You’ll be renting the field on your own terms, so feel free to make the games 5×5 or 7×7.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility’s games are social through-and-through. Remember, this is more of a place where you can rent an indoor field compared to a fully-fledged soccer center, so don’t expect a whole lot of organization from the management.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>This is a facility really geared towards private events and field rental. The owner has a reputation for being very accommodating — flexible hours, great rates, and total freedom on music, food, and drinks.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>There are no pickup games at this facility, but the generous opening hours (3pm-12am weekdays, 8am-12am weekends) makes for flexible scheduling. Contact the owner at the information listed above to set up your own field rentals!<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>While there is a league at this facility, the overall impression by attendees is that you’ll find better leagues elsewhere. Use Futebol Indoor Soccer Facility for events like birthday parties or private indoor soccer matches — it’ll be better than trusting the in-house league. That said, management does offer both Youth and Adult soccer leagues if you’re in a pinch. <h2>3. UrbanFutsal LA</h2>There are warehouses that happen to have indoor soccer games, and then there’s UrbanFutsal LA — this is a premium-grade warehouse facility dedicated to all things futsal. Beautiful urban art on the walls, two full futsal courts, and a DJ booth make UrbanFutsal LA the place to go. They offer weekly meetup pick-up games, soccer training courses, and league play. On top of that, a killer sound system and lighting setup make UrbanFutsal LA a landmark in the California indoor soccer scene.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>UrbanFutsal LA absolutely kills it when it comes to pickup games. The facility offers both Youth and Adult pickup games every Friday and Sunday (except on the last Friday of each month). For youths, the games start at 7pm and run till 8:30pm. Every match is co-ed, which makes it easier to get games going.Adult pickup games are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once you sign up, you’re guaranteed to play 4 games in any given 1.5 hour session, which is pretty great. UrbanFutsal LA is as professional as they come, making it an excellent choice for indoor soccer in the central Los Angeles area.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>Simple and cheap is the name of the game. You’re looking at $10 for 1.5 hours of pickup games, with a maximum of 4 teams per court. The games are limited to 10 minutes to guarantee enough play time for all participants — each player will play 4 games each. Check out UrbanFutsal’s official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/UrbanFutsal-LA-at-The-Base-LA/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">MeetUp</a>&nbsp;page here for more information. Their&nbsp;<a href="http://www.urbanfutsal.la/league_pickup_games.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">website page</a>&nbsp;also contains some important contact and amenities information.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?&nbsp;</h3>All of UrbanFutsal’s pickup games are 5×5, co-ed matches with a time limit of 10 minutes. The short game length means every player is guaranteed at least 40 minutes of play time in any 1.5 session.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>The pickup games here are definitely social events — the facility promotes good sportsmanship and respectful play regardless of player skill level. There will always be more competitive aspects players floating around on the teams, but you can expect an enjoyable game without too much stress.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>UrbanFutsal is one of our top picks for pickup games simply because of how well it is organized. It’s dead simple to RSVP for their adult co-ed indoor 5v5 pickup games (you can even choose the time slot you want, 7pm or 8:30pm) and you’re guaranteed play time. 4 games a per person per session is a lot of futsal, and you’ll want to take rests to enjoy the rest of the facility.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>Yep! For adults, you’re looking at:<ul><li>Adult co-ed indoor soccer games every Tuesday and Thursday</li><li>2 time slots (7pm and 8:30pm).</li></ul>For youths:<ul><li>Ages 8-15 (co-ed, divided by ages) indoor soccer games every Friday and Sunday (except the last Friday of each month).</li><li>2 time slots (7pm and 8:30pm).</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>UrbanFutsal LA offers two competitive leagues:<ul><li>Co-Ed Premier Division</li><li>Co-Ed Championship Division</li></ul> Each Division consists of 6 teams. The costs for the 2019 Adult Winter League are $850 for an 8 week season + Playoffs. Each team will play once a week. The top 4 teams in each division will advance to the playoffs to compete for the semi-final and championship cup. <h2>4. Indoor Soccer Center</h2>If you’re looking for indoor Bubble Soccer, this may be the place for you. Perfect for birthday parties (and always offering discounts on Groupon, it seems), Indoor Soccer Center is a great place for anyone wanting to let off a little steam. Watch out for the lack of air conditioning though, as those bubble ball suits get pretty hot.Couple all that with some awesome staff and you can see why a visit to this facility won’t go amiss.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s the Stance on Hosting Pickup Games (Adult or Youth)?&nbsp;</h3>Indoor Soccer Center is a great choice for pickup games. There’s no need to have a premade team or anything like that — the facility prides itself on just having players show up and play. The games last for one hour and all ages are welcome to play.<h3> </h3><h3>What’s It Cost to Attend a Pickup Game? Where Can I Find Booking Information?</h3>Games are not as cheap as some other options, but you’re looking at substantially more playtime (one-hour matches). The costs range from $15-25 per player, depending on the time of the match. Booking information is available online&nbsp;<a href="https://www.indoorsoccersports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">here</a>, but it’s worth a phone call to make sure everything is up-to-date.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the games 5×5 or 7×7, or both?</h3>All pickup games are 5×5 (as are the competitive league games). It’s possible to have larger games, but the staff like to keep it at 5×5 for safety reasons.<h3> </h3><h3>Are the Games Social or Competitive?</h3>There is no need for reservations or premade teams, so the pickup games tend to be very social. If you’re looking for a more competitive environment, consider Indoor Soccer Center’s league play. But if you’re interested in drop-in pickup games, it’s hard to beat the location and amenities offered by this facility.<h3> </h3><h3>What Else (if anything) is Unique about these Pickup Games?</h3>One of the real benefits of this style of pickup game is that the matches last a long time. An hour of playtime means an hour of on-pitch play — that’s a lot! It may not be as organized as other facilities in terms of setting up the matches before your arrival, but the high amount of playtime and the communal atmosphere makes it a great choice.<h3> </h3><h3>Are Pickup Games Regularly Scheduled? What times and dates?</h3>There are no officially scheduled games by the facility, but the Sunday timeslot almost always has a match. Sundays from 7pm to 9pm are the most common times to find a game — there’s almost always a game to join. Of course, there’s always the opportunity to rent a field and schedule your own match ahead of time, just let the staff know.<h3> </h3><h3>Does this facility run its own club or casual league? How does it work?</h3>You bet! Indoor Soccer Center offers a full-on, no-holds competitive indoor soccer league. The referees are qualified and seriously attentive — nothing gets by these people. In terms of leagues, they offer a:<ul><li>Youth League</li><li>Men’s League</li><li>Women’s League</li><li>Adult Co-Ed League</li></ul> On top of that, you can expect organized weekly matches, mandatory uniform enforcement, digital scoring results, and the usual goodies associated with a well-managed competitive league.

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4 Best Indoor Soccer Fields in Los Angeles, CA

By having the UPSL as a partner, all of the teams will be able to manage their team practices, games, try-outs, and camps. Some may ask: “what happens once these teams hit their off-season?” Easy, they will be able to use our pick-up feature to find games or training sessions near them to stay in shape until their upcoming season. The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 teams in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. UPSL is the fastest growing Pro Development League in the USA, with 500-plus teams targeted for 2020 Spring Season. Each UPSL team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining either UPSL Pro Premier Division or Championship Division minimum standards. The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 teams in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. UPSL is the fastest growing Pro Development League in the USA, with 500-plus teams targeted for 2020 Spring Season. Each UPSL team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining either UPSL Pro Premier Division or Championship Division minimum standards. UPSL teams are all eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds through the leagues affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). More information about UPSL can be found on their&nbsp;<a href="http://www.upslsoccer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">website</a>&nbsp;or by following the league on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/upsl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twitter.com/upsl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">Twitter&nbsp;</a>. If you are looking to step up your game then finding a team in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.upsl.com/teams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">United Premier Soccer League</a>&nbsp;might be the best option for you. Download&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endalgo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(251, 10, 18);">ENDALGO</a>&nbsp;to connect with a UPSL team near you!

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ENDALGO & UPSL Partnership

What’s better than watching your favorite soccer teams go head to head? How about watching them play live at one of Los Angeles’ best soccer bars?Nothing beats a good beer and soccer, so pop into one of the best bars to watch soccer in Los Angeles and watch the game! Food, drink, and good company awaits! <h2>1. Ye Olde King’s Head</h2> If the name didn’t make it clear, Ye Olde King’s Head is an English pub through-and-through. Located right near Santa Monica State Beach and the Santa Monica Pier, Ye Olde King’s Head has everything you might imagine. Dark wood tables, comfortable chairs, and a portrait of Winston Churchill make this place explode with character. Just watch out for pictures of old English kings — their glares can be a bit intimidating if you’re not an EPL fan. No proper English pub would be complete without entertainment, and Ye Olde King’s Head doesn’t disappoint. 14 televisions mean you’re not lacking for opportunities to watch the game, and the drink specials will keep you from going thirsty. Two bucks off draught beers from 4-7pm on weekdays and cheap cocktails make for a pleasant drink after work! If you’re in the market for some proper British comfort food, Ye Olde King’s Head has you covered. The menu has everything from a full English breakfast to a quality fish and chips — it’s good food, and the portions are massive. As a matter of bar policy, you don’t need to worry about watching the game: matches are always on. There’s enough Premier League, Champions League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and MLS games to keep you happy.&nbsp;The staff is excellent as well, so don’t be shy about asking about a particular match. Ye Olde King’s Head prides itself on never missing an EPL match, so if you follow the English scene religiously, just come here. <h2>2. Los Angeles Biergarten</h2> There are bars, and then there are gardens of beer. The Los Angeles Biergarten is a bit of both — this self-proclaimed gastropub and lounge has something in excess of 100 drafts beers, a full kitchen, and eight massive televisions. It occupies that brilliant space between restaurant and bar: not too rustic, not too fancy, and just the right amount of atmosphere. It’s not exclusively a soccer bar, but the venue caters to the crowd when the games are on. They open early for UEFA Champions League and make sure to cover FIFA, MLS, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A religiously. If there’s a game on, Los Angeles Biergarten will have it on the screen. Like we just mentioned, UEFA Champions League is definitely one of the focal points of this bar (they make it a point to open early when UEFA games are on). On top of their impressive draft beer selection, Los Angeles Biergarten offers $3 bottled beers (good for those Belgian beers in particular), so don’t be shy about opening up the wallet a bit. For those of you looking for a slightly more unique experience, Los Angeles Biergarten has a secluded mezzanine on tap (if you shell out for it, of course). The mezzanine is a comfortable upper level that’s made for private events or parties. The beer is great and the food is arguably even better — the steak fries and the Asian chicken salad (we know) are particularly well-received. All in all, the Los Angeles Biergarten is probably one of the nicest bars on our list. If you like the gastropub scene, come here. If you’re looking for something a little more rugged, keep reading!<h2> </h2><h2>3. The Fox and Hounds</h2> British-style pubs do soccer well, so it’s little surprise that The Fox and Hounds makes an appearance here. It’s not an exaggeration to say that The Fox and Hounds is one of the hubs of international football in the San Fernando Valley. Twelve HD TVs and (even better), 2 large projector screens make this little British pub a serious heavyweight when it comes to watching soccer live. Like a proper pub, the food is wholesome and not terribly expensive. A good mix of British classics can be found: bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, chips, and impressive appetizers are all available. The Shepherd’s pie comes recommended (as does the English breakfast). Give it a shot! The beers on tap are reasonably varied, and a pint of Guinness is never far away. The Fox and Hounds is deceptively big — it seems small when inside, but you could fit a fair few people in there without worry. It’s got the coziness of a small pub but the quality and amenities of a bigger establishment. Pretty sweet, if you ask us. The bar is neutral when it comes to fan clubs, but the regulars aren’t shy about showing their colors. English Premier League teams are a particular favorite, but you’ll find fans of almost every international club present. There’s plenty of Arsenal and Manchester United fans in the area, so prepare yourself for some proper soccer shenanigans when the match is on! On top of that, The Fox and Hounds opens early for live morning games. You’ll want to check with them on social media, but they usually open early for Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A matches. If you’re looking for a quality British-style pub, The Fox and Hounds is exactly that. It’s dark, there’s probably more cigarette smoke inside than you want, and the food and beer is precisely what you expect. There aren’t any surprises here — it’s a great little smoky pub where you eat, drink, and watch soccer. Don’t make it more than it is.<h2> </h2><h2>4. The Red Lion Tavern</h2> While The Fox and Hounds and Ye Olde King’s Head are picturesque British pubs, The Red Lion Tavern takes you back to the continent. Think dark, comfortable seating, plenty of great beer, pretzels, sausages, and live music. The ambiance is every German cultural trope all bundled into one fantastic experience. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, and pilsner galore make this tavern the best place for anyone looking for a Bavarian-style viewing party! Even better, like true Germans, The Red Lion Tavern opts for a proper happy hour (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), so the $4.50 draft beers are flowing pretty early. Six large televisions make for excellent viewing opportunities. The Red Lion Tavern is officially neutral when it comes to teams, but there’s a definite Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid, and Manchester United vibe from the regulars. The venue opens early for a lot of games, but it does depend on the match. If you’re a fan of one of the teams listed above, you can expect the tavern to be open. For specific matches or teams, the staff encourages you to check with them on social media. If you forced us to choose between German or British taverns, we’d be hard-pressed to come up with an answer. There’s a lot to be said for the charm of a British pub, but authentic German food and (for us) better beer means the Bavarians take the top spot.<h2> </h2><h2>5. Joxer Daly’s</h2> Under new management as of October 2017, Joxer Daly’s is well on its way to reclaiming its title as the best Irish sports bar in Culver City. Twenty televisions.Twenty! Take that ridiculous number and combine it with classic Irish dive bar aesthetics and you’ve got all the makings of one of LA’s best soccer bars! Take that ridiculous number and combine it with classic Irish dive bar aesthetics and you’ve got all the makings of one of LA’s best soccer bars! Cold beer, some solid bar food, and enough soccer passion to fill an entire pitch? Check! Joxer Daly’s is that unassuming sort of pub that attracts just the right crowd. If you’re looking for a place to have a drink and watch the game, this is the place for you. It’s the official home of the LFC Supporters Club in Los Angeles, so Joxer Daly’s is anything but neutral — the bar is chock-full of Liverpool and Arsenal supporters. It goes without saying that Joxer Daly’s opens at ungodly hours for Liverpool games. The bar doesn’t miss a beat — FIFA qualifiers, Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and MLS are always on the screens. Is it the best place in Los Angeles to watch soccer? Maybe, maybe not (you decide!), but it’s surely a contender for one of the top dive bars in the area! And don’t forget about the Irish breakfast in the morning.<h2> </h2><h2>6. Cock ‘n Bull</h2> We started this list with a British pub and now we’ve come full circle. The Cock ‘n Bull is another hallmark of Santa Monica’s nightlife scene — this British sports bar combines English cuisine with polarizing food. Some love it, some hate it, and some find it just passable. The service seems to be hit or miss at times, but the general response is quite positive. Regardless of the quality of the food, the ambiance is there in spades. Think big, open seating, warm lighting, and a reasonable attempt at a rustic aesthetic. There’s enough beer and chicken pot pie to feed an entire army regiment, so don’t worry about portion sizes. The 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. happy hours nets you a nice $2 off each drink as well! The Cock ‘n Bull was voted the best soccer bar in the entire&nbsp;country&nbsp;in 2002, so you know the passion is there. Seven big televisions allow for plenty of viewing opportunities, and the bar’s neutral club stance prevents any major team bias from coming through. The owner is English, so you’re guaranteed to see every English Premier League (the bar opens early for EPL). EPL is definitely where the focus lay, but don’t worry — FIFA, Champions League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A games are usually floating around as well. There’s no shortage of soccer when it comes to the Cock ‘n Bull, that’s for sure!<h2> </h2><h2>What’s the Verdict?</h2> Oh, man. The easy answer? Go to the soccer bar listed above that’s closest to you. Barring that, you’ve got to make a choice.If you’re looking for the classic British (or Irish) pub experience, Ye Olde King’s Head, The Fox and Hounds, or the Cock n’ Bull are all great choices. Ye Olde King’s Head is definitely the smallest of the bunch, but it has an impressive ambiance to it. The Fox and Hounds is a great option for the shepherd’s pie and beer selection (good appetizers, too!), and Joxer Daly’s is perfect for a Liverpool match. On the other hand, the German-Bavarian style tavern is hard to top. Los Angeles Biergarten has the best beer selection of any bar in the city, and it’s definitely more upscale than your average dive bar. The Red Lion Tavern clocks in near the top of the list with fantastic German food, excellent beers, and a real authentic German feel.Take your pick. In the end, choose the sports bar that tickles your fancy the most. Or, even better, try them all. They’re waiting! Know of another top bar to watch soccer in Los Angeles? Let us know if we missed your favorite watering hole!

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