World Cup fever is still going strong following Spain’s extra-time victory over Argentina in July, and Nevadans aren’t immune.
The Silver State was a major watch party hub for the global tournament, drawing energetic crowds to spots like Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas and the Reno Public Market.
If the electric and unifying atmosphere of this high-stakes championship has you itching for more soccer action, you’re in luck. Not only does the state have its own professional soccer team, the Las Vegas Lights FC, but we’re also home to several adult soccer leagues, so you don’t have to watch from the sidelines.
Here are some Nevada soccer leagues you can join in Las Vegas and Reno.
Swift Sports Dome
Where: 1465 S. Meadows Pkwy.; 2400 Tampa St., Reno
With two locations in Reno, the indoor sports facility Swifts Sports Dome offers men’s, women’s, over-40, and co-ed leagues for a variety of skill levels.
A new eight-game season—six regular games followed by a two-game playoff—kicks off every eight weeks. The fee for a team is $820.
For more information or to register, visit the Swift Sports Dome website.
Battle Born Futbol Club
Where: Golden Eagle Sports Complex, 6100 Touchdown Drive, Sparks
Battle Born Futbol Club has two adult mens divisions in Reno and Sparks: Open and Over-45. Games are played in a 7v7 format, Dec. 2-Feb 24, with referees and offside calls. Registration for individuals ($100) includes a uniform. Team registration is $495.
For more information or to register, visit the BattleBorn Futbol Club website.
Sierra Nevada Soccer League
Where: TBA
The Sierra Nevada Soccer League adult league plays August through June. Divisions include Men’s Gold, Silver and Over-45.
For more information or to register, visit the Sierra Nevada Soccer League website.
Carson City Parks and Recreation
Where: John D. Winters Centennial Park Complex, Carson City
Carson City Parks and Recreation offers Thursday night adult soccer leagues, including 6v6 Men’s, 6v6 Women’s, and 7v7 Men’s.
Registration starts in April and the 12-game season is played in May. For more information, visit the Carson City Parks and Rec website.
Southern Nevada Soccer Association (SNSA)
Where: Heritage Park, 350 S Racetrack Rd., Henderson
The non-profit Southern Nevada Soccer Association (SNSA) is the city’s largest soccer organization, serving both adults and children. A United States Soccer Federation (USSF) member, SNSA oversees coed (8v8 and 5v5) and men’s (7v7) adult soccer leagues in Spring and Fall.
Registration for the fast-approaching Fall season is open to teams ($750-$850) and individuals ($75-$85). For more information or to register, visit the SNSA website.
Las Vegas Indoor Soccer
Where: Las Vegas Sports Park, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Summerlin
At Las Vegas Indoor Soccer, the women’s, men’s, and coed adult soccer leagues run year-round.
Players sign up as teams ($1,095-$1,195) or individuals ($117) and are assigned to a league based on skill level. Each season consists of nine 6v6 games, played on the same night every week indoors at the Las Vegas Sports Park.
For more information or to register, visit the Las Vegas Indoor Soccer League website.
LV United
Where: Session times and locations posted in advance
A member of the semi-professional Southwest Premier League (SWPL), LV United started as a grassroots effort and has grown into an award-winning soccer club, affiliated with Villarreal Las Vegas Academy.
This competitive football community offers semi-pro leagues, drop-in pickup games, and Friday pickup games. While players have to try out for the leagues, pickup games are open to everyone.
You can pay per game, buy a monthly pass ($75), or pay for a full season ($750). For more information, visit the LV United website.
Friendship Sports
Where: James Regional Sports Park, 8400 W Robindale Rd., Las Vegas
Friendship Sports is a transgender-inclusive, diverse soccer organization. Rather than offering league play, Friendship Sports hosts six adult soccer tournaments every year for men, women, and coed teams (fee TBA).
Players from around the world can sign up as a team or find a team to join on the Friendship Sports website.
Footy
Where: Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Rd., Summerlin
Expanding from Europe to the United States, Footy is a recreational football league that offers weekly 7v7 soccer games for men, women, and coed teams. Players can join as teams or individuals.
For more information about fees and registration, visit the Footy website.
Street FC
Where: Las Vegas and Henderson
Intent on building the world’s largest football club, Street FC organizes 5v5 pickup soccer games for adults via an iPhone app.
There are multiple games every week, open to players of all levels and backgrounds. The first one-hour session is free. After that, players can buy a single-game guest pass or a membership.
For more information, to buy Street FC apparel, or to RSVP for a game, visit the Street FC website and download the app.
Small Goal Soccer
Where: Harry Reid Market Place Park, 5800 Surrey St.; Kellogg Zaher Sports Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave.
With leagues in six states, Small Goal Soccer offers adult (6v6 and 7v7) and pickup games at two Las Vegas Valley parks.
Games are for players of all skill levels seeking structured, competitive, fun league play. Tuesday night games are played at Harry Reid Market Place Park, while Wednesday night games are played at Kellogg Zaher Sports Park.
Players can sign up as teams ($650) or individuals ($65), with new seasons starting every nine to 10 weeks. For more information or to register, visit the Small Goal Soccer website.
Indoor 5 Soccer Arena
Where: 6780 Caballo St., Las Vegas
This indoor soccer arena offers 5v5 soccer for all ages, starting at 18 months.
For adults, the soccer arena hosts men’s and coed leagues, along with pickup games. Players can sign up for leagues as a team ($800) or an individual ($99). Pickup games are $12 for members, $15 for non-members.
For more information or to register, visit the Indoor 5 Soccer website.
The Cage
Where: 3120 W. Sirius Ave., Ste. 106
The Cage is a year-round indoor soccer facility offering pickup games ($8 an hour), pitch rental (from $90), tournaments, workshops, and individual sessions (from $40) for kids and adults united by a love of soccer.
Pickup games are 5v5 and feature street-soccer elements. For more information or to register, visit The Cage website.
GoodRec App
Where: Various locations in Las Vegas
Players seeking a non-committal soccer option should check out the GoodRec App.
Used by one million people in more than a dozen cities, including Las Vegas, the GoodRec App coordinates daily pickup soccer games for adults at various local parks and indoor arenas.
Players hop on the app and find a game without the pressure of signing up for a full-season league.
For more information, visit the GoodRec website or download the app.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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