U9 and U10 Boys and Girls at the Midwest Youth Cup: 7v7 Format, $750 Entry

U9 and U10 brackets at the 2027 Midwest Youth Cup play 7v7 on small-sided fields. Entry is $750 per team and every team is guaranteed three matches. Boys and girls play in separate brackets with multiple divisions per age group.

Format and timing

• Side: 7v7 (6 field players + goalkeeper)
• Roster maximum: 14 players
• Match length: 2 × 25 minutes
• Substitutions: Unlimited, on the fly (players enter and leave during play)
• Heading: Prohibited (U.S. Soccer Federation rules)
• Build-out line: Enforced per U.S. Soccer standards

Division depth

Premier, Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions are offered at U9 and U10 for both boys and girls. Final bracket depth depends on entered teams. Teams new to tournament play often start in Bronze or Silver to find a competitive home; teams with state-level history typically enter Premier or Gold.

What U9 / U10 coaches want to know

• Scheduling: Most U9-U10 brackets play Friday late afternoon or Saturday morning, with two more matches across Saturday and Sunday.
• Field assignment: All U9-U10 matches happen on the same complex as the older age groups. Coaches and parents can scout future opponents without driving anywhere.
• Officials: U9-U10 matches use a center referee and (in older brackets) assistant referees, all assigned through GotSport-integrated referee crews.

Why families pick this bracket

Multi-age clubs love the Midwest Youth Cup at U9-U10 because parents of older siblings don't have to choose which kid's match to watch, every game is on the same complex. The on-site restaurants and concessions mean a day at the Cup is a day at the Cup, not a constant trip to find food.

Register a U9 or U10 team

Entry is $750 per team. Multi-team discounts apply at ten or more teams across the club. Register on GotSport before the March 1 deadline.