Spring 2027 Rec Soccer Registration in DFW: Deadlines and Fees by City
By the CleatPal team · Updated · How we check facts
Short answer: Dallas–Fort Worth rec soccer associations that have posted dates open spring 2027 registration in November and close regular registration between mid-December and early January. McKinney runs November 2 to December 20, Grapevine Southlake November 6 to December 31, and Coppell and Lewisville through January 6. Posted spring rec fees run about $85 to $150 a season before late fees. McKinney and Lewisville start play in late February.
Every date and fee below comes from the association's own website, linked in the Source column. We checked them on October 27, 2026. Associations can change dates, so confirm on their site before you count on a deadline.
Key takeaways
- Register in November if you can. Early prices are the lowest, and some associations close early.
- Late fees are real. McKinney's fee goes from $105 early to $125 late. Grapevine Southlake's goes from $120 to $150.
- Missed the deadline? Many associations run a waitlist, sometimes with an extra fee.
- Rec soccer has no tryouts. Every child who registers in time gets a team.
- Your association will need volunteer coaches. If you say yes, our first-season coaching guide will help.
When does spring rec soccer registration open in DFW?
Here is every rec program in our directory, sorted by city. "Check the association's site" means we have no spring 2027 date or fee from that association yet.
| Association | City | Spring 2027 registration | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Sports Association | Allen | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Arlington Soccer Association | Arlington | Returning-player early registration through Oct 29, 2026; check site for new players | $85 (returning-player early bird) | link |
| Burleson Independent Soccer Association | Burleson | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch Soccer Association | Carrollton | Starts Nov 2, 2026 | Fall+spring $200 (U4) to $250 (U13–U19); check site for spring-only price | link |
| Cedar Hill Soccer Association | Cedar Hill | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Coppell Youth Soccer Association | Coppell | Nov 1 – Jan 6 | Check the association's site | link |
| Lake Cities Soccer Association | Corinth | Open now; register by Nov 20 for early pricing | $100 (U5) to $140 (U17–U19); $10 early discount; $35 late fee | link |
| Crowley Independent Soccer Association | Crowley | Open now | Check the association's site | link |
| City Futsal Youth Leagues | Dallas | Check the program's site | $675 per team ($625 early bird) + $20 referee fee | link |
| Lake Highlands Soccer Association | Dallas | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| MLS GO at City Futsal | Dallas | Season runs March 20 – May 8, 2027; check site for sign-up | $200 per player (jersey and referee fees included) | link |
| Oak Cliff Soccer Association | Dallas | Check the association's site | Fall 2026: $95 (U4–U6) to $130 (U13–U16) | link |
| Denton Soccer Association | Denton | Check the association's site | Fall 2026: $80 (U4) to $155 (U17–U19); $25 late fee | link |
| Bedford Euless Soccer Association | Euless | Check the association's site | $95 ($85 for U4), uniform included | link |
| Eagle Mountain Soccer Association | Fort Worth | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association | Fort Worth | Opens Dec 1, 2026 | $145–$165 by age (new players); Jato Dino intro program $160 | link |
| North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association | Fort Worth | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Frisco Soccer Association | Frisco | Opens Nov 1, 2026 | Check the association's site | link |
| Garland Soccer Association | Garland | Early fee through Dec 4, 2026 | $85–$125 by age group and sign-up date | link |
| Grapevine Southlake Soccer Association | Grapevine | Regular registration Nov 6 – Dec 31, 2026 | $120 regular; $150 late; $60/$75 with financial aid; uniform extra if needed | link |
| Hurst United Soccer Association | Hurst | Spring information expected in December | Check the association's site | link |
| Irving Soccer Association | Irving | Check the association's site | $125 (uniform kit included); $145 late | link |
| Keller Soccer Association | Keller | Opens in November | Fall 2026: $160 early, $205 regular, $285 waitlist | link |
| Greater Lewisville Area Soccer Association (GLASA) | Lewisville | On-time registration ends Jan 6, 2027; U5–U14 opening day Feb 20 | $130 residents / $142 non-residents; $10 early-bird discount | link |
| Little Elm Area Youth Sports Association | Little Elm | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Mansfield Soccer Association | Mansfield | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| McKinney Soccer Association | McKinney | Nov 2 – Dec 20, 2026; season starts by Feb 27 | $105 early (Nov 2–15), $115 regular, $125 late | link |
| Mesquite Soccer Association | Mesquite | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance (BAYFA) | North Richland Hills | Open now; early discount ended at Halloween | $105 (U4–U8), $135 (U9+); $50 waitlist fee after Jan 8 | link |
| Plano Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) | Plano | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Prosper Area Soccer Organization (PASO) | Prosper | Check the association's site | Check the association's site | link |
| Richardson Soccer Association | Richardson | Check the association's site | 2026–27: $100 (U4–U5) to $135 (U15–U19) | link |
| Rowlett Youth Soccer Association | Rowlett | Check the association's site | $90 (U4–U8) to $125 (U17–U19); uniforms extra | link |
How much does spring rec soccer cost?
For spring 2027, the associations that have posted fees charge about $85 to $150 for a season before late fees, depending on age and when you sign up. Fees marked "Fall 2026" are last season's prices. Use them as a guide.
A few things change the price:
- Age. Older players usually pay more. Richardson runs from $100 for U4–U5 to $135 for U15–U19.
- Timing. Early birds pay less. Late sign-ups pay more.
- Residency. GLASA charges non-residents $12 more.
- Uniform. Some fees include one (Irving, Bedford Euless). Others charge extra (Rowlett).
- Financial aid. Grapevine Southlake lists reduced fees of $60 or $75 for families on aid. Ask your association if it has a program.
For the full picture, including club and camp fees, see our DFW soccer cost guide.
How is rec soccer different from club soccer?
| Rec soccer | Club soccer | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can play | Anyone who registers in time | Players picked at tryouts |
| Cost | About $80–$285 a season in DFW | About $2,500–$3,600 a year for older select teams, where published |
| Coaches | Usually volunteer parents | Set by the club; ask about licenses |
| Commitment | A season at a time | Often a full year (Coppell FC's contract runs July 1 to June 30) |
| Travel | Local games | Tournaments, sometimes overnight |
Rec is the right place for most young kids and for anyone who plays for fun. Read our full club vs rec soccer comparison if you are weighing a switch.
What if we missed the registration deadline?
Don't give up. Try these steps in order.
- Check for late registration. Many associations take late sign-ups for a higher fee. McKinney charges $125 late, Irving $145 and Grapevine Southlake $150. Lake Cities adds a $35 late fee.
- Join the waitlist. Some associations keep one after teams are formed. BAYFA charges a $50 waitlist fee after January 8. Keller listed a $285 waitlist price for fall 2026. Bedford Euless offered a free waitlist when fall registration closed.
- Email the registrar. Spots open when families drop out. A short, polite note with your child's age group helps.
- Look next door. Some associations take players from outside their city. GLASA, for example, has a non-resident price.
- Try a later-starting program. MLS GO at City Futsal plays its spring season from March 20 to May 8, 2027.
- Book for fall. Write fall dates in your calendar now. Last year, Coppell's fall window was May 1 to July 6, and Keller's was June 1 to July 23.
What age group will my child play in?
Most U.S. youth soccer now uses an August 1 to July 31 cutoff. Your association's registration form will place your child automatically. To check it yourself, see our 2026–27 age group chart.
Next step
Find your city's association in the table above and register this week if it is open. Then browse all DFW programs. Saying yes to coaching? Get the $29 Volunteer Coach Season Kit for a full season of ready-to-run practices.
Sources
- Registration dates and fees: CleatPal listings, verified October 27, 2026 on each association's own site (linked in the table above)
- Coppell FC: competitive fees (club comparison row)
