2025 FALL RECREATIONAL SOCCER

By La Morenita

We’re excited to announce the hiring of our new full-time Grassroots Soccer Director, Dane Denkers. Dane’s goal is to enhance the player and coach experience, making Napa United’s recreational program better than ever. He will be the main point of contact for all things rec soccer, and can be reached at dane@napaunited.org.

Did you know? Napa United’s top competitive teams, which compete in MLS Next and the NorCal Regional Leagues, are made up of 60-80% former Napa United recreational players! Start your dream of being the next soccer superstar by signing up today!

Season Dates:

The recreational season will start as early as August 1, 2025, and run until the end of October. Each team will play 8 games.

Registration Fees:

• Early Bird Registration (March through April): $225

• Regular Registration (May): $240

• Late Registration (June): $260

Note:

• Uniforms are pre-ordered, and Early Bird Registration is the best way to guarantee your requested sizes are fulfilled. The cost of the uniform is included in your registration fee at the time of registration.

• As team spots and inventory of uniform sizes decrease, uniforms and teams may no longer be guaranteed during Regular or Late Registration.

• Late registration will be based on team availability. Proof of birth may be required to ensure proper player placement.

FAQ’s - All You Need to Know!

Fall Recreation Soccer by Morenita – Now in Our 47th Year!
Fall recreational soccer is made possible by local businesses who sponsor teams. These business partners help us keep our program affordable, ensuring that soccer remains accessible to all kids. If you'd like to sponsor a team, please reach out to pweber@napaunited.org.

• Eligibility:
  Anyone who turns 4 years old in 2025 up to 15 years old can participate in Fall Rec Soccer, as long as we have enough players to form a team and a coach. U14 and U16 teams will play both in Napa and in interregional matches.

• Team Formation:
  Teams are formed based on the birth year (calendar year) rather than the age at the time of the season or the school year. Players may not play down an age group but can request to play up an age group. For example, a player born in November may play with older players in their age group.

• Practice Start Date:
  Practices will begin as early as August 1st but no later than mid-August, depending on the team coach’s availability. If players have not heard from their coach by August 15th, please contact Dane Denkers at dane@napaunited.org.

• Practice & Game Schedule:
  Practices are typically once or twice a week (Monday-Friday), and games are held over the weekend (Saturday/Sunday). For older teams, some games may be played during the week. Practices and locations are determined by the volunteer coach.

• Games:
  Games will begin the weekend of September 6-7, 2025, and some may be played during the week depending on referee availability. If you’re interested in refereeing (and getting paid for it), please contact pweber@napaunited.org.

• End of Season Tournament:
  The U10 and U12 age groups will participate in an end-of-season tournament to promote fun and competition. There will be an additional cost for each team for the tournament.

• Team Assignments & Friend Requests:
  Teams are primarily formed based on the school players attend, so players will often be grouped with classmates. You can request to play with a friend during registration, but please note that friend requests are not guaranteed. We recommend friends request each other for the best chance of being placed together.

• Refund Policy:

  • 100% refund (less processing fee) if requested by June 30th

  • 50% refund if requested by July 20th

  • 25% refund if requested by August 17th

  • No refund after the start of the season.

Coaching Information:

• Volunteer Coaches:
  Fall recreational soccer teams are coached by volunteer parents. If you want to volunteer as a coach, please click here to register. Without volunteer coaches, soccer doesn't happen! Coaches will receive a roster in the second week of July and are encouraged to reach out to players even if the practice schedule isn’t set yet.

• Coaching Requirements:
  Coaches must complete Cal North’s Risk Management Requirements before they can coach. This includes:

  • Background Check (paid for by Napa United)

  • Live Scan Fingerprinting (paid for by Napa United)

  • SafeSport Course

  • Intro to Safety Course

  Coaches who have completed fingerprints with Napa United previously do not need to repeat this process.

• Coaching Resources:
  Coaches are encouraged to take the Introduction to Grassroots Soccer online course by US Soccer. The first session is free, opening the door for additional training courses. More information can be found here.

Team Managers:

Team managers are recommended to assist with game day snacks and help communicate practice and game times to the team.

Equipment:

• Players are responsible for their own soccer cleats, shin guards, water, and sunscreen.

• Uniforms: Every child will receive two Capelli jerseys, a pair of shorts, and a pair of socks, which will be distributed by coaches before the first game.

• Coaches: We will provide coaches with a syllabus, skills/drills, and game formations specific to each age group, as well as the necessary equipment for running training sessions (e.g., balls, cones, and bibs).

Registration Requirements:

Please be prepared to upload an image and birth certificate of your player during the registration process.

Sibling Discount:

If registering more than one player in your family, a discount will be applied to the subsequent registrations.

Important Dates:

• Early Bird Registration: March and April - $225

• Regular Registration: May - $240

• Late Registration: After May 31st - $260

Team Assignments by Birth Year:

• Birth Year 2021-2020: U6 Co-Ed

• Birth Year 2019-2018: U8 Boys & Girls

• Birth Year 2017-2016: U10 Boys & Girls

• Birth Year 2015-2014: U12 Boys & Girls

• Birth Year 2013-2012: U14 Boys & Girls

• Birth Year 2011-2010: U16 Boys & Girls

Uniform Sponsors:

Want to sponsor a team or your own team? Sponsorship includes showing off your business logo on the team’s uniforms, along with additional perks! To sponsor a team, please contact pweber@napaunited.org by May 31st.

For more information or any questions, please contact Dane Denkers at dane@napaunited.org.

Let’s make this season unforgettable!