October 7, 2026
2026-27 Frederick Futsal League (Winter)
Futsal is the FIFA recognized form of small-sided indoor soccer (the word is a contraction of the Spanish 'fútbol sala'). It is played between two teams who each have five players on the court at any one time, with rolling substitutes and a smaller ball that is heavier and less bouncy than a traditional soccer ball (see What is futsal?). Read about former FC Frederick and current US National Futsal team member William Eskay:
New this season: FFL teams can add winter training sessions through an exclusive partnership with Frederick Training Center. Space is very limited (see below).
League Details: Open to all players and teams including adult divisions
Ages: Boys & Girls, U9 through U19 (new USYS age groups). Single year age groups will be formed if registrations allow. Adult divisions based on registrations. For adult registrations please email Dave Shannon before you register (dshannon@fcfrederick.com).
Game Days: 9/10U Saturday, 11/12U Saturday, 13/14U Sunday, High School (JV - U15/16 & Varsity - U17-19) Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening, Adult Sunday evening
Dates: League play starts the weekend of January 9, 2027, and ends on February 21, 2027. Registration Deadline: Late DECEMBER 2026!! Schedules posted by December 28th!
Locations: A variety of local gymnasiums, including Friends Meeting School, Monocacy Valley Church, and others.
Format: Futsal is 5 v 5, with four field players and a goalkeeper. There will be two 23 minute halves with a running clock. Substitutions are unlimited and "on the fly." Referees will be provided, with league rules posted on the website: http://fcfrederickleagues.com/frederick-futsal-league
Cost: $130/player
Games: 7 game season; HOWEVER, multiple weather events could preclude making up all cancellations.
NOTE: Team coaches/organizers should identify themselves on the registration form. While most players will register as part of a team, we are also accepting individual registrations. Individual players may be placed on teams looking for additional players, or could be part of a league team formed from individual registrations.
Please contact Dave Shannon (dshannon@fcfrederick.com) with questions.
FFL Team Training at Frederick Training Center The FFL is a games-only league, and parents often ask whether their team can train too. This winter, through an exclusive partnership with Frederick Training Center (FTC), FFL teams can reserve winter training sessions to complement league play.
Teams can choose one of two formats:
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FTC Staff-Led: FTC's experienced coaching staff plans and runs each session. Options include technical work focused on the quick touches and fast decisions futsal demands, or FTC's signature Fusion Training, which combines soccer skill work with FABSS conditioning (Fitness, Agility, Balance, Strength & Speed).
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FTC-Guided: FTC staff work with your team's coaches to build a training approach tailored to your team. Your coaches stay involved, and FTC adds its expertise and facility.
Training Cost: $200/player for 7 sessions (55 minutes each). One session per week during the league season. Begins the week of January 4.
Location: Frederick Training Center, 10082 Tyler Ct., Ijamsville, MD
Space is VERY limited, and sessions are first-come, first-serve. Team coaches and organizers who are interested should contact FTC as soon as possible at contact@fredericktrainingcenter.com or (301) 478-4144 to reserve a training slot.
Futsal Quotes:
"I play soccer, but Futsal will always be what I enjoy most." - Cristiano Ronaldo
"As a little boy in Argentina I played Futsal on the streets and for my club. It was tremendous fun and it really helped me become who I am today." - Lionel Messi
"Futsal has been very important in my life. In developing my technique, quick thinking, short movements. I think futsal is fundamental in a footballers career. It was very important in mine." - Neymar
"Futsal is an excellent way for children to develop their skills and understanding of the game. My technique and my dribbling skills came from playing futsal." - Ronaldinho
"When you come to play soccer, it's easier if you have come from a futsal background." - Rivelino
"Everything I am as a Brazilian player I owe to Futsal." - Zico
