NEW TO SOCCER? GET INFO HERE

GSA operates under affiliations with both US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer which gives us the opportunity to offer a wide array of programs. From recreational programming that very rarely leaves the park nearest you (practices and games are all at the same location) to the most elite National competition platforms and everything in between, we model our programming over the various needs of our community!

WHERE TO START

If your player is new to soccer, start with a recreational program for at least one season, either fall or spring. This will allow you to determine your player's interest in the sport, your family's ability to manage the scheduling and decide if recreation is the right level of competition. You can find more information on our website under Programs -> Recreational Soccer. From there locate the appropriate location and age group for your player to get more information. We have provided links here to those pages as well: 

GSA East - Conyers: 1780 Old Salem Rd, Conyers, GA 30013

4U Soccer Sprouts (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 3-year old players
5U - 19U Recreation (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 4 through 18 year old players

GSA North - Dacula: 400 Rabbit Hill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019 
4U Soccer Sprouts (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 3-year old players
5U - 19U Recreation (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 4 through 18 year old players

GSA South - Lilburn: 925 Cole Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
4U Soccer Sprouts (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 3-year old players
5U - 19U Recreation (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION) - for 4 through 18 year old players

If your player has played a season or more of recreational soccer and you feel he/she might be ready for a more challenging environment, consider reaching out to our administrator (info@gsasoccer.com) to see what the next steps are as outlined below.

TYPES OF PROGRAMS

• Recreational: Recreational programs are for youth players 4U - 19U (see below for explanation of age groups) and are geared towards players who want to play "just for fun." Teams are not selected using tryouts and players are never "cut." Training time is minimal each week and teams are scheduled for one game a week. Teams are parent volunteer coached.

IMPORTANT DATES - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

• Fall Rec Registration Begins - May 1st, 2026
• Fall Early Bird Registration Deadline - June 1st, 2026
• Fall Rec Registration Closes - August 14th, 2026 or when an age group is full
• Fall 5U-19U Rec Practices Start - The week of August 24th, 2026
• First Fall Rec Games - September 12th, 2026
• Fall 4U Soccer Sprouts Begins - September 2026
• Spring Rec Registration Begins - November 1st, 2026
• Spring Early Bird Registration Deadline - Dec 1st, 2026
• Team continuation deadline for teams who wish to stay together from Fall to Spring - December 31st, 2026
• Spring Rec Registration Closes - February 5th, 2027 or when an age group is full
• Spring 5U-19U Rec Practices Start - The week of February 22nd, 2027
• First Spring Rec Games - March 6th, 2027
• Spring 4U Soccer Sprouts Begins - March 2027
• TOPSoccer Starts - TBA

Please note that the above dates are subject to change

For Spring Season ONLY: U16-U19 Boys and Girls can receive a full refund (less processing fees) if they make a high school soccer team if they notify the relevant director in writing by the 3rd Monday in January.

Questions? Email info@gsasoccer.com

• Academy: Academy programs are competitive select soccer programs designed for younger players. Academy programs are for the 9U- 12U age groups (see below for explanation of age groups). We also offer Junior Academy programs for 7U and 8Uplayers. Teams are formed using tryouts, though the primary objective of these programs is player development. Training time is greater than recreational programs. There are more games per season, including tournaments, than recreational teams. Teams are coached by professional coaches; most with college and/or professional experience.

• Select: This is the term for the competitive players in age groups 13U to 19U. These teams are formed by tryouts and the focus is split between development and competition. Training time is greater than recreational programs. There are more games per season, including tournaments, than recreational teams. Teams are coached by professionally, licensed coaches.

• Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL): Regional and local level league play for boys and girls from ages 11U-19U. The SCCL provides an exclusive local and regional level platform for select, top clubs in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina without players having to forgo playing High School soccer. GSA will roster teams for 11U and older players each fall season. Teams train 2-3 times per week and dedication to the program is a must. Travel outside our state is minimal. Teams will participate in College Showcases and other high level regional tournaments as well as competing for a National Championship as part of the US Club Soccer “National Cup”.

• Elite Clubs National League (ECNL): Elite national level programs for boys and girls. The ECNL provides an exclusive National level platform for select top clubs across the country without players having to forgo playing High School soccer. Gwinnett Soccer Academy will roster teams for 14U and older players each fall season. Training time is extensive and dedication to the program is a must. Travel can be extensive and teams will cross state borders on a regular basis for events.

• Elite Clubs National League - Regional League (ECNL RL): Elite regional level programs for boys and girls. The ECNL RL provides an exclusive National level platform for select top clubs across the country without players having to forgo playing High School soccer. The ECNL RL league differs from the ECNL format by reducing travel.  GSA will roster teams for 13U and older players each fall season. Training time is extensive and dedication to the program is a must.

• Adult Soccer: These programs are for players over the age of 19. These leagues may be further defined by age and no youth age players will be allowed.

AGE GROUP CHART

Find your age group quickly and see an overview of the basic information. Youth soccer age groups are determined by the YEAR your child was born "birth year". Please see the chart below to find out into which age group your youth player will fall. Please note that some age groups in recreation programs may be combined in order to facilitate appropriate team sizes. Our registration system will place your player in the appropriate age group automatically. The below age groups are for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 seasonal year.