What ages and program levels does Davis Legacy offer?Programming spans the U6–U8 Development Academy, U10–U14 recreational soccer, and competitive teams from U9 through U18/U19 with Red, White, and Black flights. The club also operates NorCal league pathways, ECNL and NPL teams for boys and girls, adult-oriented USL League Two and UPSL men’s sides, and WPSL opportunities tied to California Storm for advanced girls.
About
Davis Legacy Soccer Club is a NorCal youth club rooted in Davis, built for families who want everything from introductory grassroots sessions to national-level competitive tracks. More than a thousand players and families cycle through competitive, recreational, camp, and adult-oriented programming each year, with teams training primarily at the club’s own soccer complex outside town.
Competitive pathways and league platforms
Competitive teams run from U9 through U18/U19 with tiered Red, White, and Black flights when numbers allow. The club holds Elite Club National League status for both boys and girls, National Premier League placement, and US Club Soccer Players First recognition. League play aligns with NorCal Premier Soccer, including the 2026–27 shift to school-year age bands (August 1–July 31) so birth-year groupings track school grades more closely. Older girls can connect to Women’s Premier Soccer League opportunities through the California Storm partnership, including pathways to train and play with Storm and Storm II (U21) sides. Older boys can pursue fourth-tier men’s minutes through the club’s USL League Two and UPSL teams, with top youth players invited into those training environments.
Training rhythm, referees, and extra sessions
Competitive teams train at least twice weekly, while ECNL and NPL sides train at least three times weekly. Home and away matches use professional referees, including three-official crews for U11–U19 games. Beyond team training, high school–aged athletes who skip high school soccer can join an extra high school–season training block at no added tuition, and every team receives complimentary skills, functional, and goalkeeper sessions layered on top of regular practices—families can add optional training days during the week when schedules allow.
Facilities
Work centers on the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex at 26345 County Road 105D, Davis, CA 95618. The complex operates as a dedicated Northern California training and match hub with a championship field, spectator seating, scoreboard, and multiple full-size grass fields—most 11v11 pitches equipped with stadium lighting for night training and games.
Philosophy and coaching quality
The mission emphasizes high-quality soccer training alongside social, emotional, and physical health in a positive environment. On the field, teaching stresses creative, possession-oriented soccer built on strong technique, with room to experiment without fear of failure, especially in the foundational U9–U13 window where development rates vary widely. Coaches carry professional licenses across the staff, including a deep bench of USSF or UEFA A- and B-licensed leaders plus in-house education supported by international pro-license evaluators who mentor directors and coaches.
Grassroots and recreational programs
The U6–U8 Development Academy welcomes boys and girls born in 2018–2020 with Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday practices from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Saturday morning games (with occasional Friday evenings), and a spring 2026 season running March 9 through May 9. The program highlights small-sided play, confidence, and age-appropriate technique. Families seeking more challenge can explore the NorCal U8 7v7 league track through the program director. The U10–U14 recreational spring season runs eight weeks from March 17 through May 8, 2026, with one sixty-minute weekday practice (Tuesday or Wednesday choice) focused on 1v1 work, passing, shooting, and decisions, plus Friday evening game nights at the complex.
Tryouts, registration, and college outcomes
Annual tryouts for 2026–27 are scheduled May 11–13 for U9–U14 birth years 2017–2012 and May 18–20 for U15–U19 birth years 2011–2007, with evening sessions and field numbers on the tryouts calendar. Returning Legacy players are automatically registered; new families outside the club use the linked tryout signup form before attending. Over the past five years, more than 120 Legacy athletes have moved on to collegiate soccer, and the club maintains a public college-commit list for families researching outcomes.
How families can move forward
Tryouts and program materials include Byga registration links, field maps, and age-band tables. Questions about billing, placement, or special programs can go through the contact form with the subject menu that routes messages to recreation, camps, tryouts, or administrative staff.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Davis Legacy train and play?Teams train and host matches at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex, 26345 County Road 105D, Davis, CA 95618. The venue includes a championship field with seating and scoreboard, full-size grass fields, and lighting on most 11v11 pitches for evening sessions.
When are tryouts and how does registration work for new players?For the 2026–27 cycle, tryouts run May 11–13 for U9–U14 (birth years 2017–2012) and May 18–20 for U15–U19 (birth years 2011–2007), with nightly times and field numbers on the tryouts schedule. Returning Legacy players are automatically registered; players who are new to the club complete the online tryout signup before attending. Age bands follow NorCal Premier Soccer’s school-year model beginning in 2026–27.
What do the recreational and U6–U8 programs cost?The spring 2026 U10–U14 recreational program costs $295, covering eight weeks of training, Friday game nights, US Club insurance, facility use, and a T-shirt. The U6–U8 Development Academy is also $295, including an academy jersey, US Club insurance, eight in-house game days, and eighteen professionally coached sessions. Competitive tuition varies by level; ask the club for the current fee schedule for travel teams.
What is Davis Legacy’s soccer philosophy?Coaches emphasize creative, possession-based soccer grounded in strong technique, encouraging players to take risks and learn from mistakes—especially from U9–U13 when growth rates differ widely. The club still competes hard, but player development and attractive soccer take priority over results alone in younger age groups.
How can families apply for financial aid or get answers about programs?Need-based financial aid is available for competitive seasons, with English and Spanish application packets and deadlines that refresh each registration cycle. General questions route through the online contact form, where families can pick topics such as U6–U8, recreation, camps, tryouts, or administrative issues so staff can respond quickly.
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