What ages and program levels does West United offer?West United Youth Soccer League is a recreational program with divisions from U4/5 through U15-18. Formats move from small-sided games for younger players to nine-v-nine and then full-sided play for older age groups, all under UYSA registration.
About
West United Soccer operates the West United Youth Soccer League (WUYSL), a recreational pathway for families around West Valley City and Magna. The league works inside Utah Youth Soccer (UYSA) registration systems and keeps a simple, kid-centered focus: accessible teams, Saturday-friendly scheduling, and volunteer-driven leadership.
What the club offers
Programming spans small-sided play for the youngest ages through full-sided games for teens. Age bands are grouped as U4/5, U6/7, U8/9, U10/11, U12-14, and U15-18. U4/5 and U6/7 use four-v-four without goalkeepers; U8/9 and U10/11 play nine-v-nine; older divisions move to eleven-v-eleven or, when roster sizes require it, six-v-six on a smaller field. Match lengths scale with age, from ten-minute quarters for U4/5 up to thirty-five-minute halves for U15-18. Seasons are built around fall and spring blocks, with announcements for picture days, check-in times, and key weekend dates shared as each season approaches.
Rules, safety, and playing time
WUYSL follows IFAB laws with local adaptations spelled out in the league’s laws of the game. Shin guards are mandatory; cleats are optional and tennis shoes are allowed. Heading is reserved for U12-14 and older to reduce concussion risk. Slide tackling is not allowed for any age group, with a narrow exception for goalkeepers making saves inside the penalty area. Offside applies from U10-11 upward, while U8/9 uses build-out lines aligned with UYSA guidance so goalkeepers can distribute the ball without immediate high pressure. Coaches are asked to give every player equal playing time in each match regardless of skill or practice attendance. A mercy rule adjusts roster numbers during one-sided games so blowouts stay manageable.
Registration, fees, and seasons
Registration runs through the UYSA Sports Affinity portal linked from the club’s registration flow. The league tries to honor coach, teammate, and friend requests but cannot guarantee every pairing. Rosters can fill before an announced deadline, and some age groups may show as full while others remain open. For spring-only cycles, recent offerings have priced the season at $60, including jersey, shorts, socks, a participation award, and a digital picture; late registration adds a $15 fee for a $75 total, with no refunds once processed. For the combined fall-and-spring year, early sign-up is $90 when registration opens May 1, with standard registration closing June 30 and late registration closing July 5; fall games begin in mid-June. Spring 2026 play is scheduled from April 11 through May 23, with team and individual pictures on April 25.
Coaching and volunteers
Families who coach register through the same Affinity system, complete SafeSport and CDC Heads Up concussion training, and agree to the coaches code of conduct. Coach-facing resources include practice ideas and US Soccer Grassroots Play-Practice-Play guidance for younger ages. The board includes roles such as president, registrar, treasurer, director of coaching, referee coordinator, and secretary, and the league recruits age group coordinators, field helpers, and referees each year.
How to register or reach the league
Players and parents start at westunitedsoccer.org/register and follow the link into UYSA West United Sports Affinity to create or reuse a guardian account. For general questions that are not handled in the registration flow, use the contact form on westunitedsoccer.org/contact so board members can reply by email.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the league play?The league serves families in the West Valley City and Magna area with Saturday game days; field assignments and check-in times are shared with each season’s schedule.
When does registration open and how long does the season run?Spring 2026 games run April 11 through May 23. Combined fall-and-spring registration opens May 1 with an early rate of $90, closes June 30, and late registration ends July 5, with fall games starting in mid-June. Spring-only registration stays open until teams are full when the league announces that window.
What does spring registration cost?Recent spring-only registration has been $60, including jersey, shorts, socks, a participation award, and a digital picture. Late registration adds $15 for a $75 total, with no refunds after processing.
What does the combined fall-and-spring year cost?Early registration for the full fall-and-spring cycle is $90 when sign-ups open May 1. Totals and any late fees for fall can change by season, so confirm the amount at checkout for the year you are joining.
How are playing time and game rules handled?Coaches are expected to give every player equal time in each match. Local laws of the game add safety rules such as no slide tackling, heading only from U12-14 up, build-out lines at U8/9, and a mercy rule during lopsided scores.
How can families register or ask questions?Start at westunitedsoccer.org/register and complete player sign-up in the UYSA West United Sports Affinity portal. For other questions, submit the contact form at westunitedsoccer.org/contact.
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