Cal North & Cal South Launch Inter-Regional League Starting Fall 2025

CALIFORNIA. (Monday, June 9, 2025) - Cal North and Cal South are excited to announce a new collaborative event-based league for U12 (9v9) and U14 (11v11) boys and girls teams beginning Fall 2025.

“Both state associations in California have been working together behind the scenes to make this happen and offer quality competition to our teams while limiting out-of-state travel for families,” said Marley Wilson, Cal North Executive Director. 

“There’s so much talent in both Southern and Northern California. Our goal is to bring those top teams together and provide the flexibility they might need,” said Jesus Cisneros, Cal South Director of Soccer Programming. Cal South CEO, Jeff Dyrek, added, "It's really fantastic that both of our organizations can come together to produce this exciting opportunity for talented teams throughout all of California."

What Makes This League Unique?

• Quality Over Quantity
  • Only 4 teams per age group and gender from each association will be accepted, ensuring a highly competitive and rewarding experience.
    
• Event-Based Format
  • Opening Weekend: August or after Labor Day in September at a central location. Teams play 2 games Saturday, 1 game Sunday.
    
  • Second Event Weekend: Same format, new location.
    
  • Final Event Weekend: Tournament-style in Bakersfield, California, with seeding and a Championship match.
    
• Outstanding Incentives
  • Cal North: Champions in each age group/gender will receive free ODP tryout registration for every player for the 2025/2026 seasonal year. 
    
  • Cal South: Champions will receive free entry into the Cal South State Cup. 
    
• No League Fees
  • All direct costs (referees, registration, facilities, awards) are shared evenly among participating teams.
    
• Flexible Scheduling
  • Event weekends allow teams to continue in other leagues and tournaments.
    

Why Participate?

• Top-tier competition with the best teams from Northern and Southern California.

• Advancement opportunities for teams and players. 

• Flexible, event-focused scheduling.

• No League Fees.

• Outstanding Incentives for teams and players. 

• A new standard for quality youth soccer competition in California. 

How to Apply

Interested teams or individuals with additional questions, please contact:

Cal North - Marley Wilson, mwilson@calnorth.org
Cal South - Jesus Cisneros, jcisneros@calsouth.com