Global Credit Union Arizona Advanced Leagues

Date	Event / Details
May 28th	Advanced Leagues registration opens (11U–19U). All teams interested must apply.
June 27th	Advanced Leagues registration deadline
July 9th	Bracket review
July 16th	Brackets finalized and deadline to submit blackout dates
July 30th	Schedule review
August 6th	Schedules final
August 7th–21st	Club Reschedule Window
August 23rd	Play-in Games (if needed – teams will be contacted by the league)
September 2nd	Rosters populated
September 5th–7th	Optional Playdate @ SSC & Reata
September 19th–21st	League Weekend 11U–19U at AZ Athletic Grounds
September 26th–28th	League Weekend 11U–19U at West Valley Complex & Pioneer
October 3rd–5th	League Weekend 11U–19U at AZ Athletic Grounds, SSC, Bell94 & Reata
October 17th–19th	League Weekend 11U–19U at SSC & Bell94
October 24th–26th	League Weekend 11U–19U at Red Mountain – North & South
December 5th–7th	League Weekend 11U–14U at Red Mountain – North & South
January 30th – February 1st	League Weekend 11U–14U at Red Mountain – North & Kino
February 27th – March 1st	League Weekend 11U–14U at Arizona Athletic Grounds & Fall Make-up Date (If Required for 15U-19U at AZ Athletic Grounds)

Advanced Leagues Fee Structure (Per Team) 2025-2026
Age Group	Deposit Fee	Registration Fee	Total Cost
11U/12U	$100	$1,350	$1,450 plus 4% cc
13U-14U	$100	$1,760	$1,860 plus 4% cc
15U-16U	$100	$1,600	$1,700 plus 4% cc
17U&19U	$100	$1,750	$1,850 plus 4% cc
*$100 Deposit fee is paid at the time of registration and the remaining registration fee will be charged once the team is accepted into the Advanced Leagues.

• 2025-2026 League Rules Coming Soon
• Desert Conference and National League Information
• Team/Spectator Seating
• Game Durations and Field Size
• Competition Roster Size Guide & Substitution Rules
• Send-Off Report Online Form
• 2025-2026 ASA League Protest Submission

Environmental Conditions Resources​

• ASA Recommendations to handle Games During Lightning, Rain, and other Conditions.
• NFHS Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests During Lightning or Thunder Disturbances.
• US Soccer Recognize to Recover Website.
• US Soccer Environmental Condition Documents for Heat Guidelines and Cold Weather Guidelines. 

US Soccer Resources

• Player Development Initiative (PDI) English
• Player Development Initiative (PDI) Spanish
• US Soccer Nutrition Guide
• US Soccer Mental Health Resources for Athletes

Additional League Information

All coaches within APL & ASL are required to possess a minimum of an E or Grassroots coaching license by the start of the 2024-2025 league season.

Advanced Leagues Application Process

Teams may apply using the link at the top of the webpage (Deadline Posted Above).  Applying teams should have realistic expectations based on their prior season finish in League and Cups. The application requires detailed information to support the request to be reviewed by the LOC. All returning and new teams planning on playing in Advanced Leagues must complete the application process.

Advanced Leagues Placement Notification Process  

For the 2024-2025 Season: The League Commissioner will notify the teams that they have been Accepted or Declined for the league (APL, ASL1, ASL2) in GotSport.

Teams that are on the Waiting List in some age groups have not been placed in Advanced Leagues yet (APL, ASL1, or ASL2 at this time). A team will be notified if their status changes. Teams on the Waiting List should prepare to register for their regional open leagues such as Arizona Soccer Association’s Open League, or FBSL upon notification if their status changes to “Declined“. 

Teams that are identified for a play-in game will be notified after teams register. ASA will schedule the games on August 24th before the regular season begins.

 Arizona Advanced Leagues Placements

League Commissioner and/or League Operations Committee reserve the right to adjust the division size if deemed necessary. Teams that applied for a division do not have to also apply for a lower division if they are not accepted. For example, a team that applies for APL does not need to complete an application for ASL as well. Teams that have not been accepted into APL after applying are automatically considered for ASL1 and ASL2.

• When the GotSport Team account is being created or when the existing GotSport Team account is being updated, it is critical to adjust the Team ID# first before adding the coach or team officials. Adding the Coach and Team Officials on the team account first and then later adjusting the Team ID field will result in the Coach and Team Officials field being wiped out.

Please do not set up separate Coach accounts for each team or scheduling for Coach Conflicts will not appear.

• How to Apply/Register a Team as a Coach or Manager to a League
  • ​Tip on Selecting Event Age: When selecting the “Event Age” when completing your application, keep in mind that your team’s age is based on the 2022-2023 Soccer Seasonal Year. You would be applying for the next age up for most teams in the following year.  For example, a 2007 team would be U16 for the 2022-2023 year. For the 2023-2024 Advanced Leagues application, you would normally select the U17 Event Age for the upcoming year.
• Updating the Time Zone on Your GotSport Profile
• How to Create an Event Roster for Advanced Leagues
• How to print game cards for Advanced Leagues
• How to add a club pass player from a team account
• How to add jersey numbers to Players as a Coach or Manager
• How to Use Team Chat Function between teams

• Traffic updates and Freeway Closures: ADOT News and Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory
• Arizona Athletic Grounds: 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
• Bell 94 Sports Complex: 9390 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | Field Map
• Reata Sports Complex: 9809 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | Field Map
• Red Mountain Sports Complex North (Fields 7-16): 7745 E. Brown Rd. | Field Map
• Red Mountain Sports Complex South (Fields 1-6): 905 N Sunvalley Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85207 | Field Map
• Kino Sports Complex: 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 | Field Map
• Phoenix Events Complex: 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031 | Field Map | ($5 Entrance Fee Per Car)
• Scottsdale Sports Complex: 8081 E Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 | Field Map
• Naranja Park: 810 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley 85737 | Field Map

League field usage and locations are dependent upon availability and the above list is neither an exclusive nor exhaustive list of what may be used each season. The sole purpose of this list is as a reference tool.