YDSL TOURNAMENT
Welcome to YDSL TOURNAMENT SERIES Powered by Youth Elite Soccer (YES)
Welcome to the Youth Development Soccer League (YDSL) a bold platform created to develop players, grow club competition, and inspire young athletes through high-level match experience. Proudly hosted in Baltimore, Maryland, our tournaments are built to challenge, motivate, and reward boys’ travel teams in age groups U7–U12.
Our events aren’t just tournaments, they’re developmental milestones designed to stretch potential, measure progress, and showcase talent.
LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT
Date: August 30 – September 1, 2025
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Divisions: Boys U7–U12
Early Registration
• U7–U10: $500(Referee fees included)
• U11–U12: $550(Referee fees included)
- Purpose:
The Labor Day Tournament is the official preseason kickoff to the fall season. Held just before league play begins, this event serves as a strategic launchpad for teams to assess their preparedness, work out earlyseason kinks, and gain competitive minutes before CMSA or state league action begins.
It is also a great introduction for new teams and players, giving them an opportunity to acclimate to the travel team environment while gaining experience in a pressure-free, development-focused atmosphere.
- Key Features:
• 3 guaranteed group stage games • Semi-finals and Finals for all age groups
• Individual player recognition: Top Scorer & Best Player awards
• Convenient scheduling with minimal travel
• Open to clubs across Maryland and surrounding states
Click here to register: https://system.gotsport.com/event_regs/0021acb6af
This tournament sets the tone for the season. Whether you’re debuting a new roster or sharpening a returning squad, Labor Day with YDSL is where champions take shape.
SPRING SURGE TOURNAMENT
Date: March 28 – 29, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Divisions: Boys U7–U12
Registration: Opens December 2025
• U7–U10: $500(Referee fees included)
• U11–U12: $550(Referee fees included)
- Purpose:
The Spring Surge Tournament is a breakout event designed to transition teams from the winter indoor season (futsal or dome play) into the intensity of spring outdoor competition.
After months of close-quarters technical training, this tournament opens the field and encourages players to expand their game—literally and tactically. It’s a perfect environment for rebuilding team rhythm, implementing new strategies, and evaluating off-season development.
This is more than a tournament—it’s a reawakening.
- Key Features:
• Open outdoor format ideal for spring preparation
• Fast, development-focused gameplay • Clubs use this event to assess spring-season readiness
• Great for testing positional changes, chemistry, and tactical structure • Same competitive format: 3 group games + semis and finals
• Encourages confident transitions from futsal into full-field play
Click here to register: Coming Soon
This tournament sets the tone for the season. Whether you’re debuting a new roster or sharpening a returning squad, Labor Day with YDSL is where champions take shape.
Whether you’re coming out of hibernation or looking to explode into spring form, Spring Surge is the energy jolt your team needs.
MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT
Date: May 23 – 25, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Divisions: Boys U7–U12
Registration: Opens April 2026
• U7–U10: $500(Referee fees included)
• U11–U12: $550(Referee fees included)
- Purpose:
The Memorial Day Tournament is our season finale celebration—a full-scale soccer showcase that draws in clubs from across Maryland and beyond. It’s where players put their progress on display, coaches test their team’s final form, and families come together to celebrate the grind, growth, and grit of a full soccer year.
It’s also the perfect way to gain regional exposure, close out the spring season strong, and walk into summer with momentum.
- Key Features:
• High-energy event atmosphere
• Awards for team champions, top scorers, and MVPs
• Elevated competition level with teams traveling in from neighboring states
• Season-closing platform for player evaluation and celebration
• Ideal event for recruiting visibility and talent benchmarking
• Vendors, music, and more creating a tournament experience, not just a game
Click here to register: Coming Soon
If your team has worked all year to grow, this is where it all comes together. Memorial Day at YDSL is where lessons learned become legacies earned.
Registration & Contact Tournaments are open to local and regional clubs. Space is limited and spots fill fast, so early registration is highly recommended.
Email: youthesoccer@gmail.com
Call/Text: (617) 237-7795