Program Overview

North Portland Soccer Club’s Futsal program is an introductory program designed for recreational players. This program is specific for children in 2nd-8th grade. Futsal is a game with constant pressure that exponentially improves the technical abilities of players. We believe skills learned it Futsal will directly translate to soccer. Our Futsal Program is in partnership with Rose City Futsal (RCF) and all games will be played at their facilities.

Schedule - Fall 2024

Practices locations and times will vary and be dependent on the voluntary coaches availability. Practice information will not be known until the beginning of January. Games will vary in time and can be on Saturday or Sunday. Some weekend may have two games scheduled. All home games will be at Rose City Futsal East, and three games will be at Rose City Futsal West. Important Dates:

• Season starts: February 1st, 2025

• Season ends: March 23rd, 2025

• Registration: October 4th - January 19th

Eight games are guaranteed in the season and one practice per week.

Frequently Asked Questions

We're excited that you are thinking about joining us for a safe and fun futsal season. Below you'll find a list of Frequently Asked Questions for our Futsal Program U9 (3rd grade) - U14 (8th grade).

1. What if my child has never played futsal before?
   Our club is the perfect place to start. Many of our players will be participating for the first time as well.

2. How much does it cost?
   $140 Registration fee.

3. Is a Rose City Futsal membership included in the registration fee?

   No an RCF membership is not included in the registration fee. Memberships can be purchased at RCF before the start of the season or at the first game.

4. Does the club provide scholarships?
   Yes, automatic scholarships are provided at registration for our families indicating free or reduced lunch eligibility. Additional scholarships are provided on an as-needed basis. Please complete our scholarship application and our Program Director will contact you shortly.

5. When is it?
   The season will take place early February to late March.

6. Where will my child practice?
   U9 (3rd grade) - U14 (8th grade) will practice at a North Portland School or Community Center.

7. How many games will there be?
   Eight games for the season.

8. When will games occur?
   Games are scheduled by Rose City Futsal (RCF) and occur on Saturdays and Sundays from early February to late March. RCF schedules are typically released in mid-to-late January, and, when posted, can be found on the RCF website here.

9. How long will games take?
   About an hour.

10. Will there be practices?
    Yes, there is one practice a week for the Winter season.

11. What is the game format?
    The number of field players, time, field size, and ball size varies by age group. See here for Rose City Futsal’s rules.

12. How many players are on each team?
    There are 8-10 players on a team.

13. Are players guaranteed playing time?

    Yes, one of our guiding principles is that all players get equal playing time and are guaranteed at least half a game.

14. Are teams gender-specific?
    Typically, yes. Should you have further questions, please contact our Program Director omar@northportlandsoccer.com.

15. Can my child play on the same team as a friend?
    We hope so! We'll do our absolute best to place your child with their team, teammate, or coach preference. Just be sure to enter that info during registration. Please be aware that Futsal teams are much smaller than the regular Fall and Spring season teams. Teams are also gender specific and understand that your preferences, are in-fact preferences, and certainly not a guarantee. We'd greatly appreciate your flexibility and understanding as our volunteer registrars and coaches do their best to balance the concerns of all our families.

16. How do I register my child?
    Registration opens in mid October and, when open, is available on our website here.

17. How do I know which age group to register my child for?
    In most cases, your child's age group will correspond to their school grade. See below for details. If you believe your child is an exception to this, contact our Program Director at omar@northportlandsoccer.com.

    • 2nd grade - U8

    • 3rd grade - U9

    • 4th grade - U10

    • 5th grade - U11

    • 6th grade - U12

    • 7th grade - U13

    • 8th grade - U14

18. What registration dates are important?
    If your child is new to NOPOSC, then you'll want to register as early as possible (October 4th), as spots are limited. Some age groups will close earlier than others as team rosters fill-up. Registration for all age groups will remain open thru January 19th or until spots are filled.

19. How do I know if my child is registered?
    You will receive a confirmation email to the email address provided at registration. Please be certain to double-check your spam/junk email folders. Please contact us immediately if you do NOT receive a confirmation email after completing registration.

20. Once I register online and receive my email confirmation, do I need to do anything else?
    No, nothing additional is needed. Your assigned parent/coach volunteers will get in-touch with you in mid to late January.

21. How do I know which team my child is on?
    Once you register and our club registrar assigns your child to a team, you'll receive a email from the team’s coach and from our Programs Director. You should receive an email in mid January.

22. What if all spots for an age group are filled? Is there a wait list?
    Once the age group reaches capacity, the wait list is enabled and players can register for the wait list. The registration for the wait list is free, and players are added to the wait list for their age group in order of registration. If you want to know your kid's spot on the wait list, please email our Programs Director (omar@northportlandsoccer.com).Typically, only one spot opens up in any age group, and parents/guardian(s) may want to consider other options.

23. What should my child wear?
    U8 (2nd grade) - U14 (8th grade) players will need a uniform along with Futsal shoes, shin guards, and socks.

24. Do I need to buy my child a NOPOSC uniform?
    Yes, players U8 (2nd grade) - U14 (8th grade) are required to wear a NOPOSC uniform. More info about uniforms can be found here.

25. Does the club provide uniform scholarships?
    Yes, via our partnership with the Tursi's Soccer Supply and the Timbers Army / 107ist we're pleased to offer uniform scholarships to our players. Visit our scholarship page for more information.

26. What else should I have for my child?
    We recommend a backpack or soccer bag and water bottle.

27. How can I help with my child's team?
    We're glad you asked! Each team will need a minimum of two parent/guardian volunteers to coach and coordinate the team. Many regular Fall and Spring season coaches will take the Winter off from coaching. Most teams will need a head coach for the Winter Futsal season!

28. How do I register as a parent volunteer?
    Coach/volunteer registration can be found here, it is free and only takes a few minutes.

29. What about the weather?
    Rose City Futsal is a covered and heated/cooled facility. Games will be played rain or shine. Cancellations can occur due to snow storms, which in that case you will receive an email directly from Rose City Futsal and from our Programs Director.

30. What is the refund policy?
    Full refunds are available two weeks before the first game. Partial refunds are available after that.

31. Who is NOPOSC?
    North Portland Soccer Club (NOPOSC) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, volunteer-run, recreational youth soccer organization, and a member club of Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA). Our IRS EIN is 45-5121179. Our club boundaries encompass the PPS neighborhood schools of Astor, Beach, Cesar Chavez, Chief Joseph, James John, Ockley Green, Peninsula, Rosa Parks, Sitton, and Woodlawn.

32. What if I have more questions?
    Just get in-touch with the NOPOSC Programs Director, Omar, they can be reached at omar@northportlandsoccer.com.