Futsal East

FUTSAL EAST is an indoor futsal league designed to help soccer players develop their foot skills and speed of play in a fun league environment. Games take place at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Soccer Dome, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082 (click the address for a map).

Futsal’s origins can be traced to South America in 1930, when a youth soccer coach devised a 5v5 version of soccer for competition in YMCA gymnasiums. Once established, futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil. The skills developed in this game are visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the full-sized field. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto, Ronaldinho and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill playing futsal (you may have seen Ronaldinho as a child playing futsal in Nike TV ads). While Brazil continues to be the futsal hub of the world, the game is now played all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia.

The game is played on a small field with a ball that is smaller and heavier than a typical soccer ball. The heavier ball tends to stay on the ground, which helps players develop their footwork, and the smaller field encourages fast play. In addition, futsal is a no-contact sport.

U9 to U10 teams play 6v6, and older teams play 5v5 (including keepers) on a 90’ x 120’ field with goalkeepers. There is no limit to the number of players you can have on your team.

All players must have a signed liability waiver to play.

All players must wear shinguards. Cleats are the preferred shoe on the new Field Turf.