NMFC offers travel teams for skilled players seeking more competitive gameplay experiences. Our U12 and U14 travel teams have the option to participate in various tournaments and matches across Missouri and neighboring states. The specific events each team attends are determined by the coaching staff's goals, the team's skill level, and the availability of both players and coaches. Therefore, a team may or may not participate in every opportunity listed below.
MID-MO FUTURE LEAGUE: Teams for the Future League are formed for U10 Girls and U12 and U14 age groups for both boys and girls, with U15 players still in 8th grade also eligible to participate. Players compete in double-header afternoon games on four Saturdays throughout the season, both locally and out of town. A end-of-season tournament is played in the Spring season in Moberly. Game locations vary each season but may include Kirksville, Moberly, Mexico, Columbia, and other nearby areas.
MID-MO SOCCER LEAGUE IN BOONVILLE: Teams for the Boonville League are formed in the U12 and U14 age groups (players in the U15 age bracket but still in 8th grade can participate). Teams have the option to play 1-4 weekend games typically consisting of double-header afternoon games on Saturdays. Game locations are held in Boonville, MO.
WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS: Team formation generally follows the same process as with the Future and Boonville leagues. U15 players still in 8th grade, and sometimes even 9th grade, can also participate. Tournaments usually guarantee each team three games played over Saturday and Sunday, with additional games based on bracket rankings. Since these tournaments are often held in locations such as St. Louis, Kansas City, or Iowa, a hotel stay is typically required, with costs covered separately by families. Some tournaments are designated as "Stay-and-Play" events, meaning the organizing board partners with local hotels, requiring teams to stay for the duration of the tournament.
The cost to join a travel team is based on the total cost of participating in the league(s) for the season, divided by the number of players on the team. Local sponsors may generously partner with a team to provide jerseys, socks, and help offset the costs of tournaments and league fees.
All players can join the travel league and practice as part of the player pool. Travel team rosters will be selected from this pool based on effort, skill, and team needs. However, players are not guaranteed to be rostered or receive equal playing time in games, even for out-of-town matches. Players looking to develop their skills beyond the recreational league but who want guaranteed playing time are encouraged to enroll in both leagues.
For questions about which option is best for your child, please contact us at nmfc.soccer@gmail.com.
Teams for the Show Me Games are formed based on player interest, coach availability, and ability to form a team in a given age group. Whenever possible, teams are typically formed in single-year age groups (U10, U11, U12, etc.) rather than according to the two-year groupings used for the Future and Recreational Leagues. Travel team registration does not include registration for these tournaments.
3v3 Show Mes - November
3v3 Show Mes - June
Large-sided Show Mes - July
