Soccer is called the beautiful game and is a sport that can be played by everyone.  HGRA soccer helps our soccer athletes establish a love of the game, develop their individual and team skills, and have fun. As they progress through our programs, they will grow as soccer players, teammates, and friends.

U5-U10

At these ages, developing soccer fundamentals is most important. Players will focus on:

• Dribbling with the ball and adding speed with control
• Passing and trapping the ball with the instep of the foot, alternating between the dominant and weaker foot
• Accurately passing the ball with either the side or laces of the cleats at near to mid ranges
• Starting to develop proper shooting techniques by beginning to strike the ball with the laces of the cleat

U12-U15

At these ages, players will be adding more advanced skills to their abilities that may include:

• Accurately passing the ball at mid to long-range
• Being able to bring the ball down from the air with control
• Shooting accurately from the 18-yard line and beyond and being able to hit the “thirds” in the goal (left and right thirds)
• Establishing a signature one-on-one move, like a simple cut with speed
• Learning defensive techniques - when to contain or when to regain possession

High School (DOB before 8-31-09)

High Schoolers will play in the 35u (open) adult league on Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. This will give you the chance to play on fuller teams with more intensive competition. The 35u league will pop up when you go to register.

Special Note for Players Born between 9-1-08 and 8-31-09:
We understand that some new or rising high school students may not feel comfortable playing in the Adult League. You therefore have the option of remaining in our 15u league if you prefer. You will be allowed to choose your preferred option during the registration process. Game days will be 6:00 pm and/or 7:15 pm Tuesdays (15u league).

We are offering a technical training for all HGRA players in High School (including those who opt to play in 15u). Technical trainings will be held Sundays at 4:00 before the 35u game.

Adult Soccer

Our youth programs establish a love of the game, and our adult programs allow for a natural transition from youth soccer to adult soccer. Our adult open and +35 divisions provide fun, community-based soccer leagues for all adult ages and are suited for players of all skill levels who enjoy the game and want to continue playing soccer.

Players will be entered into an age-appropriate league or program based on their birthday entered during the registration process. 

5U “Soccer Scramble”: Weekly sessions starting with group activities led by professional coaches followed by small-sided games supervised by HGRA staff.

6U, 7U & 8U: Coed leagues play 4v4 with no goalkeeper on small fields. High scoring, and fast-moving fun. A mix of professional and volunteer coaches organize and run practices and manage the games.

10U, 12U & 15U: 7v7 same-gender teams with larger goals, larger small-sided fields, goalkeepers, referees, and 25-minute halves. Experienced volunteer coaches run one practice per week and manage the game during league play.

High School/Adult: 7 v 7 Coed leagues, an open league for players 35U and a +35 league. Games are on Sundays at 5:00 pm (open) and 6:30 pm (+35) with referees, and 40-minute halves. Adults sign-up as individuals or with a buddy. HGRA creates teams, and players manage their positions and minutes during one game per week of league play.

Games and team practices are played at the Carondelet and Global Arts Upper School grass fields.  Carondelet is located on Albert St. just south of Randolph Ave. between Expo School and Cretin-Derham Hall High School, 550 S. Albert Street. Global Arts Upper School field is at the corner of Palace and Clifton Streets, just east of Victoria.

HGRA has access to some of the best-maintained grass soccer fields in Saint Paul, leveraging on our strong relationships with the Saint Paul community for over twenty years.

Practice Week –May 13th

First Week of Games – May 19th

Last Full Week of Games – July 21st

The 2024 summer soccer season registrations will fill quickly this year.   Reserve your spot today and experience the long-awaited return of a fun, family-friendly, HGRA summer soccer season.

Registration is $90 per player for a nine-week season.