Freedom Optimist Soccer

Welcome to Freedom Optimist Soccer!

Freedom Optimist Soccer offers a recreational soccer league in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MD for boys and girls from age 3 to seniors in high school.

To receive the quickest updates regarding weather related game and practice updates, field status and other information, Like our Facebook page.

For weather and field information, check the Freedom Area Rec Council Facebook page>. On weekdays the message is updated by 4pm, on weekends by 7am.

Have a question? First check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Have a question about registration? Check out How To Register for Freedom Optimist Soccer, or contact our registration specialist directly at registrar@freedomoptsoccer.com.

Spring 2027 Registration is Open!
Spring 2027 Registration
Registration for the Spring 2027 season is open for boys and girls from age three through 8th grade. Use the Register buttons above to register your player, and as a volunteer if you’d like to coach. Come out and join the fun!

The season plays on Sundays, starting April 4th and running through May 23rd. Sessions are scheduled in the mornings at EES for younger divisions, and in the afternoons at Springfield for middle-school divisions. The first Sunday will be the single and only team practice, and then games the rest of the season each Sunday.

Registration is only open through 15 February, 2027 only. No late registrations are accepted.

Registration fees are $85.00/player.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Team sizes and age grouping will depend on the number of participants. Registration is first come/first serve so register early. Some Divisions will fill up well before registration closes. WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE TEAM PLACEMENT IF YOUR PLAYER IS PUT ON A WAIT LIST

Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately. Any sessions cancelled by circumstances beyond our control are non-refundable.

Coaching or Volunteering?
Make sure to read the section “Coaching or Volunteering? Background Check Requirements” on the sidebar and complete your volunteer registration, done via the registration link above, and background check. Registration and background check is required to coach or volunteer.

For additional information contact us via the Contact Us page.