The 2026 league season for the Under 12 and Under 13 age groups will feature a two-tiered structure designed to promote player development through flexible team rosters and appropriately competitive environments. Both the higher-tier Lighthouse League and the lower-tier Compass League will focus on player development, with the Lighthouse League being for players who are currently at a higher level of player development. A unique monthly roster reset system will allow clubs to move players between teams to ensure each player is challenged at the right level for their individual development. Below is a link to the document for the 2026 Under 12 and Under 13 League Plan.
Please read the following regarding the NLSA rebranding of tournament names:
Below are the rebranded events along with their new logos.
The Under 7 to Under 11 Jamboree has been rebranded as the NLSA Soccer Festivals.
The Under 13 Mega has been rebranded as the Under 12 and Under 13 Rising Stars Tournament.
The Under 15 to Under 19 Mega has been rebranded as the Anchor Cup.