MLS GO Summer League is a 6-week recreational league for players ages 5 and up. Weekly training, Saturday games, an official MLS kit, and a Charlotte FC ticket - all for $150. Development-first, competition included.
MLS GO league photoMLS GO is a national recreational soccer program built to give more kids more time on the ball. Kaizen runs the Gaston County league - combining the MLS GO format with the same development-first coaching that runs through every program we offer.
This isn't a results-driven travel league. It's a summer of real games, real training, and real fun - built for players of all skill levels who want more soccer in their summer.
The league has been refined based on parent feedback this year - more touches, more 1v1 opportunities, and a better overall experience from the first session to the last.
League action photoEvery player receives an official MLS GO kit - reversible jersey, shorts, and socks. They show up to the first game already looking the part.
One Charlotte FC ticket included with registration. A real professional match experience that puts the game in a bigger context for your player.
One training session per week with Kaizen coaches, plus one Saturday game per week. Development built in from the start, not just weekend competition.
Every player in MLS GO Summer League receives an official kit included in the registration price. No separate purchase, no add-ons.
Kit photo hereAll games are played Saturday mornings at Gaston Christian School in Lowell. Six regular season weeks followed by a playoff week.
Training runs once a week with Kaizen monthly members, scheduled around your availability - not a fixed team schedule. Also held at Gaston Christian School.
MLS GO prioritizes player development over game results. That means more ball time per player, more 1v1 situations, and coaching focused on what your kid takes home - not just the scoreline.
Sessions are structured to maximize individual contact time. Every player gets more ball work than a typical recreational league format.
Training includes a lot of 1v1, 2v1, and other game-realistic situations that build decision-making and confidence under pressure.
The league format has been refined based on what parents told us last year. More engagement, better structure, and a more meaningful experience from start to finish.
The RCX Foundation offers financial assistance through the MLS GO Play Fund to make youth soccer more accessible for all families. If registration cost is a barrier, apply for a grant - check eligibility and review the FAQs at the link below.
Application reopening soon - stay tuned for updates
Official MLS kit, a Charlotte FC ticket, weekly training with Kaizen coaches, and Saturday games all season. $150, all in. Register before May 10 to secure your spot.