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.
High School players, if you’re eligible (JV Players are eligible), come out and join the fun!
IMPORTANT UPDATE The Boys and Girls High School Divisions will now be combined into a Coed High School Division for the Fall 2025 season!
Regular registration ended July 15th. Team sizes and age grouping will depend on the number of participants. Players released from a waitlist will receive an email with instructions on completing their registration.
If your child is a member of, or competes with, a travel soccer or Varsity High School team team, they are not eligible to play in the Freedom Optimist Soccer Rec Program.
Our Shooting Stars Program is returning this Fall!Registration for our Fall 2025 Shooting Stars season is open! For details, visit our Shooting Stars page and follow our Shooting Stars Facebook page for updates.
Or visit Shooting Stars Registration directly to register.
Volunteer registration for all volunteers, including youth (ages 12 and older only) mentors, is available at Shooting Stars Volunteer Registration. All volunteers and youth mentors must pre-register! And after registration you will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions that must also be completed.
We’re proud that our Shooting Stars program was featured on WBAL-TV! (Click the image to visit WBAL-TV) 
Or for more information, contact us at shootingstars@freedomoptsoccer.com with any questions.