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.
Use the button at the top right of our website to register. Volunteers must use the Volunteer Registration button.
Please note: We have moved to the SportsEngine platform.
The season starts 17 August when practice begins, except for the Clinic Divisions that do not start until 5 September (weekend after Labor Day) when the regular season begins, and continues through mid-November.
Registration fees are $120/player (plus SE fee) with a $10.00 sibling discount for each additional child in the family when registered in our program at the same time. Registration is not considered complete and your child will not be placed on a team until payment is received.
Except for High School players, no Late Registrations will be accepted after July 15th so register early!. No other late registrations than High School will be accepted.
Registration is first come/first serve and based on availability. Team sizes and age grouping will depend on the number of participants. Some divisions will fill up fast. We cannot guarantee team placement if your player is placed in the waitlist.
For Kindergarten age players and older, register the player for the grade they will be in during the 2026-2027 school year. And make sure to select, and double-check your selection, of a uniform size that will fit them in the coming Fall.
Requests are only allowed in Clinic and Kindergarten Divisions (and are not guaranteed to be be honored). No other player requests will be accepted.
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.
That’s a wrap for the Spring season!
A big thanks to all the volunteers for our Spring season. And to the weather for generally cooperating. We hope everyone had a great season.
If you still have any equipment please contact us so we can pick it up. And if you left something at the fields we can check our Lost & Found.
Make sure to follow our Facebook page for updates, special dates and additional information.
Our Shooting Stars Program Spring season has started!
There’s 3 remaining sessions in our Spring season. For details, dates/times, and how to register, visit our Shooting Stars page and follow our Shooting Stars Facebook page for updates.
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.