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 2026 Registration is CLOSED
Spring 2026 Registration is Now Closed
Registration for the Spring 2026 season is now closed to all divisions.

Some divisions are still in need of coaches. If you missed the registration window, but are interested in coaching, please contact us via the Contact Us page.

Coaches will receive an email by the end of February, with a Coaches Meeting on March 2nd at 7pm at the Freedom Optimist Hall. Players will receive an email the week after the Coaches Meeting with details about their team and schedules.

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 same registration link, and background check.

For additional information, check our Frequently Asked Questions, and then contact us via the Contact Us page if your question wasn’t answered.

DICK’S Sporting Goods Freedom Optimist Shopping Event
Dick’s Sporting Goods Freedom Optimist Shopping Event
DICK’S Sporting Goods has once again partnered with Freedom Optimist Soccer! DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering a store-wide 20% off coupon to all Freedom Optimist Soccer participants.

WHEN:
Friday, March 6th – Monday, March 9th
WHERE:
DICK’S Sporting Goods – WESTMINSTER

Click the image below to receive the coupon to print out and bring with you to the store!

Freedom Optimist Soccer Scholarships
Freedom Optimist Soccer Scholarships
We are pleased to announce another year of our Freedom Optimist Soccer scholarship program, for our 2026 graduating seniors. This annual program offers up to ten scholarships of various amounts for qualifying graduating HS seniors.

For more information, please find the application in our Handouts section at https://www.freedomoptsoccer.com/handouts.

Applications are due by May 1, 2026.

Shooting Stars Returns Spring 2026!
Freedom Optimist Shooting Stars Spring 2026
Shooting Stars ProgramOur Shooting Stars Program will return next Spring!For details, dates, 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) Shooting Stars teaches soccer to youths with special needs

Or for more information, contact us at shootingstars@freedomoptsoccer.com with any questions.