What Is Metro?
April 1, 2026 accepting registrations for the 26/27 Fall Metro League. This league is designed for Del Dayo Soccer Club players who were registered in Fall 2026 and includes the following age groups:
What is the Metro League?
The Metro League is a program organized by District 6 Soccer (Sacramento), where teams from member leagues compete against other clubs in the region. Unlike recreational soccer, Metro is a Select program, meaning players are chosen by the coach rather than being assigned by registration alone.
For Del Dayo Soccer Club, Metro provides an opportunity for players who are not yet ready or able to commit to a year-round competitive program but still want to develop their skills and compete at a higher level. It is an excellent option for multi-sport athletes or players seeking a more challenging experience without the full demands of competitive club soccer.
How Are Metro Teams Formed?
During registration, players and coaches can choose to be considered for Metro teams. However, opting in does not guarantee selection. If you are not chosen for a Metro team, you will be placed on a recreational team within your age group.
- Coaches are reviewed and selected by Del Dayo Soccer
- Club Coaches will then select players from eligible candidates
- Some teams may hold tryouts or evaluation sessions to assist in player selection
All players interested in Metro-Select should register for regular
recreational play and be sure to select the button in the registration
process indicating that they are interested in Metro-Select play.
However, merely selecting the button in the registration process does
not mean a player will be guaranteed a spot on a Metro-Select team,
especially if try outs are held. Players selected to play on a
Metro-Select team will owe additional registration fees, to be
determined at a later date. Metro team formation is subject to interest.
If not enough players want to try out for metro at any division to
field a team, none will be offered. This decision will be made as
registration closes.
Coaches must email the registrar if they have a team and plan to participate in Metro-Select. The deadline to sign up for Metro-Select is June 1st. We understand RCSYL may have a later deadline, but for the efficiency of DDSC and team formation, coaches/teams must decide to participate in Metro by the deadline.
Costs & Uniforms
There are no additional costs to participate in Metro during the Fall season. Metro teams wear the same uniforms as all Del Dayo teams, and Metro league entry fees and home referee costs are covered. Coaches for Metro teams are volunteers and are not paid.
Season Format & Games
Metro teams are formed shortly after registration.
- Seeding Tournament: July
- Season Begins: Mid-August
- Games: 8-10 matches (approximately half home, half away)
- Home Games: Played at Del Dayo
- Away Games: Hosted at other clubs' home fields around Sacramento and the surrounding areas (travel required)
Coaching Requirements
All Metro coaches must have or be actively enrolled in a US Soccer Grassroots Coaching License for the appropriate format (7v7, 9v9, or 11v11).
Additional Tournaments & Uniforms
Metro teams may choose to participate in tournaments throughout the year at their own expense. These tournaments can be local or out of town and are entirely up to the team's discretion to enter and compete in.