Mini and Little Metro Program
EMFC offers this recreational program several times a year. Players age 4-10 can register online. This program is perfect for players who want to learn more about the game. Little Metro is the foundational program in our club and prepares for either Junior Academy or our U11 Youth program.
| Fall Program | Winter Program | Spring Program | Summer Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 weeks, 2 trainings per week | 3 weeks before holidays, and 3 weeks in January | 6 weeks, 2 trainings per week | Two 4-week Summer programs, 2 trainings per week |
| M/W OR T/TH | T/Th | M/W OR T/TH | M/W |
| Lane Community College | Spencer’s Butte Middle School | Lane Community College | Lane Community College |
| Friday games | No games | Friday games | No games |
| September 15-October 24, 2025 | Dec. 1-19, 2025 and Jan. 5-23, 2026 | March 30 – May 8, 2026 | June 1 – 26, 2026 July 6 – 31, 2026 |
| Mini ($160) Little Metro ($175) | $120 | Mini ($160) Little Metro ($175) | $100 |
Mini Metros practice sessions will often consist of tag, chase, and soccer games in which each player has their own ball and can develop their skills in a fun environment where they are kept moving and playing. We start progressively introducing the competitive game more and more to them over the six weeks.
Little Metros practice sessions we use the US Soccer Grassroots practice model of Play-Practice-Play. When players arrive at the practice fields, small-sided games will be set up to get players playing right away. EMFC coaches will then guide players through a core activity which will introduce and encourage the emergence of new soccer-specific skills in these young players.
The Little Metros is EMFC’s seasonal programming offered to all elementary aged children U5-U10 (birth years 2015 – 2021).
*** We are often asked about players playing with friends: we will accommodate requests to keep friends together – so, if you are wanting to join Little Metros with a group of friends/kids, feel encouraged to do so! Just let us know which players would like to be together, and we can make that happen! ***
2025-26 Winter Futsal Program Information
Our Winter Futsal Program runs for six weeks during the early winter months; three weeks in December starting on the 2nd, and three weeks in January. Players will play twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays indoors. We play futsal during the winter months on a hard court surface. The sport of futsal is the FIFA recognized indoor soccer game. It is played with a smaller ball that has a reduced bounce to keep it on the court surface more often. Dribbling, control, and creativity with the ball are encouraged and improved playing futsal.
Players must wear flat-soled indoor shoes, shinguards, and appropriate athletic wear to move, run, jump and play. There are no game days during the winter.
Ages:
- Little Metros – birth years 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 – $120
- *Mini Metros (birth years 2020 & 2021) do not participate during the winter months due to concerns about safety and injury playing on the court surface
Times:
- Little Metros – (2018s & 2019s) 5:00 – 6:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays at Spencer Butte Middle School Gym
- Little Metros – (2017s & 2016s) 6:00 – 7:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays at Spencer Butte Middle School Gym
Little Metros programs are run by EMFC coaches and players within the club under the direction of Aden Farina-Henry.
Little Metros Director Aden Farina-Henry can be reached at littlemetros@emfc.org
Winter Indoor Schedule 2025/26
Upcoming 2026 Spring Program Information
Fall and Spring programs both run for six weeks from March – May . Players practice twice per week on either Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. There are five game days that take place on Fridays. Fall & Spring program participants receive an EMFC t-shirt and a grey game shirt for Friday Game Days.
Ages:
- Mini Metros – birth years 2020 & 2019 – $160
- Little Metros – birth years 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018 – $175
Times:
- Mini Metros 4:45 – 5:30pm on Mondays & Wednesdays
- Little Metros 5:30 – 6:30pm on Mondays & Wednesday
- Little Metros -5:00 – 6:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Both programs are run by EMFC coaches and players within the club under the direction of Aden Farina-Henry.
Little Metros Director Aden Farina-Henry can be reached at littlemetros@emfc.org
Friday Game Day Information (Fall & Spring seasons only)
Game Days are focused on maximizing player enjoyment of playing and providing opportunities for players to express themselves creatively in a positive environment. The LM Director and staff will do their best to form teams that are balanced and allow for quality games in which learning and positive experiences are had by all players.
Our Game Days are more informal than many youth soccer games — we do not assign coaches to each team, rather our coaches and ETFC player volunteers help to facilitate the games by acting as referees & guiding the game and substitutions. Teams are formed by combining players from both Mon/Wed and Tue/Thur age groups. We limit our coaching from the sidelines and will address the teams at half-time to discuss the game. Many players have played with us before, but many are also new and are still learning the rules of out-of-bounds, directionality, restarts, and so forth. We will help to teach players as they experience these aspects of the game.
Game Day Formats:
- Mini Metros – 2v2 or 3v3 on a smaller field to small goals. There are no goalkeepers and each field will have a referee facilitator. Games will start at 4:30pm on Fridays.
- The younger Little Metros will play 3v3 on a larger field to small goals. There are no goalkeepers and each field will have a referee facilitator. Teams will play four 9 minute quarters and have a short break between quarters. Games will start at 5:15pm on Fridays.
- The older/oldest (usually U8+) Little Metros groups will play 5v5 on a larger field, with larger goals, and a goalkeeper for each team. Each game will have a referee facilitator and games will be played over two halves of 20 minutes each. Games will start at 6:00pm on Fridays.
Contact: Little Metros Director Aden Farina-Henry can be reached at littlemetros@emfc.org
