A SLS Competitive coach is an unpaid coach and must pass a background check. A SLS competitive coach will participate in SLS tryouts to fill a team’s roster. SLS coaches are volunteers. We are only able to offer competitive opportunities to players who are in an age group that has a volunteer coach.

The competitive teams compete in the Heartland Soccer League, with games scheduled at various locations throughout the Metro: Legacy Park, Overland Park Soccer Complex, Swope Park, Wyandotte Sporting Fields, or Heritage Park.

Registration for a competitive team is offered only to players who have been offered a spot on a competitive team. Links for registering as a player and for ordering uniforms will be provided once the competitive coach has presented his final roster to our administrative team. Players looking for a team can attend Tryouts in June.

1. What if we have a U8 team and would like to play in the KC Metro League? – Since there are no U8 and younger divisions in the Premier League at Heartland, Sporting LS competitive teams at the U7/U8 age brackets will be allowed to play through the KC Metro League, in the U8 division. The team would need to register to play their home games through one of the KC Metro League clubs.
2. How does a player register to play in the competitive league? Registration for competitive league play is done BY TEAM only. The coach or team manager collects all the individual player paperwork and fees required for teams in the competitive division.  Players interested in joining a competitive team must attend tryouts.
3. How does a player know what division to try out for? Competitive Age Division will be determined by BIRTH YEAR, according to US Soccer Age Matrix. For example, For Fall of 2023, 2008 birth dates will fall into U16 (16 and Under) Division 
4. When does competitive team registration take place? The deadline to register with the Heartland League is in June for the fall league and in January for spring league. Coaches/Team managers may use this to link register your team: registration.heartlandsoccer.net and click on the Sporting LS logo.
5. How do teams know what subdivision of Heartland League is right for their team? Your previous division and record of wins and losses will help determine which division to request. Other factors will be considered as well.  Contact Chip Mitchell at competitive@sportingls.org with any bracketing questions prior to registration.
6. How much does the Heartland League Cost per team? 2024: 7v7 $805 — 9v9 $910 — 11v11 $1100.
7. Shortcut to Heartland League Schedule: https://www.heartlandsoccer.net/league/league-schedules/