NWISL Teams Only - NG4’s Small-Sided Development LeagueBegins February 20-21 NG4’s is bringing fast-paced, high-energy small-sided soccer exclusively to NWISL U8, U10, U12, and U14 teams! This development-focused league is designed to maximize touches, creativity, and decision-making through a progressive four-week themed structure. Each week introduces a new technical or tactical challenge players must complete before they can score, helping build smarter, more confident decision-makers on the field. Weekly Development Themes (4-Week Progression) Week 1 - Pass to Play Teams must complete a minimum of 3 passes before scoring.Focus: Support play, movement off the ball, quick combinations. Week 2 - Left Foot Finishing Only left - foot goals count.Focus: Weak-foot confidence, receiving on both sides, balanced development. Week 3 - Skill Move Requirement A team must use at least one successful 1v1 move (scissors, L-turn, V-pull, Matthews, etc.) before scoring.Focus: Confidence, creativity, beating defenders on the dribble. Week 4 - All Players Must Touch the Ball Before Scoring Every player on the team must record one touch before a goal can count.Focus: Team involvement, spacing, support angles. League Start Dates (NWISL Only) U8 - Begins Friday, February 20th U10, U12 & U14 - Begin Saturday, February 21st Game Days U8 – Friday evenings U10 – Saturday mornings U12 – Saturday mid-day / early afternoon U14 – Saturday early evening up to 9pm Format & Structure 4-week league 8 teams per age group Max roster size: 9 players U8 games include halftime Fees $449 per team $100 due at registration (non-refundable, applied to team fee) Remaining balance due one week before kickoff Teams with unpaid balances cannot be placed on the schedule