SFYS Competitive Upper House League
SF Competitive Upper House is a local competitive league of San Francisco teams, ages 9 to 15.
SFYS Competitive Upper House is made up primarily of Silver and Bronze strength teams.
- Local San Francisco play
- No travel required
- No club membership required
- Expanded Age Range*
- Unlimited Substitutions
- No Mercy Rule
- Guest Play allowed between SFYS Leagues (Recreational players allowed to "guest up")
- Fall in-season Playoff tournament for flights of 5+ teams
- Spring expanded flights to allow for diversity of competition and promotion of Fall recreational teams
- Affordable
Expanded Age Range
*SFYS Competitive Upper House League Divisions extend the birth year range to 8/1 of the previous year, so that Recreational Teams have a direct path into Competitive play.
Consideration: UH Teams competing in Tournament may have to play up an age bracket if not true birth year rostered. Click here for more information about why we made this change, and a few examples if you need help figuring out which division to register for.
- Note: US Soccer will be moving to this competitive age format in Fall 2025, so tournament participation should be consistent with league play ages.
Competitive Flight levels are designated based on team self-allocation at the time of submitting an Intent to Play and a Team Strength Census. After a review period, the SFYS Upper House league will provide a challenging and competitive season for teams without the need to spend hours in the car on the weekend traveling outside of the city!
Traditionally, SF Upper House is a significant step up from Recreational soccer, both in strength of play and in the commitment required. Some clubs have a minimum playing time policy, but SFYS does not have any such rule or guarantee. Almost all the Upper House level competitive teams play at least fall and spring. The majority attend tournaments. Many teams also play winter futsal and/or summer league.
