Iron City Cup Series

Tournaments

Year 1 of the first youth tournament series of its kind in DFW. Three Friday night events — U8, U9, and U10 brackets. Your team should be in it.

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Iron City Cup Tournament at The Athlete Factory

Iron City Cup Series

Friday Night Lights

U8 · U9 · U10
Boys & Girls
5v5 with GK
$150 / Team
3 Events
No Gate Charge

Friday Night Lights is a three-event youth 5v5 tournament series hosted at The Athlete Factory in Frisco. Each event features Boys and Girls brackets for U8, U9, and U10. All games include goalkeepers and are played with a size 5 ball.

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Format
5v5 with goalkeepers · 15-min halves · Size 5 ball
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Awards
Trophies for 1st place · Medals for 1st & 2nd
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Footwear
Indoor soccer flats only — no outdoor cleats
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Gate Charge
Free for all family & friends — no admission fee
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Watch From Home
Live & replay streaming via SportsEngine Play
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Location
7255 Meadow Hill Dr, Frisco, TX 75033

2026 Schedule

Tournament Events

Full payment due 4 days before each event. Maximum 10 players per roster.

FNL #1 June
FNL #1 · June
Friday Night Lights — June 5, 2026
⚽ U8 · U9 · U10 (Boys & Girls) 📍 7255 Meadow Hill Dr, Frisco TX
FNL #2 July
FNL #2 · July
Friday Night Lights — July 17, 2026
⚽ U8 · U9 · U10 (Boys & Girls) 📍 7255 Meadow Hill Dr, Frisco TX
Countdown to Registration Close
FNL #3 August
FNL #3 · August
Friday Night Lights — August 7, 2026
⚽ U8 · U9 · U10 (Boys & Girls) 📍 7255 Meadow Hill Dr, Frisco TX
Countdown to Registration Close
Roster Form

Eligibility

Age Groups & Brackets

All Events — Age Groups & Birth Windows
Age GroupBorn BetweenBrackets
U8Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019Boys & Girls
U9Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018Boys & Girls
U10Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017Boys & Girls

Frequently Asked Questions

Tournament FAQ

No. We do not place individual players onto teams. You must register with an existing team.
Click Register Now on the event you want. On the DaySmart portal, click "Register" on your tournament, then switch "How are you registering?" to "Team Manager or Coach" if you see "No Items Found." Log in or create an account to complete team registration.
FNL #1: June 1 (closed) · FNL #2: July 6 at 11:59 PM · FNL #3: August 3 at 11:59 PM. Dates are subject to change.
Yes — full payment is required at the time of registration. The $150 team fee must be paid in full to secure your spot.
After registering your team through DaySmart, you can invite players by email. Players receive an invite and accept through the portal. Contact our front desk if you need step-by-step help.
Maximum of 10 players per roster.
Yes. All Iron City Cup Friday Night Lights tournaments include goalkeepers in the 5v5 format.
Indoor soccer flats only. Outdoor cleats are not permitted in this tournament.
Visit The Athlete Factory All-Access page on SportsEngine Play. Sign in or create an account, select your access option, then choose the live game or replay to watch. See our streaming guide for step-by-step instructions.
No — admission is completely free for all family and friends attending the tournament.

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