Welcome to the Elite 8 Soccer League!

Vermont's favorite, whistle-to-whistle, play hard, have fun, leave it all on the field, 8v8 adult soccer league.

If you’re looking for a competitive year-round league with players who take the game seriously…

The Elite 8 Soccer League is for you!

Elite 8 League INCENTIVES

Play Hard, Earn Prizes! Elite 8 players compete for bragging rights, a bronze plate on the trophy and a wack-load of prizes.

The Elite 8 offers big time prizing and an after party - every session.

$100 Bar Tab For The Session’s Top Seed sponsored by TWIN STATE BASEMENT SERVICES

$50 Bar Tab For The Team With The Best Goal Differential sponsored by HP GOALKEEPING

$50 Bar Tab for the Most Sportsmanlike Team compliments of ELITE 8 SOCCER LEAGUE & ON TAP BAR & GRILL

$100 Bar Tab For The Tournament Champion sponsored by YIPES & MAC’S MARKET

$50 Bar Tab For The Tournament Runner Up sponsored by BLUE SKY ROOFING

$50 Bar Tab for the Consolation Tourney Champ compliments of POLLY

Session 2 INdoor 2023/24

Starts January 22nd (18+ League) / January 30th (25+ League)

If you’re looking to play, fill out our contact form found here or drop us an email.

League Benefits

You play hard. We try hard. Creating a fun, competitive environment both on and off the field is what the Elite 8 is all about.

Below are some of the benefits that come along with playing in the league.

$5,000 PLayer Accident Insurance policy

All registered E8SL players are covered with a $5,000 player accident insurance policy in the case you are hurt or injured during league play. Read More about our VSSA partnership.

so much to play for

No league in Northern Vermont offers bigger incentives and perks. For a full list of prizes and what's on the line scroll up!

not on a team but looking to play? jump into the pool.

Enter your name into the Free Agent Player Pool and we'll find a team for you! Click Here to Enter!

all grass outdoor fields

The Tree Farm Recreational Facility in Essex Jct, VT provide some of the best all-natural grass fields in the area.

the largest indoor field around!

During the winter months, the Nordic Indoor Soccer Center and the Elite 8 join forces to provide the largest indoor field in Northern Vermont. 40 x 75 yards. (Junction Division)

session ending after parties

At the close of each session the league puts up a bar tab at the local watering hole inviting all league players to enjoy a few cold ones and offer congrats for a season well played.

Elite 8 Jersey

Included in your team fee, each player receives a dry fit jersey, sized for you.

Player Perk Card

The Elite 8 has a bunch of awesome sponsors who make the league truly special. Each player will receive a player perk card offering discounts and promotions from our sponsors.

Sponsor Support

The contributions made by our league sponsors help keep team fees down. On average, the cost per game / per player is approx $11.