Game blocks include the 15-minute halftime devotional. Every field has at least 15 minutes between games.
Registration is closed and our first Soccer in the Country season is almost here. This page is your home for the information families need throughout the season.
You only need to purchase a few things right now.
Parents need to provide shin guards. Shin guards are required at both practices and games. The league will provide each player with matching colored game socks.
Smaller players use smaller balls so they can learn control, passing and kicking with equipment sized for them.
Put your child’s name on the ball. Bring it to every practice — not to games.
Soccer cleats are allowed. Tennis shoes or other athletic shoes are also fine.
Saturday, October 3 is Play Day — our full game-day dress rehearsal. Every team plays once, every division has its own field, and the 15-minute halftime devotional is built into the schedule.
Play Day
Minutes early to arrive
Minutes between field games
Halftime devotional
Age-appropriate formats with four quarters in every division.
4 teams • 6–7 players
No goalie • 8-minute quarters
6 teams • 5–6 players
No goalie • 10-minute quarters
4 teams • 7–8 players
Goalie • 12-minute quarters
4 teams • 9–10 players
Goalie • 12-minute quarters
We want kids to develop, compete, have fun and leave the season better than they started.
All official practices and games are held on the fields behind Church in the Country in Woodville. Each team has one official 60-minute practice each week.
The league provides each player an official Soccer in the Country / Upward jersey and matching colored game socks. Families provide solid black shorts or leggings, shin guards, and footwear.
A field map will be added before opening week.
Personal soccer ball with your child’s name, water bottle, shin guards, and soccer cleats or athletic shoes. Shin guards are required for every practice and game.
Fan jerseys are now available directly through Ink Wink. Order a jersey personalized with your player’s name and number so you can match your favorite Soccer in the Country player on game day.
At checkout, you can choose direct shipping for a fee, or choose the league pickup option so we can pick it up with the rest of the parent/fan jersey order.
ORDER YOUR FAN JERSEY →We’re always looking for people who want to help. There are all kinds of ways we can get you involved — coaching, game days, fields, setup, hospitality and more.
If you want to volunteer to be part of Soccer in the Country, call Church in the Country at 409-200-2014.
CALL 409-200-2014 →Our first season is possible because local businesses, ministries and community partners stepped up for our kids and teams. Tap a sponsor logo or link to learn more where a verified page is available.
Woodville, TX • Community gathering place
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Woodville, TX • Veterinary clinic
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Texas • Green roof systems
Thank you for supporting the Hammer Heads and Soccer in the Country.
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Woodville, TX • Electrical contractor
Thank you for supporting the Cheetahs and Soccer in the Country.
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Local sponsor
Thank you for supporting the Wolves and Soccer in the Country.
Local land services sponsor
Thank you for supporting the Tigers and Soccer in the Country.
Local landscape sponsor
Thank you for supporting the Penguins and Soccer in the Country.
Church in the Country ministry
Thank you for supporting the Sharks and Soccer in the Country.
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Woodville, TX • Mexican restaurant
Thank you for supporting the Lions and Soccer in the Country.
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Woodville, TX • Excavation, demolition & land clearing
Thank you for supporting the Kangaroos and Soccer in the Country.
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Southeast Texas • Land surveying & right-of-way services
Thank you for supporting the Raptors and Soccer in the Country.
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Polk County area • Investments & property
Thank you for supporting the Wildcats and Soccer in the Country.
Woodville, TX
Thank you for supporting the Bears and Soccer in the Country.
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Church in the Country ministry
Thank you for supporting the Dolphins and Soccer in the Country.
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Church in the Country kids ministry
Thank you for supporting the Eagles and Soccer in the Country.
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Woodville, TX • Family-owned whitetail deer farm
Thank you for supporting the Leopards and Soccer in the Country.
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Colmesneil, TX • Air conditioning & heating
Thank you for supporting the Rhinos and Soccer in the Country.
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Southeast Texas • Live country music
Thank you for supporting the Wolverines and Soccer in the Country.
More Info →Sponsor names and team assignments reflect the 2026 Soccer in the Country season.
Local vendors are welcome to set up during Soccer Saturdays this season.
There is no vendor fee for the 2026 season. Vendors may make a donation if they want, but it is not required or expected.
For information and approval, call or text Melissa Winters at 409-200-4635.
Call MelissaThis is our first season. We’ve put a lot of planning, work and prayer into it, and we know we’ll learn as we go. We ask families for patience and grace as we listen, communicate, adjust and keep getting better.
These leaders, along with a growing group of volunteers, are here to help throughout the season.
League Director
League Administrator
Kids Ministry Director
Social Media & Communications
Officials Coordinator
Fields Coordinator
Lead Pastor
Upward Leadership Team
Registration helps cover the real cost of operating and growing the league.
Soccer in the Country is an Upward Soccer ministry hosted by Church in the Country. Our goal is to provide a quality recreational soccer experience while using the relationships soccer creates to share the love of Jesus.
Families and coaches do not have to attend Church in the Country — or any church — to participate. Every game includes a 15-minute combined halftime devotional.
Teach the game. Love the kids. Point them to Jesus.
The first official practice week begins September 28. Each team has one official 60-minute practice each week.
Solid black athletic shorts, shin guards, soccer cleats or tennis/athletic shoes, the correct-size soccer ball and a water bottle. The league provides matching colored game socks.
No. Bring the personal soccer ball to practices, but leave it at home on game days.
Soccer cleats are allowed. Tennis or athletic shoes are also fine. Football and baseball cleats are not allowed.
Every player will play at least three of the four quarters in every game.
Rain alone does not automatically cancel soccer. League leadership will make decisions based on field conditions, forecast and safety. Lightning means play stops. Wait for official league communication before assuming an event is canceled.
GroupMe is the official day-to-day communication system. Each team will have its own Team GroupMe.
No. Soccer in the Country is open to families throughout the area. You do not have to attend Church in the Country or any church to participate.