1.     Touches

Players will get more touches than if they were playing 11-a-side. Players get 4x as many touches in an hour than a 90 min 11-a-side game! That means more passing, more shooting, more dribbling, more development and playing.

2.     Quality of Facilities

Sofive especially is dedicated to high quality turf, beautiful amenities, and multiple fields in one central location! No more playing on crumby dirt fields and fighting for space with the local lacrosse team or kickball meetup! 5-a-side fields are typically accessible all day and night and many are temperature controlled soccer centers. No sun burns, no freezing temps, show up and play in comfort.  

3.     Fitness

5-a-side is nonstop. It’s a constant workout where you’re required to perform bursts of high-intensity exercise. It’s an incredible workout that requires agility, focus, and endurance.  Not to mention, 5-a-side positive health benefits from a physical and mental standpoint.  

4.     Social aspect

5-a-side games are easy to organize, find teammates, and enjoy the social aspect of soccer. You only need 4 more friends to get started and Sofive has “meetup” groups where members can join, meet friends, and join pickup soccer 4 times a week! As far as leagues and tournaments, it’s much easier to find a group of 5 than a group of 11!  

5.     Popularity and Informality

5-a-side is designed to have fun. It’s typically played informally by everyone and anyone. Whether you are a soccer passionate fan or a first-timer looking for a workout, everyone can find their 5-a-side niche. 5-a-side’s informality and ease of play has increased popularity in Europe, South America, and recently the U.S!  

There are more people playing 5-a-side soccer than 11-a-side. Many of the reasons why are listed above! We’d love to hear from you on the benefits of 5-a-side!