By Spenix Sportswear · Published October 21, 2026
SPENIX FIELD GUIDE · SOCCER PACKAGES
The short answer: Start with the kit players need for matches. List training wear, warm-ups and bags separately. A clear package is better than a long bundle of items families did not expect to buy.
Club organisers often need to balance a consistent team look with a budget parents can manage. The simplest way to do that is to define the package before choosing the graphics. Write down what every player receives, what goalkeepers receive and what remains optional.
What should a youth soccer package include?
A basic clothing package usually starts with a match jersey, shorts and socks. That is not the same as all required playing equipment. IFAB Law 4 lists separate equipment requirements, including shinguards and footwear. Tell parents clearly which items the club supplies and which they must obtain separately.
| Package level | What you might include | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Match essentials | Jersey, shorts and socks | A straightforward core order |
| Home and alternate | Two clearly different match jerseys, with specified shorts and socks | Useful when the competition requires an alternate solution |
| Training add-on | Training top or additional practice kit | Separates match wear from frequent training use |
| Travel add-on | Warm-up top, pants or team bag | Optional team presentation and travel needs |
| Goalkeeper kit | Distinctive goalkeeper clothing in the needed sizes | Prevents the keeper being treated as an afterthought |
Count the roster, not just the players on the field
The number in a playing format is not your order quantity. Your registered roster may include substitutes, rotating goalkeepers and players joining later. Use confirmed registrations and the competition’s actual roster limits. Avoid planning a 7v7 order around seven shirts simply because seven players take the field.
U.S. Soccer’s grassroots coaching pathway resource distinguishes 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 formats. Check your own league’s current format and roster requirements rather than using a generic age-based assumption.
A parent-friendly club order
- 01 →DefinePublish one clear included-items list.
- 02 →FitCollect sizes using the actual supplier chart.
- 03 ✓ApproveLock the roster, artwork and delivery plan.
Keep goalkeeper needs visible
List goalkeeper pieces as their own line items. A rotating goalkeeper may need a different size from the regular keeper. Check colours against the outfield kit and the competition’s requirements. Do not assume one spare shirt will fit every player who might go in goal.
Make sizing easy for families
Send the exact chart and explain how to measure. Offer a fitting sample where possible. Ask families to confirm the size rather than guessing from age alone. If the supplier offers different cuts, label those options clearly so “medium” does not mean two different things in the same order.
- Set one date for size confirmation.
- Separate jersey, shorts and sock sizes if the supplier permits mixed sizes.
- Record the family’s approved size and the chart version used.
- Explain replacement and exchange conditions before taking orders.
For the wider buying process, read our custom soccer jersey guide. Our soccer ordering mistakes checklist is also useful before the club sends the final roster.
Build a transparent club budget
For example, 16 players receiving two clothing sets each need 32 sets. Two complete spare sets make 34. If goalkeeper pieces are different, calculate them separately. The term “set” must mean the same items in your quantity sheet and supplier quote.
Team-order calculator
Change the numbers to plan your order. Prices are your own inputs, not a Spenix quote. This tool does not send or store your entries.
Formula: players × sets per player + extra sets. Budget = total sets × entered set price + other costs. Taxes, freight, duties and fees must be included in your own inputs. If your browser disables the tool, use these formulas directly.
What belongs in the final club approval?
- A line-by-line item list, including goalkeeper and spare pieces.
- One checked roster with names, numbers and separate size fields.
- Front and back artwork, plus sponsor permissions where applicable.
- Written pricing, delivery destination and required arrival date.
- A clear contact for missing, damaged or incorrect items.
A closer look at the design
Quick answers
Should every player receive two jerseys?
Only if that suits the club’s needs and competition rules. Confirm the alternate-colour requirements before adding a second jersey to every package.
Can children choose jersey and short sizes separately?
Ask the supplier. If mixed sizing is available, use separate fields in the roster so the instruction is unambiguous.
Do we need to order goalkeeper kits separately?
They should at least be specified separately. The colours, fit and quantity may differ from outfield-player clothing.
Build a kit your team will want to wear.
Send Spenix your roster size, design idea and required arrival date. Ask for a written breakdown of materials, decoration, sizes, shipping and any extra costs before you approve production.
Request a custom team quote →Want to see the range first? Explore the collection.
