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[quote=Anonymous]Don't get insulated.  He'll get too hot and sweaty, and then end up freezing when he takes a break.

For cold weather soccer,  dress like a runner.

Think 3 things:  1) wicking (non cotton) base layer; 2) outer layer to block the wind (and rain if they'll still practice in those conditions); 3) layering (so they have the ability to take things off when they start to get hot).

So for your son that would mean under armour or equivallent top and bottom,  shorts and jersey over that, then wind/rain proof pants,  a fleece vest or jacket, with a non-insulated wind/rainproof jacket over that.  Hat, and 2 pairs of gloves - one thin and one warmer pair.

Let your son unzip and shed layers as he wants, to control his own temperature.   You'll be standing around freezing.   He'll be running.   Most nights with temps in the mid-30s if the wind isn't too bad he'll probably end up with just the base layer plus shirts and jersey.  If you question how he can possibly be warm enough like that,  run 2 laps and then do 5 x 30 yd sprints and see how you feel.  ;)

Make him put stuff back on as soon as he stops though.   He won't want to,  because he'll still feel warm, but his body will stop producing heat once he stops moving and he'll quickly get chilled if he doesn't insulate again before that happens.

Last tip: enforce a hard and fast rule that everything that comes off goes straight into his soccer bag.  No throwing things to the side while playing for mom and dad to pick up.  No taking things off and throwing them near the bag, or on top of the bag.  In the bag.  No exceptions.   You'll thank me later.

REI is a good source for outdoor activewear:  https://www.rei.com/product/795341/columbia-trail-adventure-rain-pants-kids

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