TRYOUTS

2026-2027 TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Boys

Age Birth Year Dates/Times Location

U8

8/1/18-7/31/19

4/26 @ 4:15-5:15pm

Laurel Acres Soccer FLD#2

U9

8/1/17-7/31/18

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U10

8/1/16-7/31/17

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U11

8/1/15-7/31/16

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U12

8/1/14-7/31/15

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U13

8/1/13-7/31/14

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U14

8/1/12-7/31/13

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U15

8/1/11-7/31/12

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U16

8/1/10-7/31/11

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U17/U18

8/1/08-7/31/10

Team Practice Invite

Register in Playmetrics

Girls

Age Birth Year Dates/Times Location

U8

8/1/18-7/31/19

4/26 @ 3-4pm

Laurel Acres Soccer FLD#2

U9

8/1/17-7/31/18

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U10

8/1/16-7/31/17

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U11

8/1/15-7/31/16

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U12

8/1/14-7/31/15

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U13

8/1/13-7/31/14

Register in Playmetrics

You will be contacted if a team is in need of players 

U14

8/1/12-7/31/13

Team Practice Invite

Register in Playmetrics 

U15

8/1/11-7/31/12

Team Practice Invite

Register in Playmetrics 

U16-U18

8/1/08-7/31/11

Team Practice Invite

Register in Playmetrics 

REGISTER

Step 1: Download on your mobile device the PlayMetrics app and create an account. YOU WILL NEED THIS FOR ALL MLU PROGRAMS MOVING FORWARD.


Step 2: Register for Travel Tryouts using the link below or click on Travel Tryout Program on PlayMetrics App to register.


Step 3: Review New Age Policy Changes by US Soccer and MLU Policy before you Register

 

Step 4:  Review Tryout Schedule above. Times will be updated 2 weeks prior to tryout date. 

US SOCCER 2026-2027 AGE GROUPS

Age Birthdate Typical School Grade

U8

August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019  

2

U9

August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018 

3

U10

August 1, 2016-July 31, 2017 

4

U11

August 1, 2015-July 31, 2016 

5

U12

August 1, 2014-July 31, 2015 

6

U13

August 1, 2013-July 31, 2014 

7

U14

August 1, 2012-July 31, 2013 

8

U15

August 1, 2011-July 31, 2012 

9

U16

August 1, 2010-July 31-2011 

10

U17

August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010   

11

U18

August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009 

12

FAQS

  • When is the travel soccer season? 

    Travel soccer season consist of 10 games in Fall (Sept-Nov) and 10 games in the Spring (March-May).  Practices are 2 days a week and you MUST attend one practice.  

  • What is the cost for travel soccer?

    Full Season (U8-U14) $500, HS Spring only teams (U15-18) $350. These fees cover league and ref fees, field maintenance, and MLU Trainer cost.  There will be additional team fees such as tournament and training cost.  There will be an option to make 3 payments  or pay in full option when you complete your registration. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit as Payment 1. Payment 2 is due August 1 and Payment 3 January 1.  

    *Except for players joining in the spring. The cost for Half Season (U8-U14) is $250.  There is a $100 non-refundable deposit and can only pay in full to accept the invite.  

  • Who is eligible to play travel soccer?  

    MLU is an open club-players in/out of town qualify to tryout.  A player must be born in the year 2018 or earlier to try out for a travel team.  

  • Can my player tryout out in the age group above?

    Player who are 2020 (U7 August 1, 2019-July 31, 2020) Birth year players can tryout up one year with the U8 (August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019) but must go back appropriate birth year the following year.  


    See new MLU Birth Year Policy

  • What is travel commitment?  

    MLU Travel Soccer is a commitment for the full seasonal year (U8-U14). (U15-U18) High School teams will be based on league and tournament play. 

  • When will I be notified if I make a team?

    After tryouts are completed teams will be formed and you will be notified as to team placement by email whether they did or did not make a team. It may take several weeks for team formation to conclude. If your player is being placed on a team you will receive an invitation to join through the account you registered from at www.mlusoccer.org.  You will click on ACCEPT OR DECLINE  to respond to the invitation. You will complete the registration process and complete payment.

    You will have 2 days to accept.

  • How do High School birth year teams work?

    High school team formation falls into two categories-full season play and spring only league play. Players who play in High School generally participate in spring league play. Players who do not play in high school generally play a full season. Team formation will be dependent on the who is interested for which teams.

REFUNDS

Refund requests may be considered under the following conditions:

  • Before the season begins: Partial refunds may be issued minus a non‑refundable administrative fee if the player withdraws prior to team formation or uniform orders.
  • After team formation or the start of the season: No refunds will be issued, except in cases of documented medical injury or relocation outside the area.
  • Travel program deposits: All travel deposits are non‑refundable once a player accepts a roster spot.
  • Uniforms and equipment: These items are non‑refundable once ordered.


All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the organization’s Board. The organization reserves the right to approve or deny any request at its discretion. Thank you for assisting us in prioritizing the well-being and enjoyment of youth soccer players.