Player evaluations and tryouts for the Select Program for the 2023-24 Programming Year are now open! The Select Program is for the committed soccer player that aspires to grow and mature in the sport. A player evaluation is required to be considered for a team.
Select Teams are formed annually through a tryout process led by the LUFC DOC and licensed coaches during the month of June. Tryouts will be conducted by age group over 2 consecutive days. Players are encouraged to attend as many days as possible for the most complete and accurate assessment.
All players are required to register for tryouts to be considered for placement on a Select team.
Register online for only $40/player, or register in person the day of tryouts for $55/player.
New Players to the Select Program must bring an original copy of their birth certificate to the first day of tryouts.
Arrive at least 20 minutes early on the first day of tryouts and check in at the Concession Stand.
5PM-6:15PM U11 Boys, U11 Girls, U13 Girls 6:15PM-7:30PM U12 Girls, U12 Boys, U13 Boys, 7:30PM-8:45PM U14 Girls, U14 Boys, U15 Girls, U15 Boys If tryouts are canceled due to weather, the rain out date is June 14, 2023. Offers will be extended by noon on June 16, 2023.
5PM-6:30PM U16 through U19 Girls 6:45PM-8:15PM U16 through U19 Boys If tryouts are canceled due to weather, there is no rain out date for this age group. Offers will be extended by noon on June 23, 2023
Players should arrive with proper attire, including soccer shoes and shin gaurds (tryout shirt will be provided) and plenty of water.
It is strongly encouraged, but players are sometimes unable to avoid missing. Players must attend a minimum of one night to be considered for a Navy (top team) offer. All players missing a night must notify the DOC beforehand.
All players unable to attend due to vacation or other excused activity are still required to register for tryouts. After registering, players must contact the LUFC DOC to schedule a player evaluation.
The Academy and Select Programs are governed by US Soccer's age group classification. Age groups are determined by birth year. Your "U" age group is determined by a simple formula: Year Season Ends – Birth Year = Age Group For example: 2022-23 (Season) – 2008 (Birth Year) = U15 (Age Group)
See the USYS Age Chart for easy reference.
Although not a common practice based on LUFC player development philosophy, there are cases where players may choose to tryout for an older age group. Interested players need to do 2 things: 1. Meet with the LUFC DOC prior to trying out2. Register for both tryouts (current age group + older age group)
LUFC encourages our players to play for their respective high school teams. For high school players, our club soccer season runs opposite of the WIAA high school season. Boys will play high school soccer in the fall, and LUFC Select soccer in the spring. Girls will play LUFC Select soccer in the fall, and WIAA high school soccer in the spring. High school boys and girls MUST try out in June to be considered for a Select team.
