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Evaluations

Every age. One honest answer.

Where your player starts depends on age. Where they go next depends on development.

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Pick your player’s age
ECNL-RL NTX · National 1 · Pre-ECNL · Red River NPL · RPL · SuperCopa · Classic League
The full pathway

Every age has a different door.

Where your player starts depends on age. The path forward should fit the player in front of us. Pick a band above to see what is true for your player today.

Choose your starting point
U5 – U9
Pre-Academy & Junior AcademyBall comfort, first touches, foundation habits. No roster contract.
Rolling
U10 – U12
Academy & Academy SelectU10 is rolling. U11 and U12 step up to formal tryouts.
Bridge
U13 – U18
Select CompetitiveECNL-RL NTX, National 1, Red River NPL, Classic League.
Tryouts
Rolling evaluations

Come when you’re ready.

Pre-Academy and Junior Academy players are evaluated on a rolling basis, year-round. We watch how they move with the ball, what they notice around it, and how ready they are for the next environment. Then we place them where they can grow with clarity and confidence.

What to expect

  • WhenAny time. Year-round. No window to miss.
  • HowSchedule online, email the club, or speak with a team manager or head coach at training.
  • FormatOpen training session. Your player trains alongside their age group so we can see them in a real environment.
  • Watching forTechnical foundations. Spatial awareness. Decision-making. The habits that make the next level possible.
  • OutcomeA placement conversation at the end of the session. Confirmation, schedule, and next steps emailed within 24 hours.
  • ProgramU5–U6 Pre-Academy. U7–U9 Junior Academy.
Start an evaluation

Schedule an evaluation session.

Tell us your player’s age and when you’d like to come. We’ll confirm a session and send prep info within 24 hours.

Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Cost
Complimentary
Wear
Black shorts, plain white shirt
Bring
Cleats, shin guards, properly inflated ball, water
Start an evaluation →
The bridge year

Where Academy becomes Select.

U10 players are evaluated on a rolling basis, year-round. Placement may be Academy or one of three competitive leagues, depending on level and readiness. U11 and U12 step into formal tryouts, where Pre-ECNL, SuperCopa, and Classic League come into play.

Rolling

U10 · Academy.

Rolling evaluation. Placement based on level.

  • WhenAny time. Year-round.
  • HowSchedule online, email the club, or speak with a team manager or head coach at training.
  • Watching forTechnical foundations and decision-making. Higher level earns competitive placement.
  • LeaguesPre-ECNL · SuperCopa (invite) · RPL
  • OutcomePlacement conversation at the visit. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Cost
Complimentary
Wear
Black shorts, plain white shirt
Bring
Cleats, shin guards, properly inflated ball, water
Start an evaluation →
Tryouts

U11 – U12 · Academy Select.

Formal tryouts. Signed roster, year-long commitment.

  • EligibilityOpen to players not currently under contract. Players under contract should call the club for tryout dates allowed under NTSSA / US Club rules.
  • LeaguesPre-ECNL · SuperCopa (invite) · Classic League
  • Watching forTechnical foundations + game readiness under pressure.
  • OutcomeRoster decisions within 72 hours of the final session.
Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Cost
Complimentary
Wear
Black shorts, plain white shirt
Bring
Cleats, shin guards, properly inflated ball, water
Register for tryouts →
Select Competitive

Multiple pathways, one decision.

At U13 and up, the pathway branches. Your player can try out for ECNL-RL NTX, National 1, Red River NPL, or Classic League. Each tier carries its own commitment, schedule, and level of competition. The right starting point should match both ambition and readiness.

What to expect

  • WhenECNL-RL NTX tryouts open May 1, then rolling for unsigned and released players. National 1, Red River NPL, and Classic tryouts: call the club for current dates.
  • HowRegister online or call the club. Players currently under contract with another club should call before registering.
  • FormatTwo evaluation sessions per tier. Evaluated by the coaches who’ll coach the team.
  • LeaguesECNL-RL NTX · National 1 · Red River NPL · Classic League
  • Watching forGame readiness under pressure. Tactical decision-making. Performance level determines tier placement.
  • OutcomeRoster decisions within 72 hours of the final session.
Register for tryouts

Choose your tryout tier.

Register online for the league that fits your player’s level. Players currently under contract should call the club first.

Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Cost
Complimentary
Wear
Black shorts, plain white shirt
Bring
Cleats, shin guards, properly inflated ball, water
Register for tryouts →
A note for current ECNL & ECNL-RL players Per ECNL rules, players currently rostered with another ECNL or ECNL-RL club (U13 – U18/19) cannot attend another club's tryouts before May 1, 2026. Our ECNL-RL NTX tryouts open May 1 to comply with this rule and give you a clean window to attend.
What we watch for

Four moments, watched closely.

No matter the age, we are looking for the same habits. The ones that hold up when the game speeds up.

01
Mason directing a teammate during play, pointing to indicate where to move
Between players

Communication.

Do they use voice, eyes, and body to organize the play?

02
Corbin reading the field with the ball as a defender approaches
Before the ball

Scanning.

Do they read the field before it arrives?

03
Jud receiving the ball with body half-turned, open to play forward
On the ball

Body shape.

Do they receive open and ready to play forward?

04
Camden running between two defenders into open space
Around the ball

Timing of movement.

Do they run when it changes the play?

Who this is for

Be honest about the fit.

Evaluation works both ways. The right fit sharpens everything that comes after. The wrong fit slows down a player who could thrive somewhere else.

This is for you if…

  • ✓

    Your player wants to understand the game, not just play it.They ask why. They watch the moment after the moment. They want the connected version.

  • ✓

    Your family is ready to be coached, not just placed.Real feedback lands harder when everyone’s ready to hear it. That includes the parents.

  • ✓

    You measure the year by who your player is becoming.The score on Saturday matters. Who they are on Tuesday matters more.

  • ✓

    You want your player to solve problems earlier, not just survive them.Earlier scan. Earlier decision. Earlier touch. That’s what we’re building.

This probably isn't right if…

  • ✕

    You’re shopping for a specific team or roster spot.We evaluate the player in front of us. The roster comes after.

  • ✕

    You’re choosing a club by trophy count.Tournament results follow good development. They don’t replace it.

  • ✕

    You expect a yes or no at the end of one session.Evaluation is a process. We watch across sessions, not across minutes.

  • ✕

    Your player isn’t ready to be coached through the hard parts.The hard parts are where the connected players get made.

Every player has a right club. Sometimes it’s us. Sometimes it isn’t.

Common questions

Before you begin.

The things every parent wants to know, answered clearly before you take the next step.

Enter date of birth Auto-calculated. Contact us if your player is approved to play up or down.
U10 and younger play multiple positions. This is just a starting reference.
Leave blank if not currently playing club soccer.
Players U10 and below aren't on binding contracts at any club, per US Club Soccer and USYS rules. You're free to attend.
Required for U11+ players currently rostered at another club.

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