Our TRYOUTS Bring Talent Together

Full tryout calendar for MLS NEXT, Elite Academy, and Premier teams.

WHO THESE TRYOUTS ARE FOR

  • Boys born 2008–2011

  • Players aiming for:

    • MLS NEXT

    • Elite Academy (EA)

    • Premier

  • Players committed to competitive training & development

  • Athletes pursuing high-level performance environments

Not sure what age group you are? 
Use this calculator below for the 2026/27 season.

2026/27 Age Group Finder

Enter the player’s birthdate to see their age group for the 2026/27 season. Use this tool to quickly see what age group to look for in the schedule below.

Tryout Schedule Grid

Players may attend multiple sessions in their region. Choose the region you plan to play in.

NORTH REGION

tryout SESSIONS

Location Dates Time Field Age Group
Bothell Fri [DATE] [TIME] Tambark Park – Soccer Field U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →
Snohomish Sun [DATE] [TIME] Glacier Peak HS U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →
Bothell Fri [DATE] [TIME] Tambark Park – Soccer Field U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →

CENTRAL REGION

TRYOUT SESSIONS

Location Dates Time Field Age Group
Redmond Fri [DATE] [TIME] Marymoor Park – Field #4/#5 U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →
Bellevue Sun [DATE] [TIME] Wilburton Park U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →
Issaquah Fri [DATE] [TIME] Central Park – Field 3 U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →

SOUTH REGION

TRYOUT SESSIONS

Location Dates Time Field Age Group
Tacoma Fri [DATE] [TIME] Sprinker Recreation Center U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →
Tacoma Fri [DATE] [TIME] Sprinker Recreation Center U16–U19 Boys REGISTER NOW →

MLS & EA ID Sessions

Free regional pre-tryout evaluations. Registration required.

Tryout Schedule

Academy & Premier tryout dates and locations.
$25 registration fee.

Season Outlines

Academy & Premier season structure, expectations, events, and program details.

FAQs

Answers to common Academy & Premier tryout and program questions.

What Happens At a Session?

High-Intensity Training

  • Led by Academy & MLS staff

  • High tempo, game-relevant environments

Focused Evaluation

  • Position-specific work

  • Small-sided game play

  • Full-field play

WHAT WE EVALUATE

  • Technical quality & speed of play

  • Tactical understanding

  • Work rate & mentality

  • Coachability