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Register for Tryouts/Evaluations

Registration for evaluations is required for BOTH new and returning players.

There are no walk-ins permitted during tryouts; you must be registered in the system, or be approved to attend by email. Registration will continue to be open for age groups that have TBD tryout times.

A non-refundable fee of $20 per player will be assessed at the time of registration.

All tryouts are held at Variety Club in Worcester, PA (2950 Potshop Rd, Worcester, PA 19490). Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled session.

Ottosport (previously Demosphere) registration (closed on 3/13/2026)

2026-2027 Season Tryout Schedule and Information

2026-2027 Tryout Schedule

Girls Schedule - Players are encouraged to attend all sessions possible.

Age Group	Birth Dates	First Session	Second Session
U8 Girls	8/1/2018-7/31/2019	3/20 - 5:30-6:30 pm *note change from 3/16	3/27 - 5:30-6:30 pm
U9 Girls	8/1/2017-7/31/2018	3/20 - 5:30-6:30 pm	3/25 - 5:30-6:30 pm
U10 Girls	8/1/2016-7/31/2017	3/18 - 5:30-6:30 pm	3/23 - 5:30-6:30 pm
U11 Girls	8/1/2015-7/31/2016	3/25 6:45-7:45pm *3/25 is now the first session	3/30 5:30-6:30pm *3/30 replaces the 3/16 cancellation
U12 Girls	8/1/2014-7/31/2015	3/18 - 6:45-7:45 pm	3/23 - 6:45-7:45 pm
U13 Girls	8/1/2013-7/31/2014	3/18 - 8:00-9:00 pm	3/23 - 8:00-9:00 pm
U14 Girls	8/1/2012-7/31/2013	3/17 - 8:00-9:00 pm	3/26 - 8:00-9:00 pm
U15 Girls	8/1/2011-7/31/2012	3/17 - 8:00-9:00 pm	3/26 - 8:00-9:00 pm
U16 Girls*	8/1/2010-7/31/2011	TBD	TBD
U17 Girls*	8/1/2009-7/31/2010	TBD	TBD

*U16 girls and older will be held the weeks of April 6th and 13th. Details for tryouts for these age groups will be announced soon.

Boys Schedule - Players are encouraged to attend all sessions possible.

Age Group	Birth Dates	First Session	Second Session
U8 Boys	8/1/2018-7/31/2019	3/19 - 5:30-6:30 pm	3/24 - 5:30-6:30 pm
U9 Boys	8/1/2017-7/31/2018	3/17 - 5:30-6:30 pm	3/26 - 5:30-6:30 pm
U10 Boys	8/1/2016-7/31/2017	3/20 - 6:45-7:45 pm	3/26 - 6:45-7:45 pm
U11 Boys	8/1/2015-7/31/2016	3/17 - 6:45-7:45 pm	3/27 - 6:45-7:45 pm
U12 Boys	8/1/2014-7/31/2015	3/19 - 6:45-7:45 pm	3/24 - 6:45-7:45 pm
U13 Boys	8/1/2013-7/31/2014	3/19 - 8:00-9:00 pm	3/24 - 8:00-9:00 pm
U14 Boys	8/1/2012-7/31/2013	3/25 - 8:00-9:00 pm *note change from 3/16	3/27 - 8:00-9:00 pm *note change due to 3/16 cancellation
U15 Boys*	8/1/2011-7/31/2012	TBD	TBD
U16 Boys*	8/1/2010-7/31/2011	TBD	TBD
U17 Boys*	8/1/2009-7/31/2010	TBD	TBD
U18 Boys*	8/1/2008-7/31/2009	TBD	TBD
U19 Boys*	8/1/2007-7/31/2008	TBD	TBD

*U15 boys and older will be held the weeks of April 6th and 13th. Details for tryouts for these age groups will be announced soon

Parking & Traffic Flow at the Variety Club (see map here: Variety Club Training Facility | FC Montco)

All traffic should go through the first road on the left (after the soccer parking lot) by the basketball court and pavilion. There should be no cars near the indoor gym or the entrance to the turf field. These guidelines are important for maintaining a safe environment for everyone. *Parking at Variety may require parking and/or driving over grass. Please be mindful of cones and barriers, and avoid very muddy or soft areas.*

Tryout sessions have been spaced out to help minimize parking and traffic congestion as much as possible.

Check-In Process

Upon arrival at the field, please check in with the designated FC Montco representative. Each player will be assigned a numbered pinnie to wear during the tryout.

Tryout Format

Players will participate in scrimmages for approximately 60 minutes. At the conclusion of the session, players should return their pinnie to the staff.

Parent Guidelines

We ask that all parents remain outside the fence at Variety Club. Parents are welcome to watch but should not interact with their player during the tryout session.

If a tryout session is already in progress when you arrive, please wait to enter the field until the previous group has finished and exited.

Weather Updates

We will be monitoring the weather closely throughout the tryout period. If a tryout session needs to be canceled, you will be notified by email as soon as a decision is made. Any makeup dates will also be communicated via email.

Next Steps

After all tryouts are completed, we will send an email with next steps regarding team selections and registration.

Questions?

Reach out to registrar@fcmontco.org.

Age Group Changes for the 2026-27 Season

US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and the Association Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) collectively announced a major update to age group formations that will take effect for the 2026–27 season.

This change moves away from the current calendar-year (January–December) model and returns to a seasonal-year (August–July) model for age grouping. CLICK HERE to access the US Club Soccer article.

For the 2026/27 season FC Montco is moving age group registrations from the birth year model to the school year model (Aug 1 - July 31).
This change applies to all FC Montco levels of play and programming (Travel, Recreation, programs, & camps).

Age Group Changes FAQs:

- To better align players with their school grade peers for social and developmental benefits.
- Helping to reduce “trapped” players, i.e., players (usually with birthdates in the last quarter of the year) who continue in high school after the rest of their cohort have moved on to college.
- To improve player identification for collegiate soccer.
- Increased inclusivity and participation opportunities.
- Unified approach across major youth soccer organizations.
- Expert recommendations supporting the school-year model.
- The governing bodies of soccer in the USA - US Soccer, USYS, US Club, & AYSO.
- Starting in the 2026/27 season, youth player age groups will be organized by school year (Aug 1- July 31) rather than by calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31).
- All Travel level players.
- Many players will experience a shift into a different “age group” than they would under the old model. This new parameter will influence how we form our teams.
- The vast majority of players will play on the age group that aligns with their school grade (*only if their birth date does not restrict them - ie. players can not play ‘down’ an age group).
- Players with August birthdays will have the choice to play with their school year or stay with their age group. You will make this choice when you register for tryouts.
  - Whatever choice the player makes is for the entire year as rosters will be set after tryouts.
  - FC Montco highly recommends having a discussion with your current coach prior to making this decision.
- FC Montco has made the decision to allow current high school teams, to remain intact. All 2011 and older birth dates will be considered to play up an age group, to remain with their current team. You will make this choice when you register for tryouts.
  - Whatever choice the player makes is for the entire year as rosters will be set after tryouts.
  - FC Montco players with a 2011 and older birth year, who decide to play with their true school year, are encouraged to have a conversation with their current coach.
- Players that don't have August birthdays and want to be considered to play up an age level, will need to follow the current process in place by contacting the Director of Coaching and the Travel Director.

Still have Questions? Email us at registrar@fcmontco.org.