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2024-25 Tryouts

Register for USC and AFC Huntsville Fall 2024-25 Tryouts!

ECNL Tryouts will be held May 7-8-9. Competitive ASL tryouts are BEING HELD MAY 13-15 AND MAY 20-22. ALL U9-U19 ATHLETES SHOULD REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS (BORN 2006-2016). PLEASE ALSO REGISTER IF YOU ARE MOVING TO THE AREA, BUT WILL MISS TRYOUTS IN MAY.

  • Tuesday, May 7th- Thursday, May 9th: U11-U19 ECNL/ECRL/SCCL Tryouts- athletes attending this night will pick up their shirts at check in. 
  • Thursday, May 9th:  Spirit Night at Yogurt Mountain on Carl T. Jones!  10% of your purchase comes back to the club! 
  • Friday, May 10 12pm-5:30pm and Saturday, May 11 9am-12pm:  Tryout t-shirt pick up at 3230 Leeman Ferry Rd.
  • Monday, May 13- Wednesday, May 15: U13-U19 Tryouts 
  • Monday, May 20- Wednesday, May 22: U9-U12 Tryouts 

FAll 2024 Age Groups

Age Group Year of Birth
U9 2016
U10 2015
U11 2014
U12 2013
U13 2012
U14 2011
U15 2010
U16 2009
U17 2008
U18 2007
U19 2006


May 7-9


May 13-16


May 20-21


U9- U19 Tryout Information

*ALL May 7-8-9 Tryouts will be held indoor at 3230-B Leeman Ferry Rd.  35801.  Please wear soccer flats, turf flats, or tennis shoes. 

*Monday, May 13  and May 20-22 will be held outdoors at John Hunt Park=JH.

*Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16 will be held indoor at 3230-B Leeman Ferry Rd. 35801. Please wear soccer flats, turf flats, or tennis shoes. 

U9-U19 AFC Huntsville-USC and USC Tryouts

Age Groups SCCL/ECRL/ECNL (U11-U19) Evals/Tryouts 5/20 & 5/21 @JH Evals/Tryouts 5/13 @ JH Evals/Tryouts 5/14 @Indoor Evals/Tryouts 5/15 @Indoor Evals/Tryouts 5/16
U9B (2016) n/a 5/20 & 5/21 6:30-8pm JH7
U9G (2016) n/a 5/20 & 5/21 5-6:30pm JH7
U10B (2015) n/a 5/20 & 5/21 6:30-8pm JH7
U10G (2015) n/a 5/20 & 5/21 5-6:30pm JH7
U11B (2014) 5/7 5:00-6:15pm 5/20 & 5/21 5-6:30pm JH5
U11G (2014) 5/9 6:45-8:15pm 5/20 & 5/21 6:30-8pm JH5
U12B (2013) 5/7 5:00-6:15pm 5/20 & 5/21 5-6:30pm JH5
U12G (2013) 5/9 6:45-8:15pm 5/20 & 5/21 6:30-8pm JH5
U13B (2012) 5/9 5:00-6:30pm 5/13 6:30-8pm JH5 5/16 5-6:15pm (Indoor)
U13G (2012) 5/7 6:30-7:45pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH7
U14B (2011) 5/9 5:00-6:30pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH5 5/15 5:00-6:15pm
U14G (2011) 5/7 6:30-7:45pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH7 5/16 5-6:15pm JH7
U15B (2010) 5/8 5:00-6:15pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH8
U15G (2010) 5/8 6:30-7:45pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH6 5/16 6:30-7:45pm (Indoor)
U16B (2009) 5/8 5:00-6:15pm 5/13 8-9:30pm JH7 5/14 6:30-7:45pm
U16G (2009) 5/8 6:30-7:45pm 5/13 5-6:30pm JH6
U17B (2008) 5/7 8:00-9:15pm 5/13 8-9:30pm JH5 5/14 8:00-9:20pm
U17G (2008) 5/8 8:00-9:15pm 5/13 6:30-8pm JH6 5/15 6:30-8pm
U19B (07/06) 5/7 8:00-9:15pm 5/13 8-9:30pm JH7 5/16 8-9:30pm (indoor)
U19G (07/06) 5/8 8:00-9:15pm 5/13 6:30-8pm JH7 5/15 8-9:30pm

Before Tryouts

BEFORE TRYOUTS:

Register online BEFORE coming to tryouts (The sooner the better!)

  • Make sure your athlete is well rested and hydrated BEFORE each tryout session.
  • Please use the restroom BEFORE coming to tryouts.  We can’t guarantee the facilities will be unlocked and available. 
  • Discuss with your family the commitment level and cost of club soccer and make sure it is a good fit for your family and your athlete BEFORE committing to the team/club. 
  • Try not to add any extra pressure to your child BEFORE, during or after tryouts. 

WEATHER AND FIELD UPDATES:

  • Any last minute changes due to inclement weather or standing water on fields will be communicated via alert through Team Snap and on our Facebook, Instagram & Twitter pages.

Note: Due to possible last minute changes, always check the tryout/evaluation schedule above and USC Social Media accounts prior to traveling to the fields.


During Tryouts

DURING TRYOUTS:

  • Please refer to the tryout schedule above.  Your child will try out with their given age group DURING tryouts. 
  • All weather delays/cancellations will be sent through the online tryout registration app and will be communicated on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, and YOUR EMAIL IF WEATHER APPEARS TO BE QUESTIONABLE DURING TRYOUTS! 
  • Parents are welcome to stay and watch DURING tryouts, however, all USC policies regarding sideline coaching and distractions will be enforced.
  • Spectators should stay away from the sidelines and immediate area of the staff and players DURING tryouts.  Crowded sidelines can create undo stress and unwanted distractions for players. 
  • DO NOT coach your child in any way from the sidelines DURING tryouts.  (This is also applicable for the season.)
  • NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT HUNTSVILLE CITY FIELDS per city ordinances.  Please leave your furry friends at home!
  • USC will have a table set up with uniform sizers from Adidas DURING tryouts.  If you are unsure of your athlete’s sizes, please stop by and try on the sizers.  Uniforms are non refundable once you order. 
  • ​​​​​​​USC Spiritwear will be available for purchase and is also available for purchase at Bloom Dancewear located at 3050 Leeman Ferry Drive 35801​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • USC will have a “Shoe Swap” table set up for ANY athletes who need cleats.  We want to ensure all of our athletes have proper footwear, so feel free to bring any outgrown gently used cleats/indoor flats to the table and pick up a pair if you need to! ​​​​​​​

After Tryouts

AFTER TRYOUTS:

  • A team meeting will be held AFTER tryouts.  (Meetings may be conducted virtually depending on appropriate health safety measures).
  • Jersey numbers will be confirmed/assigned to new players AFTER tryouts.Uniform sizers will be available at Bloom Dancewear AFTER tryouts.  3050 Leeman Ferry Rd 35801
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You will order your uniforms online AFTER tryouts (DO NOT DELAY!!)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • ​​​​​​​A non-refundable payment of $250.00 is DUE AT THE INITIAL TEAM MEETING AFTER tryouts.  This will be your first payment towards the fall season