Competitive Soccer

Competitive Soccer Program
Our Competitive Soccer Program runs in both the fall and spring seasons. Each team trains twice per week, with additional weekly goalkeeper training at the Sokol North Complex.

Games are played at home (Sokol North) and at various locations across Alabama. Travel is required. Teams may occasionally schedule extra practices based on game schedules or team needs.

Club Registration and Fees

Registration for Competitive Soccer is by invitation only based on player evaluations held in Spring. Registration can be completed online or in person at any Tuscaloosa County PARA Office (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm).

There are three financial obligations for Competitive Soccer at Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club:

Club Fee

The Club Fee is $525 per player, per season (paid separately each fall and spring). It covers coaching, facility use, equipment, administration, and other club-wide expenses.

• A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your player’s spot on a team.
• No team will be formed unless there are enough players who have paid the deposit.
• The full balance is due by July 25, 2025 for the Fall season.
• There is no automatic billing. Families must log into their PARA account or visit a PARA Activity Center to make payments.
• Players may not participate in any team activities until the Club Fee is paid in full.
• A $50 late fee will be applied if the deposit is not received by May 31, 2025.

Team Fee

Team Fees are set by each team and vary based on travel, tournaments, and other team expenses. These are managed by the team manager and collected separately throughout the season.

Uniforms

All players are required to purchase their uniforms directly from Soccer.com. An email with ordering instructions will be sent to each player.

• Fall 2025 Club Fee Payment Options

• Registration Deadline: May 29, 2025  (Requires a minimum $50 deposit toward Club Fees)
• Full Payment Due: July 25, 2025

⚠️Note: Club Fees and registration must be completed before a player may participate. Team Fees will be collected later by the Team Manager.

• No automatic payments are available this season. Payments must be made through your PARA account or at a PARA Activity Center.
• Late Fee: A $50 late fee will be applied to accounts with unpaid deposits or Club Fees after May 30, 2025. Players with unpaid Club Fees will not be allowed to participate until all fees are paid.

Team fees, will be handled by the team manager and charged separately at a later date.

Annual Club Tryouts

All players interested in joining the Competitive Soccer Program at Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club must attend our Annual Tryouts held each spring. Tryouts and team formation are currently based on birth year, in accordance with U.S. Soccer guidelines.

We strongly encourage all players to attend the Tryouts, as this is the primary opportunity for coaches to evaluate and form teams for the upcoming season.

This spring, Competitive Tryouts will be held on May 12-13, 2025, for players born in 2007-2013.  These evaluations are to create teams to compete in the Fall 2025 soccer season of the Alabama State League of the Alabama Soccer Association.

Competitive Tryouts: May 12-13, 2025
Players born in 2008-2013

Please note: Tryout dates are set by age by The Alabama Soccer Association. The ASA allows 2014 teams to be placed in either the Alabama State League (Competitive) or the D-League (Academy).  Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club will make the league determination for the 2014 teams after evaluations.

Supplemental Tryouts
 Players who are unable to attend due to relocation, injury, or other extenuating circumstances may request a Supplemental Tryout by contacting the Executive Director.

• Used only to fill open spots on existing teams, if space is available.
• All team formation happens during the Annual Tryouts.
• There is no guarantee of space after tryouts conclude.