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Tryouts and Evaluations
Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club
 

Competitive Tryouts and Academy Evaluations for the Fall 2026 /Spring 2027 Season

Competitive Soccer Tryouts
May 11 - May 12
 U13-U18

Age groups that play in the 11v11 format

May 13 is a rainout date

Academy Soccer Evaluations
May 18 – May 19
U9-U12

Age groups that play in the 9v9 & 7v7 format

May 20 is a rainout date

Academy & Competitive Parent Meeting

May 7 at 6:30pm

Parent Information Meeting (Highly Recommended)

  • > Learn about the program and expectations
  • > Understand the tryout process
  • > Ask questions before evaluations

 

Phelps Activity Center

2200 Rock Quarry Dr,

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Competitive Soccer Tryouts

May 11 and 12, 2026
All potential players must register for tryouts.

U13 - U18 Soccer Tryouts 

Age Group        Birthdate Range                 Check-in       Tryout Time        

U13      August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014     5:30pm        6:00pm–7:00pm

U14      August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013     5:30pm        6:00pm–7:00pm

U15      August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012     6:30pm        7:00pm–8:00pm

U16      August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011     6:30pm        7:00pm–8:00pm

U17      August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010     7:30pm        8:00pm–9:00pm

U18      August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009     7:30pm        8:00pm–9:00pm

 

Please note that times are subject to change. The final tryout schedule will be sent to all registered on May 10.

 

Location
Sokol North Complex
6250 Watermelon Road

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

 

Tryouts will be 90 minutes long for each group between 5:45pm and 7:30pm. Times for age groups will be determined by registration numbers and sent to all players closer to the date.

LOCATIONS

Sokol North Complexview map

AGES

U13 through U18

August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2009

Academy Soccer Evaluations

May 18 and 19, 2026
All potential players must register for evaluations.

U9 - U12 Evaluations

Age Group        Birthdate Range                      

U9 (7v7)       August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018

U10 (7v7)     August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017 

U11 (9v9)     August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016

U12* (9v9)   August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 

 

Boys and Girls Times

Evaluations will run from 5:45pm-8:30pm. Exact age group check-in and evaluation times will be sent to all registered May 17.

 

Location
Sokol North Complex
6250 Watermelon Road

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

 

* The Alabama Soccer Association allows U12 teams to be placed in either the Alabama State League (Competitive) or Academy.  Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club will make the league determination for the U12 teams after evaluations.

LOCATIONS

Sokol North Complexview map

AGES

U9-U12

August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2015

Barry Spitzer

Executive Director of Soccer