Tryouts Overview
SSA hosts free open tryouts throughout the year for players interested in joining our Academy and Competitive programs.
Academy Tryouts
U8-U10 Academy & U11-U12 SCCL tryouts are held in late May for Fall and Spring placement and again in late November for Spring placement. Players are evaluated to determine the appropriate program and level for their development.
Competitive Tryouts
U13+ Boys & Girls competitive tryouts are held in late May for placement in SSA’s elite league pathways, including: SCCL, MLS NEXT, GAL, NAL, DPL, N1L. Use the links below for specific tryout dates, locations, and registration information.
USL Youth Summer League
Players interested in our U10–U19 USL Youth Summer League can learn more aboutJanuary tryouts here.
2026/2027 Age Groups by Birthdate
Excludes MLS Next Homegrown Division
| U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18/19 |
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| 8/1/18 |
8/1/17 |
8/1/16 |
8/1/15 |
8/1/14 |
8/1/13 |
8/1/12 |
8/1/11 |
8/1/10 |
8/1/09 |
8/1/07 |
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| 7/31/19 |
7/31/18 |
7/31/17 |
7/31/16 |
7/31/15 |
7/31/14 |
7/31/13 |
7/31/12 |
7/31/11 |
7/31/10 |
7/31/09 |
Note: MLS Next Homegrown program age groups will remain calendar year age groups with a January 1 to December 31 cutoff: U13 (2014), U14 (2013), U15 (2012), U16 (2011), U17 (2010), U18/U19 (2007-2009)
Guide to Join SSA Swarm
2026/2027 Season
List of Services
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Program SummaryList Item 2
Explore programs and leagues by age group and location.
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Missed Tryouts?
Find available roster opportunities with SSA Swarm FC.
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Tryout RegistrationList Item 1
SSA hosts tryouts for players interested in joining our programs. Pre-registration is required.
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ID Events
SSA hosts open ID Clinics for players to meet our coaches and experience the program.
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Program FeesList Item 3
View program fees and what’s included with registration.
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Tryout Day GuideList Item 4
Get prepared and know what to expect on tryout day.
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U8–U10 FAQs
Answers to common U8–U10 Academy program questions.
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U11–U12 SCCL FAQs
Answers to common U11–U12 SCCL Academy questions.
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U13–U19 Competitive FAQs
Answers to common U13–U19 Competitive Program questions.
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After Tryouts: U8–U10
What to expect after U8–U10 Academy tryouts.
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After Tryouts: U11-12 SCCL
What to expect after U11-12 SCCL Academy tryouts.
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After Tryouts: U13-U19
What to expect after U13-U19 competitive tryouts.
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Uniform Ordering
How to order your Capelli uniform.
U13-U19 Age Group Coordinators
Please reach out to the appropriate contact below for general placement questions.
| 2026/27 | Tryout | Coordinators |
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| Boys | Coordinator | Email Address |
| U13 | Kelham O'Hanlon Roberto Sibaja | Kgohanlon@ssaelite.com robertos@ssaelite.com |
| U14 | Kelham O'Hanlon Roberto Sibaja | Kgohanlon@ssaelite.com robertos@ssaelite.com |
| U15 | Jack Coulton | jackcoulton@ssaelite.com |
| U16 | Jack Coulton | jackcoulton@ssaelite.com |
| U17 | Kelham O'Hanlon | Kgohanlon@ssaelite.com |
| U18/19 | Roberto Sibaja | robertos@ssaelite.com |
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| Girls | Coordinator | Email Address |
| U13 | Gareth Evans | gevans@ssaelite.com |
| U14 | Jordan Davis | jdavis@ssaelite.com |
| U15 | Sam Helliwell | shelliwell@ssaelite.com |
| U16 | Sam Helliwell | shelliwell@ssaelite.com |
| U17 | Richard Foy | richardfoy@ssaelite.com |
| U18/19 | Richard Foy | richardfoy@ssaelite.com |