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Tryouts for 2026-2027 teams in the newly branded San Diego Sockers Youth organization will be held during the following weeks in accordance with the SOCAL governing league policy:
Players born August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021 (U6 - U9) tryout week of December 1, 2025
Players born August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2017 (U10 - U14) tryout week of February 23, 2026
Players born August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2012 (U15 - U19) tryout week of April 20, 2026
Coaching assignments will be announced closer to the tryout window for each group.
Teams will be formed based on new age grouping implemented by US Soccer beginning with the 2026-27 season.
We ask that you do the following if you are interested in playing for the San Diego Sockers for the 2026-27 season:
Learn more about the Sockers organization, teams and coaches.
Check back in late-October for tryout registration sign up.
Registration fees cover professional coaching sessions, league fees, insurance costs, referee fees, facilities and equipment, skills clinics and specialty programs. Tournament fees are handled on a team-by-team basis.
All teams practice 2-3x a week. Additional trainings are offered by age group via our Specialty Training Program and Olympus Movement Performance strength and conditioning sessions. Goalies also train weekly under the direction of three-time MASL Goalkeeper of the Year Chris Toth. Our Specialty Training Program is directed by Mark O’Sullivan, and features a player-centered curriculum that addresses different soccer skills, techniques, and building of soccer IQ throughout the year to maximize individual player growth and development.
