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LSC United try-outs

How LSC United try-outs work: when they are, what to bring, what coaches look for and how players are picked. They’re run like a fun practice.

Ages U9 to U16

Placeholder photo · club Facebook, 2022

On this page 7 sections
  1. When and where
  2. Which age group?
  3. Why we hold try-outs
  4. What to expect
  5. What to bring
  6. How players are picked
  7. Joining in the spring

The 2026–27 teams are formed for the fall. Try-outs are usually early to mid-June for the next season, with a smaller try-out in January for spring places. We’ll post each date here and on the club’s Facebook page.

When and where

When
usually early to mid-June for the next season, with a smaller try-out in January for spring places.
Where
Myles Kimmerly Park in Maple City in June. The January try-out has been indoors, in a school gym.
How long
about an hour, with girls and boys in separate sessions; check in 30 minutes early.
Ages
U9 to U16, born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2018.
Sign up
every player registers first, on a TeamSnap form that’s new for each try-out and posted with its announcement on Facebook.

Which age group?

Teams go by age group, and age groups follow the school year. Enter your child’s birth year and month to see their age group and whether LSC United has a team for it:

When was your child born?

Choose the year and month to see their age group for 2026–27.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023).

    Rec starts at U5, so next season.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024).

    Rec starts at U5.

  • U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022).

    Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023).

    Rec starts at U5, so next season.

  • U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021).

    Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).

  • U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022).

    Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.

  • U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021).

    Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).

  • U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U17 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    LSC United doesn’t have a team for this age at the moment.

  • U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

Age groups now follow the school year, August 1 to July 31, for rec and LSC United alike. Rec divisions for 2026–27 are to be confirmed.

Age group2026–27
U4Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023). Rec starts at U5, so next season.
U5U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022). Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.
U6U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021). Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).
U7U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020). Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).
U8U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019). Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).
U9U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018). Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U10U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017). Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U11U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016). Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U12U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015). Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U13U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U14U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U15U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U16U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

Why we hold try-outs

An LSC United team isn’t an area team. It’s county-wide, made up of the players who most want the extra challenge. Fair, open try-outs are the only way to pick those teams.

What to expect

We know a try-out can feel scary for a young player. Ours are run like a big, fun practice:

  1. Warm-ups and individual skill drills.
  2. Drills that add other players, such as passing and defending.
  3. Small-sided scrimmages, to see how players do in a game.

Coaches look at ball handling, trapping, passing, defending, goalkeeping (if your child wants to play in goal), awareness of space, and work ethic and team attitude.

What to bring

  • Shin guards and cleats
  • A full water bottle

Please leave jewelry at home.

How players are picked

  • Coaches and LSC United representatives at the try-out agree on each team together, and you hear within a week of the tryout if your child has been offered a roster spot on the team..
  • Where a player lives is not part of the decision.
  • Once you’re offered a place, LSC United offers payment plans over six months. See Fees & travel.
  • We work hard to find a place for every player who wants to play. Teams have roster limits set by MSYSA (Michigan’s youth soccer association); when a team is full, we try to offer the remaining players a place as practice players.

Rosters are big on purpose; see Teams for why.

Joining in the spring

June try-outs pick players for the whole next season, fall and spring. The January try-out fills spring-only teams and any open places. Ask us through the club’s Facebook page.

Want to try out?

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