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Club Tryouts

Are You Ready to take Your Game to the Next Level?

At UCC, our goal is to prepare youth soccer players to take their soccer skills to the next level, including high school, college and professional level teams. 

We focus on the development of our players through a high standard of training and competition. Our teams compete in regional leagues and tournaments to gain competitive experiences that enhance their skill development. 

2023-2024 Tryouts

Open Fields - May 24-25, June 5-10
Capital City High School
See days/times by grade below.

Competitive Team Tryouts - June 11
Helias Catholic High School

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Structured open field sessions will be held May 24-25 and June 5-10, with times and dates noted by age group. Tryouts for 2023-24 competitive/traveling teams (U8-U15) and High School Academy teams will be held on June 11, with a make up date TBA. 

Every player is evaluated based on his/her age (see age matrix chart below), ability, and skill level, and will be assigned to teams as space is available. Players are strongly encouraged to all sessions for their age group, but attendance at one open field and tryouts is required.

Tryout Info

Arrival:  Please arrive 10 minutes in advance to check in. 
 
What to Wear:  Players should wear a white shirt, shorts, shin guards and cleats.
 
What to Bring:  Water for hydration!
 
What NOT to Bring: Balls - We will have club balls for the tryout drills, so please do NOT bring a ball.

Open Fields & Tryouts By Grade/Age Group

Grade (FALL 2023) USYS Age Level* Open Field Open Field Open Field Tryout
1st-3rd Grade U8-U10 May 24 - 6-7:30pm June 5 - 6-7:30pm June 10 - 12-1pm June 11 - 11am-12pm
4th-5th Grade U11-U12 May 25 - 6-7:30pm June 6 - 6-7:30pm June 10 - 1-2pm June 11 - 12-1pm
6th-7th Grade U13-U14 May 25 - 6-7:30pm June 7 - 6-7:30pm June 10 - 2-3pm June 11 - 1-2pm
8th-12th Grade GIRLS U15-U19 May 24 - 7:30-9pm June 8 - 6-8pm June 10 - 4-6pm June 11 - 3:30-6:30pm
8th-12th Grade BOYS U15-U19 May 25 - 7:30-9pm June 9 - 6-7:30pm June 10 - 6-8pm June 11 - 2-3:30pm

Tryout Make Up Date: TBA


Open Fields


Youth & HS Competitive Teams

UCC Age Matrix - Fall 2023*

AGE GROUP Birth Year # of Players Ball Size
U8 2016 3v3, 4v4, 7v7 4
U9 2015 3v3, 7v7 4
U10 2014 7v7 4
U11 2013 9v9 4
U12 2012 9v9 4
U13 2011 11v11 5
U14 2010 11v11 5
U15 2009 11v11 5
U16 2008 11v11 5
U17 2007 11v11 5
U18 2006 11v11 5
U19 2005 11v11 5

*According to U.S. Soccer's Player Development Initiatives, when determining the age group for a season, the year the season ends (2024) is used for determining the birth year. Also note that the format “U followed by age” really means that age and younger. For example, U10 should be read as 10 and younger.

Top Reasons YOU Should Join United CC:

  • UCC represents Jefferson City, MO and surrounding communities.

  • UCC prepares youth soccer players to take their soccer skills to the next level, including high school, college, and professional level teams.

  • UCC has several different age groups and experience levels, to allow for healthy levels of competition.

  • Every United player is evaluated and placed on a team that fits his/her age, ability, and skill level.

  • We emphasize skill development and experience over winning games.

  • UCC teams play in several different leagues and with a variety of teams to provide as much experience as possible.

  • Playing for United is a life changing experience that will bring you friendships, mentors, and success for life!