Teams & Tryouts
Beginning with the 2026/27 season, PSA will form teams in accordance with the new U.S. Soccer age group standards, which define age groups based on birthdates from August 1 through July 31, replacing the traditional calendar-year model. This national change is designed to better align soccer age groups with school grade levels and support long-term player development. PSA will primarily evaluate players within their true age group based on date of birth, while still allowing flexibility for players who demonstrate the ability to compete at a higher level or who attend school in the grade above their age cutoff. As with all team placements, final roster decisions are made by PSA’s coaching staff and directors with the best interests of each player’s development in mind.
PSA North is proud to offer a comprehensive player pathway across all age groups. PSA North Boys’ and Girls’ teams from U12–U18 compete in the ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL), providing a highly competitive environment designed to support long-term player development.
Players in the U8–U11 age groups will form teams that compete within the EDP League system, with each player placed on a team at the appropriate playing level by PSA’s professional coaching staff.
Players in the U7 and U8 age groups will participate in the FREE PSA Junior Development Academy (JDA), offered seasonally and focused on skill development, confidence, and a love for the game.
PSA North is committed to delivering high-quality training and development led by professional coaches. Our staff hold coaching credentials from U.S. Soccer and international governing bodies and bring extensive experience coaching youth players across a wide range of competitive levels. Above all, our coaches are teachers of the game, dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential.
We strongly recommend that all players attend both tryout dates listed below to ensure a thorough evaluation.
WINTER ID CLINICS
PSA North is hosting winter ID Clinics for prospective new players during January & February for players born between 2018 and 2007. If you are interested in attending an upcoming ID session, please REGISTER HERE.
Registration
Boys Teams
| TEAM | DATES | TIME | LOCATION | CONTACT | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 Boys - 8/1/18 – 7/31/19 (2nd Grade) | March 23rd & 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U9 Boys - 8/1/17 – 7/31/18 (3rd Grade) | March 24th & 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U10 Boys - 8/1/16 – 7/31/17 (4th Grade) | March 23rd & 26th | 5:15pm - 6:16pm | SDA Clifton | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U11 Boys - 8/1/15 – 7/31/16 (5th Grade) | March 23rd & 26th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | SDA Clifton | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U12 Boys Pre ECNL RL - 8/1/14 – 7/31/15 (6th Grade) | March 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U12 Boys Pre ECNL RL - 8/1/14 – 7/31/15 (6th Grade) | March 25th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U13 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | March 24th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U13 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | March 25th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U13 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | May 4th | 6:45pm - 7:45pm | Newark Academy HS | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U13 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | May 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U14 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | March 24th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U14 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | March 26th | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U14 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | May 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U14 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | May 8th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U15 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | March 24th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U15 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | March 26th | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U15 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | May 4th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U15 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | May 7th | 7:15pm - 8:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U16 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/10 – 7/31/11 (10th Grade) | May 4th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U16 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/10 – 7/31/11 (10th Grade) | May 7th | 7:15pm - 8:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U17 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/09 – 7/31/10 (11th Grade) | May 4th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U17 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/09 – 7/31/10 (11th Grade) | May 7th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U18 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/08 – 7/31/09 (12th Grade) | May 4th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Cedar Grove High School | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
| U18 Boys ECNL RL - 8/1/08 – 7/31/09 (12th Grade) | May 7th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Hass Zerban | Register Here |
Girls Teams
| TEAM | Date | Time | Location | CONTACT | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 Girls - 8/1/18 – 7/31/19 (2nd Grade) | March 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U8 Girls - 8/1/18 – 7/31/19 (2nd Grade) | March 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U9 Girls - 8/1/17 – 7/31/18 (3rd Grade) | March 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U9 Girls - 8/1/17 – 7/31/18 (3rd Grade) | March 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U10 Girls - 8/1/16 – 7/31/17 (4th Grade) | March 23rd | 5:15pm - 6:15pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U10 Girls - 8/1/16 – 7/31/17 (4th Grade) | March 26th | 5:15pm - 6:15pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U11 Girls - 8/1/15 – 7/31/16 (5th Grade) | March 23rd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U11 Girls - 8/1/15 – 7/31/16 (5th Grade) | March 26th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | SDA Clifton | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U12 Girls Pre ECNL RL - 8/1/14 – 7/31/15 (6th Grade) | March 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U12 Girls Pre ECNL RL - 8/1/14 – 7/31/15 (6th Grade) | March 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U13 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | March 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U13 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | March 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U13 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | May 4th | 6:45pm - 7:45pm | Newark Academy High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U13 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/13 – 7/31/14 (7th Grade) | May 5th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U14 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | March 24th | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U14 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | March 26th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U14 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | May 5th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U14 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 (8th Grade) | May 8th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U15 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | March 24th | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U15 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | March 26th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U15 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | May 5th | 7:15pm - 8:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U15 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/11 – 7/31/12 (9th Grade) | May 6th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U16 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/10 – 7/31/11 (10th Grade) | May 5th | 7:15pm - 8:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U16 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/10 – 7/31/11 (10th Grade) | May 6th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U17 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/09 – 7/31/10 (11th Grade) | May 5th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U17 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/09 – 7/31/10 (11th Grade) | May 6th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U18 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/08 – 7/31/09 (12th Grade) | May 5th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Essex County College West Caldwell | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
| U18 Girls ECNL RL - 8/1/08 – 7/31/09 (12th Grade) | May 6th | 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Cedar Grove High School | Lucas Loya | Register Here |
Important Tryout Information
- Players will need to register using the above link before the scheduled tryout date. Players who fail to register in time may not be eligible to play at their scheduled tryout.
- Players will need to attend all tryout dates for their age group. Those that cannot make all of the dates will need to contact the appropriate Director of Coaching listed above with information on their non attendance.
- Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. This is to ensure a smooth check in procedure and consistent start time for each scheduled tryout.
- Players will need to be dressed appropriately to play, shin guards are required.
- All current PSA players should wear their current practice uniform.
- Non-PSA players will receive a unique number during tryout check-in that they will be required to wear throughout the tryout.
- Selections and notifications will be made by the PSA coaching staff in a timely manner throughout the tryout period.