Tryouts For Fall 2026 & Summer 2027
ECNL-RL & N1 Level Teams for 2026-2027
We are excited to be fielding the following ECNL-RL & N1 teams for the 2026-2027 season:
ECNL-RL
U19 Boys
U17 Boys
U17 Girls
U13 Boys
N1 (Formerly NPL)
U14 Boys
U16 Girls
U15 Girls
U14 Girls
2026-2027 Teams & Coaches
*Projected teams based on current numbers & competitive levels from Summer 2026. Teams & levels may change after tryouts
DETAILED INFORMATION
Tryout Information - CLICK HERE
About our Age Groups - CLICK HERE
Missing Tryouts - CLICK HERE
For Age Group Programming information:
Tryout REGISTRATION
Tryout Schedule
DATES
July 13 & 14 - U11 & U12 (fall season only)
July 20 & 21 - U8, U9 & U10 (fall season only
July 27 & 28 - U13-U18 (fall & summer seasons)
New Age Group Information
Moving from Rec to Competitive?
Read this document to learn all about the Competitive Program
Detailed Information
Birth Dates
Age groups are based on August 1 - July 31 birthdates.
Tryout Dates
Fall 2026 & Summer 2027 Season
July 13 & 14 - U11 & U12 (fall season only)
July 20 & 21 - U9 & U10 (fall season only
July 27 & 28 - U13-U18 (fall & summer seasons)
Registration
ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A TEAM
Missing Tryouts?
If you are unable to attend tryouts, you still MUST REGISTER so you can be considered for placement on a team.
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If you elect to not register and do not attend tryouts, you risk not being placed on a team.
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If you decide at a later time (ex: April) that you would like to play soccer and wish to be considered for placement on a PVU team, you will still pay the tryout fee and be evaluated for placement if there is roster space in the team.
Current PVU competitive players missing tryouts:
Still register so we know you would like to play. We will rely on your coaches evaluation from the season for team placement.
New to PVU or players coming from the PVU Rec Program missing tryouts:
Still register so we know you would like to play. If there is roster space after the tryouts, we will have you attend a team practice for an evaluation.
Attendance
Player attendance at both tryout sessions is essential and gives your player the best chance for PVU coaches to assess their on-field performance effectively and increases their chances of being placed on the appropriate level team.
Attending just 1 of the tryout dates is still beneficial although it may impact PVU coaches ability to effectively asses their ability.
Not attending tryouts may affect your player's opportunity to secure a spot on a team or at the level they wish to achieve.
Returning PVU players who miss tryouts, we will use your coach's evaluation from the previous season for team placement.
Season Fees
PVU Teams
PVUFC Team Colors & TCSL Level
NOTE: These colors are for team identification purposes only and do not guarantee that PVU will have a team at every level
Other Tryout Information
The Tryout
The evaluators are:
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PVUFC Coaching Director
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Team Coaches from the age group
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Coaches from PVUFC
The activities:
We evaluate players while they are playing the game.
Players are evaluated based on T.I.P.S:
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T: Technique (dribbling, running with the ball, 1v1 moves, passing, receiving, ball control, heading, finishing)
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I: Insight (understanding the principles of play)
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P: Personality (coachability, commitment, attitude, effort)
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S : Speed (physical and mental)
Player placement decisions are based on a multitude of inputs, which include:
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Fall season player evaluations
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Winter training observations
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Summer season player evaluations
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Tryout results
Age Group Information - '26-'27 Season
Tryout Information
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Fall 2026 Tryouts
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Held in July 2026
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For players interested in participating in the Fall 2026 season
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Summer 2027 Tryouts
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Held in January 2027
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For players interested in participating in the Summer 2027 season
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Pre-Academy Placement Process
Tryouts are used to determine a player's eligibility for the Pre-Academy Program.
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If selected, players are placed in the Pre-Academy and guaranteed a spot on a team for the upcoming season.
More Info:
Visit U8-Pre-Academy Program
Tryout Information
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Fall 2026 Tryouts
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Held in July 2026
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For players interested in participating in the Fall 2026 season
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Summer 2027 Tryouts
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Held in January 2027
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For players interested in participating in the Summer 2027 season
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Academy Program Placement Process
Tryouts are used to determine a player's eligibility for the Academy Program.
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If selected, players are placed in the Academy and guaranteed a spot on a team for the upcoming season.
Team Placement Process:
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Fall Season: Players are evaluated during the first few practices and then assigned to a "Pool Group" and team based on ability.
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Summer Season: Players are evaluated during the first month of practices before being placed in a "Pool Group" and team.
Ability Groups:
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Players are grouped into one of three tiers based on ability:
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Red
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White
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Blue
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More Info:
Visit PVUFC Academy Program
Tryout Information
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Fall 2026 Tryouts
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Held in July 2026
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For players interested in participating in the Fall 2026 season
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Summer 2027 Tryouts
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Held in January 2027
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For players interested in participating in the Summer 2027 season
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Team Placement Process:
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Fall Season: Players are placed on teams based on ability.
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Summer Season: Players are placed on teams based on ability.
Ability Groups:
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Players are grouped into one of four tiers based on ability:
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Blue - National Level
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Black - Regional Level
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Silver - State Level
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White - Cities Level
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More Info:
Visit: PVUFC Juniors Program
🚨 Important Tryout & Team Information for U13 & U14 Players 🚨
🔹 One Tryout Only – July 2026
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There is only ONE tryout for both Fall 2026 and Summer 2027 seasons.
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No additional tryout in January (unlike in younger age groups).
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Players should attend the July tryout to be placed on a team for the ’26-’27 season.
🔹 ECNL-RL, National 1 League (N1) (Formerly NPL) & Regional Level Teams (U13 & U14)
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Players must commit to playing both the fall and summer seasons to be considered for the team. This means they cannot play for their high school team in the fall.
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See here for commitment expectations
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High School Soccer Rules:
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Players CANNOT play on their 9th/freshman, B-Squad, JV or Varsity team and PVU in the fall. This includes 7th and 8th graders as MSHSL classifies them as high school participants, which subjects them to the same MSHSL participation rules as high school athletes (grades 9-12)
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This is a Minnesota State High School League rule, not a PVU rule
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🔹 State & Cities Level Teams (U13 & U14)
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Players have 3 options:
✅ Summer & Fall
✅ Summer Only
✅ Fall Only
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July Tryout Process:
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Teams will be selected based on ability.
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Priority will be given to players choosing Summer & Fall and Summer Only.
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Players choosing Fall Only must still try out. They will be placed on a team if space is available and they meet the skill requirements. If not, their tryout fee will be refunded.
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🚨 Important: If a player commits to Fall & Summer but later decides to play Summer Only, they may lose their roster spot if PVU needs to adjust team sizes. No refunds will be given.
🔹 Fall Season for State & Cities Teams
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If enough players select Summer & Fall, the team will compete in the fall season as well.
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If more players are needed to complete a fall roster, those who chose Fall Only will be considered.
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PVU will try its best to form fall teams, even if it means combining age groups.
The July tryouts are designed to form teams for the Summer 2027 season.
There is no fall season at these ages due to high school soccer.
ECNL-RL & National 1 League (N1) (Formerly NPL) Teams begin training in November after the high school season. See here for commitment expectations
Regional, State & Cities level teams begin training in February.
Players can participate in the Winter Training Program in Nov-Jan to improve their technical skills.