25/26 Season Tryouts
- Portland City United
- May 19
- 8 min read
Thank you to all of the parents and players who joined us for 2025/26 season tryouts!
How will my player know if they've made a team?
Players who are offered spots will receive the official club invitation via email from SportsConnect (to the email used to register for tryouts) within 24 hours* of the age-groups second tryout date, letting them know if they've made a team. Families have 48 hours from the time the invitation is sent to accept their spot and make their first payment (either $395 deposit with remaining balance on a 4 or 8 month payment plan, or pay-in-full), which registers them for the season.
Players are not committed on a roster until they accept their spot via the offer email and make their first payment. Players are not permitted to attend training until they have officially accepted their spot.
Coaches will be in contact with accepted players via email within a few days of their tryout with more information, including the age-group's annual calendar and TeamSnap App invitation.
*If your player is on a team's waitlist, they may receive an acceptance or decline after the 24 hour window. Coaches will work as quickly as possible to notify all players and we appreciate your patience! If you have any questions, please reach out at victoria@pcusc.org and include your players full name and birthdate.
Program | Age-Group | Price | Payment Options |
2018-2016 | $1200 | $395 non-refundable deposit required to accept player's spot.* | |
2018-2016 | $800 | $395 non-refundable deposit required to accept player's spot.* | |
2018-2016 | $500 | $395 non-refundable deposit required to accept player's spot.* | |
U11-U14 Annual Team Spot | 2015-2012 | $1995 | $395 non-refundable deposit required to accept player's spot.* |
U15-U19 Annual Team Spot | 2011-2007 | $1995 | $395 non-refundable deposit required to accept player's spot.* |
2011-2007 | $425 | Pay in full only |
*4 or 8 month payment plans are available for remaining balance. Financial aid is available for qualifying families. All card payments made on SportsConnect are subject to a 3.4% credit card processing fee on their end. Check option available when paying-in-full only. See more details.
Tryout Registration
If you were unable to attend tryouts and are interested in joining a session, spots may be available in select age-groups. Please email victoria@pcusc.org your players name and DOB and she will confirm with the Head Coach if a spot is open. This option is only available for those not currently signed with another club for the 2025/26 season.
U18/19 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2007 or 1/1/2008
U17 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2009
U16 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2010
U15 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2011
U14 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2012
U13 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2013
U12 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2014
U11 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2015
U10 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2016
U9 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2017
U8 Age Group: Born on or after 1/1/2018
U6/U7 Age Group: Born or or after 1/1/2019
What Programs Do You Offer & How Do Season's Work?
My player was born 2016-2018 (U8-10)
U8-10 Development Teams:
Our U8-10 Youth Development Program (YDP) is divided into three seasons: Summer/Fall Program (May-November '25), Winter Camp (December '25-January '26) and Spring Program (January-May '26). If you intend to play in both the Summer/Fall & Spring, we are now offering an Annual Program. When accepting a spot following tryouts in May, families will have the option to register their player for just Summer/Fall or Annual (through May 2026, and by-pass Spring tryouts in January).
Annual Program Development Team - May Tryout Required
Summer/Fall Only Program Development Team - May Tryout Required
Spring Only Program Development Team - January 2026 Tryout Required
If you are unsure of your families schedule for the year, you can sign-up now for Summer/Fall and add the Spring Season later for an additional fee.
U8-10 Camps, Academies & More!
In the Summer, we offer Camps in in June and July that are open to players of all skill levels. In the Fall and Spring, we offer our Technical Development Academy which is available to U10 player and are 10, one-hour sessions each. These sessions serve as a third day of training for club players looking to improve their technical skills including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting.
Summer Camps - Tryout Not Required
Fall Technical Development Academy - Tryout Not Required
Winter Development Camp - Tryout Not Required
Spring Technical Development Academy - Tryout Not Required
My player was born 2015-2011 (U11-14)
U11-14 Competitive Teams: Players on these teams participate in our U11-U14 Annual Program which runs May to Mid-November '25 & Mid-January to April '26 (Winter Break in December). Technical Development Academy is available to U10 players in the Spring and Fall and are broken into 10-sessions each. Sessions act as a "third day of training" for players looking to improve their technical skills including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. We offer Recreational, Summer-Day and Skills Camps in June and July that are open to players of all skill levels.
U11-14 Annual Program Competitive Team - May Tryout Required
Day & Skills Camps - Tryout Not Required
Technical Development Academy - Tryout Not Required
GK Academy - Tryout Not Required
My player was born 2011-2007 (U15-19)
Players on these teams participate in either our U15-U19 Annual Program (May-August '25 & November-April '26) or our Summer-Only Program (June-July '25). We also offer an Advanced Camp to all players in July that will help prepare older athletes for high school soccer tryouts and beyond. Annual Program teams are on break during the fall with players participating on their high school's team.
U15-19 Annual Program Team - May Tryout Required
High School Summer-Only Program Training - Tryout Not Required
Advanced Camp July 28-31 (9am-12:30pm) - Tryout Not Required
GK Academy - Tryout Not Required
Day-of Tryout Instructions
Tip #1: View Parking & Directions
Directions: All tryouts are held at Buckman Field Complex (300 NE 12th Ave, Portland).
Parking: Please give yourself enough time to find a spot and walk to the field. There is only street parking available at this facility. Entrances are noted on the field map below.
Tip #2: Come Prepared
Please wear weather appropriate soccer attire, cleats and shinguards.
We ask that players do not wear PCU or other club's uniforms to tryouts.
Players should bring a ball (with players name + phone number, legible in sharpie) and a water bottle. The lost & found is located in our club-house if something is misplaced during tryouts
Tip #3: Arrive 5-10 Minutes Early to Check-In with Coach on the Field
Tip #4: Put Yourself Out There. Be Vocal, Be Positive
We encourage players during warm-ups, to introduce themselves or ask someone to pass or juggle. Communicate during the game play, tell a teammate "nice pass, good tackle," etc.
Tip #5: Most Importantly––Remember, have fun!
You will make mistakes, everyone does, it's okay to make mistakes! Showing how you respond to those mistakes is what matters more. Listen, but please don't be afraid to ask questions. Our staff will be in touch within 48 hours if your player is being offered a spot. If you have questions, please reach out to victoria@pcusc.org.
FAQ:
How much do tryouts cost?
What if my player wants to play with an older age-group?
What if my player is unable to attend one or both of their tryout dates?
How will my player know they've made a team?
What if I'm having trouble registering?
Who should I contact with questions?
Can you tell me a bit about the tryout process?
If my player is offered a spot, where will their training be?
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for tryout fees. Upon acceptance of team placement, all club fees are due and considered non-refundable. There are no refunds given or fee forgiveness except in extreme circumstances (season ending injury that happens while participating with your PCU club team only) or move outside the Portland/Metro area where travel to training and games would be impossible. These may be the only exceptions.
If you choose a payment plan during registration, all future installments will still be due if your player leaves the club at any point in the season. All club and team fees must be paid in full before a transfer to another club can be completed (pending additional approval by Head Coach and/or Director of Coaching).
What is NOT covered by Club Fees:
Tryout Fee
Required Club Uniform
Team Expenses / Tournament & Cup Fees / GA & ECNL RL Fees
PCU Winter Small-Sided 5v5 / 7v7 League, optional
Camps or Technical Training Sessions, optional
Team / Tournament Expenses
Team Expenses are separate from the Club Fee and payable directly to the player's team, collected by the Coach and/or Team Manager. Team Fees cover such things as cup/tournaments, travel and/or extra team activities. These fees are divided amongst the participating players (i.e. there is no set fee, as each team participates in different tournaments, leagues and activities).
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families only. All players, including those applying for assistance, are required to pay the deposit of $395 when accepting your spot. To make this payment, please select a payment plan option, rather than pay-in-full.
When completing the registration, please check that you are requesting Financial Aid and you will be sent an invitation to apply once the deposit is paid. You will need to submit the additional application and all required documentation to be considered for assistance. Aid can cover up to 50% of players club fees, and does not include uniform, team expenses or tournament fees.
Additional application is required for camp scholarships.
Credit Card & Payment Plan Fee
All card payments made on SportsConnect are subject to a 3.4% credit card processing fee. All payment plans are required to be paid via card, and include a small additional installment fee. For those paying in full and would like to avoid the cc fee, you can drop off a check or cash in the clubhouse within 48 hours of being offered a spot on a team for the full balance owed.
If you choose a payment plan during registration, all future installments will still be due if your player leaves the club at any point in the season. If you are requesting a release of a player card to another club, your account must be paid in full prior to the transfer (pending additional approval by Head Coach and/or Director of Coaching).
If there are extenuating circumstances preventing you from making your scheduled payments, please be in touch with PCU's office ASAP. Those who are not up to date on their payment plan may be withheld from training/games until their account is settled.
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