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Tryouts

2025-2026 Season Tryouts

Millburn Soccer Club (MSC) is excited to announce the tryout dates for the 2025-2026 Travel Soccer season.  Tryouts will be held on March 1-2 and 8-9, 2025, at Soccer Palace.  A schedule is posted below for each birth year. 

  • Travel teams are available for boys and girls born between 2011-2019. Players must be residents of Millburn or Short Hills.
  • Only players and families who can commit to both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 travel soccer seasons should try out for a Millburn Soccer Club team.
  • There will be two tryout dates for U7s (2019 birth year) and U8s (2018 birth year) - players in those age groups should plan to attend both tryouts for their birth year.
  • Registration is mandatory; you must register in order to be considered for team placement. A registration link for tryouts will be posted in early February.

Tryout Dates and Times - Boys

Birth Year Date Time
2019 Boys Session 1 March 1 12:00 - 1:30 PM
2019 Boys Session 2 March 9 1:30 - 3:00 PM
2018 Boys Session 1 March 2 3:00 - 4:30 PM
2018 Boys Session 2 March 8 1:30 - 3:00 PM
2017 Boys March 9 4:30 - 6:00 PM
2016 Boys March 1 1:30 - 3:00 PM
2015 Boys March 2 4:30 - 6:00 PM
2014 Boys March 1 4:30 - 6:00 PM
2013 Boys March 8 3:00 - 4:30 PM
2011 & 2012 Boys March 2 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Tryouts Dates and Times - Girls

Birth Year Date Time
2019 Girls Session 1 March 2 12:00 - 1:30 PM
2019 Girls Session 2 March 9 12:00 - 1:30 PM
2018 Girls Session 1 March 1 3:00 - 4:30 PM
2018 Girls Session 2 March 8 12:00 - 1:30 PM
2017 Girls March 8 4:30 - 6:00 PM
2016 Girls March 8 6:00 - 7:30 PM
2015 Girls March 2 1:30 - 3:00 PM
2014 Girls March 1 3:00 - 4:30 PM
2013 Girls March 1 6:00 - 7:30 PM
2011 & 2012 Girls March 9 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Details

Tryout Details

  • Registration: Registration is mandatory for all players, including current MSC players, who wish to be considered for team placement. A $40 registration fee applies to each player.
  • Tryout Schedule: The tryout schedule is subject to change. We will post any updates on our website and registered players will receive email notifications. There will be two tryout dates for U7s (2019 birth year) and U8s (2018 birth year) - players in those age groups should attend both tryouts for their birth year
  • Unavoidable Conflicts: If you have an unavoidable conflict and cannot attend the tryouts, please contact the MSC Coaching Committee at msccoachingcommittee@gmail.com as soon as possible. Players who do not register or communicate a conflict will not be considered for placement.

What to Bring (and Not Bring) to Tryouts:

  • Required: Players must wear athletic clothing and shin guards. No player will be allowed to try out without these items.
  • Cleats: Cleats are not permitted at the Soccer Palace tryouts. Players should wear turf shoes or sneakers.
  • Hydration: Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the tryouts.
  • Soccer Ball: There's no need to bring a soccer ball.
  • Jewelry:  Please do not wear any jewelry to the tryouts.
  • Millburn Soccer Apparel: Please do not wear any Millburn Soccer apparel during the tryouts.

2025-26 Membership Fees

Travel Team Membership ($1675): This fee covers:

  • Two weekly training sessions (90 minutes each) during the fall and spring seasons.
  • Participation in fall and spring league seasons (typically 8-10 games each).
  • Up to three tournaments per year. (For the 2018 age group, a festival format may be used instead of league games and tournaments if deemed more suitable for skill development.)
  • Weekly indoor turf practice during the winter season.

"A" Team Membership ($1875): In addition to the benefits listed above, our most competitive "A" teams will receive:

  • An additional third weekly practice session focused on technique and skills development during the fall and spring seasons.
  • Participation in the State Cup tournament (for eligible teams).
  • A detailed offer letter outlining this membership will be provided to your child if selected.

2019 Program ($100 administrative fee): Millburn Soccer Club is proud to continue offering a free membership program for players born in 2019 (U7 age group).  This free program runs during the fall and spring seasons, but does not include a winter training component.

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2025-26 Team Formation Details

MSC plans to organize travel teams by birth year, the partial exception for 2011-2012 teams:

  • Commitment to Community: MSC is committed to fielding as many teams as possible and accommodating as many committed players as practical, while maintaining a high level of play.  As a result, while we will do our best to accomodate as many players as possible, we cannot guarantee placement for all players who tryout. 
  • Flexibility: MSC retains the flexibility to combine players from different birth years into a single team if necessary to maintain competitive balance and ensure team viability.  
  • U14/U15 Combination: U14 (2012) and U15 (2011) players will be considered together for tryouts and potential team placement. This allows for continued participation for older eighth-graders and ensures competitive team formation.  Many other clubs in the area take a similar approach and we look to match up against similarly formed teams. However, if based on tryout results there are enough players to form balanced and competitive teams at both the U14 and U15 levels, MSC may decide to offer separate teams for both birth years. Similarly, if MSC believes that inclusion of U15 players will be detrimental to our offerings at this level as a whole, it reserves the right to not offer a program for these players. 

We know that team formation can be a sensitive topic. There is no system that is perfect.  But after our review of the applicable data and based on the overwhelming support of our membership, we truly feel that this is the best approach for our Club as we continue to provide the best environment for our players to achieve at the highest levels.