Tryouts
Annual tryouts in May — free to register and open to all Fairfield residents.
Overview
Tryouts are free to register and open to all Fairfield residents. They are held annually in May, with roster placements communicated to families by mid-June. Pre-registration is required — no walk-ups.
How to Register
- 1 Create or log in to your PlayMetrics account (opens in new tab).
- 2 Register your player for tryouts (free).
- 3 Indicate if your player is a goalkeeper.
Goalkeepers: Must attend both the dedicated goalkeeper session and Tryout #2. Indicate GK interest in step 3 above so we can plan accordingly.
Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for this season have concluded.
Thank you to everyone who participated! Roster notifications will be sent by mid-June. To express interest for next season or ask about the waitlist, email us at board@fusasoccer.org.
Player Tryouts
U8 (1st/2nd Grade)
May 5th · Woods
4:30–6:00
May 7th · Tomlinson
4:30–6:00
U9 (3rd Grade)
May 5th · Woods
4:30–6:00
May 7th · Tomlinson
4:30–6:00
U10 (4th Grade)
May 4th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
May 6th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
U11 (5th Grade)
May 4th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
May 6th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
U12 (6th Grade)
May 5th · Woods
6:15–7:45
May 7th · Tomlinson
6:15–7:45
U13 (7th Grade)
May 4th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
May 6th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
U14 (8th Grade)
May 4th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
May 6th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
U8 (1st/2nd Grade)
May 5th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
May 7th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
U9 (3rd Grade)
May 5th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
May 7th · Oldfield
4:30–6:00
U10 (4th Grade)
May 5th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
May 7th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
U11 (5th Grade)
May 5th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
May 7th · Oldfield
6:15–7:45
U12 (6th Grade)
May 4th · Dwight
4:30–6:00
May 6th · RLMS
5:00–6:30
U13 (7th Grade)
May 4th · Dwight
4:30–6:00
May 6th · RLMS
5:00–6:30
U14 (8th Grade)
May 4th · Dwight
4:30–6:00
May 6th · RLMS
5:00–6:30
Day-Of Instructions
Arrive 10 minutes early
Check in and get warmed up before your session starts.
What to bring
Ball, water bottle, shin guards, and cleats.
Drop off or stay in your vehicle
Players must be unobserved by parents during evaluations to ensure fair assessments.
Weather cancellations
Cancellations are communicated by email as early as possible.
How Team Placement Works
Existing players are assessed at the start and end of each season. New players are evaluated at tryouts. Parents leave the field during all evaluations.
U8
Balanced teams, no tiers
All U8 teams are formed for equal development. Competitive tiering begins at U9.
U9–U15
Tiered by level — Black · Red · White · Blue
Roster caps: 12–13 players for U9–U11, 18–20 for U13+.
Playing up: The top ~10% of an age group may be considered for moving up. Exceptions apply for U8 and strategic roster needs.
Leagues: U8–U11 play in the CJSA Travel League. U12–U15 top tier compete in the CJSA top bracket; others in the CJSA Travel League.