2026/27 Travel Tryouts
Ready to level up your game?
Virginia United tryouts are here—your chance to join Southwest Virginia's premier soccer club and compete at the highest level.
This is where serious players develop their skills, challenge themselves against top competition, and take the next step in their soccer journey.
Tryout details below - can't wait to see you on the pitch!
Tryouts
at a
Glance
- New PlayMetrics setting for ALL 26/27 tryout registrations - be sure to use the same email address as your current login
- Tryout Dates -
- U16-U19 Tryouts: March 14-15 at Kroger Soccer Park (registration open NOW!)
- U12-U15 Tryouts: Weekends in April (dates below)
- U11 Tryouts: End of April, weeknight sessions (dates below)
- Tryout Format -
- Boys ECNL RL: Invite-only format for most ages (register early for consideration)
- Girls ECNL RL: Open format (all encouraged to attend)
- Boys and Girls Premier/Select teams - Open format; no invitation needed.
- Missing a Tryout? Complete our Tryout Conflict Form to communicate scheduling issues with staff
What's New?
Registration Process Changes for 26/27
Why Did We Make This Change?
In order to differentiate the current non-profit from the future non-profit entity, it was required to create a different setting to maintain our registration information separately. Once the new season begins, you will only need to use the "VA UNITED 26/27 **NEW**" entry.
Registration Policy
All interested players must complete the registration process in PlayMetrics.
- Registration closes 72 hours before each scheduled session.
- All players must register, regardless of desired level (ECNL RL, Premier, or Select).
- Current players must re-register each year.
Tryouts by Competitive Level
ECNL RL (Primarily Invitation Only)
- ECNL-RL tryouts are predominantly invitation-based to ensure a focused evaluation environment.
Premier/Select (Open Tryouts)
- Open to all players. Used to form our Premier and Select teams.
ID Days
- Select age groups may offer pre-tryout ID sessions. Check specific age group communications.
Tryout Schedule
Players should attend BOTH sessions (may be multiple days or multiple sessions in a single day)
Older Boys (U16-U19)
U19 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2007-Jul 31, 2009
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 5:00-6:15pm BOTH days
U17 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2010
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 3:30-4:15pm BOTH days
U16 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2011
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 2:00-3:15pm BOTH days
Older Girls (U16-U19)
U19 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2007-Jul 31, 2009
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 12:00-1:15pm BOTH days
U17 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2010
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 10:30-11:45am BOTH days
U16 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2011
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 3/14 and 3/15
Time: 9:00-10:15am BOTH days
Younger Boys (U11-U15)
U15 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2011-Jul 31, 2012
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 4/11
Time: 8:30–9:45AM
and
2:00–3:15 PM
U14 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2012-Jul 31, 2013
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 4/11
Time: 11:30–12:45PM
and
5:00-6:15PM
U13 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2013-Jul 31, 2014
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 4/25
Time: 8:30–9:45AM
and 2:00–3:15 PM
U12 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2014-Jul 31, 2015
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
ECNL RL - INVITE ONLY
Date: 4/25
Time: 11:30–12:45PM and 5:00-6:15PM
U11 Boys
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2015-Jul 31, 2016
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/27 and 4/29
Time: 6:00-7:15PM BOTH days
Younger Girls (U11-U15)
U15 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2011-Jul 31, 2012
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/11
Time: 10:00–11:15AM
and 3:30-4:45PM
U14 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2012-Jul 31, 2013
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/11
Time: 10:00–11:15AM and 3:30-4:45PM
U13 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2013-Jul 31, 2014
All levels - ECNL RL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/25
Time: 10:00–11:15AM and 3:30-4:45PM
U12 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2014-Jul 31, 2015
All levels - Pre-ECNL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/25
Time: 10:00–11:15AM and 3:30-4:45PM
U11 Girls
Birthdays: Aug 1, 2015-Jul 31, 2016
All levels - Pre-ECNL, Premier, Select
Open format - no invitations
Date: 4/27 and 4/29
Time: 6:00-7:15PM BOTH days
Pre-Tryout FAQs
Who can try out?
Any player that is a rising U11 or older. Additionally, rising U10s may register for tryouts in the U11 age group with approval from a director of coaching.
Who has to tryout?
Everyone must register and attend tryouts if you wish to be considered for a VUFC roster spot for the upcoming season. Players must REGISTER to be considered for an invitation to ECNL RL tryouts. Players wishing to play for the NPL must also register but no invitation is required to attend.
Which tryout should I register for?
Register for the highest level of play you are interested in. If interested in ECNL-RL, register for ECNL-RL. If intending on playing NPL, register for NPL. If unsure, mark the appropriate box during registration.
What if I can't attend my tryout?
All players must register. If you can't attend, please fill out the conflict form and someone from our staff will contact you.
How do I change my registration?
Email tryouts@vaunited.org
How will I know if details change?
The website is the PRIMARY resource. Notifications will be sent via PlayMetrics for any schedule changes closer to the event. Please ensure notifications are turned on for PlayMetrics.
Can I tryout for an older age group?
Players must register and participate with your current age group regardless of current team placement.
What do I need to wear?
Players should wear a black or dark colored t-shirt. A tryout number will be issued to you once you check in.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring a soccer ball with your name on it, water bottle, and shinguards. Shinguards are mandatory.
Arrival & Observation?
Arrive 30 mins early for warm-up. Parents must observe from outside the fence or behind designated taped areas. No parents on fields.
Tryout Locations
Kroger Soccer Park - Site 1
2102 Highland Farm Road
Roanoke, VA 24017
Kroger Soccer Park - Site 2
2350 Ranch Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
Valley United Complex
1555 13th St SE
Roanoke, VA 24013