Southern California
Competitive clubs (ECNL, MLS NEXT, Cal South and US Club–affiliated programs and others) that hold tryouts or evaluations.
Riverside branch of SoCal Elite FC, based at Bobby Bonds Park and serving Riverside and Jurupa Valley. Lists ongoing tryouts for boys and girls born 2005–2018 and a year-round Jr Academy for players born 2014–2018.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for SoCal Elite FC Riverside (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Riverside chapter of ALBION SC, a club network whose site references MLS NEXT, ECNL and DPL platforms. Tryout interest is collected through the club’s tryout form.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for ALBION SC Riverside (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Competitive division of California Rush in Riverside. Players can join year-round by training with a team for evaluation rather than waiting for tryouts.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for California Rush Riverside (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
San Bernardino region of Legends FC, an ECNL club. Its 2026 tryout page lists boys and girls U10–U14 sessions at Aquinas High School. Confirm current dates.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Legends FC San Bernardino (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
SoCal Elite FC serving San Bernardino, with year-round tryouts for boys and girls born 2005–2018 and an academy for 2014–2018 birth years. Training includes San Bernardino Valley College.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for SoCal Elite FC San Bernardino (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
North region of Sporting CA USA covering the Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Eastvale areas, with boys and girls ECNL/ECRL tryouts.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Sporting CA USA North (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Inland Empire club recruiting competitive boys and girls; its site lists Elite Academy League (boys) and DPL (girls) membership.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Flyte SC Inland Empire (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Rancho Cucamonga club listing ongoing tryouts for boys and girls teams.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Rancho Challenge FC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Inland Empire branch of SoCal Elite FC serving San Bernardino, Fontana and surrounding areas, with ongoing tryouts for boys and girls born 2005–2018.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for SoCal Elite FC Inland Empire (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Corona community club with an entry-level Future Ballers Academy (ages 4–7) and competitive boys and girls teams formed through open tryouts.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Future FC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Corona club founded in 2014 with teams in Coast Soccer League. Holds year-round player trials by invitation (submit info to be considered) plus an academy for ages 4–8.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Magnus FC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Westside Los Angeles club in the MLS NEXT Academy Division SoCal Conference, with no-cost year-round tryouts for boys U13–U19.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for LA Youth Soccer (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Juventus Academy in Los Angeles. Competitive boys and girls teams play in Coast Soccer League (U7–U19), with an MLS NEXT pathway for eligible boys U13–U19.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Juventus Academy LA (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
ALBION SC Los Angeles open tryouts for 2026–27 competitive teams, combining returning players and new tryout participants.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for ALBION SC Los Angeles (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
AYSO Region 114’s tryout-based, year-round competitive EXTRA program in Long Beach.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Long Beach United (AYSO Region 114 EXTRA) (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Long Beach club holding annual player ID/tryouts for U8–U19 ahead of the 2026/27 season. Confirm current dates.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Long Beach FC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
ECNL club with a Long Beach region and dedicated Long Beach boys and girls directors. Outside tryout season, families contact a director to set up a tryout.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Beach FC Long Beach (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
LA Surf’s original region, serving La Cañada, Pasadena, Altadena, Glendale and the San Gabriel Valley. Lists 2026/27 tryouts beginning December 1 with pre-registration.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for LA Surf SC La Cañada / Pasadena (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
San Gabriel Valley community club holding open tryouts for boys and girls ages 6–18.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Pasadena Football Club (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Pasadena club that takes tryout inquiries by phone or email and invites players to come ready to train.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Pasadena Soccer Club (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Anaheim club for recreational-to-competitive players. Annual tryouts are held during regular training sessions, with extra sessions to fill roster openings.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Anaheim Futbol Club (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Orange County club in Anaheim Hills competing in SoCal Soccer League, DPL and Elite Academy. Lists tryouts for boys and girls born 2008–2020.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for BOCA OC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Orange County region of Legends FC (ECNL). The 2026 tryout page lists sessions in Anaheim and Placentia. Confirm current dates.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Legends FC OC (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Irvine club and the first in Orange County to join MLS NEXT and Elite Academy. Tryouts are requested online; MLS NEXT spots are by invitation after a request.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Strikers FC Irvine (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Irvine chapter of Pateadores, with ECNL, ECNL RL, Pre-ECNL and competitive club teams for boys and girls.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for Pateadores Irvine (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
Santa Ana chapter of the ALBION SC network, which references MLS NEXT, ECNL and DPL pathways. Tryouts are requested through the club’s form.
Source: Hand-gathered public program page · Updated Oct 2026
Website for ALBION SC Santa Ana (opens in a new tab) ↗Suggest an edit
Website from the program's public page
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