2026 Extra / Alliance Tryouts

 

Tryout Results

Tryouts for our EXTRA and Alliance Teams for the Fall 2026 season are now complete.

Team decisions will be released during the 2nd week of February.

Missed Tryouts?

If your child was unable to attend tryouts and would like to be considered for a team, there may still be an opportunity.

Occasionally a spot becomes available between now and the start of the season in August 2026.

If interested, please complete this form.

Once submitted:

  • If an opening becomes available, the coach may contact you directly
  • Your child may be invited to attend a tryout or participate in a team practice
  • Availability is not guaranteed and depends on roster changes

Please note this form is not for our Fall Core Program or for Spring Soccer. This is for EXTRA and Alliance only.

Thank you for your interest in our EXTRA and Alliance programs!

⚽ 2026–27 AYSO EXTRA™ & ALLIANCE Tryouts

Competitive, Year-Round Soccer for Players Born August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2017

Santa Monica AYSO is forming teams for the 2026–27 season! AYSO EXTRA™ (U10–U14) and AYSO Alliance (U12–U16) offer a year-round, club-style soccer experience while staying true to AYSO’s core values: development, inclusion, sportsmanship, and fun.

🔍 Tryout Overview

Players will be evaluated through a multi-phase, open tryout process, designed to test both skill and soccer IQ.
✅ All players are welcome to attend.
✅ Tryouts are run by independent 3rd-party trainers, ensuring a fair and objective process.
✅ Sessions include technical drills and short-sided scrimmages.

After the initial tryout week, a select group of players will be invited to a callback session for a second evaluation. Final rosters will be selected after the callback.

While coaches will observe and recommend players, final roster decisions are made by the Region 20 Board.

⚠️ Players not selected are strongly encouraged to continue their development through the AYSO Core Fall program and may participate in Spring Select or All-Star teams.

📍 Tryout Location

John Adams Middle School

🗓️ Tryout Dates & Callback Schedule

Preliminary Tryouts

January 11th & 15th

Callbacks

January 22nd

Some players will be invited to attend a second-round tryout (callback). Families will be notified if their player is selected.

Please confirm attendance promptly to ensure all selected players have a chance to participate.

📦 What to Bring & Wear

Please arrive 30 minutes before your session to check in and warm up.

Required:

  • Plain white jersey or t-shirt
    (No Club, Coerver, Spring, or EXTRA jerseys)

  • Shin guards

  • Cleats or turf shoes

Also bring:

  • Water bottle (WATER ONLY on the field)

  • Properly sized soccer ball with your child’s name clearly marked

  • Medical Release Form (signed in blue or red ink)
    ➡️ Go to: Player and Volunteer Registration (InLeague)→ Print Medical Release

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🧤 Goalkeeper Tryouts

Players interested in trying out as goalkeepers will be evaluated immediately before or after their assigned tryout session.

⚽ Anticipated Divisions

Team formation depends on having enough qualified players and coaches, and on league availability through Section 1. Some age groups may not be fielded.

📋 We anticipate forming the following teams for Fall 2026:

Birth DateGenderDivision# PlayersRoster sizeDivision Guidelines
August 1 2016 - July 31 2017Boys & Girls10U71010U Division Guidelines
August 1 2015 - July 31 2016Boys & Girls11U91212U Division Guidelines
August 1 2014 - July 31 2015Boys & Girls12U91212U Division Guidelines
August 1 2013 - July 31 2014Boys & Girls13U111514U Division Guidelines
August 1 2012 - July 31 2013Boys & Girls14U111814U Division Guidelines
August 1 2010 - July 31 2012Girls16U1122

⚠️ Club Soccer & Other Sports

EXTRA is a high-commitment program. Players are selected with the understanding that:

  • They will not participate in Club soccer during the EXTRA Fall season

  • A player who joins a Club team after accepting a spot on an EXTRA roster should expect to lose their place

Spring participation in both Club and EXTRA may be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Regional Commissioner or Program Director.

Players are also expected to prioritize AYSO soccer over other extracurriculars and consistently attend practices, games, and tournaments.

🟡 How to Register

Click the yellow sign-up button above to register your player for tryouts.

📩 Questions?

We’re here to help!
Email: extrachair@ayso20.org