2026 Extra / Alliance Tryouts

 

⚽ 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