Summer 2026/27

Tryouts

Earn your spot in Boreal FC's competitive program. Open to boys and girls, ages U9 to U19, across two locations in the Twin Cities North Metro.

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Questions About Tryouts?

Cost

$65

U9 - U19. Price increases after July 1.

days required

2

Both days of your age group are strongly encouraged.

sessions

5

Across two locations over 10 days in July.

Season

26/27

Competitive program placements for the upcoming year.

Tryout Schedule

Click any date to view the detailed session schedule for that day. Players should plan to attend both days for their age group.

FIND Your age group

Use the chart below to confirm which age group your player tries out for this season. Birth year and birth month both matter.

Birth Year/Month 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
January U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
February U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
March U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
April U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
May U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
June U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
July U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 N/A
August U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19
September U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19
October U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19
November U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19
December U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19

Important Age Group Note

A player who is U12 this season and born August 2014 – December 2014 will play U12 again next season. Players born January – July will move up to the next age group. This applies for the 2026 / 27 season.

What to expect

The day of

Every tryout session is structured to evaluate technical ability, soccer IQ, and match performance across small and large-sided games.

Tryout Activities

  • Technical / Dynamic Warmup
  • Small Sided Games - 4v4
  • Large Sided Games - 7v7, 9v9, 11v11

Tryout Locations

HealthPartners Fieldhouse

14160 James Rd, Rogers, MN 55374

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Pine Hills Park
3535 161st Avenue NW, Andover, MN
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Common Questions


  • Do I have to attend both days of tryouts for my age group?

    Yes, it is strongly encouraged to attend both days so coaches can fully evaluate your play.

  • What should I wear to tryouts?

    A tryout shirt will be provided. We encourage players to wear black shorts and black socks.

  • What if I'm injured during tryouts?

    You'll still need to register, then contact Director of Soccer Operations Brady Johnson. If you played for Boreal previously, your coach's evaluation will be used.

  • Can parents watch tryouts?

    Parents are not allowed near the tryout fields and may not speak with players or staff during evaluations.

  • What are these tryouts for?

    These tryouts are for the 2026–27 competitive soccer season.

  • Does every player get placed on a team?

    We make every attempt to place each player on a team. Placement may depend on the number of players in a given age group.

  • With the age group change, what age does my player tryout for?

    Please refer to the age group change chart above.

Registration closes when each age group fills. Lock in your $65 rate before July.

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Team Placement

How coaches evaluate and place players.

Player Notification

How and when players hear about results.

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