Player Identification

U.S. Soccer Training Center

U.S. Soccer Training Center Purpose

U.S. Soccer Training Centers are single day, invitational training sessions run by U.S. Soccer staff for elite players in key soccer markets. Training Centers are open to the top players from any team, club or organization at no cost to the player. The purpose of the Training Center program is to identify the best players for the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team program.

Player Pool

Gender: Boys and Girls
Ages: 12 to 18 years old

Each session will feature a mix of ages depending on ability level

Number of Players: 22-26 players per session
Level of Player:

Elite players with National Team potential
Player recommendations provided by top local coaches

National Team scouts
Academy clubs
State Associations
Local clubs
Leagues
College coaches

If a coach is interested in making a player recommendation, please contact scouting@ussoccer.org
Final Roster selected by U.S. Soccer National Team Staff

Training Session

Local youth clubs, professional clubs, leagues or state associations provide the facility
U.S. Soccer National Staff run the Training Center session with the assistance of host site staff
Sessions last approximately two hours
If a site is interested in hosting a Training Center, please contact scouting@ussoccer.org

Coaches/Visitors

Area club and college coaches are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend and observe the session
Similar to Youth National Team training environments, attendance by parents and non-coach spectators is not permitted

U.S. Soccer Training Center Schedule