Boys Soccer Celebration

Older Boys 15U-19U

Preseason Camp

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 4th! Registration is open for competitive preseason camp for CSA USYS Boys in age groups 15U-19U. Camp will be held January 12 - 15th. Check out the details on our Camps Website!

Visit CSA Camps Website

Rising 16U-19U Girls

Tryouts for 2026-2027 Teams

Register now for tryouts for our rising 16U-19U girls teams, including our Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) National and Regional League teams, National League (NL) teams, and our USYS Classic teams. All other age groups will try out in May. Information for May tryouts will be posted in late March.

If you are new to CSA this season, we recommend reviewing our club and program information prior to registering for tryouts. The Club and Program Information pages provide details on our programs, regions, levels of play and player development pathway for each age group.

Registration Information

Important Notes for All Tryout Registrations!
CSA is moving to a new registration platform: LeagueApps. In effect for all tryout registrations – all families must use the registration link in the dropdown list to begin registration by creating a new account in the LeagueApps system during registration. Be prepared to upload your player’s birth certificate or passport!

US Youth Soccer is returning to seasonal-year age divisions for 2026-2027. New age ranges are listed below. Players must register in their true age group. All requests to register for an older age group must be approved by the DOC in advance. If you have questions, please reach out to your Director of Coaching.
    • 19U: 8/1/2007-7/31/2008
    • 18U: 8/1/2008-7/31/2009
    • 17U: 8/1/2009-7/31/2010
    • 16U: 8/1/2010-7/31/2011

All players, new and returning, are required to attend tryouts to be considered for placement on a CSA team. We strongly recommend attending both scheduled sessions for your tryout group. If the player has a schedule conflict, please register for tryouts and contact your coach or DOC with the information and plan to attend as much of each session possible.

Teams for each section/program will be selected from the tryout registrations for that section. You must attend tryouts for the section/program where you wish to play on a team. Please register for only one tryout program. If you plan to attend more than one tryout, register for the highest level program.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th

Online registration is $35 if registered and paid by the deadline listed.
Walk up registration is available at the field for $50. Credit or Debit card payment preferred.

Refund Policy: Refund for tryout fees must be requested by email and are subject to a $25 administrative fee. No refunds after the close of online registration.

For general registration or event questions, please email us at admin@charlottesocceracademy.com.

For program questions, please contact the appropriate Director of Coaching. 

Click on the + to show registration links, tryout schedules and information specific to each program.

ECNL National Tryouts

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The U16-U19 ECNL National Girls Tryouts is an invitation-only program. You must have a code to complete registration.

• Current CSA ECNL National players will receive an invitation with the code from your Program Director.
• All other CSA players wishing to attend ECNL National tryouts should reach out to their DOC to discuss playing at the ECNL level.
• USYS players new to CSA wanting to request a code for ECNL assessments, please send your resume to the Program Director for the program you would like to try-out for.

Due to the ECNL recruiting rules, if you are currently registered for the 2025-2026 ECNL season with another club you cannot attend these ECNL tryouts that CSA is holding in February. 

ECNL National Girls Program Information

ECNL National Girls Program Director: Brian Moore

ECNL NATIONAL GIRLS PROGRAM TRYOUTS – CODE REQUIRED 
You must create a new account on our LeagueApps Platform!
REGISTER FOR ECNL NATIONAL GIRLS TRYOUTS
 Rising 16U Girls
8/1/2010-7/31/2011
Friday, February 6
5:30 – 7:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
4:30 – 6:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 Rising 17U Girls
8/1/2009-7/31/2010
Friday, February 6
7:30 -9:30pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
2:30 – 4:30pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 Rising 18U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2009
Friday, February 6
5:30 – 7:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
4:30 – 6:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 Goalkeepers:
In addition to the required tryout sessions above, Charlotte Soccer Academy will offer optional pre-try out goalkeeping nights at OrthoCarolina Sportsplex to allow goalkeepers to participate in structured sessions with our goalkeeping directors separate from tryouts. The sessions will not only allow for the evaluation of players but ultimately prepare them for their respective tryouts. Information about the sessions will be provided to all goalkeepers registered by January 23rd.
 Notes: 
Schedules are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and refresh your screen! If the player has a schedule conflict, please register for tryouts and contact your coach or DOC with the information and plan to attend as much of each session as possible.

 

ECNL Regional League Program Tryouts – All Locations

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The U16-U19 ECNL Regional League Girls Tryouts is an invitation-only program. You must have a code to complete registration.

• Current CSA ECNL Regional players will receive an invitation with the code from your Program Director.
• All other CSA players wishing to attend ECNL tryouts should reach out to their DOC to discuss playing at the ECNL level.
• USYS players new to CSA wanting to request a code for ECNL assessments, please send your resume to the Program Director for the program you would like to try-out for.

Due to the ECNL recruiting rules, if you are currently registered for the 2025-2026 ECNL season with another club you cannot attend these ECNL tryouts that CSA is holding in February. 

ECNL Regional League Girls Program Information

ECNL Regional League Girls Program Director Charlotte: Steve Magee

ECNL Regional League Girls Program Director North/Huntersville: Matt Denton

ECNL Regional League Girls Program Director Palisades/York: Sheldon Russell

 ECNL Regional League Charlotte (Blue) Tryouts – Code Required
You must create a new account on our LeagueApps Platform!
REGISTER FOR BLUE TRYOUTS
 Rising 16U Girls
8/1/2010-7/31/2011
Friday, February 6
5:30 – 7:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
4:30 – 6:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 Rising 17U Girls
8/1/2009-7/31/2010
Friday, February 6
7:30 -9:30pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
2:30 – 4:30pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 Rising 18U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2009
Friday, February 6
5:30 – 7:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Saturday, February 7
4:30 – 6:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
 ECNL Regional League North/Huntersville (White) Tryouts – Code Required
You must create a new account on our LeagueApps Platform!
REGISTER FOR WHITE TRYOUTS
 Rising 16U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2011
Friday, February 6
6:00 – 7:30pm
West Cabarrus High School
Saturday, February 7
5:00 – 6:30pm
Community School of Davidson
 ECNL Regional League Palisades/York (Gold) Tryouts – Code Required
You must create a new account on our LeagueApps Platform!
REGISTER FOR GOLD TRYOUTS
 Rising 16U – 17U Girls
8/1/2009-7/31/2011
Saturday, February 7
7:00 – 8:30pm
Harris Teeter Fields/Palisades
Sunday, February 8
10:30am – 12:00pm
Harris Teeter Fields/Palisades
 Rising 18U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2009
Saturday, February 7
5:30 – 7:00pm
Harris Teeter Fields/Palisades
Sunday, February 8
9:00 – 10:30am
Harris Teeter Fields/Palisades
 Goalkeepers:
In addition to the required tryout sessions above, Charlotte Soccer Academy will offer optional pre-try out goalkeeping nights at OrthoCarolina Sportsplex to allow goalkeepers to participate in structured sessions with our goalkeeping directors separate from tryouts. The sessions will not only allow for the evaluation of players but ultimately prepare them for their respective tryouts. Information about the sessions will be provided to all goalkeepers registered by January 23rd.
 Notes: 
Schedules are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and refresh your screen! If the player has a schedule conflict, please register for tryouts and contact your coach or DOC with the information and plan to attend as much of each session as possible.

 

National League (NL) Uptown/Matthews Program Tryouts

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The U16-U19 NL Program Tryouts is an invitation-only program. A registration code is required.

• Current CSA NL players will receive an invitation with the code from your Program Director.
• All other CSA players wishing to attend NL tryouts should reach out to their DOC to discuss playing at the DPL level.
• Interested players that are not currently playing with CSA must submit a brief resume to the director listing below prior to registering.

NL Program Information

NL Program Director: Catey Stewart

 NL UPTOWN/MATTHEWS TRYOUTS – CODE REQUIRED
You must create a new account on our LeagueApps Platform!
REGISTER FOR NL TRYOUTS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2011
Saturday, February 7
5:00 – 7:00pm
Providence Day School Brewster Field
Sunday, February 8
9:00-11:00am
Providence Day School Brewster Field
 Goalkeepers:
In addition to the required tryout sessions above, Charlotte Soccer Academy will offer optional pre-try out goalkeeping nights at OrthoCarolina Sportsplex to allow goalkeepers to participate in structured sessions with our goalkeeping directors separate from tryouts. The sessions will not only allow for the evaluation of players but ultimately prepare them for their respective tryouts. Information about the sessions will be provided to all goalkeepers registered by the January 23rd.
 Notes: 
Schedules are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and refresh your screen! If the player has a schedule conflict, please register for tryouts and contact your coach or DOC with the information and plan to attend as much of each session as possible.

USYS Tryouts – Charlotte, Uptown/Matthews, Palisades/York and North/Huntersville Sections

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Tryouts for USYS Programs are open to all interested players. No code is required for registration.  Teams for each section will be selected from the tryout registrations for that section. You must attend tryouts for the section where you wish to play on a team. Please register for only one tryout program. If you plan to attend more than one tryout, register for the highest-level program.

USYS Program Information and Contacts

USYS PROGRAM TRYOUTS – OPEN REGISTRATION
Charlotte USYS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls
8/1/2007-7/31/2011
REGISTER FOR CHARLOTTE TRYOUTS
Saturday, February 7
6:30 – 8:00pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Sunday, February 8
9:00-10:30am
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Uptown/Matthews USYS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls

8/1/2007-7/31/2011
REGISTER FOR UPTOWN/MATTHEWS TRYOUTS
Saturday, February 7
5:00-7:00pm
Providence Day School Brewster Field
Sunday, February 8
9:00-11:00am
Providence Day School Brewster Field
Belmont/Gastonia USYS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls

8/1/2007-7/31/2011
REGISTER FOR BELOMONT/GASTONIA TRYOUTS
Tuesday, February 10
6:45-8:15pm
Gaston Day School
Thursday, February 12
6:45-8:15pm
Gaston Day School
Palisades/York USYS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls

8/1/2007-7/31/2011
Will continue in NCYSA for Fall 2026
REGISTER FOR PALISADES/YORK TRYOUTS
Saturday, February 7
18U-19U: 5:30 – 7:00pm
16U-17U: 7:00-8:30pm
Harris Teeter Fields @ The Palisades
Sunday, February 8
19U-19U 9:00 – 10:30am
16U-17U: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Harris Teeter Fields @ The Palisades
North/Huntersville USYS
Rising 16U – 19U Girls

8/1/2007-7/31/2011
REGISTER FOR NORTH/H’VILLE TRYOUTS
Friday, February 6
6:00 – 7:30 PM
West Cabarrus High School
Saturday, February 7
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Community School of Davidson
 Goalkeepers:
In addition to the required tryout sessions above, Charlotte Soccer Academy will offer optional pre-try out goalkeeping nights at OrthoCarolina Sportsplex to allow goalkeepers to participate in structured sessions with our goalkeeping directors separate from tryouts. The sessions will not only allow for the evaluation of players but ultimately prepare them for their respective tryouts. Information about the sessions will be provided to all goalkeepers registered by the January 23rd.
Notes:
Schedules are subject to change. Please check back often for updates and refresh your screen! If the player has a schedule conflict, please register for tryouts and contact your coach or DOC with the information and plan to attend as much of each session as possible.
2026-2027 Coaching Slates and Program Fees

Coming Soon!

Questions?

For general registration or event questions, please email us at admin@charlottesocceracademy.com.

For program questions, please contact the appropriate Director of Coaching. 

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Richard Butler

Section Director -Charlotte

  • USSF B License
  • Licensed with the Scottish FA & USC
  • Former Coach, Scottish FA youth professional teams
  • Sports Coaching & Youth Development Degree, School of Sport, Exercise & Outdoor Studies
  • Double major in Business & Sports Management, Pfeiffer University
  • Former youth player, Rangers Football Club in the Scottish Premier league