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Author: Patti Keen

SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS AND TEAM OPENINGS

Open tryouts for players interested in our competitive teams and programming are held in the spring of each year, when teams are formed for the following Fall-Spring. Following open tryouts, information concerning supplemental tryouts and team openings will be posted on this page.

If you do not see a tryout you are interested in, you may also contact the director of the section or program for current information.

Palisades & York Section Supplemental Tryouts – Boys and Girls U8 – U19

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6pm-7:15pm
Pleasant Knoll Middle School, 2320 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708
No registration required. Please contact the listed DOC with questions
U8-U10 Youth Academy: Jay Marlovits
U11-U19 Boys and Girls: Derek Norris
U15-U19 ECNL RL Boys: Kyle Kenney

Charlotte Section Supplemental Tryouts – Girls U14-U19

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5pm
OrthoCarolina Sportsplex Field 1, 13333 Dorman Road, Pineville NC 28134
No registration required. Please contact the DOC with questions
U14-U19 Girls: Scott Ginn

15U-18U Boys

Off Season Program

Fall 2026 Boys Off Season Program – Registration Open

Players must be registered to a 2026-2027 CSA team to participate in the CSA Off-Season Programs.

Open to U15 to U19 Boys currently participating in CSA Competitive programs.
Season: August 10 through November 1

Charlotte Soccer Academy will be offering their Off-Season Program for the U15-U19 boys (08/01/2007-7/31/2012) again this fall. This program was developed for players that are not participating in fall school sports programs so that they have a place to play and develop during that time.

The program will run from August 10th through November 1st (12 weeks) and the format will feature two practices a week as well as in-house games. The in-house games will be a small-sided version, either 7v7 or 9v9 (depending on number of players). This format will be helpful for player development in terms of more touches on the ball and more decision making in smaller spaces. The players will also participate in the CSA tournaments scheduled for August 22nd & 23rd and October 31st/November 1st, conditional on sufficient enrollment. 

CSA will host two separate programs

  • South Program (Current CSA Charlotte, Uptown/Matthews, Palisades/York players)
  • North Program (Current CSA North/Huntersville

Cost will be $380 per player. Price includes two training sessions per week for 12 weeks, coaching, coach travel expenses, field usage fee, referee fees, admin fees and entry fees for two tournaments. There are no team fees.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the DOC!
South Program: Scott Ginn
North Program – Matt Denton

Policy for Player Withdrawal
Individual cancellation requests for the Off Season Program must be received by email by August 31, 2026. A pro-rated portion of your OSP fees will be applied to your regular season competitive fees.

Registration is Open!

11U-19U Boys and Girls

USYS Competitive

USYS Competitive soccer is the first step on the CSA Player Development Pathway.  Players moving from recreational soccer typically begin at this competitive level.

View 11U-19U USYS Programs on the Player Development Pathway

USYS soccer is offered at each section of the club, with most sections forming teams for boys and girls 11U-19U. New and smaller sections may have fewer teams or combine teams with other sections.CSA forms teams at each of our locations based on the results of the tryouts held in the spring of each year. Tryouts are open to all players. Tryouts allow the directors to identify an appropriate team for each player that will provide an opportunity for development and growth. Following tryouts, CSA will present qualified players with an offer of a position on a competitive team based on their demonstrated level of ability. Players and families are made aware of the team’s planned playing level, coach assignment and travel/tournament expectations prior to player commitment. Once the player accepts his position on the team, he is committed to CSA and that team for the entire playing year (August – May).

USYS Competitive teams train a minimum of two nights per week; more advanced teams may practice three nights per week. In addition, players are strongly encouraged to attend the free supplemental training sessions to further improve personal skills and to attend off-season camps offered by or endorsed by CSA. Games are primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, although mid-week evening games are possible. 11U-14U teams participate in both Fall and Spring seasons, high school age teams (15U-19U) participate only the designated off-season for public high schools.

Competitive teams 11U through 19U participate in leagues administered by either North Carolina Youth Soccer Association or South Carolina Youth Soccer Association. Both state associations offer several levels of competition. CSA’s USYS teams can expect to attend 2-3 tournaments per season, which includes local competitions, out-of-town tournaments and a State Cup series if appropriate. CSA’s higher-level teams can expect to travel more frequently and to more distant tournaments to ensure the highest levels of competition and exposure.

Sectional Directors and Age Group Directors

Charlotte USYS

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Raymond Fraser

Charlotte Section Director

Charlotte Section Director

• 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

Richard Butler

Youth Academy Program Director

CSA-Charlotte

Youth Academy Program Director

• USSF A License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Former USSDA Director
• Played professional & collegiate soccer

Rich Schwartz

Youth Academy & Junior Academy Boys Charlotte Director

Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director

Junior Academy Boys Director, Charlotte

• Youth License I and II
• NCYSA E License
• Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 11v11
• Junior Academy Coach 2013-present
• Junior Academy Director 2018-present 

Danielle Russell

Youth Academy & Junior Academy Girls Charlotte Director

Youth Academy & Junior Academy Girls Charlotte Director *

• USSF D License
• Played collegiate soccer at Clemson University, 2006-2009, Elite 8 Freshman Year
• Inducted into the York County Soccer Hall of Fame, August 2022
• Former Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Fort Mill High School

Josh Gregory

11U-13U USYS Boys Charlotte Director

11U-13U USYS Boys Charlotte Director

• USSF C License
• Former National Premier League Director, Barça Academy Carolinas
• Certificate of Sports Psychology in Athlete Development, Barça Universitas
• Former Boys DOC, North Georgia UnitedBachelors in Sports Management, Wingate University

Joe Distaffen

11U-13U USYS Girls Charlotte Director

11U-13U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF C License
• USC National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching Azzurri Storm Soccer Club

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Scott Ginn

14U-19U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director

14U-19U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF A Senior License
• USC Advanced National Diploma & TOVO Methodology Certificate
• NCAA College Soccer Coach – 23 yrs. (DI, DII) University of Louisiana, Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont Abbey College, Mars Hill University, Barton College, Berry College
• Region III ODP Staff Coach & USSF Market Training Center Staff Coach
• Master’s Degree, East Carolina University; BA Mathematics, Barton College (4 year player)

Matthews USYS

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Andy Guevara

Matthews Section Director & Matthews Section 11U – 19U USYS Boys & Girls Director

Matthews Section Director

Matthews Section 11U – 19U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USSF D License & USSF National Youth License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching, Mecklenburg Union FC
• Former player, Butler University

Steve Burckhalter

Matthews Section Youth Academy Director

Matthews Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License & USSF National Youth License
• Former Associate DOC, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
• Former Women’s Head Coch, Augustana College
• Former Director of Coaching, Dakota Gold Soccer Club

Uptown USYS

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Dan Dudley

Uptown Section Director & Tournaments Director; Uptown Boys and Youth Academy Director

Uptown Section Director

Tournaments Director

• USSF A License & USC qualified
• Program Head Boys & Girls Soccer Providence Day School
• Former Boys Assistant High Point University and Girls Assistant Catawba College
• Four year professional player, Carolina Dynamo
• MSS Master of Sports Science

Catey Stewart

N1L Uptown/Matthews Program Director; Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director; Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

N1L Girls Uptown/Matthews Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame

Steven James

Uptown Section U11-U14 Boys & Youth Academy Director

Uptown Section U11-U14 USYS Boys & Youth Academy Director

• Former Elite Coach, Carolina Core
• Former Assistant Coach, UNC Greensboro and Catawba College
• Former Player, West Virginia University

Indian Trail USYS

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Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

Belmont/Gastonia USYS

Catey Stewart

N1L Uptown/Matthews Program Director; Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director; Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

N1L Girls Uptown/Matthews Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

Belmont/Gastonia Section Director

• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame

Palisades USYS

Kyle Kenney

Palisades & York Sectional Director; ECNL Director

Palisades and York Sectional Director

ECNL Regional Director – Palisades/York

  • USSF D License
  • 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
  • Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
  • Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke

Derek Norris

U13-U19 USYS Boys and Girls Palisades/York Director

U13-U19 USYS Boys and Girls Palisades/York Director

  • Grassroots​ ​License​ ​9v9,​ ​11v11
  • Former​ ​semi-pro​ ​player,​ ​FC​ ​Carolina​ ​United​ ​&​ ​Fullerton​ ​Disciples
  • Former​ ​player,​ ​Cape​ ​Fear​ ​Community​ ​College
  • Former​ ​CSA​ ​player,​ ​2009-2013

Jay Marlovits

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy & U11-U12 Director

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy, U11-U12 Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96

York USYS

Kyle Kenney

Palisades & York Sectional Director; ECNL Director

Palisades and York Sectional Director

ECNL Regional Director – Palisades/York

  • USSF D License
  • 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
  • Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
  • Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke

Derek Norris

U13-U19 USYS Boys and Girls Palisades/York Director

U13-U19 USYS Boys and Girls Palisades/York Director

  • Grassroots​ ​License​ ​9v9,​ ​11v11
  • Former​ ​semi-pro​ ​player,​ ​FC​ ​Carolina​ ​United​ ​&​ ​Fullerton​ ​Disciples
  • Former​ ​player,​ ​Cape​ ​Fear​ ​Community​ ​College
  • Former​ ​CSA​ ​player,​ ​2009-2013

Jay Marlovits

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy & U11-U12 Director

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy, U11-U12 Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96

North USYS

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Matt Denton

North Section Director; N1L and ECNL RL Director – North/H'Ville; North/ H'ville 15U-19U USYS Director

North Section Director

N1L and ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University

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Chris Ryan

North Section Youth Academy Director

North Section Youth Academy Boys and Girls Director

• USSF D License and Grassroots Certifications
• Former Director of Coaching, LPSC U11-12 Boys and Girls
• Four Year Collegiate Standout at Methodist University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Minors in Accounting and Sports Management

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Scott Fischer

North Section 11U-12U & North/H'ville 13U-14U USYS Director

North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director

North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC

Huntersville USYS

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Andrew Steedman

Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

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Scott Fischer

North Section 11U-12U & North/H'ville 13U-14U USYS Director

North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director

North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC

CSA

Sections

USYS Programming for 11U and older is available at the listed locations. Visit section page for information on staff, locations and teams.

Charlotte

Based at the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex and serving the southern and western regions of the Charlotte…

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Matthews

Serving the areas of southeast Mecklenburg County, Matthews and Mint Hill.

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Uptown

Serving the central Charlotte region.

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Indian TraIl

Positioned to better serve Union County residents.

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Palisades

Serving southwest Mecklenburg County and neighboring South Carolina communities in conjunction with our York section.

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York

Serving eastern York County, SC in conjunction with our Palisades section.

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North

Serving Cabarrus and Rowan County.

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Huntersville

Serving the North I-77 corridor including Huntersville, Lake Norman and the University area of Charlotte.

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Belmont/Gastonia

Our newest section, serving the communities west of Charlotte.

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U13-U19 Boys

ECNL National Program

The ECNL National Boys Program at Charlotte Soccer Academy provide our top players the highest quality training and competition and are based primarily at our OrthoCarolina Sportsplex. CSA ECNL Boys National Teams participate in the ECNL Boys Mid-Atlantic Conference which includes teams from North Carolina and Virginia.

In the boys’ program, CSA enters a National team in each age group from U13-U19. U13 and U14 teams will have a fall and spring season; U15 – U19 will have a six-month ECNL season to allow them to participate on high school teams.

View National Boys Program on Player Development Pathway

ECNL National Boys Staff

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Phil Hindson

ECNL National Boys Director & College Recruitment Director

ECNL National Boys Director

Player Development and College Recruiting Director

• UEFA B License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Scottish Football Association C License
• Master’s Degree in Physical Education
• 20 years of Men’s College coaching experience at Winthrop, Clemson, UNC Pembroke

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Ian Carry

Goalkeeping Program Director

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK

Visit ECNL National Boys Website

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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