SELECT Program

Northside AYSO’s Select Program is a Competitive Travel Soccer that provides the opportunity to compete against club level teams while continuing to play within Northside AYSO community.

Our Select Team adheres to the same philosophies and principles as our other AYSO programs, but offers a higher level of competition and more training opportunities. Select teams will have well trained, experienced volunteer coaches, and practices are led by paid professional trainers. A higher level of commitment to soccer and the team is expected.

TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUT: Log in or create an account (Here). Chose available program: "Select Program Fall 2026-Spring 2027". No cost to register.

Why Chose Select Teams with Northside AYSO:

Provides a pathway for our players to develop and play at a higher level with the intent to prepare them to play at the high school level.
Allows players and families interested in continuing to play and compete with families in our community they’ve grown up playing with.
Offer a far more affordable option for families. (10x cheaper than most club programs)
Team structure that works for families in our community recognizing the cultural, religious and other socio-economic differences to ensure every child has the opportunity to play at the highest level of their ability.
Maintain AYSO core values of Good Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching

Differences from Core AYSO Format

Select teams created based on an open try out - no guaranteed roster spots
Unlike Extra, players do not play with an additional Core Team
Team will play in separate club league, which is mostly comprised of soccer clubs in the Chicagoland area
Team will play in level best suited for team skill and competitiveness
Team will seek to play in one tournament in the fall and one in the spring
14U Select team plays 16 week season, 8 weeks in the fall and 8 weeks in the spring
16U Select team will begin training in the winter and play 8 week season in the spring
2 practices a week and play all home games on Sundays, with most away games on Sunday as well to accommodate many in our community. Away games may be scheduled on Saturdays given home team set their preferred day but we request all games be moved to Sundays, which most are able to accommodate.
Will have volunteer head and assistant coaches with professional trainers for practices

Time Commitment

Practice twice a week for 90 minutes and play games most Sundays during the season.
Expect a higher level of commitment from players to attend practices and games

TRYOUTS

14U Boys SELECT

Date & Times: Tuesday, June 2nd and Thursday, June 4th from 6-7PM (recommend attending both days but not required)
Location: Lerner Park (7000 N Sacramento Ave)
Eligible Players: Born after Sept. 1, 2012 and before Aug. 31, 2024. Primarily 7-8th graders.
ALL Players must try out to be eligible for the team.

Note: Our league does not yet offer a Girls 14U Select program as we do not yet have the demand for the program. Our league will continue to offer 14U Core inter-region play for both boys and girls. For boys who are not offered a roster spot on the Select Team initially, additional opportunities to move up to the Select Team may be offered to our 14U Core players if warranted.

COST
There is no cost to try out. Team fee will be $450 for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Season. *Scholarships available upon request.

QUESTIONS

Reach out to Regional Commissioner Sean Mullin @ [email protected]