August 2026

Tryout Week

Get your chance to join the Union City Football Club teams for 2026/27 season

  • Aug 3-15, 2026 / Manhattan, NYC

  • Ages U6-U17 (2010 - 2020)

  • First Day Tryout FOR FREE

  • Full Week Training + Evaluation $50

  • DFB & UEFA Licensed Coaches

  • International Scouts & Agents

*Spots are limited – first come, first served.

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WHY ATTEND

⚽ Train like a European Academy Player

📚 With DFB & UEFA Licensed Coaches

📈 Receive a Professional Evaluation

👨‍💻 Showcase Your Talent in Front of our ….FIFA-Licensed Agents & Scouts

🎯 Earn a Chance to Join UCFC for 26/27

🏆 Compete in a High-Level Environment

💪 Build Confidence and Leadership

🚀 Bring Your Game to the NEXT Level

THE UCFC Pathway

More than a tryout

Union City Football Club (UCFC) is a Manhattan-based youth soccer academy built on firsthand experience within the German elite academy system. Our mission is to provide ambitious players with a professional development pathway through structured training, player-centered coaching, and high-performance standards.

The UCFC Tryout Week is the first step toward joining our 2026/27 season. Throughout the week, players will be evaluated on their technical ability, tactical understanding, attitude, work ethic, commitment to development and overall potential.

Selected players will receive an invitation to join UCFC and become a part of our club in the season, including team training, league competition, and long-term player development programs.

The Tryout Week is more than an evaluation event — it is an opportunity to become part of a club committed to developing the next generation of players through professional standards, proven methodology, and a clear vision for the future.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE & LOCATION

U15 & U17

August 8–14, 2026

East River Park, New York

Sat: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mon, Tue, Wed: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

U11 & U13

August 10–14, 2026

East River Park, New York, NY

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

U7 & U9

August 3–7, 2026

Pier 42, New York, NY

Mon, Wed, Fri: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, Th: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

What Players Will Learn

  • Shooting

  • Decision-Making

  • Passing

  • Transition

  • Dribbling

  • Intelligence

  • Crossing

  • Heading

  • Anticipation

  • Feints

  • Shielding Ball

  • Ball Control

  • Positioning

  • Awareness

  • Timing

  • Pressing

  • Speed

  • Endurance

  • Coordination

  • Agility

  • Strength

  • Concentration

  • Confidence

  • Teamwork

  • Reaction Speed

  • Composure

  • OTB Movements

The UCFC Tryout Week is designed for ambitious young players who want to challenge themselves and experience a professional training environment inspired by German academy methodology.

The program is open to players aged 6–17 of all positions who are motivated to develop their game in a structured and competitive environment.

It is especially suitable for:

  • Active athletes who already participate in organized sports and soccer

  • Highly motivated players seeking to improve their technical and tactical abilities

  • Soccer-oriented players who are passionate about the game & committed to regular training

  • Players who want to experience German-style academy training with professional coaching

  • Players interested in being observed & considered for future opportunities within UCFC’s development pathway, like athletic & academic exchange programs with European clubs

All positions are welcome – field players and goalkeepers alike.

Who this Tryout is For

Why UCFC Approach is Unique

01
German Training methodology

  • Training sessions based on proven German development models

  • Focus on technique, tactical awareness, and game intelligence

  • Structured exercises designed to improve decision-making under pressure

  • Emphasis on discipline, teamwork, and soccer mentality

02
Professional Coaching

  • 20+ years within professional soccer structure

  • 10+ countries of professional exchange

  • Attention to detail in technique and positioning

  • Player-centered development approach in small groups

  • DFB & UEFA qualified

  • FIFA licensed

03
Elite Development Environment

  • High-intensity training sessions

  • Challenging sessions designed to push players outside their comfort zone

  • Small-sided games to improve speed of play and creativity

  • Competitive exercises to develop confidence and resilience

  • Professional training atmosphere focused on improvement

04
Player Evaluation Opportunity

Participants may be observed and considered for future opportunities within Union City Football Club:

  1. Become a player of UCFC club

  2. International exchange programs at European academies

  3. Earn athletic scholarships

  4. Professional career pathways through our partner agency 3D Union Football Management.

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$50.00

Show up. Train hard. Earn your place. UCFC Training & Tryout Week is where the next generation of players gets discovered.

UCFC Training & Tryout Week is a multi-day program where your child trains under DFB & UEFA licensed coaches while being assessed for technical ability, tactical understanding, and overall fit for our competitive teams.

Please confirm your player's birth year matches their age group before registering.

📅 Find Your Age Group:

  • U7 & U9 (born 2018–2020) 🗓️ August 3–7, 2026 📍 Pier 42, New York, NY

  • U11 & U13 (born 2014–2017) 🗓️ August 10–14, 2026 📍 East River Park, New York, NY

  • U15 & U17 (born 2010–2013) 🗓️ August 8–12, 2026 📍 East River Park, New York, NY

⚽ What's Included – $50 Player Evaluation Fee

  • Full participation in your age group's Training & Tryout Week

  • Professional coaching sessions led by DFB & UEFA licensed coaches from Germany

  • Individual player evaluation

  • Eligibility for selection to a UCFC competitive team

🏆 What Happens After

Coaches will evaluate every player throughout the week. Families will be notified of results within 5 business days of their group's final session. Selected players will receive details on team placement and monthly membership.

Players offered a place on a UCFC team receive a full $50 credit toward their first monthly membership fee.

🎒 What to Bring

  • Soccer cleats

  • Shin guards (mandatory)

  • Training clothing

  • Water bottle

Withdrawal Policy

The $50 Player Evaluation Fee includes a $10 non-refundable processing fee.

For players who decide to withdraw during the early phase of the program, the following refund policy applies:

  • Before your group's Day 1: $40 refund

  • After attending Day 1 only: $30 refund

  • After attending Day 2 or later: No refund

Refunds will be issued to the original payment method.

To withdraw, email ucfc.nyc@gmail.com with subject line "Tryout Withdrawal – [Player Name]"

Questions? Email ucfc.nyc@gmail.com or call +1 (332) 266-8811

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⚠️ UPDATE (Effective August 6, 2026)

Free First-Day Tryout Sessions are now FULL.

Due to strong interest, we have reached maximum capacity for the free first-day tryout.

If you would like to attend the free session, you may join our waitlist, which will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis if spots become available. To be added to the waitlist, please complete this form: Waitlist – August Training & Tryouts.

Players who register for the full Training & Tryout Week receive a guaranteed spot, even after the free session has reached capacity. If you would like to secure your child's participation, we encourage you to register for the full Training & Tryout Week.

To provide a safe, organized, and high-quality training environment, UCFC limits the number of players we can accommodate during each session. Once capacity is reached, priority is given to players who have registered for the full Training & Tryout Week.

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Show up. Train hard. Earn your place. UCFC Training & Tryout Week is where the next generation of players gets discovered.

UCFC Training & Tryout Week is a multi-day program where your child trains under DFB & UEFA licensed coaches while being assessed for technical ability, tactical understanding, and overall fit for our competitive teams.

Please confirm your player's birth year matches their age group before registering.

📅 Find Your Age Group:

  • U7 & U9 (born 2018–2020) 🗓️ August 3–7, 2026 📍 Pier 42, New York, NY

  • U11 & U13 (born 2014–2017) 🗓️ August 10–14, 2026 📍 East River Park, New York, NY

  • U15 & U17 (born 2010–2013) 🗓️ August 8–12, 2026 📍 East River Park, New York, NY

✅ Tryout Structure – First Day Free

UCFC offers a First Day Free Tryout for all players to experience our training environment, coaching standards, and evaluation process without commitment.

After the first session, players may choose to continue the full week evaluation program for a $50 Player Evaluation Fee.

This structure ensures every player has the opportunity to experience UCFC before committing to the full tryout week.

⚽ What's Included – $50 Player Evaluation Fee

  • Full participation in your age group's Training & Tryout Week

  • Professional coaching sessions led by DFB & UEFA licensed coaches from Germany

  • Individual player evaluation

  • Eligibility for selection to a UCFC competitive team

🏆 What Happens After

Coaches will evaluate every player throughout the week. Families will be notified of results within 5 business days of their group's final session. Selected players will receive details on team placement and monthly membership.

Players offered a place on a UCFC team receive a full $50 credit toward their first monthly membership fee.

🎒 What to Bring

  • Soccer cleats

  • Shin guards (mandatory)

  • Training clothing

  • Water bottle

Withdrawal Policy

The $50 Player Evaluation Fee includes a $10 non-refundable processing fee.

For players who decide to withdraw during the early phase of the program, the following refund policy applies:

  • Before your group's Day 1: $40 refund

  • After attending Day 1 only: $30 refund

  • After attending Day 2 or later: No refund

Refunds will be issued to the original payment method.

To withdraw, email ucfc.nyc@gmail.com with subject line "Tryout Withdrawal – [Player Name]"

Questions? Email ucfc.nyc@gmail.com or call +1 (332) 266-8811

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Get a special Discount up to 75% on the Full Training & Tryout week

  • The camp is open to players aged 6–17 who are motivated to improve their skills in a structured and competitive training environment.

  • Players can register directly through the online registration form on this website. Early registration is recommended as spots are limited.

  • The UCFC Tryout Week requires a $50 Player Evaluation Fee upon registration (includes a $10 non-refundable processing fee).

    This fee covers full participation in the Tryout Week, including all training sessions, the game day, and a professional player evaluation conducted by our coaching staff.

    If a player is selected to join Union City Football Club, the full $50 fee will be credited toward their first monthly membership payment.

    For players who decide to withdraw during the early phase of the program, the following refund policy applies:

    • Before your group's Day 1: $40 refund

    • After attending Day 1 only: $30 refund

    • After attending Day 2 or later: No refund

    This structure ensures commitment while maintaining fairness for families and allowing players to experience a professional training environment before making a final decision.

  • The program is designed for ambitious players with previous athletic and/or soccer experience, including travel team and competitive youth players who want to further develop their technical and tactical abilities.

    For younger players between ages 6–10, the program is also suitable for children with basic athletic coordination, fundamental movement skills, and natural interest or talent for the game, as the focus at this stage is on foundational motor skills, ball familiarity, and enjoyment within a structured training environment.

  • • soccer cleats
    • shin guards
    • training clothing
    • water bottle
    • lunch or snacks

  • Each tryout day includes technical training, tactical exercises, small-sided games, and competitive match play, designed to create a balanced and professional training experience.

  • The camp is primarily designed for players with basic soccer experience who are motivated to challenge themselves and develop in a more competitive environment.

  • The training will take place regardless of shine or rain. In case of severe weather conditions, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the safety of all participants.

  • Yes. To maintain a high-quality training environment and allow coaches to work closely with players, the number of participants is limited.

  • The tryout provides players with the opportunity to experience the UCFC training environment. Outstanding and highly motivated players may be invited to participate in future training sessions or programs within Union City Football Club.

  • Parents are welcome to observe from the designated spectator areas while sessions are conducted by our coaching staff.

Frequently Asked Questions