2026/27 TRYOUTS
Established in 1984, AFC Lightning boasts a rich history deeply rooted in fostering talent, promoting sportsmanship, and achieving excellence on and off the field. With a legacy built upon decades of dedication and passion for the sport, we look forward to welcoming new talents who share our commitment to the beautiful game.
OUR TRYOUT PROCESS
Current Members
Welcome back! All current members will need to sign up for 2026/27 Tryouts. You can register through your current Playmetrics Account or click here: 2026/27 AFC Lightning Tryouts
Players Outside the Club
Thank you for considering us! We look forward to hosting your child at tryouts this year. You will need to register for tryouts through Playmetrics here: 2026/27 AFC Lightning Tryouts
If you have used Playmetrics before, you could choose to sign in with the email address linked to your account for convenience, as Playmetrics allows you to navigate between different organizations on their system.
If you have questions about a specific program, please email the appropriate Director of Coaching:
- Pre-Academy Players (2018-2021) - Fabian Patterson - fabian@afclightning.org
- Girls Academy Players (2014-2018) - Brian Schwartz - brian@afclightning.org
- Girls Select Players (2007-2014) - Chris Jones - chris.jones@afclightning.org
- Boys Academy Players (2014-2018) - Leon O'Neill - leon@afclightning.org
- Boys Select Players (2007-2014) - Adriano Moraes - adriano@afclightning.org
Registering with Playmetrics
Need help with Playmetrics?
Playmetrics is the registration platform we use for all club programing including tryouts, camps, etc.
To register for tyouts, you will be prompted to create an account with our club. This is free. You can register for tryouts through Playmetrics here: 2026/27 AFC Lightning Tryouts
If you have used Playmetrics before, you could choose to sign in with the email address linked to your account for convenience, as Playmetrics allows you to navigate between different organizations on their system.
Once I have registered for tryouts, what happens next?
Plan on attending as many days of tryouts as possible (ideally all days). If you cannot make all the tryout days, make sure to inform the appropriate coaching staff members on site at tryouts.
You will receive a cofirmation email with all the pertinent information including daes, times, and location. A couple days prior tryouts, you will also receive a follow up email with all current tryout related details.
PROGRAMS AND TRYOUT INFO
What is the age group of my player?
Age Group CalculatorIn alignment with US Soccer standards, AFC Lightning is moving to a school year based format for its age groups. Click the button below to calculate the age group of your player.
Pre-Academy Boys and Girls (U6-U8)
More About Our Pre-AcademyPre-Academy: U6 - U8 (Boys and Girls)
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: PAC
U6 & U7 || May 16 || 9:30AM - 10:30AM
U8 || May 16 || 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Academy Girls (U9-U12)
More About Our Academy ProgramAcademy Girls: U9 - U12
Dates: May 18-20, 2026
Locations: PAC & MOBA
U9
- May 18 - PAC - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
- May 20 - PAC - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
U10
- May 18 - PAC - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
- May 20 - PAC - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
U11
- May 18 - PAC - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
- May 20 - PAC - 7:15PM - 8:30PM
U12
- May 18 - PAC - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
- May 20 - PAC - 5:30PM - 6:45PM
Select Girls (U13-U19)
More About Select Girls ProgramSelect Girls: U13 - U19
Dates: May 26-28, 2026
Locations: PAC & MOBA
U13
- May 18 - PAC - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 20 - PAC - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
U14
- May 18 - PAC - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 19 - MOBA - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 20 - PAC - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
U15
- May 26 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 27 - PAC - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 28 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
U16
- May 26 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 27 - PAC - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- May 28 - MOBA - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
U17
- May 26 - MOBA - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 27 - PAC - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 28 - MOBA - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
U18/19
- May 26 - MOBA - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 27 - PAC - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- May 28 - MOBA - 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Academy Boys (U9-U12)
More About Our Academy ProgramAcademy Boys: U9 - U12
Date: May 18-20, 2026
Location: McCurry Park North
U10 & U12 || May 18-20 || 5:30PM - 6:45PM
U9 & U11 || May 18-20 || 7:15PM - 8:30PM
Select Boys (U13-U19)
More About Select Boys ProgramDates:
U13 & U14
May 18-20, 2026
Location: McCurry Park South
U13 || May 18-20 || 7:30PM - 9:00PM
U14 || May 18-20 || 5:30PM - 7:00PM
---
U15 - U19
May 26-28, 2026
Location: McCurry Park South
**U15 - U19 MLS NEXT Homegrown Division tryouts are held separately from MLS Next Academy Division and SCCL level tryouts. Players may be asked to attend both sessions.
U15 MLS Homegrown Division || May 26-28 || 1:00PM - 2:30PM
U15 MLS Academy Division, SCCL || May 26-28 || 8:00PM - 9:30PM
U16 & U17 MLS Homegrown Division || May 26-28 || 11:00AM - 12:30PM
U16 & U17 MLS Academy Division, SCCL || May 26-28 || 6:15PM - 7:45PM
U18 & U19 MLS Homegrown Division || May 26-28 || 9:00AM - 10:30AM
U18 & U19 MLS Academy Division, SCCL || May 26-28 || 4:30PM - 6:00PM
AGE GROUP CHANGES
In alignment with US Soccer standards, AFC Lightning is moving to a school year based format for its age groups. Below is a calculator that will help you determine what age group your player should attend for tryouts.
Soccer Age Group Calculator
Find out which Age Group your player belongs to
