The PSV Union FC '98 Boys team is a new 11 v11 soccer team forming in the Spring 2010 for Fall 2010 League play. We anticipate it will take several months to form a new team, as it has in the past with our other teams. The Spring tryouts will allow us to build the team during the Spring. We anticipate playing several friendly games during the formative Spring period to foster interest.

PSV Union is the most successful soccer club on the Peninsula with some of our players and teams among the best in Northern California. We are hoping to build on the major success we have achieved with the existing teams.

What to Bring: Soccer gear, soccer cleats and shinguards and tennis shoes in case we play on the tennis courts (fields may be wet). You must have a completed tryout form found here Union FC Try-outs.

Who Are We Looking For?

11 (eleven) to 16 (sixteen) players born AFTER 9/1/1998
Players who want to practice 2 x per week and play 1 game per week
Players who have fun playing soccer and learning!
Parents who are supportive of the clubs code of conduct.

What does the schedule look Like?

We anticipate starting a team camp in late July (see team camp on the website for more details) and formal practices in early August on either Wednesday and Friday (days could change depending on player availability). The Fall season ends December 15th.

What about the rest of the year?

Winter (December 15-February 28)
(reduced program- at least once per week practice + 1 game):

Spring (March 1- June 12)
At least 2 x per week and 1 game per week

Summer (optional- summer camps etc) http://www.unionfootballclub.com/wc_camp_10.html

Fall (starts with team camp in late July)
At least 2 x per week and 1 game per week. League play commences in early September.

The first 2 tryouts are free. Fees are usually due 3-4 weeks prior to the season commencement. The approximate costs including coaching, referees, league fees, club fees, referees (excluding uniforms $50-$100 per year) are:

Winter $600 (early Dec- late Feb)
Spring $900 (early March- early June)
Summer Team Camp $250 (usually late July or early August)
Fall season $1000 (commenced early August-early Dec)

For fee installation payments and scholarship/financial aid, read the following page.
http://www.unionfootballclub.com/registration.htm. For younger teams, rolling admission is possible. Fees can be prorated.

Read the following page for more information. Registration.

Check the Staff pages for staff and admin information.

The team will play in US Club sanctioned NorCal Premier league play. The players range in age from 7 to 9 years of age. We pay play the team 'up' against older players in league play. We believe that if a player is good enough, they are old enough. All of the coaches and Union FC played 'up' as youngsters.While this can be difficult in terms of achieving favorable match results, it is, on the other hand, beneficial for the players/teams long and short term development. All players play on the same size 8 v 8 field in league play. The jump to 11 v 11 on full-size fields doesnt occur until U/11-U12. At some point in the next few years, the team may play back in their own age group so its likely that they will be playing 'up' for the next few years.

Our goal is long term development. PSV Union FC is an fully inclusive club which offers an environment for all young players who are given the best opportunity to develop their skills and joy of the game with out the pressure to win at all costs. At the youngest ages there can be very large differences in ages, size and athletic ability of players PSV Union FC looks at the dedication and joy of playing of the player.

PSV Union FC believes that any player regardless of age if they show ability and dedication to the game should have the opportunity to play on an older/upper level team in order to challenge each player and provide valuable learning experiences. The PSV Union FC philosophy is unique- All players are members of the club and not individual teams which means that younger players can guest up and then return to their own age groups to benchmark against their peers.This model, which is not unique to high level professional clubs, allows us to bring out the best in all of the players.

At Union we try to develop the players and the teams they play on. We are always looking for players who love to play, love to learn and have a passion for the game.

Players are required to attend a minimum of 2 practice days per week- The regular practice days are Tuesday and Thursday, however this is not a definite.

Read the Code of Conduct and Club Rules and Information pages on the website before trying out.

A registration form, photo and birth certificate copy can be sent electronically. Fees and forms/paperwork must be received before participation. See 'Registration' page for details.

Contact admin@unionfootballclub.com for more information