FAQ

We offer U8-U12 travel soccer for boys and girls. In addition to the travel program, we have a Pre-Travel program for 5 to 7-year-olds, which offers weekly practices and weekend games against other neighboring clubs.

When you register for Pre-Travel or U8, all seasons are optional. You can register for the seasons you want. For U9 and U10, players are committing to the fall and spring seasons and winter (indoor) is not included in the fees. For U11-U12 players, when you register, you are committing to play in the fall, winter (indoor), and spring.

Yes, for U8 and above.

No, but we are an affiliated program. Being an affiliated program gives us access to fields in Evanston. We pay a per player fee to the city for each season.

Most games are against teams in the immediate surrounding area like Wilmette, Glenview, and Park Ridge. However, based on ability level seeding by the leagues, there may be games against teams requiring a longer drive.

Generally, boys play on Saturdays and girls play on Sundays. Occasionally, there are games that need to be rescheduled and games could be played on either day.

Scholarships are available on a first come first served basis to families who qualify. The club has a separate scholarship application which can be found on the Tryouts web page or emailed upon request. Payment plans are available to everyone. Families can choose to go on a payment plan through our online registration system.

Team Evanston fees are non-refundable.

Teams begin practicing in mid August. The Team Evanston office will post practice dates and times during the summer.

Our club understands that conflicts with other sports or activities can occur for some players. In the event that your child cannot attend practice, you should contact your coach and let him or her know. If there is an ongoing conflict that extends beyond one or two practices, you should discuss alternative options directly with your child’s coach.

Soccer cleats, shin guards covered by socks, a properly inflated soccer ball, a water bottle, and a positive, high-energy attitude are required for tryouts.

Tryouts may be rescheduled or moved to our indoor training facility due to lightning, severe weather, or poor field conditions. Check our website for the most up to date information. You may sign up for our free text alerts on our home page.

The club recognizes that outside factors such as injuries, family or school commitments, and travel plans may conflict with tryouts. The club will always give players opportunities to make up a tryout by attending another age group/gender’s tryout. However, it is important for parents to understand that in order for a player to have the best possible evaluation, that player needs to attend all tryouts for his/her age group. It is the parent’s responsibility to check the tryout schedule and ensure that the player attends all tryouts, as well as contact the club if there is a conflict with any of the dates or times.

Your main task is to sit back, and enjoy and support your child. You are also expected to get your child to and from practices and games on time, as well as communicate with your coach and team manager as needed.

We encourage you to attend all practices and games. We ask that you inform your coach of any conflicts.

The number of teams fielded is dependent upon the number of players trying out as well as the number of players that register. The number of players on a team varies by age group.

Tryout results will be posted on our website within 48 hours after the tryout period concludes.

The first step is to talk to your child’s coach. If your issue cannot be resolved, the next step is to contact the Director of Coaching. Contact information can be found under the Contact tab.

Indoor soccer typically takes place January-March. During that time, teams practice once a week and play one game per week.

For games and practices they can wear sports goggles. The league does not allow for regular glasses to be used during games.