
Tryouts will take place on August 1st & 8th. Players will only need to attend ONE tryout date.
The tryouts will occur from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Our Youth Academy is designed for competitive players who are serious about developing their game. We train with UEFA-qualified coaches who have experience at the highest levels of the game in both Europe and the United States. Every session is built around one belief: put the player first. That means development, safety and mental wellness are at the center of everything we do.
9v9 play
Fees Include:
-Uniforms (Home, Away & Training Top)
-All insurance
– League registration & compliance fees
-Coaches salary
-Coaches registration & background checks-
-Referee fees
-Two (2) showcase tournaments
11v11 play
Fees Include:
-Uniforms (Home, Away & Training Top)
-All insurance
– League registration & compliance fees
-Coaches salary
-Coaches registration & background checks-
-Referee fees
-Two (2) showcase tournaments
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If you have placed a deposit for the upcoming season with another club, Salem City FC will apply the value of your deposit towards your club fees.
Salem City FC competes in the USL system, the proven gateway to professional soccer in America, and the league that has launched more professional careers than any other pre-professional competition in the country. The USL pathway runs directly from where your player trains in the academy all the way to the USL Championship and beyond, with scouts, coaches, and clubs at every level of that system paying attention. When you develop with Salem City FC, you’re improving your game as well as stepping into a structure that is designed, from the ground up, to take players pro.
The U12 to U14 years are the foundation everything else is built on. This is the age where players absorb technical skills fastest, develop their relationship with the ball, and begin to understand the game at a deeper level. The habits formed in these years, good or bad, follow a player for the rest of their career.
The years between U15 and U17 are the most critical development window in a player's journey. This is where technical habits are hardened, physical attributes are built, and the tactical understanding that separates good players from elite ones begins to take shape. The work done in these years does not just prepare a player for the next season; it determines who they are at U18 and beyond.
U18 is where potential becomes a decision. College programs, academy scouts, and professional clubs are watching at this level, and the window to make an impression is narrower than it has ever been. Salem City FC exists for exactly this moment, giving U18 players the elite environment, qualified coaching, and honest development feedback they need to make the most of the time they have left to define their future.
Our promise is simple: 1) Your child will be coached in a positive environment focused on care and intention. 2) Their development will be the priority. 3) You will receive clear, honest feedback. Salem City Youth Academy is a differenct kind of youth sports program.
It is a structured environment designed to help you or your child improve and to help you understand their journey.
