Evaluations/Tryouts for Select Teams: June 16-17, 2026

The East Lansing Soccer Club (ELSC) provides US Soccer guided youth developmental soccer opportunities for Kindergarten - 8th grade boys and girls.

Select soccer program - Players can be in 3rd to 8th grade and are evaluated for a spot on a team. All players selected will be placed on a team based on their grade. Teams play against other community teams in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). Seasons are traditionally 8 games over 8 weeks in the fall starting August 24th and 8 games over 8 weeks in the spring starting after Spring Break. Games are Saturday or Sunday. Practices are twice per week. Evaluation for a CASL team is required, and dates and times for tryouts are June 16th for boys and June 17th for girls. Players not selected for a CASL team will be placed on a recreational team with their age group.

Evaluations/Tryouts for Select Teams: Those in grades 3 and up who are interested in more competitive soccer are encouraged to try out for an ELSC Select team that plays in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). Times and dates of evaluations/tryouts are by grade and can be found below:

Boys Girls
Grade in Fall 2026 Tuesday, June 16 Wednesday, June 17
3rd grade 5:15-6:30pm 5:15-6:30pm
4th grade 5:15-6:30pm 5:15-6:30pm
5th grade 5:15-6:30pm 5:15-6:30pm
6th grade 6:45-8:00pm 6:45-8:00pm
7th grade 6:45-8:00pm 6:45-8:00pm
8th grade 6:45-8:00pm 6:45-8:00pm

All players wishing to play on a Select team must be evaluated.

Evaluations/Tryouts location: East Lansing Soccer Complex.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the evaluation/tryout time for check-in.
Wear shin guards, and bring a soccer ball and water.

Are you going to be out of town, have any questions about the process or need to schedule a makeup ? Contact the East Lansing Soccer Club at elsoccerclub@gmail.com and make us aware of your situation. Please include your player’s name, school grade for the fall 2026 and what team they played on for the 2025-2026 season.

 

The East Lansing Soccer Club is organized for the charitable and educational purpose of providing instruction, recreation, and competition in the sport of youth soccer in the East Lansing area. Emphasis will be placed on maximum player participation by members of the club. Instruction and recreation is more important than competition. All programs have volunteer coaches.