Registration Open for 2026-2027 Soccer Teams
Evaluations/Tryouts for Select Teams: June 15-16, 2026
The East Lansing Soccer Club (ELSC) provides US Soccer guided youth developmental soccer opportunities for Kindergarten - 8th grade boys and girls. Registration is now open online for all ELSC programs for the 2026-2027 school year at www.elsoccer.org. All registered players will be placed on a team.
Age Group Change: Beginning in Fall 2026, United States Soccer governing bodies have mandated that clubs switch to a registration year that more aligns with the school year. Luckily, this change will have minimal impact as the ELSC has created teams mostly by school year in the past while other clubs haven’t. Please review the chart below and make sure to register for the appropriate age group. If your child is YOUNGER than the birthday range for their grade, they can try out and play with their grade. If they are OLDER than the birthday range for their grade, they will have to play with the appropriate age group according to the chart below. All 8th graders interested in playing should come to tryouts even if they are older than the birthday range.
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 15th for boys and June 16th for girls. Players not selected for a CASL team will be placed on a recreational team with their age group.
| BIRTHDAY RANGE | AGE GROUP |
| August 1st 2017 - July 31st 2018 | 3rd Grade (U9) |
| August 1st 2016 - July 31st 2017 | 4th Grade (U10) |
| August 1st 2015 - July 31st 2016 | 5th Grade (U11) |
| August 1st 2014 - July 31st 2015 | 6th Grade (U12) |
| August 1st 2013 - July 31st 2014 | 7th Grade (U13) |
| August 1st 2012 - July 31st 2013 | 8th Grade (U14) |
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:
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All players wishing to play on a select team must be evaluated. Please register online prior to try-outs at https://elsoccer.org/?page_id=34 or https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/522937 using the 2026-2027 General Registration form.
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.
Fees for 2026-2027 season:
- Recreational teams are $200, season consists of both fall and spring sessions.
- Select teams are $200 + an additional $60-$100 depending on what team a player is placed on. Season consists of both fall and spring sessions.
- U9/U10 is an additional $60.
- U10/U14 is an additional $100.
- All fees are due paid in full by August 1, 2026.
- Any late registration (after 1 August) may be accommodated, but a $15 late fee will be applied.
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 coach of that age group will reach out to you.
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.