Tryout FAQs

All Eastside FC tryouts will be held at Preston Park. For information on dates, times and locations of Eastside FC tryouts, please visit the Eastside FC Tryout page.

We have put together a comprehensive page explaining the age changes and how it will affect teams and players.

No. You only need to register and pay once regardless of what team or teams for which your child attends a tryout. Once players are registered at the correct age group, they are added to a master list and are eligible to attend any and all tryout sessions listed for their age group. The tryout registration fee is non-refundable.

There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $25 to participate in Eastside FC tryouts. Players choosing to attend tryouts across multiple days only need to pay once.

We try to make the kids as comfortable as possible. We do not spring any complicated drills on them; they simply play soccer.

We have some of the most experienced evaluators in the state and while they do a good job of seeing a player’s potential, sometimes kids get nervous. It is a good idea to encourage your child to be as relaxed and as active as possible so we can see more of them in a short time.

You and your player will be called within 24 to 48 hours of the final tryout by a coach with an offer for a team at Eastside FC. Players who do not make a team at Eastside FC will be notified via email. Visit our Coaching Assignments & Roster Selections page often.

We like to see all kids at as many tryouts as possible but also realize that sometimes schedules do not work out. Please contact us and will get you in touch with the coach to discuss any conflicts.

Generally, our teams practice three days a week for an hour and a half for each session. Coaches can add and remove training sessions and alter training session durationat their discretion.

Yes. They must communicate with their coach and effectively manage their schedule.

Yes. Most of our players at Eastside FC play high school soccer and our ECNL and RCL seasons accommodate the high school season.

All of our teams, both Bellevue- and Preston-based, are coached by licensed professionals and have strong playing and coaching backgrounds. As the coaches are announced for the upcoming season, they will be posted on our Coaching Assignments page.

There is a one-time fee of $25 to participate in tryouts. Players choosing to attend tryouts across multiple days only need to pay once. See below for tryout dates and times.

The player fees for Eastside FC is in line with all premier soccer clubs. This covers registration, coaching fees, and all Eastside FC field and club management for the entire year. Player fees do not include some costs like travel.

Yes, as with all premier soccer teams, there are additional costs like uniforms, team-related fees, and travel costs. Please consult with a coach or current parent to get a better idea of total costs.

There is a $25 non-refundable fee to attend tryouts that you will be when you register for tryouts. Players attending multiple days or for multiple leagues (ECNL, ECNL RL and RCL) only have to pay once.

Yes, Eastside FC offers financial aid to help cover the cost of registration. Families must apply prior to tryouts. The forms are located on the Deails Section of the Tryouts Page in the Overview section.

Teams are formed based on ability, with the ECNL forming the top team in each age group from U13 and up. Red teams will form the top team in U11 and below, with White, Blue, and Grey teams formed, based on numbers.

Depending on the age group, teams can have 14 to 18 players per team. Our youngest age groups may have up to 10 players.

Generally all players will play a minimum of 50% of every game. It does not make sense to pick players and then not play them. Playing time is done on merit and the only time we're playing time varies is during State Cup where emphasis shifts towards success and winning cups. The coach will work with the player to find the best position for them and the team.

We suggest the following: Please do not coach your child during tryouts. They are nervous enough and don't want to hear you yelling out instructions. Be on time. This will help both you and your child relax before the tryout begins. Work with the ball and start running a few weeks prior to tryouts. Any extra workout is beneficial. Dress properly for the tryout as well as the weather, including proper footwear, shin guards, and water. Attend as many of the tryout days as possible. Make sure your child is hydrated and have eaten properly before coming to tryouts.