Tryouts

Tryouts for the Germantown Legends competitive soccer teams are typically held in late May (U8- U12) through early June (U13- U19) for the following Soccer year (as specified by the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA)).

Please check the Legends Club calendar for general dates and times.... CALENDAR.GermantownLegends.com

As we get closer to the tryout 'weeks', we'll update this page with the specific tryout dates and times for each age group.

The Germantown Legends are always looking for dedicated athletes to add to our roster of talented players.  If a player has recently moved into the area during the season, or has missed our scheduled tryouts, please contact us. 

2024 TBD:  Tryouts for the U8 thru U12 (2017- 2013 birth years) age groups

2024 TBD:  Tryouts for the U13 thru U19 (2012- 2006 birth years) age groups

* Please note that the 'birth years' reflect the ages for 2024- 2025 season.
Player Commitment BINDING ON or After June 14, 2024.

TENNESSEE STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION (TSSA)
The Tennessee State Soccer Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation. Founded in 1976, TSSA is governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by representatives from our 100+ Member Associations, and maintains a State Office in Nashville, TN with a professional staff.  Our vision is, “To be the Premier State Association known for Partnerships, Promotion, and Pioneering the next movement of soccer.” 

The Tennessee State Soccer Association is part of a much larger soccer community.  TSSA is a proud member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

TENNESSEE STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION YOUTH PLAY LEVEL DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 1 – The highest level of play offered to teams that are categorized as U13 to U19 in the State of Tennessee.  This level of competition is recommended for our elite teams.  Teams are eligible to participate in tournament sanctioned events and will typically play in our Tennessee State League (TSL), US Youth Soccer National League and US Youth Soccer National Championship Series (NCS).  These teams may qualify to play in our Division 1 State Cup, Region III Tournament, and the United States Youth Soccer (USYS) National Tournament.  Players at this level have the opportunity to also participate and be selected for the Olympic Developmental Program (ODP).  Registration at this level includes Indoor and Futsal registrations.

DIVISION 2 – The 2^nd tier level of competitive play offered to teams that are categorized as U13 to U19 in the State of Tennessee.  This level of play is recommended for our teams that are not quite at the elite level but aspire to be there one day.  Teams are eligible to participate in tournament sanctioned events and will typically play in our Tennessee State League (TSL) and may qualify to play in our Division 2 State Cup, Region III Presidents Cup Tournament, and the United States Youth Soccer (USYS) National Presidents Cup Tournament.  Players at this level have the opportunity to also participate and be selected for the Olympic Developmental Program (ODP).  Registration at this level includes Indoor and Futsal registrations.

DIVISION 3 – The 3^rd final level of competitive play offered to teams that are categorized as U13 to U19 in the State of Tennessee.  This level of competition is recommended for teams that desire something more than the local recreational soccer league.  Teams are allowed to play in tournament sanctioned events and are eligible for the Division 3 Tennessee State League (TSL) and may qualify to play in our Division 3 State Cup.  Players at this level have the opportunity to also participate and be selected for the Olympic Developmental Program (ODP).  Registration at this level includes Indoor and Futsal registrations.

DIVISION 4 – This level of play is categorized as our local grass roots (or recreational soccer) age U3 to U19.  Play is specifically organized  locally and teams are allowed to participate in tournament sanctioned events that have a specific bracket organized for recreational teams.  Recreational teams are NOT allowed to play competitive teams without prior approval from the Tennessee State Soccer Association.  Teams are eligible to compete in seasonal Kohl’s Cup or Cleveland Grimes Friendship Cup events designed specifically for our recreational minded teams.  Registration at this level includes Indoor and Futsal registrations.

US YOUTH SOCCER
The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) is the largest youth affiliate and member of U.S. Soccer, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer includes 55 State Associations, one per state except for California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, which each have two State Associations.

US Youth Soccer is a non-profit organization whose stated mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through soccer at all levels of age and competition; to make soccer fun; and to instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport.

For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

US YOUTH SOCCER MID SOUTH CONFERENCE
The US Youth Soccer Mid South Conference is one of 13 Conferences under the US Youth Soccer Leagues Program in the Multi-State Tier.  The Mid South Conference consists of teams primarily from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee.  The top teams in the Conference will earn advancement to the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, as well as a chance to earn a coveted spot in the National Tier of the Leagues Program, the US Youth Soccer National League.

US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O.
The US Youth Soccer National League represents the national tier of the Leagues Program.  It features the nation's top 14U through 19U boys and girls teams, offering additional exposure to collegiate, professional and U.S. National Team coaches. All teams earn their place in the National League through success in US Youth Soccer's regional and national competitions, and the top finishers in the National League qualify for the annual US Youth Soccer National Championships.

The US Youth Soccer Leagues program features the National League and a network of 13 conferences (formerly known as US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues) across the country. The competitions provide teams with the highest possible level of competition at the national and multi-state levels.

The national tier is known as the US Youth Soccer National League. Established in the 2007-08 season, the National League provides annual competition for the best US Youth Soccer teams in the country to play each other in meaningful games with increased exposure to college coaches and scouts. Every season features teams that each earn a place in the league and compete for division titles, as well as berths to the annual US Youth Soccer National Championships.

The re-imagined Leagues Program commenced in the Fall of 2018 and features a network of US Youth Soccer Conferences (formerly known as regional leagues) that are geographically focused, under one leadership and management structure, and linked into the highly successful National League and National Championship Series.

US Youth Soccer National Championship Series
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on over 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships cap a yearlong series of competitions for boys and girls teams in multiple age brackets as teams earn their way from the top teams in their state to the regional championship tournaments. US Youth Soccer State Champions and selected wildcard teams through US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues in most age groups are eligible to compete in one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. The champions in the 13U through 19U age brackets from each regional event will converge in July for the US Youth Soccer National Championships. 

Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation's top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. In 2017, over 600 coaches attended the US Youth Soccer Regional and National Championship events.

US YOUTH SOCCER PRESIDENTS CUP
The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup is designed for those teams seeking additional challenges to play against teams of similar abilities for a national title. The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer.

US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup events will determine the regional qualifiers that will compete in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. Regional winners in the 13U through 18U/19U groups, both boys and girls, will vie for the national title.

ECNL
The ECNL was founded in 2009 as a challenge to the status quo of youth soccer, with a vision to be better. In its first years, the league supported only girls programming, but that was to change.

As a result of grassroots collaboration and innovation driven by youth soccer leaders all around the country, the ECNL quickly rose to national prominence – and ultimately to be the top level of competition and player development in the country.  Each step was fueled by a shared commitment to elevating the youth soccer experience.

From inception, the ECNL consistently developed in alignment with the needs of its member clubs, always seeking opportunities to lead and provide more, no matter the challenge or adversity.  The four letters “ECNL” have become the embodiment of collaborative innovation, opportunity, respect, development, and excellence in youth soccer, as the once-radical idea of clubs having a voice to determine their future proved to produce results never before seen in youth soccer.  Unrivaled numbers of female players, of constantly improving quality, began moving on to the collegiate, professional, and national team levels as the ECNL impact changed youth soccer.

In 2017, the landscape again demanded more and the ECNL Boys was founded, setting the stage for an amazing period of rapid growth, increasing quality and further change in youth soccer.  Starting with 57 of the top boys clubs in the country, the creation of the Boys ECNL once again demonstrated how a total commitment to improving the experience of players, coaches, clubs, and the environment in which they develop, can change everything.

Today, the ECNL represents the epitome of excellence in youth soccer, for boys and girls, as the league and its clubs, players, coaches, and everyone involved seeks to constantly “Raise the Game” for the future.

We are The ECNL and we are More Than A League

The ECNL consists of two youth soccer leagues (male and female), each a non-profit, member-based 501(c)(3) organization, with independent governance and leadership structures.  The ECNL Board of Directors and staff govern all programs and platforms.  The ECNL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer.

The Germantown Legends are a premier youth soccer club located in Germantown, Tennessee. 

Established in 2011, the Legends Soccer Club focuses intensely on creating brave creative leaders for life.  Our no guilt, no shame, no blame philosophy gives kids the confidence to get out of their comfort zone and create the big play in any situation!

The Germantown Legends Soccer program is the official 'Soccer Provider' to the City of Germantown.

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