U9 / U10 Competitive Teams for 2026-27

At U9/U10, this is often when the competitive journey begins for our players. During these years, the focus is on individual and team development as well as knowledge of the game.


Starting Fall 2026, teams are formed based on Aug 1 - July 31 age groups as set by US Club Soccer.

Age groups for the Fall 2026- Summer 2027 seasons.

Age Group Birth range Plays At
U7 Aug 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 U9
U8 Aug 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019 U9
U9 Aug 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018 U9
U10 Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017 U10

Tryouts are coming up in July. It's time to register for the 2026-27 season!

The U9/U10 soccer year is comprised of two separate seasons -

Fall and Summer.


  • Fall and Summer are separate registrations and seasons.
  • Players are not required to play in both seasons.
  • U7/8 and U9 players play together at the U9 age group.

U8-U10 players interested in joining the Fall 2026 competitive league should register and attend tryouts on July 13, 2026.

Fall Season Overview

Tryouts for the fall competitive season take place mid-July. The season begins mid-August and includes 2 practice sessions per week. The fall league includes 6 games played on weekends starting late August through early October. Teams may also participate in one weekend tournament.

Date
May Registration for Fall opens
Mid-July Tryouts for Fall season
Late July Team invitations sent out
Aug. 1 Deadline to order uniform kit
Mid-Aug. Age group and team training begins
Sept. League games begin
Mid-Oct. End of season

U9-U10 Fall Season Details

  • Fall Tryouts and Team Placement

    Tryouts for Fall 2026: July 13


    U8-U12 Fall Player Tryouts

    • Click HERE for the schedule. Tryouts are one day and include skills testing and field evaluations.
    • After tryouts, families receive an invitation which must be accepted and fees paid to officially be placed on a team.
    • U7 and U8 players plat at the U9 age group
    • Before tryouts, the club sets 2 dates where players have the opportunity to drop in and walk through the stations to become familiar with the drills. CC United staff will be there to help parents walk through the stations with their child. 

    Team Formation

    CC United's goal is to create teams for all skills levels at each age group. Player placement is based on a combination of:

    • Performance and coach feedback from previous seasons
    • July Evaluations

    Missed tryouts? 

    If your child missed tryouts, complete the Fall 2026 Team Placement Registration and CCU will contact you with playing options.

    • If a player in not able to attend tryouts, they will be placed based coach feedback. 
    • If player is new to the club and cannot attend tryouts, they will be placed on a lower level team or team in need of players.


  • Practices and Games

    Practices:

    Fall training includes both age group and team training. One day a week the Director of Coaching will lead an age group training session. The second practice of the week is team training which is set by the coach.


    Games:

    Teams play 6 games in the fall. Games can be played on Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays. 


    Families can expect to have 2-3 soccer events per week.

  • Fall Fees

    Fees for the Fall 2026

    • $260

    In addition to team fees, players are responsible for the following:

    • Uniforms - All players are required to purchase and wear the current CC United uniform kit ($210).
    • Tournaments fees. Tournament fees are a team expense to be split evenly amongst all players regardless of attendance.
    • Travel Expenses – food/lodging/travel expenses if traveling for tournaments
    • Team Expenses - to cover the cost of scrimmages, paid coach travel expenses or any other expenses incurred by the team.
    • Players are expected to provide their own shin guards, cleats, and ball.

    CC United has a no refund policy. No refunds are given on competitive fees paid except in the case of injury or moving out of the area.



  • Uniforms

    Players are required to purchase the CC United uniform kit. The cost of the uniform is approximately $210 and is not included in the fees. The same uniform kit is worn for both the fall and summer seasons. The current uniform cycle runs Fall 2026-Summer 2028.

Summer Season Overview

Tryouts for the summer season take place mid-October. The summer season includes winter training beginning in January with additional add-on training options available. The summer season includes 10 games played in May and June. Teams will also participate in 2-3 tournaments throughout the season.


Date
Mid-October Tryouts
January Winter training begins 1/week
March Team training continues 2/week
May League games begin
Early-July End of season

U9/U10 Summer Season Details

  • Tryouts and Team Placement

    Tryouts and Team Placement


    Tryouts for Summer 2027 take place mid-October, 2026. Dates TBD.


    CC United’s goal is to assign players to a team that will challenge while at the same time allow for success in development. CC United believes a player's team placement is best based off performance and commitment over an entire season in addition to the formal evaluation.


    2026-27 Tryouts


    U13-U19 Tryouts for Summer 2026-27 Teams:

    • Take place July 25-26 for the upcoming season. Teams are announced shortly after the evaluations.

    U8-U12 Player Evaluations for 2026-27 Teams:

    • Fall 2026 tryouts take place July 13
    • Summer 2027 tryouts take place mid-October for the Summer season. Teams are announced shortly after the evaluations.

    CCU Team Placement Policy

  • Summer Fees

    U9-U10 Teams:


    Club Fees - $720


    Broken down by:

    • $50 Team Placement Registration fee 
    • $300 commitment fee due when accepting a spot on a team
    • Balance can be paid in full or in installments Jan-Mar

     

    Club fees cover the cost of indoor winter training facilities, insurance, coach and referee expenses, club staff, administrative expenses, coach development, team equipment, and field equipment.


    In addition to club fees, players are responsible for the following:

    • Uniforms - All players are required to purchase and wear the current CC United uniform kit ($170). 
    • Tournaments - fee can vary from $50-$70 and up per player per tournament. NOTE: Tournament fees are team expenses to be split evenly by all players, regardless of attendance.
    • Travel Expenses – food/lodging/travel expenses if traveling for tournaments
    • Team Expenses - scrimmages, additional indoor practice space, paid coach travel expenses or any other expenses incurred by the team.
    • Players provide their own shin guards, cleats, and ball.

    CC United Refund Policy


    No refunds are given on competitive fees paid except in the case of injury or moving out of the area. Submission of the Commitment Registration and/or payment of the Commitment Fee binds a player to CC United for the soccer year.


    Financial Aid


    CC United offers aid to families in need of financial assistance. Families meeting the club’s criteria will be awarded a reduced fee for the season. For more information, see the Financial Aid page under the Resources tab.

  • Uniforms

    Players are required to purchase the CC United uniform kit. The cost of the uniform is approximately $210 and is not included in the fees. The same uniform kit is worn for both the fall and summer seasons. The current uniform cycle runs Fall 2026-Summer 2028.

  • Missed tryouts?

    Did you miss tryouts? No worries, we keep taking registrations after tryouts as long as there is space on rosters.


    Send an email with your child's name and year of birth to info@ccunitedsoccer.com and someone from the club will be in touch with soccer opportunities.

Is my player ready for the competitive league? Check out our FAQ page on the competitive leauge.