Tryout Information

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WMSC Tryouts for the 2026/2027 Season

2026/2027 Registration for Travel Tryouts is OPEN

Please find detailed information below about the West Morris Soccer Club Travel Tryouts for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 seasons.

General Information

All of the WMSC Travel teams receive:


  • Two full seasons of play - both Fall and Spring seasons
  • 2 days per week of training over both seasons
  • 8-10 Morris County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA) or Eastern Development Program (EDP) league games in both the fall and spring
  • 1 club-approved tournament (more tournaments can be added per team for additional fees)
  • 1 day per week of supplemental goalkeeper training and striker training in both the fall and spring (included)
  • 1 day per week of winter training (strongly encouraged, optional)

We aim to offer a competitive and nurturing soccer environment for players of all skill levels. For more information on our program, please see our Travel Program Overview about our mission and philosophy.

Why Choose West Morris Soccer Club (WMSC)?

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A non-profit soccer club benefits its members by fostering a supportive, community-driven environment where member feedback informs the club's growth and success.

  • Member Driven – WMSC is a not-for-profit 501c corporation operated by a Board of Volunteer Trustees, whose children also participate in the Program. 


  • Values Driven – WMSC is a community, not a business.  We have always endeavored to develop well-rounded athletes with an equal focus on the intangibles of team sports including discipline, respect, teamwork, and accountability.  

  • Exceptional Facilities – We have unparalleled access to top-tier facilities each year, working cooperatively with our local recreation departments.


  • Professional Coaching – High-quality training and coaching  through our partners Kickz Soccer and PESA, for just under half the cost of competitiors. 


  • Local Feel, Regional Footprint – WMSC is uniquely positioned to allow players to play close to home with their friends and classmates. Chester, Mendham, Long Valley, and the surrounding area, creates a deep player pool that affords it talent not typical in smaller programs.

  • Competitive Soccer, Tailored to Your Player – Perhaps our greatest “competitive advantage” is that we do not employ a one-size-fits all approach to soccer, and embrace multi-sport athletes, rather than forcing kids to “choose” a sport. 

Tryout Dates & Times

Travel tryout sessions will leverage the new format for the 2026/2027 season which shifts to age groups (Aug 1 through July 31) - from the former birth year format. This decision was made by US Soccer and has been adopted by NJ soccer leagues beginning in the 2026/2027 season.


PLEASE READ: To determine  what time and date to attend tryouts, please review the detailed schedule below, separated by gender, and:

  1. Identify which row your player's birthdate falls within
  2. Attend the tryout time for that row


Please understand that the division may end up being the same division your player participated in during the 2025/2026 season due to the changes in eligibility set by US Soccer and adopted by all NJ leagues.


When:

  • GIRLS - Tuesday, March 10th

For example, a female player with birthdate 8/28/18  is eligible for U-8 and would attend the 5:30 - 6:15pm timeslot on  Tuesday March 10th. 

GIRLS 2026-27 SEASON TRYOUT TIME
U-8 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019 5:30p - 6:15p
U-9 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018 5:30p - 6:15p
U-10 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 5:30p - 6:15p
- - -
U-11 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 6:30p - 7:45p
U-12 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 6:30p - 7:45p
U-13 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 6:30p - 7:45p
- - -
U-14 Girls Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 8:00p - 9:45p


When:

  • BOYS - Saturday, March 14th

For example, a male player with birthdate 8/28/18  is eligible for U-8 and would attend the 1:00 - 2:15pm timeslot on  Saturday, March 14th. 

BOYS 2026-27 SEASON TRYOUT TIME
U-8 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019 1:00p - 2:15p
U-9 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018 1:00p - 2:15p
U-10 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 1:00p - 2:15p
- - -
U-11 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 2:30p - 3:45p
U-12 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 2:30p - 3:45p
U-13 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 2:30p - 3:45p
- - -
U-14 Boys Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 4:00p - 5:15p


Tryout Makeups
Missed tryouts? No problem - make sure you registered for the 2026/2027 tryout on our website so we have your information to schedule makeups.


Should numbers be low, WMSC may opt for ID sessions for players during scheduled training sessions, coordinating individually with participants.


*WMSC has facilities reserved for makeups and will communicate dates based on numbers in each age group.

Location

Mt Olive Center Court
184 Flanders Netcong Rd
Flanders, NJ 07836


Tryouts will be hosted at the indoor turf facility at Mt. Olive Center Court. Cleats or turf shoes can be worn and used on the turf. Shinguards and socks are required.

Tryouts Registration & ID Sessions

Registration is required!

All players, whether current or new, must register and participate in the tryouts. If you forget to register in advance, walk-ons can also register on-site when checking in on the same day of tryouts.


Click here to start your registration today!



Unable to Attend tryouts? No problem!

If you are unable to attend for any reason, we ask that you still register for tryouts using the link above. This will allow us to schedule an ID session shortly after the open tryout for your player to tryout for a travel team.


Rest assured, this alternative path does not negatively impact your players ability to make one of our travel teams.


Questions?

For more information on the changes to player registration and eligibility, please read this article: "Path Forward on Player Registration", published by USA Soccer.


USA Soccer has also published a useful "Access the Tool" where you can enter your players birthdate to determine what division (U#) they are eligible for using the August 1 - July 31 age group option.


All other questions may be directed to travel@westmorrissoccer.org 

WMSC ID Sessions

An ID session is typically an opportunity for players to work out with an existing team so that our coaching staff can evaluate skill level to determine a proper fit with our teams and our organization.

WMSC Travel Program ID Sessions

ID sessions are coordinated with our training staff and can take place throughout the soccer season.

ID sessions are suitable for:


  • High School age groups (birth years 2008-2005)

  • Players who are interested in playing a full two seasons with WMSC but are unable to attend our scheduled tryouts

  • Players who wish to transfer from another club mid-season

  • Players who move to town after tryouts have been completed or mid-season

  • Players currently playing in a rec or development program who wish to move to a competitive travel program after our tryouts have concluded

Schedule an ID Session

For more information about our program or to schedule an ID session, please email travel@westmorrissoccer.org