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Competitive tryouts
Tryout Information
The Minnesota Rush Director of Coaching, along with other Minnesota Rush Competitive Coaches, will lead the 2026-2027 team formation and tryout process. It is important to note that current Minnesota Rush players are constantly being evaluated throughout their current season. Current players can think of tryouts as a “team placement period.” The goal of tryouts and team formation is always to continue to place players on appropriate teams where their game can best be developed.
For any questions, please contact Bob Mulligan, bmulligan@twincitiesrush.com.
Who should attend?
New players looking to join Minnesota Rush
Current Minnesota Rush players
Not sure what age group you should play in?
No worries! The 2026/27 season will return to a school-year player registration window. Click here for more details!
Can I try out for an older age group?
At Minnesota Rush, we strive to provide every player with a positive soccer experience and the opportunity to develop their skills at the appropriate level. While players typically benefit most from playing within their own age group, we recognize that some individuals may be better suited for playing at the next age level. If you believe your child is ready to "play up," please follow these steps:
Important Note: Participating in tryouts for an older age group does not guarantee placement on that team. Placement is based on performance and the criteria outlined above.
Do I have to attend tryouts? What if I can't make it?
Any player who is interested in joining the Rush Competitive program can do so at anytime, but it is highly recommended to attend July tryouts (spots cannot be guaranteed after July).
If players cannot attend tryouts, they are invited to train with a Rush team in their respective age group to determine the best developmental placement for them. Please contact the Rush office at communications@twincitiesrush.com to be connected with the appropriate person to help you begin this process.
U9 - U12 Schedule
July 19th - 21st
| Sunday, July 19th | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | 8:30a - 9:00a | U12 Boys & Girls |
| Session 1 | 9:00a - 10:30a | U12 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 10:45a - 12:15p | U9 Boys & Girls |
| Session 3 | 12:30p - 2:00p | U11 Boys & Girls |
| Session 4 | 2.30pm-4pm or 6pm-7.15pm | U10 Boys & Girls |
| Sunday, July 19th | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 5:00p - 6:15p | U12 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 6:15p - 7:30p | U9 Boys & Girls |
| Tuesday, July 21st | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 5:00p - 6:15p | U11 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 6:15p - 7:30p | U10 Boys & Girls |
U13 - U19 Schedule
July 25th - 26th
| Saturday, July 25th | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 9:00a - 10:30a | U13 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 10:45a - 12:15p | U17 Boys & Girls |
| Session 3 | 12:30p - 2:00p | U14 Boys & Girls |
| Session 4 | 2:30p - 4:00p | U16 Boys & Girls |
| Session 5 | 4:15p - 5:45p | U19 Boys & Girls |
| Session 6 | 6:00p - 7:30p | U15 Boys & Girls |
| Sunday, July 26th | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 9:00a - 10:30a | U13 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 10:45a - 12:15p | U17 Boys & Girls |
| Session 3 | 12:30p - 2:00p | U14 Boys & Girls |
| Session 4 | 2:30p - 4:00p | U16 Boys & Girls |
| Session 5 | 4:15p - 5:45p | U19 Boys & Girls |
| Session 6 | 6:00p - 7:30p | U15 Boys & Girls |
Goalkeepers
| Saturday, July 25th | Time | Age Group |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 8:30a - 9:00a | U13 Boys & Girls |
| Session 2 | 10:15a - 10:45p | U17 Boys & Girls |
| Session 3 | 12:00p - 12:30p | U14 Boys & Girls |
| Session 4 | 2:00p - 2:30p | U16 Boys & Girls |
| Session 5 | 3:45p - 4:15p | U19 Boys & Girls |
| Session 6 | 5:30p - 6:00p | U15 Boys & Girls |
2026/27 Age Registration Changes
Conversations between the leading national soccer organizations including US Club Soccer (of which our TCSL league is a member), US Youth Soccer and AYSO led to a consensus to return to a school-year player registration window (August 1 - July 31) reversing a decision made by US Soccer back in 2017.
This change will impact each age group and player differently. To help you understand your specific age group and the level teams are expected to compete in for the 2026/2027 season, we have created a document outlining all age groups and the players within them.
To view the document, please click the link below.
What Does This Mean for Your Player?
For 2026-27 tryouts, players will try out based on their date of birth (see table)
Player Placements
Every year in late July, soccer clubs conduct their annual tryouts to place players on a team based on their abilities. Those tryouts take hundreds of man hours to look at hundreds, possibly thousands of players in a short period of time. While majority of the players receive a tryout offer email and are placed appropriately, some may fall through the cracks, some cannot attend these tryouts, and some could be too nervous to show their true ability.
When we look at the athletes, we measure their technical and tactical abilities along with their physical and psychological attributes. A tryout period does not always allow us to fully rate players accurately. For these reasons, players will be observed throughout the entire year by their team Head Coach and Director of Coaching at training sessions and games. This process also us to more accurately within the Rush system. Evaluations will be based on the previously mentioned components in addition to attendance, attitude, team chemistry, and consistency, to name a few.
During any other time of the year, a Rush player may be asked to transfer to another Rush team or to guest play with another team. As players are constantly developing, we want to do our best to make sure they are in the right environments. This process will always be done with the player in mind first and what is best for their development.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TYROUT?
Team placement email to come, at the latest, a week after your last tryout date. If you do not receive an email please reach out to, communications@twincitiesrush.com. The email will be sent to the primary account (Playmetrics) email address.
Please pay the down payment and complete registration within 24 hours of receipt.
