Tryout for West Orange United

West Orange United is holding limited, mid-year tryouts for new players in the younger age groups interested in joining a travel soccer team for the Spring 2023 season. 

PLAYERS BORN 2013, 2014, 2015 

Open tryouts for new players born in 2013, 2014 and 2015 will be held on Thursday, November 17th (NEW DATE!). Following the tryouts, new boys' and girls' teams may be formed in these age groups. There is no fee to tryout, but you must register to attend. To register, click the blue Registration button above.

       When:*           Thursday, November 17 @ 6:15pm (NEW DATE!)

       Where:           Lincoln Field, West Orange High School

       Bring:             Sneakers or cleats, shin guards, water, ball

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to check in and warm-up. Session will last approximately 1 hour. Parents are not permitted on the field but can watch from the parking lot or the bleachers.

*If your player is not available on this date, please register and indicate that in your registration.  We will try to arrange for an alternate tryout.

These are mid-year tryouts and players may be placed with an existing team or new teams may be formed. 2015 players may be placed on a 4v4 or 7v7 team. 2013 and 2014 players will play 7v7.

Please contact Jen at j_buesser@yahoo.com with any questions.

BOYS BORN 2008/9 or 2011 

We are looking to add a few players to our existing boys' teams in these age groups.  Please email westorangeunitedfc@gmail.com with your player’s name and birthdate to arrange a tryout.  Tryouts will take place at ongoing team practices in November so please contacts us ASAP.

ALL OTHER PLAYERS

We have limited openings in other age groups.  Training-only positions may be available. Please email westorangeunitedfc@gmail.com with your player’s name and birthdate for more information. 

IMPORTANT INFO. FOR PARENTS:

• Teams practice two evenings per week and play games each weekend.  Spring practices will begin in mid-March.  Travel for games ranges from 10 minutes (Livingston) to over one hour (south Jersey), with the average being about 40 minutes.  Players are expected to attend all practices and games. New players will also be invited to participate in our optional indoor futsal program during January and February (additional cost).
• The fee for players accepted for the spring 2023 season is $450, due in three installments beginning upon acceptance of a roster position. Limited financial aid is available by application.  New players will also be required to purchase a uniform, at an additional cost of approximately $100.
• WOUFC follows a player development model.  Each year teams are formed based on age and coaches’ evaluation to provide the best possible environment for each player to develop his/her skills and understanding of the game. Team placement is not permanent and may change from year to year and occasionally season to season. 
• Travel soccer requires a serious commitment of time and effort from both players and families, and is also a significant financial commitment.   It is not the right fit for every player or family.  Those not invited to join a team or not comfortable making the required commitment at this time are strongly encouraged to continue their development through Mountain Top’s excellent in-town soccer programs.  Registration for the spring session will open in late winter/early spring 2023.

TRYOUTS FOR NEXT YEAR:  Tryouts for Fall 2023-Spring 2024 teams will be held in May 2023.  Dates TBA.