Ages

Newberg Youth Soccer offers competitive programs for boys and girls in the U11 through U19 age groups. For more information about age groups, see the chart on the age group page.

Tryouts

Tryouts are held every May. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on when tryout details are announced. If you’d prefer to be notified by email when our next tryouts are scheduled, simply  fill out this form.

Cost

See the cost page for details such as uniform costs, player fees, what the fees cover, and how the cost compares to other leagues and clubs.

Format

Rules

U11 & U12

  • 9 v 9
  • Smaller field and goals than older age groups.
  • Size 4 ball.
  • 30 minute halves.
  • No heading allowed.

U13 & Older

  • 11 v 11
  • Standard field and goals.
  • Size 5 ball.
  • 35 to 45 minute halves depending on ages.

Seasons

U11 – U14

Summer (June – August)

  • Two 1.5-hour practices per week in or near Newberg. Days/times are determined by the coach and field availability.
  • Tournaments if agreed-upon by coaches/families at an extra cost.
  • Note that schedules are flexible in the summer to accommodate family vacations, etc.

Fall (September – October)

  • Two 1.5-hour practices per week in or near Newberg.
  • Games on weekends at various locations, generally in the Portland area but can be further away, especially for teams at higher competition levels.

Winter (December – January)

  • Optional Winter Academy which is an off-season clinic hosted by NYS

Spring (March – April)

  • Two 1.5-hour practices per week in or near Newberg.
  • Games on weekends.
U15 & Older

Summer (June – August)

  • Two 1.5-hour practices per week in or near Newberg. Days/times are determined by the coach and field availability.
  • Tournaments if agreed-upon by coaches/families at an extra cost.
  • Note that schedules are flexible in the summer to accommodate family vacations, etc.

Fall (September – October)

  • Most players participate in their high school programs.

Winter/Spring (December – March)

  • Two 1.5-hour practices per week in or near Newberg.
  • Games on weekends staring in January at various locations, generally in the Portland area but can be further away, especially for teams at higher competition levels.