Boys Tryouts

BOYS TRYOUT INFORMATION

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Bethesda SC has earned a reputation as one of the best programs in the country for developing talent. The unique development process that Bethesda coaches teach, which includes specific technical training and perception/awareness training, helps players graduate from Bethesda and immediately be ready for the rigors of the game. 

Our boy's program has a long history of competing at the highest levels on the local, national, and international stages. We are passionate about training young players to become better soccer players and people. The number of young men who have gone from Bethesda to college or professional level is one of the many ways we see lives change each year.

About Boys Tryouts

YDP BOYS (U7-U11)

*Only Non-BSC players will need to attend the tryouts*

Current BSC players will still need to register for tryouts in order to receive an invite to a 2026-27 team.

These age groups for next year, 2026-27, will be calendar year:

U7- 2020

U8- 2019

U9- 2018

U10- 2017

U11- 2016

Who: NON BSC PLAYERS ONLY 

Location: Performance Center

Dates: Sunday, April 26th + May 3rd

When: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bring Cleats, water, and a soccer ball

If you have any questions regarding the U7-U11 YDP Program, please reach out to the Director, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org

U12-U14 & STATE CUP

2026/27 Supplemental Tryouts - U12/U13/U14 
Date: May 8th
Where: Bethesda Performance Center
When: 6:30-7:30pm - U12 (2015s & Aug 1 - Dec 31st 2014) 
             7:30-8:30pm - U13 (2014's Jan 1st - July 31st & 2013 Aug 1st - December 31st
             8:30-9:30pm - U14 (2013's Jan 1st - July 31st & 2012's Aug 1st - December 31st)
 
Call-Backs: May 15th

**Our Top Teams U12-U14 (U12 top 2 teams Silver & White) will remain calendar year. All players will tryout with their school year.**

**Only non-BSC players should attend 1st & 2nd tryouts.**

U12 (Aug 1st 2014 - July 31st 2015)

U13 (Aug 1st 2013 - July 31st of 2014)

U14 (Aug 1st 2012 - July 31st of 2013)

1st Tryout - Friday, March 13th @ Performance Center

2nd Tryout - Friday, March 20th @ Performance Center

3rd Tryout -  Friday, March 27th @ Performance Center

4th Tryout- Friday, April 10th - @ Walter Johnson HS (U12 & U13 - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ; U14 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

Times:

U12s 6:30-7:30 PM

U13s 7:30 -8:30 PM

U14's 8:30 PM -9:30 PM

If you have any questions regarding the U12-U14 YDP Program, please reach out to the Director Brett Colton at bcolton@bethesdasoccer.org.

MLS NEXT/OLDER BOYS

U15 & U16 (All Bethesda Teams: MLSNext HD, MLSNext AD, USYS)

Dates & Location

  • Monday, March 30 — Bretton Woods
  • U15: 5:30–7:00 PM (check‑in from 5:00 PM)
  • U16: 7:00–8:30 PM (check‑in from 6:30 PM)
  • Monday, April 20 — Bretton Woods
  • U15: 5:00–6:30 PM (check‑in from 4:30 PM)
  • U16: 6:30–8:00 PM (check‑in from 6:00 PM)

Bretton Woods: 15700 River Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Notes

  • These sessions cover MLSNext Homegrown (HD), MLSNext Academy (AD), and USYS teams.
  • MLSNext HD rosters are formed by birth year, but tryouts use school‑year age groups.
  • Attending both sessions is not required, but the more coaches see you, the better the evaluation.

Age Eligibility

  • U15: Born Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012
  • U16: Born Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011

U17 & U19 (All Bethesda Teams: MLSNext HD, MLSNext AD, USYS)

Dates & Location

  • Monday, April 13 — Bretton Woods, 15700 River Rd, Germantown, MD 20874)
    • U17: 6:00–8:00 PM (check‑in from 5:30 PM)
    • U19: 6:00–8:00 PM (check‑in from 5:30 PM)
  • Sunday, April 19 — Walter Johnson High School
    • U17: 5:00–6:30 PM (check‑in from 4:30 PM)
    • U19: 6:30–8:00 PM (check‑in from 6:00 PM)

Age Eligibility

  • U17: Born Aug 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2010
  • U19: Born Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2009

Interested in a Tryout?

The club accepts tryouts on a rolling basis after the official tryout window. Please email our directors to schedule a tryout.

YDP - Trevor Martin, tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org
U12-U14 - Brett Colton, bcolton@bethesdasoccer.org
U15-U19 - Derek Biss, dbiss@bethesdasoccer.org

Identity

Bethesda players and teams are known around the country because of their unique style. The Bethesda player is known for their technical proficiency and ability to go 1v1. They show their awareness and perception by constantly searching for the four key aspects on the field that coaches teach the players, and because of this, Bethesda teams are known for their high-tempo, fast-paced style that always wants to dictate the game with the ball.

Tryout Schedule

Contact the director in your age group and register using the tryout link below.

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Boys YDP player guide

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Parent code of conduct

Tryout faqs

Questions?

If you have any other questions about our YDP program, please contact our YDP Age Group Coordinator, Trevor Martin, at tmartin@bethesdasoccer.org.