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Bid Guide Outline 2026-27



ECNL1 and preECNL1  - Highest Competitive Level

Our coaches have identified the player as the most prepared to currently compete at the Elite Clubs National League level.

Accepting this bid means committing to prioritize ECNL games and all assigned events as your primary competition commitments.





ECNL2 and preECNL2 - ECNL Development Track

Our coaches have identified the player as an emerging player for ECNL competition and will train and play in the ECNL player pool. 

Game time priority will include club-scheduled games and events that align with the player's projected developmental plans. This includes ECNL matches and any assigned events as determined by the coaching staff with no less than a third of the ECNL games, along with other games scheduled by the club to align with the developmental needs of the team and our players.




Premier - Technical Growth Track

Our coaches have identified the player as someone who can develop meaningfully within our program, with a strong emphasis on technical skills and foundational game knowledge. This track offers the most scheduling flexibility, where multi-sport athletes can continue pursuing other sports while managing conflicts.





No Bid - Recreational League Recommended


Our coaches believe that our club commitment may not be the right fit for the player at this time,  and that a recreational league would offer a more appropriate environment for continued growth and building foundational skills. This is not a reflection of your player's heart and effort - simply about finding a setting where they can thrive.

TRYOUT LINK for 2026-27

Register for 2026-27 Season Tryouts


Click Here to Register for the 2026-2027 Season Tryouts!


(Schedule and details are below) 

U11-U19 Roster Acceptance and Registration Links

Roster Acceptance Dates for U11-U19

Roster spots must be accepted within the timeframes listed below so that we are able to secure your roster spot. This will allow players who may be on standby to accept any roster spots that remain open or become available.

Late Fee for Roster Approval - Any late registrations must be approved by the club Director or it will be assessed a late registration fee. These deadlines pertain to those applying for Financial Assistance Awards.


If you have any technical difficulties accepting your roster spot, please email [email protected]



U11-15 Bid Date - June 11, 2026 (8am)

Acceptance Deadline:

pre-ECNL and ECNL - 8pm on June 11, 2026
Premier - 8am on June 12, 2026


U16-19 Bid Date - June 24, 2026 (8am)


Acceptance Deadline:
ECNL - 8pm on June 24, 2026
Premier - 8am on June 25, 2026







CLUB PAYMENT STRUCTURES

2026-27 CLUB REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS

The first payment after the registration fee will be due August 1.


You may select for the payment options below:   * U16-U19 age groups may select from options #1, #2, or #3

Option 1        Pay in full                                   (All ages)                

Option 2       *4-month Payment Plan              (U9-U19)                

Option 3       *7-Month Payment Plan              (U9-U19)               

Option 4       *9-Month Payment Plan              (U9-U15)               


 * Registration deposit goes toward total amount due

 * The payment amounts below may vary slightly as the monthly payment is calculated by the registration platform.

 



2026-27 Cost Structure 
 

ProgramTOTALRegistration Deposit
(non-refundable)
2 to 4 MO PLANS *7-MO *9-MO *
Little Strikers$350$3502 Installments Aug-SeptN/AN/A
Pre-Academy$350$3502 installments  Aug-SeptN/AN/A
U9-U10$775$250Aug-NovAug-FebAug-Apr
U11-12  Premier
U11-12  preECNL
$1,190
$1,350
$250Aug-NovAug-FebAug-Apr
U13-15 Premier
U13-15 ECNL
$1,480
$1,890
$250Aug-NovAug-FebAug-Apr
U16-19 Premier
U16-19 ECNL
$1,280
$1,890
$250Aug-NovAug-FebN/A



* Payment plans are subject to a transaction fee per payment. The payment plan transaction fee may be canceled at any time, should the full balance be paid at any point during the payment plan period. 


The commitment fee and club annual dues are non-refundable and the annual fee is due in full should the player drop out of the program for that season. If a player is removed from the program for breach of rules, the full contract payment will be due in full. Should a player on Financial Assistance not meet the responsibilities associated with acceptance of financial support, the financial assistance award will be rescinded and any amounts previously awarded will be due.

Uniforms are not included in the club membership dues.



EVENT & COMPETITION FEES (refer to competition fee tab)


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Competition Fees


TEAM COMPETITION FEES

This player fee is deposited into your assigned team account and will cover competition fees, including league & tournament entry, as well any potential miscellaneous team expenses such as team bench and team communication software. The team fees vary depending on team/age group.

All event and competition fees will be assessed on a team by team basis depending on events included on their calendar. All active players on the team will contribute equally to the competition fees and any fees associated with team events.



League Games
- All players on the team roster will contribute equally for all league registration and game expenses.

Tournaments & Events
- All players on the team will be equally responsible for their share of the tournament expense, Should the club exclude a player from a tournament, that player bears no expense for that event.

Practice Only (non-active or standby)
- Players may be added to a full roster on a "standby" basis. These players are responsible for their full training fees and club membership, however they are not billed for team competition expenses. Should a standby player be included to an event roster, that player will be billed for their share of the event fee. Should a player be elevated to a full active status, they will be billed for their league fees on a pro-rata and their tournament fees as rostered.


Fee Payment Dates:

Fall competition fees are due in late July.
Winter competition fees are due in November
Spring/Summer competition fees are due in late February 



Fall & Spring *

U9-10  $175 per season

U11-12 Premier  $250 per season
U11-12 preECNL  $300 per season

U13-15 Premier $250 per season
U13-15 ECNL $375 per season 

U16-19 Premier $250 (fall only)
U16-19 ECNL $420 (fall only)



Optional Winter Event fees (estimate) *
U9-10  $175 
U11-12 $175
U13-15 TBD
U16-19 TBD
 
*The above amounts are estimates as the fee may vary depending on the number of event in which a team participates.




ECNL & COLLEGE SHOWCASES & ADVANCEMENT EVENTS
 

While these events are charged only to participating players, it is EXPECTED that our players are available and committed to participate in these events

It is expected that U16-19 players will commit to no less than ONE showcase event.

ECNL Playoffs, Regional Events and Nationals are not included in the expense structures noted above. 

Players will be assessed a $150 fee if they do NOT attend an assigned team event.









Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Program ~

Families may apply for financial assistance where considerations are made for full or partial awards, based on meeting the financial assistance requirements of the club. 

This assistance program is restricted to club membership dues & training & facility fees only. Families will still be responsible for their share of the player's competition fees.

You can refer to the Financial Assistance tab on our website for more information regarding the program, application process, and deadlines.



2026-2027 Season Application Deadline - July 1, 2026

Forms and process can be found on our website at www.fcunitedcr.com in the 'About Us & Forms' section. Click here for more information. 

The Financial Assistance form requires a $250 commitment fee to secure your roster spot. This fee may be refunded to any qualified player at the conclusion of the season, should all team and competition expenses be current.

All Financial Assistance recipients, player with parent, are required to attend a pre-season meeting to discuss the terms of these awards. 


All Financial Assistance recipients will be required to participate in at least one of the following:
1. Club designated fundraiser (in addition to the Midwest Classic)
2. Club designated volunteer responsibility


All Financial Assistance recipients must adhere to the following:
1. May NOT participate in any Non-FC United soccer activity without the written consent and pre-approval from FC United Soccer Club.
2. Must prioritize FC United activities and all assigned games and rosters.


Lack of adherence to the above terms will lead to an automatic forfeiture of the Financial Award. Any amounts previously credited through the scholarship fund will be retroactively charged and due in full. 



Questions regarding the process or status may be directed to [email protected].

 

Season Tryouts U11-U19

Register for 2026-27 Season Tryouts


Click Here to Register for the 2026-2027 Season Tryouts! 

The registration above and dates include tryout dates for ECNL Regional League (U13-19) & pre-ECNL (U11-12)



TRYOUT FEE
$35    (late tryout registration fee increased to $45 on June 1, 2026)




AGE GROUP MATRIX
:

2026-27 Age Group Guide Matrix





LOCATION


FC United Complex & Facility

8610 Milburn Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA

* Players must attend at least 2 of the 3 tryout dates.





ECNL Regional League Rosters (U13-19)

These sessions will include tryouts for ECNL Regional League rosters. 

* Players will receive a confirmation that they are being placed on the ECNL Regional League at the time of your bid. 

* ECNL-RL Bids must be accepted by the deadline stated on your email confirmation. All ECNL-RL players must agree to the guidelines and expectations to be considered for ECNL Regional League games and Showcases.

* Players must agree to abide by the expectations and guidelines for inclusion and participation in ECNL games, showcases, and advancement events




pre-ECNL Rosters (U11-12)

These sessions will include tryouts for pre-ECNL rosters. 

* Players will receive a confirmation that they are being placed in the pre-ECNL pool.



Goalkeepers

Goalkeeper specific breakout groups will be on the evenings highlighted below. Goalkeepers will break out from their normal tryout group and then return to their tryout group. If it is before or after your regular tryout, please attend both.

5:30 - 6:00P - 2016 & 2015
6:00 - 6:45P - 2014 & 2013
6:45 - 7:30P - 2012 - 2008





SCHEDULE


U11 Girls

June 2 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 4 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 9 - 5:30 - 7:00pm


U12 Girls

June 2 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 4 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 9 - 5:30 - 7:00pm
U11 Boys

June 1 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 3 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 8 - 5:30 - 7:00pm


U12 Boys

June 1 -7:00 - 8:30pm

June 3 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 8 - 5:30 - 7:00pm


U13 Girls

June 2 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 4 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 9 - 5:30 - 7:00pm


U13 Boys

June 1 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 3 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 8 - 7:00 - 8:30pm


U14 Girls

June 2 - 7:00-8:30pm

June 4 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 9 - 5:30 - 7:00pm


U14 Boys

June 1 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 3 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 8 - 5:30 - 7:00pm



U15 Girls

June 2 - 7:00-8:30pm

June 4 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 9 - 7:00 - 8:30pm



U15 Boys

June 1 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 3 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 8 - 7:00 - 8:30pm



U16 Girls

June 10 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 15 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm



U16 Boys

June 8 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 10 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 16 -5:30 - 7:00pm



U17 Girls

June 10 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 11 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm



U18/U19 Girls

June 9 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 11 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 16 - 5:30 - 7:00pm



U17 Boys

June 10 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 15 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

June 16 - 5:30 - 7:00pm



U18/U19 Boys

June  10 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 15 - 7:00 - 8:30pm

June 16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm


U5-U10 Preview Days Registration



FREE Preview Days Registration


RETURNING PLAYERS - Returning players do not need to register for preview days, this only applies to new players.

NEW PLAYERS - If you are a NEW player interested in attending our pre
view nights, you must preregister at the link below:


REGISTER FOR PREVIEW DAYS HERE 




AGE GROUP GUIDELINE


Little Strikers  - 8/1/19 - 7/31/23
Pre Academy - 8/1/18 - 7/31/19

U9U - 8/1/17 - 7/31/18
U10 - 8/1/16 - 7/31/17


Some players may not be ready yet for different developmental stages. Movement between groups will only occur after a player evaluation.

At the discretion of our staff, 8U players may be placed within the program to prepare them for the anticipated learning environment and needs of that age group. 




Preview Days: May 12 - May 22 (NEW PLAYERS)

Registration Fee: Free

Returning players do not need to register for preview days, this only applies to new players. If you are a new player interested in attending our preview nights, you will need to preregister at the link below:



Little Strikers   Tuesday, May 12 & 19     5:30 - 6:30pm

Pre Academy U8   Thursday, May 14 & 21    5:30 - 6:30pm

Girls - U9 & U10    Tuesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 21      5:30 - 6:45pm

Boys - U9 & U10     Monday, May 18 & Wednesday, May 20  5:30 - 6:45pm


If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Contact Us

FC United

8610 Milburn Rd NE 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411

Phone: 319-361-2551
Email: [email protected]

FC United

8610 Milburn Rd NE 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411

Phone: 319-361-2551
Email: [email protected]
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