Travel Soccer

About

Travel soccer is for players interested in developing their abilities beyond the recreational level through hard work and a commitment to increased levels of soccer training and competition.

NYAA's travel soccer teams play in more competitive leagues within the area.  Most teams play in the Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League but we also field teams in other regional leagues such as the Inter-County Soccer League and the Rock Soccer League.

Many teams we play are within the Lehigh Valley, all are generally within an hour drive.  Home games are played on Northwestern Lehigh recreational fields.

Travel teams play in one or more regional weekend tournaments per season.

Teams for the fall are formed based on interest via tryouts in the spring.  We encourage all interested players to come try out.

Although not required, a commitment to travel soccer generally includes participation in the fall and spring seasons.

NYAA has partnered with Perfect Touch Soccer, and offers each travel team professionally coached training sessions as part of their practice schedule.

If you have any questions about playing or coaching a team please contact the Northwestern Club Soccer Coordinator at nlsc.club.coordinator@outlook.com

Costs:  Based on season and level, + uniform costs.

Click here to see the US Soccer Age Grouping Matrix for soccer age groups.

NYAA will be fielding the following travel teams for Spring 2025:

  • 2012 Boys U13 : Haaf
  • 2012 Girls U13 - Black : Bastidas
  • 2012 Girls U13 - White : Kistler
  • 2013 Boys U12 : Hunsicker
  • 2013 Girls U12 : Gottlieb
  • 2014 Girls U11 : Tyahla
  • 2015 Girls U10 : Waltman

Try Outs for Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Updated 3/16/2025

TRAVEL TRYOUT SCHEDULE

*The 2012/13 boys team will not play a fall season: The team will playing for the winter 25/ spring 26 season.  Our Middle School has shifted to a Junior High format for boys soccer 7th grade and up.

Boys  Date/Time Location
2012/2013/2014 Tuesday, 4/1, 6-7:30 * Rec Field 7 (New Tripoli)
2015 No set date : based on interest
2016/2017 Thursday, 4/10, 6-7:30 Rec Field 7 (New Tripoli)
Girls  Date/Time     Location
2012/2013 Wednesday, 4/2, 6-7:30 Ontelaunee Upper Field
2014/2015/2016/2017 Friday, 4/4, 6-7:30 Rec Field 7 (New Tripoli)

 

TRAVEL TRYOUT REGISTRATION

ALL INTERESTED PLAYERS PLEASE REGISTER AT THIS LINK

If you have any questions please reach out to our Travel Coordinator : nlsc.club.coordinator@outlook.com

Tryout Format:

Tryouts are run by Travel coaches or experienced volunteers under the general guidance of the Travel Coordinator.

Players should check in and get a numbered pinny when arriving.

Please arrive early.

Tryouts generally consist of:

  • Warmup
  • Small Sided Games
  • Specific drills as requested by the evaluators (1v1, sprinting, etc)

What to Bring to Tryouts:

  • Shin Guards
  • Cleats
  • Water
  • Soccer Ball

Player Evaluations

Players will be evaluated on game awareness (soccer IQ), foot skill, passing, kicking, athleticism and attitude

3rd party evaluators are used for player evaluations.

Player evaluation forms will be given to the Travel Coordinator after the tryout session.

The Travel coordinator will share the compiled evaluations with the Director and involved Coaches for the purpose of forming teams.

 

Tryout General Info

Tryouts for the upcoming soccer year (Fall and Spring seasons) are held once in the spring.

NYAA Soccer will try and field as many competitive teams as we can based upon coach and player interest.

We encourage participation from all serious players.  A positive attitude towards soccer is the biggest requirement.  If your player has a passion for playing the game we encourage them to try out.

Tryouts are an open competition.  Players participating in the tryout process should understand that they may not be selected to a travel team.

Existing travel players may be offered a spot on a different team than they are currently on based on tryout numbers and results.

Players that are not offered a spot on a team are encouraged to continue their skill development in our Recreational program.

Offer letters will be sent within 2 weeks of tryouts.

Note:  If you are interested in coaching or trying out for a team that isn't listed please contact us ASAP.