Tryout Information
We are excited that you are interested in our club.
Please click on a program below to view tryout information.
National Platform Programs - Elite (Highest Level)
Girls Academy (GA)
The highest level of play on the girls' side for U13-U19 Elite. This year-round soccer program includes several travel commitments for league and showcase events. Teams are coached by United's highest-level staff and team coaches.
For eligibility questions, please reach out to Amber Matthews at amber@coloradounitedsoccer.com.

MLS Next Academy
The highest level of play on the boys' side for U13-U19 Elite. This year-round soccer program includes several travel commitments for league and showcase events. Teams are coached by United's highest-level staff and team coaches.
For eligibility questions, please reach out to Seth Trembly at
seth@coloradounitedsoccer.com.
National Platform Programs - Premier
Development Player League (DPL)
The U13 - U19 Premier is our second highest level of programming on the girls' side. It is designed to raise the level of training & play, and provide a pathway to our highest level. It includes year-round training opportunities and out-of-state travel several times a year.
For eligibility questions, please reach out to Barry Mantle at
barry@coloradounitedsoccer.com.
Elite Academy (EA)
The U13 - U19 Premier is our second highest level of programming on the boys' side. It is designed to raise the level of training & play, and provide a pathway to our highest level. It includes year-round training opportunities and out-of-state travel several times a year.
For eligibility questions, please reach out to Michael Fall at
michaelf@coloradounitedsoccer.com.
All Other Programs
Competitive
Colorado United uses this term for all other teams outside the National Platform teams. This program includes players who are excited and committed to developing their abilities. These teams participate in the CSA Advanced League. Player pathways are in place for all players.
Copa
The Copa program is designed for our U9 & U10 players who desire top-level training. Copa is for our most dedicated players focused on improving, who want to be around like-minded players for the best training & development environment.
Important CSA Tryout Information
At the beginning of February 2026, CSA changed its tryout policies. The main changes are:
- The first official tryout date for CSA moved from May 26th to May 1st.
- For CSA programming, no club can collect money until Monday, May 18th and no player is committed to a club until this date.
- No player can train with another club prior to May 1st without written permission from their current club.



















