FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How many players will be selected for a team roster?
A: Each team will have 18 players and as many as 4 alternates.
Q: How many teams will be formed?
A: 6 teams. We will have a U14 (includes U13), U16 (includes U15), and U19 (includes U18 and U17) team for both boys and girls.
Q: How are rosters formed?
A: Recommended players will attend a Final Tryout on Sunday, November 29 where they will be evaluated by staff coaches, and invitations will be sent out the following week.
Q: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Any player in age groups U13-U19 who currently plays for a Detroit City FC youth club (City, Downriver, Huron Valley, Genesee, North, South Oakland, or West).
Q: How can my player be selected for the Final Tryouts?
A: Detroit City FC Youth clubs will be hosting ID Center Events to assist with the decision-making in recommending players. You must register with your club’s ID Center Event and attend in order to be eligible for recommendation for Final Tryouts. ID Center Events are currently planned for the following dates, times, and locations:
City/Downriver: Sunday, November 8, 1pm-4pm, University Liggett School
Genesee/North: Saturday, November 14, 2pm-4pm, SVSU Fieldhouse
South Oakland/Huron Valley: Sunday, November 15, 4pm-7pm 2SP Fieldhouse
Q: How will we know if my player is selected for the Final Tryouts?
A: Detroit City FC will send an email to players who have been selected to attend Final Tryouts by Friday, November 20th.
Q: When are final roster selections being made?
A: Teams will be selected by Friday, December 4th. Roster positions are offered FIRST. Alternate positions are offered SECOND. Wait list positions are notified THIRD.
Q: What is the training schedule?
A: Friday evenings beginning December 11th and ending February 5th. There will be no Training on Friday, December 25th.
Q: What is the competition?
A: All six teams will compete in the Disney President’s Day Soccer Tournament, which is being held the weekend of February 13-15 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Q: Do families have to book their own travel?
A: Yes. For players who are selected to a team, families will be responsible for travel and lodging costs for the tournament weekend. Detroit City FC will work with the competition directors on discounted rates for hotels and will be happy to help facilitate shared transportation options for those who may need assistance.
Q: What is the cost to participate in the Academy Program?
A: The cost will be approximately $675, which includes 8 training sessions, a pre-tournament friendly against a local team, and the tournament games in Florida. This price does not include the cost of transportation and lodging for those players/families that travel to Florida. The cost for alternates (players who participate in the training sessions and pre-tournament friendly but not the tournament) will be approximately $450.
