Tryouts

2026/2027 Tryouts

Thank you for your interest in CGA Academy Soccer Club.

We are excited to begin preparations for the 2026/2027 season and continue building an environment focused on long-term player development, high standards, and a positive competitive culture.

Tryouts are open to all new and returning players interested in joining CGA for the upcoming seasonal year.

There is no fee to attend tryouts, and registration does not represent any commitment or obligation to join the club.

Tryout Information

Starting with the 2026-27 season, US Youth Soccer, along with US Club Soccer and AYSO, is moving to a school-year (August 1 – July 31) age group format rather than January-December birth years. This change aims to align soccer age groups with school-grade peers for improved social and competitive dynamics.

As US Youth Soccer transitions back to the school-year age group model, we want to communicate that final player placement decisions for the 2026/2027 season will continue to be made by the Director of Coaching staff.

While birth year and school-year considerations will both be reviewed throughout the process, player placement decisions will ultimately be based on what we believe is the best developmental environment for each player. Our priority remains placing players in the environment where they can develop, compete, and enjoy the game at the highest level possible. Below you will find two charts outlining how the transition has been made from the 2025/2026 season to the 2026/2027 season under the new US Youth Soccer school-year age group model.

Tryout Dates

Pocatello tryouts will be held on June 8th at the Indian Hills Soccer Complex.

Idaho Falls tryouts will be held on June 9th at the Old Butte Soccer Complex on Fields 11 and 12.

All players interested in attending tryouts, including current players who were part of the club during the 2025/2026 season, will be required to complete the tryout registration process prior to tryouts.

There is no fee to register or attend tryouts, and registration does not represent any commitment or obligation to join the club for the upcoming season.

Tryouts Schedule

Pocatello, June 8th at Indian Hills Soccer Complex

Boys & Girls Schedule

9:30 – 10:45AM – U16, U17, U18, U19
11:00 – 12:15PM – U15
12:30 – 1:30PM – U9, U10
5:00 – 6:15PM – U13, U14
6:30 – -7:30PM – U11, U12

Idaho Falls, June 9th at Old Butte Soccer Complex , Fields 11 & 12

Boys & Girls Schedule

5:00 – 6:00PM – U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14
6:15 – 7:30PM – U15, U16, U17, U18, U19

U.S. Soccer has introduced a tool to help parents and guardians easily understand the age groupings based on their child’s birthdate.

For more information regarding tryout results, teams, season schedule, financials, training program please contact Director of Coaching Rocky Rhoads 208.220.3950 (Girls) or Director of Coaching Alin Suru 307.413.7627 (Boys). For registration assistance, contact CGA at info@cgaacademy.com Lindsey Ryerson 208.705.6958.