Join SUSC
Sierra United Soccer Club is the most competitive soccer play program offered by TCYS. Joining the squad has requirements and expectations so the team and each player can be successful on matchdays!
The following describes what is needed to join and become a Sierra United soccer player.
Registration
To register and play for Sierra United SC, a player must first try out by participating in a scheduled tryout session prior to the start of that season. All prospective players must compete in a tryout to make the cut and become rostered onto the squad. A tryout will consist of demonstrating soccer skills in ball control, kicking and passing accuracy, ball receiving, dribbling, and other essential skills and abilities while being ranked and evaluated by the team coaches.
Tryouts are scheduled two times per year, one for the fall program and one for spring program. All prospective players who are interested and have the commitment to play at a demanding level are highly encouraged to tryout. A high level of commitment and dedication is a prerequisite from both the players and the player's families.
Playing Season
The competitive play season runs from June 1 to May 31, and within the season there are four play programs: fall, winter, spring and summer.
The fall program begins with tryouts in May, training begins in July, League play and matches start in August with Regional Tournaments and State Cup matches programmed around the League play schedule. League play ends in November and NorCal State Cup Finals in December. The spring program begins with tryouts in January (if needed), League play starts in March, and ends in May.
Sierra United SC have been entering teams into futsal in January and February. Some SUSC squads choose and opt to play in the NorCal Premier Futsal competitions.
The Team Coaches (Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Team Manager, and Team Treasurer) of the individual SUSC squads have the discretion to register its team into Regional Tournaments, into the NorCal State Cup, into Futsal, and are responsible for coordinating scheduling efforts with opponents and programming its soccer program. Regular season league play is scheduled by Team Coaches with the opposing Team Coaches.
Fees
After the player tries-out and makes the team, registration fees will vary from $500 to $1,000 per player for the league season. There is no cost to tryout for a squad. Fees are for training gear and equipment, uniforms, referees, league registration, and regional tournaments outside of league play. To subsidize and lower the overall fees, squads will host fundraisers throughout the season at various locations and offerings. Some squads will pursue sponsorships to reduce the costs. Fundraising announcements are posted on social media and on SUSC upcoming events webpage.
We believe every child can and deserves to play this beautiful game no matter the financial situation. There are scholarship opportunities available at Athletic Scholarship Foundation of Tuolumne County.
Requirements and Expectations
Sierra United SC teams are competitive traveling teams.
Soccer matches will typically play in Modesto, Stockton, Merced, Madera, Turlock, Livingston, Los Banos, Angels Camp, and here at home in Sonora. Some may travel further such as to the Bay Area, Fresno, Sacramento, or Reno for tournaments. Some teams may travel even further for Regional, State, National, or International for championships. It's possible!
Because of the travel commitment, a high level of dedication is needed from the players and families. A love for the game and a passion to become a better soccer athlete is a must. Overall, the desire to grow as an individual and with a team of players to become their best is expected.
Play with Character. Play United.