Extra Play Tryout Information & Registration

The Region 84 Extra Play Program represents AYSO’s highest level of competition in Mission Viejo outside of Club. It is designed for players who have developed strong technical ability, focus, and consistency and who are ready to compete in a more demanding team environment. The Extra Play Program requires a greater commitment level than recreational soccer, both time wise and financially.

Extra Play teams train and compete year round in league and tournament play.

How to Register for Tryouts

Three steps to register:

1. Confirm your player’s division in Which Division Is My Player?; this will determine which tryout day and time your player should attend.
2. Complete the Player Application.
3. Attend at least one of the two sessions for your division. See the schedule below.

Note: Submitting the application registers your player for tryouts only and does not guarantee a roster spot.

Which Division Is My Player?

Use the birth month and year ranges below to confirm your player’s division, then match it to the correct time in the tryout schedule that follows.

Beginning in 2026–27, US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and AYSO align to an Aug. 1 age group cut off (Aug. 1 to Jul. 31).

Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for check-in. Each division has two sessions. Attending at least one session is required; attending both is encouraged.

What Evaluators Look For

• Technical: Ball control and first touch
• Tactical: Speed of play, decisions, positioning, awareness
• Team Play: Movement off the ball and teamwork
• Physical: Athleticism, balance, endurance
• Attitude: Effort, focus, coachability

What to Bring

Please arrive 15–30 minutes early for check-in and warm-up.

• Cleats and shin guards (required)
• Proper soccer attire (no jewelry)
• Water bottle
• Soccer ball labeled with player’s name
• Goalkeepers: gloves, if applicable

Age Groupings (2026) (age group formation based on Aug. 1 to Jul. 31)

Play Up Considerations

The recent shift in age brackets is part of a nationwide alignment led by U.S. Soccer. All youth organizations, including AYSO, are moving to school year age groups to ensure consistency across programs. Read more about the change here.

Important: AYSO believes it is in the best interest of players to play in their assigned age division. Age group cut offs have no correlation with level of play or soccer aspiration. Teams will be formed based on the matrix above. Age cut offs and play up considerations are set by AYSO at the national or section level, such as Section 11, and are not determined by Region 84.

Age Group FAQ

TBD slots indicate divisions still being finalized.

Example 2025 to 26 Season Schedule (subject to change)

Dates are illustrative and may shift. Practice schedules are determined by each head coach.

Questions

Contact Brett Hickman, Region 84 Extra Play Coordinator, at [email protected].