FC Long Beach is announcing tryout dates for the boys and girls teams U11 – U14. Tryout participants must come prepared wearing shin guards and cleats. Tryouts will be on Friday, January 30 and Friday, February 6, 6:30-8 at Bancroft Middle School in Long Beach.

U11 = players born on or after August 1, 1997
      U12 = players born on or after August 1, 1996
      U13 = players born on or after August 1, 1995
      U14 = players born on or after August 1, 1994   

FC Long Beach is also announcing the start of a 12-week academy designed to provide the best soccer opportunities to young players in our community.  The FC Long Beach Academy is created to focus on player and coaching development for recreation players from LBYSO and AYSO, ages 6 – 9.  FC Long Beach Academy will provide USSF National level licensed club trainers to work with youth players once a week on Fridays for a 12-week period beginning January 23.  Academy members will also receive a full training kit, written player evaluations, fitness training and parent meeting with club sports psychologist to discuss player development and other topics.  The FCLB Academy will accept 12 players from each age group listed below.  They will also include a coaching mentor program for all new coaches.

If you have any questions about FC Long Beach, email Fabian Santillan. fabian@fclongbeach.com