Metro United Homeschool Soccer Club Metro United is a homeschool soccer club for students in 7th-12th grade. The club is founded on and guided by Christian principles as we seek to provide an excellent, competitive homeschool soccer program. Metro United offers five competitive teams: C, JV, and Varsity Boys; and JV and Varsity Girls. The teams practice or have games 3-4 days a week, with practices taking place in Bloomington and games occurring throughout the metro area and outskirts.
Registration for the Fall Homeschool Soccer Season will open on March 24th for former players and April 15th for new players: www.MetroUnitedSoccer.org 

Eligibility

7th-12th grade homeschooled boys and girls.  Must be at least 12 years old by September 1st.  Homeschooled students are those who submit a "Letter of Intent to Homeschool" to their school district.  More details about age/grade eligibility requirements are available on the Metro United website.

Cost

Season Costs (tentative):
$325 for C boys and JV boys
$325 for JV girls
$400 for Varsity boys ($325 season cost plus $75 National tournament fee)
$400 for Varsity girls ($325 season cost plus $75 National tournament fee)

Cost Breakdown:

Tryouts: $50 paid at registration.  Includes three 90-minute tryout sessions.  $10 late fee starting June 30th. Nonrefundable.

Regular Season: Remaining season costs paid after tryouts on September 1st.  Players not joining a team will not be charged for the regular season.

National Homeschool Soccer Tournament - Fee for Varsity Boys and Girls: $75 paid before the tournament. Occasionally, JV players are invited to play in the tournament and will also be charged the $75 tournament fee. (Transportation, food, and lodging are not included. Families are responsible for travel expenses.  All players on the two traveling rosters are expected to attend their team's tournament). 

Practice Jersey: $12 (All players need a gray practice jersey.  New players will need to order one.  Former players can use old practice jerseys or can order a new one, if they prefer.).

Payment Options:  The full season cost can be paid at the time of registration.  If you would like to pay the tryout fee of $50 at the time of registration and remaining season cost on September 1st, then on the Order Summary page of the registration - click "payment options", then "payment plan" and select payment plan.
Team Maximums Boys Teams: 52 players total for all 3 teams Girls Teams: 34 players total for the 2 teams Once player maximums are reached, players who register will be put on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Team Selection/Tryouts:
Girl Tryout Dates:
Thursday, August 10th from 5:00-6:30 pm and Friday, August 11th from 10:00-11:30 am
Boy Tryout Dates:
Monday, August 14 - Wednesday, August 16 from 4:30-6:00 pm

Location: Valley View Middle School - 8900 Portland Ave, Bloomington

First Day of Tryouts: Arrive 15-30 minutes early to sign in and receive pinnies.  You should wear your Metro United gray practice jersey, shin pads, cleats, and bring a ball and water bottle.  
First Day of Practice:
Girls - Monday, August 14th from 4:30-6:00pm
Boys - Thursday, August 17th from 4:30-6:00pm
Parent meeting: Tuesday, August 15th from 4:30-6:00 pm (note date change)

Tryout Format and Team Formation:

Tryouts will be held in a training camp format with coaches teaching technical and tactical skills as well as evaluating players.  Teams will be assigned by skill without regard to age (i.e., older players can be assigned to lower teams, and seniors are not guaranteed a spot on the varsity team).

Season:

All practices are on Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays (unless a game is scheduled) at Valley View Middle School (8900 Portland Ave, Bloomington) and occasionally at a field nearby. 
Girl Practice Times: 5:00-6:30pm
Boy Practice Times: 4:30-6:00pm
Games are located throughout the metro area and outskirts.  Each team will have 3-4 total days of practices and games each week-varsity more, lower teams less.  Most games are in the after-school time frame, but some are in the evening, and some are on Saturdays.  The schedule will be posted on the website as it becomes available, but will not be locked in until games are confirmed in late August.

Season Length:

August 14th through early October:  C boys, JV boys, and JV girls

August 14th through the National Homeschool Soccer Tournament Oct 27-28, 2023:  Varsity Boys and Girls

Season Tournaments (tentative):

* Metro United Tournament (Bloomington, MN)- August 25-26 for Varsity Boys and possibly JV Boys

* Kansas City Tournament (Kansas City, MO) - September 8-9 for Varsity Boys * NCS Tournament (Blaine, MN) - September 30-Oct 1 for Varsity and JV Girls * Coulee Cup (Lacrosse, WI) - October 14-15 for JV and Varsity Girls

* National Homeschool Soccer Tournament (Chattanooga, TN) - October 27-28 for Varsity Boys and Girls

Uniforms -

Uniforms are provided.  Players rent blue and white jerseys and blue shorts.  Each player provides a $75 deposit check for each set of uniforms (one check per player).  Deposit checks will be exchanged for uniforms in good condition at the end of the season.  Each player will receive blue and white socks to wear for the season and to keep.  Additional socks will be available for $8 each. Parent Volunteers

Code of Conduct

Please review the player and parent code of conduct prior to registering

Player Code of Conduct

Parent Code of Conduct

Spiritwear:

Players and parents will have an opportunity to order spiritwear (sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats).  A team order will be made at the beginning of the season

Team and Player Pictures:

A professional photographer will take player and team pictures in their uniforms.  Players can order pictures through the photographer.

More information: [email protected]