Travel
Travel Soccer Tryouts
2026 Tryouts (spring tryouts are for the 26/27 teams - with practice starting in mid-August)
Tryout 1 - March 29th at the SLSD Stadium. Times TBA
Tryout 2 - in early April depending on field conditions
Players in birth years:
August 2012 - July 2018
At least 1 tryout is required, both tryouts are recommended
No cost to try out
Deadline TBA
Register:
TBA
REGISTRATION FOR TRAVEL TRYOUTS- ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS- WE WILL NOT ALLOW WALK UP REGISTRATION.
Only players born 2018 and earlier are invited to tryout
Travel Soccer Overview
The Southern Lehigh Soccer (SLS) Travel program is designed for players who want to play soccer in a more competitive environment against similarly skilled teams from surrounding communities, under the guidance of Licensed Coaches and Professional Trainers.
The program is typically offered for Boys and Girls on teams from U-9 through U-18 (depending on the number of players).
A formal Try Out Process is conducted annually to form all rosters voted on by the SLS Board.
Travel Soccer FAQ’s-
Seasons- Fall/Winter/Spring
Fall- 2 practices per week. Weekend game. Tournament
Winter- Most teams participate in winter training and some do an indoor winter league
Spring- 2 practices per week. Weekend game. Tournament
Practice schedule: 2 x 1-1.5 hour practices per week.
Practice Locations: Upper Saucon Community Park/Hopewell Park
Games: League games- Home games will be held at Upper Saucon or Hopewell Park. Away games are typically within an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes for away.
Cost: $360. This is a yearly fee which covers Spring and Fall seasons. The fee includes fall and spring games, ref fees, registration fees, insurance, team budget for tournaments/training sessions and field maintenance.
***REFUND POLICY-
Written refund request submitted to the Director PRIOR to the close of registration= 100% refund of registration cost - $5 for Team Snap Fees
Written refund request submitted to the Director after registration closed but prior to the first practice.= 50% refund of registration cost -$5 for Team Snap Fees
Written refund request submitted to the Director after the first practice 0% refund
Uniform: Our uniforms are purchased through Capelli. Players need 1 blue jersey top, 1 white jersey top, 1 black practice jersey, blue shorts, blue socks (additional approx $115), cleats, shin guards, age appropriate ball size.
*Teams will fundraise for additional funds if needed
**Payment plans are available through TeamSnap**
**Financial assistance is available. Please reach out to a board member.
(Comparing cost to local clubs- Quakertown $400, Triboro $350, Saucon Valley $340 + team tournament fees, WLUSC $1,200-1,800, Bethlehem SC $650-$1200)
(Higher level clubs- Keystone $800-$2,000, LVU-HEX- Eukies…$2,000+)
