Tryouts

Thank you for your interest in MVLA Soccer Club. Since 1972, we have developed local youth players for competitive soccer, at the club level and beyond. Our alumni have competed in at the college, professional, and international levels, and our current teams continue to be among the best in the country. Your MVLA experience begins with a tryout. On this page you will find more information about our club, including how you can tryout.

MVLA Tryouts



Thank you for your interest in MVLA Soccer Club.


Our scheduled Spring 2026 Tryouts have already taken place. If you are still interested in trying out for this spring season, please sign up here and a coach may contact you to schedule a drop-in evaluation if there is still space available in your player’s age group.


For Players Currently Playing on a competitive NorCal Club Team: If you wish to tryout for the Spring 26 season, you will need written approval from your current Director of Coaching and bring it with you at your evaluation. Thank you


If you have any questions, please contact admin@mvlasc.org.


MVLA Fall 26 Season Tryouts will take place in May 2026. Please check back soon for more details.


MVLA AT A GLANCE

For Players New to Soccer: The MVLA Shooting Stars program is open to boys and girls (TK, K, 1st - 3rd grade) and offers the best soccer experience for players starting their soccer journey. There are no tryouts for the Shooting Stars program. Visit our Shooting Stars page to learn more.


Teams, Levels and Practices: 90+ competitive teams for players ages 7 to 18. Days and times for practices are determined based on coach schedule and field availability and are announced closer to the start of the fall or spring season. Most practices are held in the Mountain View/Los Altos area. Club soccer requires a training commitment of at least two times per week (sometimes three) and involves both home and away games and tournaments on weekends. Most players in club soccer play both fall and spring seasons. Visit our BOYS TEAMS and GIRLS TEAMS pages for a complete list of teams and coaches by age group. 


MVLA SOCCER JOURNEY: Age Group Planning

Players In TK/K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade: Shooting Stars Academy features three 6 to 10-week programs per year (fall, winter, spring); signups available by day with additional playdates available on the weekends for our fall and spring seasons. No tryouts necessary.


Players born in 2019: Currently in our In-House Program for Fall 2025 and Spring 26. Our in-house teams practice two times a week in fall and spring (once a week in winter months) along with weekend in-house, small-sided games among our own players. In Spring 26, a select group of players may be selected to participate in league or tournament play. For more information about our In-House Program, please visit our FAQ page under MVLA Programs. Tryouts are necessary for new players to MVLA.


Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Players born in 2018-2014: Pre-ECNL, Pre-NPL or NorCal League (depending on team level). Tryouts necessary for new players to MVLA.


Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Players born in 2013-2007: ECNL, ECNL-RL, NPL or NorCal League (depending on team level). Tryouts necessary for new players to MVLA.


MVLA is consistently ranked by ECNL as a top-ten club in the country.