Tryout Information

Sockers FC welcomes all players to tryout for our club. The tryout element is a chance for the club to evaluate the player, this is the only time the player will have to tryout again for the program. Once registered the player has a home with the Sockers FC program.

Sockers FC is the only club in Illinois with both the US Soccer Development Academy and Elite Club National League (ECNL); together with multiple training locations - click here, all players can have a chance to be part of our nationally recognized club.

More Information - "Why join our program?"

How to sign up for a Tryout?

Online Registration is required for all players wishing to become members of Sockers FC.

Available dates will show in your Account Page once you have created your account.

Step 1: Create an online account (parent)

Go to the MY Sam link Click here.
If you are new to MySam, go to item #2 under "New Customer Registration"
Enter in an email address you want associated with your family account
Click Sign Up...
You will be taken to the "Customer Account Page"
Fill out form completely. Add ALL of your children at this time, even if they will not be registering for a soccer team.
Make a note of your new password.
You will receive a confirmation email.
Click the link within the email to confirm your registration...

You are all finished and ready for "Step 2" below...

Step 2: Register for Tryout

Go to the MY Sam link Click here.
Log in to your MySam account
Click register
Click “classes/camps/clinics”
Select the “player” you wish to register
Under the results – there will be three options including three different "Locations"
Under results – click the appropriate “register” for Tryout for the location you wish to try-out
Select only one date which you would like to attend the tryout.
Check the appropriate medical/allergy option
Click “checkout” and proceed to complete registration. When payment is made you will receive a “payment receipt” via email with tryout confirmation.