Coppermine Soccer Club

What ages, genders, and team levels does Coppermine Soccer Club offer?Tryouts and rosters cover boys and girls from U7 through U19 for each club year, with both school-year (August 1–July 31) and birth-year eligibility models depending on the league. Boys 11v11 tiers include MLS NEXT Allstate Homegrown, MLS NEXT Academy, NAL, Pre-MLS NEXT, Blue, and Silver; girls 11v11 tiers include Girls Academy, GA Aspire, Pre-Academy, Blue, and Silver. Younger small-sided groups use Pre-MLS NEXT, Blue, and Silver naming as appropriate. Grassroots options such as Lil’ Miners, the Player Development League, and Futures support players who are not yet ready for full club soccer.

Where does Coppermine train and how are regions divided?Team training is organized by region once tryouts finish and rosters form. Central serves Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and nearby areas; North serves Harford and Cecil Counties and surrounds; West serves Carroll and Frederick Counties and surrounds; South again covers Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and surrounding communities. Girls Academy and MLS NEXT Allstate Homegrown teams train in the Central region. Families may try out in more than one region to maximize placement options regardless of home address.

When are tryouts and how does registration work?Tryouts are held each spring for the next club year. For 2026-2027, Central, North, and West sessions run April 27–May 1, 2026, and South small-sided tryouts run May 4–8, 2026, with exact times and fields communicated after families register in PlayMetrics. Players should arrive about 30 minutes early, wear a plain white shirt without other club branding, and bring the correct ball size, cleats, shin guards, and labeled water. Attending both tryout sessions is strongly encouraged when possible.

What do tryouts cost and when do families learn tuition?There is no fee to attend tryouts. Team tuition depends on age group and tier; families receive the numbers that apply to their age band and team level at the start of the tryout cycle, and pricing may change as league structures change. Families who need help paying fees can ask about need-based financial assistance during the tryout process.

What is Coppermine’s mission and developmental approach?The club’s mission is to provide the highest-quality soccer development for every player and coach, with a vision of national leadership in developmental soccer. Training follows phased progressions from early childhood through U19 (and performance-stage work where offered), emphasizing technical, tactical, physical, and social growth. Core values include unity, passion, courage, respect, integrity, and diligence, with supplemental performance training for field players and a dedicated goalkeeper curriculum.

How can families contact Coppermine or ask tryout-specific questions?General information requests go to cscinfo@gocoppermine.com or 410-337-7781 extension 209, with the club office at 1400 Coppermine Terrace, Baltimore, MD 21209. Families exploring a roster spot should complete the tryout flow in PlayMetrics and direct tryout questions to csctryouts@gocoppermine.com after reading the tryout FAQs.