What ages and program levels does Tampa Bay United offer?Recreational soccer spans introductory U4–U6 play through U19 senior rec across fall, winter, and spring seasons. Younger recreational players progress through small-sided games into 7v7 formats, while senior rec adds twice-weekly training and TARSA league travel. Competitive tracks include MLS NEXT boys Homegrown and Academy tiers, ECNL girls programming, National Academy League boys competition focused on Florida clubs, plus USL-branded academy and senior opportunities for older athletes.
Where does Tampa Bay United train and play?Outdoor hubs are Ed Radice Sports Complex in North Tampa, Monroe Middle School in South Tampa, and Wesley Chapel District Park in Pasco County, each hosting recreational games and practices for its region. Senior recreational teams travel for TARSA away fixtures. MLS NEXT boys tryouts for U13–U19 rotate between Ed Radice fields and Monroe venues on scheduled spring evenings.
When are tryouts and how does registration work?MLS NEXT boys tryouts for the 2026–27 cycle are scheduled across April 2026 with staggered Monday sessions at Ed Radice and Monroe, plus late-April Academy-year evaluation nights at Ed Radice for school-year rostering. Staff recommend attending multiple tryout nights for evaluation, without guaranteeing placement. Recreational and competitive enrollments both run through PlayMetrics using a parent-created account, with returning families reusing prior logins and new families following the club PlayMetrics start guide.
What does recreational soccer cost?Fall recreational registration is about $194 for U4–U8, $260 for U9–U10, and $290 for U11–U19 senior rec at the North Tampa, South Tampa, and Wesley Chapel hubs. Winter six-game seasons for U5–U10 are about $110. Spring six-game seasons run about $145 for U5–U7, $162 for U8–U10, and $210 for U11–U19. Volunteer service fees and field maintenance charges sit outside those base registration amounts. Confirm the live total inside PlayMetrics before checkout.
What is Tampa Bay United’s mission and development philosophy?The club’s mission centers on holistic development through integrity, commitment, respect, adaptability, passion, and creativity, building confident players who can compete at different levels while honoring personal long-term goals. Daily work stresses maximum effort, fair play, and fundamentals from introductory play through elite training environments such as MLS NEXT and ECNL.
How can families contact Tampa Bay United or reach program directors?Email info@tbusc.com for general questions or use the club contact form. The mailing address is PO Box 272051, Tampa, FL 33688. MLS NEXT Homegrown questions go to Jorge Zavala at jzavala@tbusc.com; MLS NEXT Academy questions to Fernando Gonzalez at fgonzalez@tbusc.com. ECNL girls inquiries go to Eric Clermont at eclermont@tbusc.com, and National Academy League inquiries to Chuck Laney at claney@tbusc.com.
Can high school players join MLS NEXT, and how do refunds or uniforms work for recreation?MLS NEXT Academy pathway players may play high school soccer, while Homegrown teams require full-time commitment without high school participation. For recreation, canceling before team assignment yields a full refund; after assignment the club refunds registration minus credit-card processing fees. Uniform ordering opens after registration, and one kit typically covers fall, winter, and spring until the next annual cycle.