What programs and age groups does Utah Celtic FC offer?Utah Celtic FC covers U5 through U18 with Juniors (U5–U7), Utah Youth Soccer league teams, and platform pathways in MLS NEXT Academy, Girls Academy, Girls Academy Aspire, and the National Academy League. Boys and girls can progress from introductory Juniors and futsal into geographic UYSA teams or elite platform rosters depending on evaluation and eligibility.

Where does Utah Celtic FC train and hold tryouts?North Utah County players use 2000 W 400 S in Orem, including all platform tryouts. South Utah County families train and try out at 295 W Volunteer Dr in Spanish Fork when their age group is offered there; if Spanish Fork has no session for a band, families should attend Orem. Club mail can go to 799 E 1610 N, Orem, UT 84097.

When are 2026–27 tryouts and how does registration work?Tryouts fall May 18–20 for U8–U12 and May 26–27 for U13–U18 and platform teams within the statewide UYSA calendar. Families register through PlayMetrics, pay one tryout fee, and may register for both north and south locations if they want dual evaluations—the second location fee is waived at checkout. Players should wear the issued tryout shirt on both days.

Do platform players try out in a different location than UYSA teams?Yes. Anyone seeking Girls Academy, GA Aspire, MLS NEXT Academy, or National Academy League placement must attend Orem tryouts. UYSA candidates choose the geographic hub they want to train in—Orem for north Utah County or Spanish Fork for south—and register for that location, or both if they want consideration in each area.

Is financial aid available for club dues?Utah Celtic FC offers limited need-based financial aid decided by a committee separate from coaches. Applications run through PlayMetrics under Club Programs → Financial Aid, with an early deadline of May 11, 2026 and a final deadline of May 31, 2026. A significant share of aid is supported through the club’s Redmond Re-Lyte partnership.

What college and elite-player support does the club provide?The club emphasizes technical, tactical, and soccer IQ development with directors who track collegiate placement—reporting more than 150 commitments since 2019 alongside national championships and MLS NEXT Cup success. Staff such as South County Director Harry Roberts-Hunt have placed numerous second- and third-team players into college programs in recent seasons, and Technical Director Caitlin Young oversees girls programming with US Soccer A-license experience.