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WESTPORT TRAVEL SOCCER U8-U15 BOYS & GIRLS
(TRYOUTS REQUIRED)

TRAVEL PROGRAM OVERVIEW (2026-2027 SEASON)
Our Travel program is a competitive, ability-based, three-season program (fall/winter/spring) for U8–U19 teams. Tryouts are typically held each May for the upcoming fall season. Teams compete in the CJSA league against nearby towns in Southwest CT. Professional coaching is provided by Mickey Kydes Soccer (U8–U13) and Staples High School coaches (U14–U15). Parent volunteers are encouraged to support as team managers or assistant coaches, subject to coach needs and required town/state certifications.
Questions? [email protected]

WSA Travel U9-U13 Pre-Season Training Week
Optional but highly recommended. For players on a Westport travel team (2026-2027)

REGISTER HERE: (hyperlink is forthcoming by June 15)

Fee: $262
~No prorating & No scholarships

Monday thru Friday, August 17-21, 2026
1-3 pm: U11-U13 Boys & Girls
3:15-5:15 pm: U9 & U10 Boys & Girls

*Wakeman Grass Fields in Westport, CT
88 North Ave, enter BMS campus and turn left toward fields.
*please note fields are subject to Parks & Rec approval.

WSA TRAVEL SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUTS for 2026-2027 TEAMS
Open to players new to town and those who missed tryouts last April/May.
Note: We are only offering evaluations for these age groups below:

Age Groups: (see age matrix below)
Boys: U11 & U12
Girls: U11, U12, U13

Dates (choose one day):
Wed Aug 19 or Thurs Aug 20
@ 1:00p - 3:00p

Tryout Location:
Wakeman Fields
88 North Ave, enter Bedford MS campus and turn left toward fields.

THERE ARE NO COED TEAMS. TEAMS ARE ABILITY BASED and formed by Age.

New Age Group Cut-off for 2026-27 Season: August 1 - July 31

Starting with the 2026-27 season, US Youth Soccer is moving from the calendar-year (January-December) model to a seasonal-year (August-July) model for competitive (travel & higher) age grouping. This change better aligns soccer teams with school grade levels and provides more consistency for player development.

All players will try out within their allotted age group birth range. Team placement questions should be directed to Mickey Kydes & Coaching Directors, Jake Zuniga for girls and Allan Zuniga for boys. Player movement is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of our Coaching Directors.

Questions should be directed to:
U9-U13 Boys Coaching Director: Allan Zuniga, [email protected]
U9-U13 Girls Coaching Director: Jake Zuniga, [email protected]
U14/15 Girls Head Coach: Barry Beattie, [email protected]
U14/15 Boys Head Coach: Billy Babayo, [email protected]

New Age Matrix for 2026-2027 Season:

U15: Born August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
U14: Born August 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
U13: Born August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
U12: Born August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015
U11: Born August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
U10: Born August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
U9: Born August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
U8: Born August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019
U7: Too young for WSA travel
U6 Too young for WSA travel

Links & References

USYS Updated Decision on Age Group

CJSA Player Age Matrix for 2026-2027

TRAVEL PROGRAM INFORMATION

IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW AGE MATRIX 2026-2027 : WSA GUIDELINES

TRAVEL PROGRAM OVERVIEW & CALENDAR for 2026-2027

TRAVEL PROGRAM FEES & REFUND POLICY 2026-2027

TRAVEL PROGRAM CALENDAR & OVERVIEW 2025-2026

REFUND POLICY 2025-2026

TRAVEL SOCCER ORDER OF COMMUNICATION

COACHING STAFF BIOS

WHAT IS THE BUILD OUT LINE for U9/U10?

TRAVEL HANDOUTS for U9/U10

TRAVEL HANDOUTS for U11/U12

TRAVEL HANDOUTS for U13-U15

UNIFORMS & JERSEY #s
purchase uniforms at ASF Sports & Outdoor (1560 Post Rd East, Westport - 203-255-4460).

FINANCIAL AID:
Contact Westport Youth Services
Annette D'Augelli, 203-341-1069, [email protected]

QUESTIONS?
WSA President: Jim Wolf:  [email protected]
WSA Travel Co- Director: Diarmuid Hogan, [email protected]
WSA Travel Co-Director: Lee Schwartz, [email protected]
WSA MK Coaching Director Boys: Allan Zuniga,  [email protected]
WSA MK Coaching Director Girls: Jake Zuniga, [email protected]
WSA Registrar: Kathleen Galley,  [email protected]

CT Junior Soccer Association

INFO & RESOURCES

Main Website Southwest District US Youth Soccer (USYS)
www.cjsa.org www.swdcjsa.org https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/

US Soccer
Path Forward on Player Registration 2026/2027

CJSA Southwest District Game Rules & Policies 2024/25: Click Here

WINTER/SPRING 2026 CALENDAR

SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE LINK

APRIL 2026
4/01 spring U8-U15 practices begin
4/03 No training
4/12 spring Travel games begin
4/15 & 4/17 training is ON (school break)
4/25 & 4/26 Glastonbury Tournament
4/27 New Travel Parents Zoom Mtg @ 7:30p
4/29 Travel u8-u13 tryouts #1 of 2 for 2026-2027 season

MAY 2026
spring season continues
5/01 Travel u8-u13 tryouts #2 of 2 for 2026-2027 season
5/06 & 5/08 Travel U14/15 tryouts
5/12 - Travel tryout U9-U13 results announced
5/19 - Travel tryout U14/15 results announced
5/24 Memorial Day Wkend - no league games
Newtown & Oakwood tournaments for interested teams

JUNE 2026
spring season continues
U9-U15 team tryout results announced
6/07: last travel games
6/12: last practice
6/14: make up games
End of Season
Have a Great Summer!

GLASTONBURY HARTWELL TOURNAMENT

Sat, 4/25 & Sun 4/26

CHAMPIONS @ GBURY TOURNEY!

Westport U13 Boys White

Westport U15 Girls White

Westport U15 Boys

FIFA LAW #4 - NO JEWELRY - PLAYER SAFETY

A reminder that FIFA Law #4 is fully enforced by referees and coaches for player safety:

A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous. All items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) If a player does not comply with this rule, he/she must sit out of play. Thank you for your cooperation.

STAPLES HS SOCCER INFO CORNER

All players in high school or entering high school
this fall must register for their high school team tryouts thru the links below.

STAPLES HS ATHLETICS WEBSITE

STAPLES HS GIRLS SOCCER WEBSITE

STAPLES HS BOYS SOCCER WEBSITE

TO REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER,
CLICK HERE FOR FINAL FORMS