Registration is now open for Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Litchfield Youth Travel Soccer Tryouts! LYSL travel soccer is an annual program and this tryout creates teams for the fall and spring. To register, please click on this link.
Tryouts will be two nights – players should attend both nights of evaluations, however players are required to attend at least one to be considered for a roster spot.
Location:
Sawmill Park
Check-In:
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your scheduled session and Check-in under the pavilion.
Birth Year Change:
Starting with the 2026-2027 season, U.S. Soccer and its national affiliates (including US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO) will transition from a “birth year” model to a “school-year” model. As such, New Hampshire Soccer League will adapt this change as well. Beginning in August 2026, age groups will shift to an August 1 – July 31 cycle. *See more information below*
What to wear/bring:
All players must wear soccer cleats and shin guards.
Bring age appropriate size ball: Size 4 ball (2015 – 2019); Size 5 ball (2012 – 2014)
Tryout Days/Times:
Birth years 2012 through 2019
Sunday, May 31st:
- Girls tryout will be 4:00 – 5:15
- Boys tryout will be 5:30 – 6:45
Monday, June 1st:
- Girls tryout will be 5:00 – 6:15
- Boys tryout will be 6:30 – 7:45
(rain date Thursday June 4th if needed, girls 5-6:15 and boys 6:30-7:45)
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Travel Director, Zach Duprey (zduprey@comcast.net).
* Beginning in August 2026, age groups will shift to an August 1 – July 31 cycle.
This means:
• August 1 – December 31 births: Players will generally “move down” an age group to join their grade-level peers.
• January 1 – July 31 births: Players will typically “move up” a year earlier than they would have under the old system.
The Goal: This change is designed to better align players with their school-grade classmates, reducing the number of “trapped” players who are separated from friends during the high school season.
Timeline & Impact
• 2026-2027 Season: This is when the new school-year realignment will officially take effect for all leagues and cup competitions, including State Cups and National Championships.
For more detailed information, you can view the official U.S. Soccer Player Age Group Tool to see how this impacts your child’s future season.*”