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Elite Tryouts

NJ Nationals is pleased to announce tryouts for our Elite Teams for 2026/27. These teams are open to ALL players, regardless of previous club affiliation. US Soccer is changing the way teams are formed for 2026/27, to bring more in line with school grades.

NJ Nationals will field 9 Elite teams in 2026/27; see below. The tryout registration link will force you to register for a certain age group, based on birthdate. If you wish to tryout up, please register and contact [email protected] with the request and we can adjust our records. This does not guarantee you will be permitted to play up, but you will be able to request an evaluation to do so.

2008/09 Girls and 2008/09 Boys - Rising 12th Graders
2009/10 Girls, 2009/10 Boys - Rising 11th Graders
2010/11 Girls and 2010/11 Boys - Rising 10th Graders
2011/12 Girls and 2011/12 Boys - Rising 9th Graders
2012/13 Girls - Rising 8th Graders

ID Session RESCHEDULED FROM 3/6! Boys now 3/20 and Girls now 3/15. Details below.

Pre-registration for tryouts for all players is mandatory and can be done at the link below for free. Questions? Email us at [email protected]


All registered players may additionally be invited to team training sessions to supplement the evaluation process.

Elite Team Tryouts / ID Session
Elite Girls Teams tryouts U15-U18 are now concluded. To be evaluated at an upcoming training session, please contact:

U15 Girls (Girls entering 9th grade in Fall of 2026)
U16 Girls (Girls entering 10th grade)
U17 Girls (Girls entering 11th grade)
U18 Girls (Girls entering 12th grade)

Friday, March 20
6:45 - 8pm: U15 - U16 BOYS (Rising 9th - 10th Graders)
8 - 9.15pm: U17 - U19 BOYS (Rising 11th - 12th Graders)
Mountain Park Turf 4, 10 Mountain Road, Basking Ridge

Elite U14 Girls (2012/13; Rising 8th Graders) Team Tryouts
Friday, March 20
7 - 8:30pm
U14 Girls / Rising 8th Grade Girls
Top Corner Sports, 460 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

Select Tryouts

Tryouts announced soon for 2026/27!

These teams will be offered for 2026/27 to U13 and U14 Boys and U13 Girls (Rising 7th and 8th Graders) and you must pre-register using the link below for Select Teams 2026/27 tryouts.

Specific tryout details coming soon!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Blue Tryouts

Tryouts for 2026/27 announced soon!

Tryouts will take place and offered to nominated players from our network of clubs (Berkeley Heights, Bridgewater, Chatham, Clark, Hillsborough, Legacy Premier, Madison, Scotch Plains-Fanwood or Summit) in order to be eligible to play.

U10 - U12 teams for rising 4th - 6th graders will be formed for NJ Nationals for play in the summer of 2026 and the 2026/27 seasonal year.

Interested players should register using the link below, for Blue team tryouts. Tryout details will be released very soon!

NJ Nationals Blue teams play a year round tournament schedule, with 4 events and monthly training scheduled over the year

Questions? Contact [email protected]



Registration Listing

NJ Nationals: Elite Teams 2026/27

Register here for tryouts for the NJ Nationals Elite teams for 2026/27 season

U14 Girls (2012/13; Rising 8th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U15 Boys (2011/12; Rising 9th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U15 Girls (2011/12; Rising 9th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U16 Boys (2010/11; Rising 10th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U16 Girls (2010/11; Rising 10th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U17 Boys (2009/10; Rising 11th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U17 Girls (2009/10; Rising 11th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U18 Boys (2008/09; Rising 12th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U18 Girls (2008/09; Rising 12th Graders)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 02/03/2026 to 07/31/2027
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NJ Nationals: Select Teams 2026 / 27

The NJ Nationals Select Program is for our member club players, and offers a supplemental training and league schedule over the 2026/27 season. All sessions will be designed so as not to clash with primary team/club commitments. All invited member club players should register, and rosters are selected after a tryout process.

U13 Boys (Rising 7th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U13 Girls (Rising 7th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U14 Boys (Rising 8th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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NJ Nationals: Blue Teams 2026 / 27

The NJ Nationals Blue Program is for our member club players, and offers a supplemental training and tournament over the 2026/27 season. All sessions will be designed so as not to clash with primary team/club commitments. All invited member club players should register, and rosters are selected after a tryout process.

U10 Boys (Rising 4th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U10 Girls (Rising 4th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U11 Boys (Rising 5th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U11 Girls (Rising 5th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U12 Boys (Rising 6th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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U12 Girls (Rising 6th Grade)

Registration closes on 07/31/2027 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
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