come earn your spot this upcoming season
Opportunities to join JA Elite FC are still available for players who are motivated to improve, compete, and continue developing their game. If you’re looking for a Professional, Challenging, Rewarding & Life-Changing Environment, being led by our area’s top soccer professionals, we encourage you to review the information below & complete our Player Interest Form for an opportunity to be evaluated.
*GIRLS: NOVEMBER 13 & 21 IS OUR SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUT DATES*
*BOYS: NOVEMBER 21-22 IS OUR SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUT DATES*
*PLAYERS MUST REGISTER & COMPLETE OUR PLAYER INTEREST FORM*
Supplemental Tryouts are Invite Only based on information provided in interest form.
Boys High School Tryout 1:
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 2:30 - 4 PM
Field: King School, Stamford
Boys High School Tryout 2:
Date: Sunday, November 22
(Call Back ONLY)
Players MUST attend Tryout 1 to be eligible to attend Tryout 2
Girls Tryout 1:
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 7:45 - 9:15 PM
Field: Mater Salvatoris, Stamford CT
Girls Tryout 2:
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 2:30 - 4 PM
Field: King School, Stamford
LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN FOR EACH TEAM
*HIGH LEVEL GOALKEEPERS NEEDED!*
*PLAYERS MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND*
**CIAC CT HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYERS CAN NOT ATTEND PRIVATE CLUB TRYOUTS WHILE THEIR SEASON IS IN PLACE DUE TO CIAC RULES. DOING SO RISKS THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING INELIGIBLE**
**RECOMMENDED FOR PLAYERS TO CONSULT THEIR HIGH-SCHOOL COACHES IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY PRIVATE CLUB TRYOUT ELIGIBILITY**
New Player Interest Form
Players interested in the following teams should please complete our New Player Interest Form in link below:
U9 Boys Pool Team:
(August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018)
U13 - U14 NAL Boys Teams:
U13 (August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014)
U14 (August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013)
U14 N1 Girls Team:
(August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013)
*A Club Director will review your player profile, and communicate to you regarding any upcoming in training trial opportunity*
NEW LEAGUE COMPETITION PLATFORMS
JAEFC is proud to announce that our Boys Program has officially been accepted into the National Academy League (NAL) — a major milestone in our club’s continued rise and our commitment to providing the best possible developmental experience for our players.
The NAL provides a truly elite national platform and holds its member clubs to high technical, organizational, professional, and merit-based standards. Through league play and national events that bring together top clubs from across the country, many held alongside MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Tier 2 environments, our players will experience an elevated level of competition while gaining meaningful college and professional exposure.
JA Elite FC is proud to announce that our U14 Girls team has been accepted into the National 1 League for the 2026-2027 season!
This opportunity reflects the quality, commitment, and potential of this talented group of players. The National 1 League provides a highly competitive platform with elevated standards, meaningful ECNL postseason pathways, and an environment that will challenge our players to continue growing and developing at the highest levels.
AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN
This year we will be adopting US Soccer's new age group realignment calendar for the 2026-2027 season.
FACILITIES
TRAIN WITH THE BEST
At JAEFC, our players are guided by a professional coaching staff that is committed to raising standards and developing the complete athlete.
Get to know the leaders shaping our teams, our mission and the value we bring to all our players.
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
PLEASE CONTACT OUR DIRECTOR OF COACHING FOR QUESTIONS ON TRYOUT AND CLUB INFORMATION
Director of Coaching Paul Melitsanopoulos at paulm.jaelitefc@gmail.com
