Frequently asked questions
Answers for families exploring the club and for those already on a roster.
New to MPSC
How is travel soccer different from recreational soccer?
Travel teams offer boys and girls ages 8–19 a competitive environment with matches across Michigan. Select opponents are typically within ~90 minutes; premier teams may travel statewide.
How are players selected?
Rosters are formed through tryouts, usually in mid-June, with occasional winter supplemental tryouts for spring openings.
Where does the club practice and play?
Training and matches are at Horizon Park (1535 Sweeney Street), a few blocks southeast of Mt. Pleasant High School.
What is changing exactly?
We are moving from a Birth Year registration (Jan 1–Dec 31) to a Seasonal/School Year registration (Aug 1–July 31). This aligns soccer age groups with school grades.
My child was born between August and December. How are they affected?
These players are most affected. Under the new rules, they will “drop back” one age group relative to the old system. This ensures they play with their school classmates rather than being the youngest on a team of players in the grade above them.
Will my child be separated from their current teammates?
Possibly. Because the “cut-off” date is moving from January 1st to August 1st, teams formed under the old birth-year rules may be split. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible through evaluations and flexible “play-up” options where appropriate.
Current families
What does a season look like?
Fall typically runs August–November; spring April–June, with winter training between. Most games are weekends.
How do I get more information?
Email the board at mpsc-board@mpsoccerclub.org or use the contact form on this site.
When does this take effect?
The national mandate officially begins in the 2026-2027 season , starting this coming fall.
Can my child “Play Up” to stay with their current team?
Our club policy allows players to request to “play up” if it is developmentally appropriate. However, the goal of this change is social alignment, so we encourage families to consider the benefits of playing within their school-year bracket.
Still have questions? Contact us or email mpsc-board@mpsoccerclub.org.