Player Identification
Tryouts
Thank you for your interest in trying out for TSF Academy. Our open tryouts are over and we are working hard to get the results out to the players as soon as we can.
If you are looking to try out, please register and we will get back to you. Due to an overwhelming number of registrations, there is a significant backlog so your patience is appreciated but we will get back to you with further instructions.
Registration Steps
To register, please take a moment to set up your account with TSF/Sprocket Sports by completing the following steps:
- Create an account by clicking the link below.
- Select “Don’t have an account”
- You’ll be prompted to put in your email address and then create a password (your email will become your username moving forward.)
- Once your account is confirmed, the system will walk you through the process of adding additional Parents/Guardians as well as adding your player(s). (This can be updated on your dashboard once your account is activated)
- After you’ve successfully created your account and logged in, you’ll be able access the main dashboard.
- On the right-hand side of the page, there will be a list of Open Tryouts that you can use to register your players
- Select the hyperlink to the Tryout and complete the step- by-step process!
For any questions regarding our program, please contact:
Zone 2 (U13 – U19)
Non-MLS NEXT Teams
Zone 1 (U7 – U12)
Non-MLS NEXT Teams
Girls Program
Derek Ogden
Cris Ugarte
Darrell Etienne
A Message From Our Academy Director
LEE LEONARD
Academy Director
“TSF Academy is an elite youth soccer club at the forefront of youth development. As a club we have the best, most highly qualified and experienced coaches around running the day to day happenings both on and off the field.”
“The club’s Leadership/Directors run an extensive internal coaches education program where we go over our club’s unique game model that breaks down the ages and stages of the developmental process ensuring every effort is put in place to fulfill all of our players’ potential.
“Throughout a player’s time here at TSF Academy they are guided individually through the college application process and even towards the professional game where applicable via our Pathway To Pro we have in place with our New York Red Bulls Affiliation.
Lee Leonard; Academy Director, TSF Academy
“Throughout a player’s time here at TSF Academy they are guided individually through the college application process and even towards the professional game where applicable via our Pathway To Pro we have in place with our New York Red Bulls Affiliation. The facilities we have are second to none. These provide us the ability to put all of our practices into place year round.
“TSF is a place for every player at every level of the game. Whether you are an MLS Next player shining on the National stage, an NEAL/EDP player dominating the local area or a player new to the sport looking to find their way in the game we have a home for you at our club.”
MORE ABOUT US
About New York Red Bulls Official Academy Affiliation
The New York Red Bulls Academy Affiliate Program, part of the MLS Youth Affiliate Network, is a platform designed to improve the player identification and development of elite youth level players by providing greater access to high level soccer opportunities. The most talented players within the Academy Affiliate Program participate in co-partnered elite player development and talent identification programs operated by both the Affiliate club and the New York Red Bulls Academy’s.
About MLS NEXT
MLS NEXT provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest levels of competition and to training to prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life. MLS NEXT is directly governed by Major League Soccer, the professional league in the United States
About NATIONAL ACADEMY LEAGUE
The nation’s top Academy clubs collaborated to support the developmental pathway for players focused on their professional and college careers through the NAL. The league will see fifty-four clubs competing in five conferences: New England, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Florida at BU13 thru BU19 age groups and participating clubs will have the opportunity to participate at IMG Cup College Showcase in December and compete for NAL National Championships.
About NORTHEAST ACADEMY LEAGUE
The Northeast Academy League (which is not a part of, nor operated by MLS NEXT) will provide a competition platform for players who aspire to participate in MLS NEXT. As part of the strategic cooperation agreement, MLS NEXT will collaborate with the Northeast Academy League to provide players with increased identification opportunities, individual assessments, and enhanced scouting and coaching education for team technical staff.
About EDP AND EDP FUTURES
TSF Academy was one of the original core member clubs of EDP in 2009. EDP provides a variety of excellent competition platforms from USYS National, Regional and local events, leagues and showcase events for all our players on their journey to collegiate and/or high school soccer.