hey, i started playing soccer when i was 3 years old in germany. i moved to the canada when i was 10 and i am 16 now turning 17 october. I am probably the best soccer player in this area, there isnt much competiton. I was wondering where i can try out for the U-17 usa team or something like that ?? Where would i have to go ? thanks
Well,first off you have to try out for your state ODP(Olympic Development Program) team,if you make that then you have to try out for regional ODP team and if you make theat then you might get invited to try out for the National team.
yea but i dont live in the states i live right on the border to canada. the farthest i went is to Ontario Cup
lol no, that didnt come out right, i live in canada, close to america(detroit), 10 minutes away. why em i dreaming, its a question?
You say you're turning 17 this October that means you were born in 1987. If this is correct you have no shot at making the U.S. U17s. The U17s are now composed of players born in 1988 or later because they are preparing for the 2005 FIFA U17 World Championship. In 2005 players will need to be born after 1988 (you know, be 17 years old). My guess is you haven't graduated High School yet. If you want to play club soccer in the U.S. contact the Michigan Youth Soccer Association (http://www.msysa.net) to find a club. If you're really good enough you could find a team through them. You could even try this link...http://www.msysa.net/odpregintro.html. Playing on a club team - to start with - is the only way you could have any chance at playing for any U.S. National Team. ODP would be the next step towards your goal. Of course, I sure hope you're a U.S. citizen; which I can't determine for sure by your first post. You need to be a U.S. citizen to represent the U.S. Good luck! P.S. When you make it and are being interviewed on T.V., make sure you tell everyone Preston North End on BigSoccer pointed you in the proper direction.
THANKS A LOT Preston North End i live right near michigan about 15 minute ride. Preston North End do you have msn add me, Nedinic@hotmail.com i want to ask you some wuestion, you seem to know this stuff. I hope one day i make it lol thanks
ok iam canadian citizen right now, can i still play for the ODP ??? i dosent say that they have teams for 1987...? i went to their links to soccer camps, by any chance does any one no the best soccer camps list on this link: http://www.msysa.net/soccercamps.html Thanks
ODP is crap. It's the biggest waste of time. The Area team isn't too hard to make, but after that it's politics. Don't get your hopes on making the team -- it's not because you're not good enough, I am not saying that you are not (you maybe are really good), but the tryouts are run by complete morons.
well is it good or not lol ??? i have heard peaople talk about ODP but how far do they travel, wut kind of team is it ? I need info thanks How does this camp look??? http://www.umsoccer.com/campInfo.asp?cc=Residential_Boys thanks
Considering the Scouting and travelling the Ontario Provincial team do why are you not in that program or are you? http://www.soccer.on.ca, http://www.ontariosoccerweb.com/ If you haven't been picked up by now your probably either not at that level, a very late bloomer or a political outcast. http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/training/ntc.asp?top=banner_legs&sub2=4 Lists all the Training centres, Vaughan, Ontario Jim Cannovan Ontario Soccer Association 7601 Martin Grove Rd. Vaughan, ON L4L 9E4 Bus: (905) 264-9390 ext. 225 Fax: (905) 264-9445 Email: jcannovan@soccer.on.ca Web: www.soccer.on.ca who do you know on this list http://www.soccer.on.ca/OSN.nsf/1e7...3829dcc4a0a8aa1a85256e4c00705f00?OpenDocument
thanks you for the links, How is the canadian profesional soccer leauge ???? how do you think they get paid ? do they play soccer for living ? thansk
I'll admit it. But the only time I tried out, I only went to one of the three tryouts, so of course there was no way I was making the team. I have several friends who have done ODP and all that I have heard is that it is a waste of time.
i have played for Windsor f.c nationals (www.windsornationals.ca), windsor wheels, future pros, and tecumseh warriors. Windsor f.c nationals u-18 is like ranked top 20 in ontario. Grah Considering the Scouting and travelling the Ontario Provincial team do why are you not in that program or are you? http://www.soccer.on.ca, http://www.ontariosoccerweb.com/ If you haven't been picked up by now your probably either not at that level, a very late bloomer or a political outcast. http://www.canadasoccer.com/eng/tra...ner_legs&sub2=4 Lists all the Training centres, Vaughan, Ontario Jim Cannovan Ontario Soccer Association 7601 Martin Grove Rd. Vaughan, ON L4L 9E4 Bus: (905) 264-9390 ext. 225 Fax: (905) 264-9445 Email: jcannovan@soccer.on.ca Web: www.soccer.on.ca who do you know on this list http://www.soccer.on.ca/OSN.nsf/1e7...00?OpenDocument what do you mean who do i know on that list? what are the traing centers? are they camps ?
oops i didnt quote that right sorry. what did you mean who do i know on that list? are those training centers soccer camps ??? where is woodbridge ??? i have played for Windsor f.c nationals (www.windsornationals.ca), windsor wheels, future pros, and tecumseh warriors. Windsor f.c nationals u-18 is like ranked top 20 in ontario.
That list is the Ontario Provincial Team. This is the team you would want to be on. No. They're national soccer development centres for promising young players. It sounds like if you're playing for an ok provincial club side and you haven't been picked up for further development or the provincial squad, you're possibly just not on that level. You could get in touch with some of the contacts listed by Grah to arrange a tryout - but there's probably a reason you haven't already been scouted for the team.
ok, so i should still play for f.c nationals and wait till i get noticed. I have to wait till i get picked up to go to a training center ??? what should i do ?? i know some kid that played for the provincial team 2 years ago and he wasnt even that good.
Talk to PLAYER COMMUNITY SOCCER CLUB Stefan Cebara WINDSOR WINDSOR NATIONALS Patrick Lepera WINDSOR WINDSOR NATIONALS Stefan Tojcic WINDSOR WINDSOR NATIONALS and then talk to your coach about how you get to that level. Thanks for the help making what had to say clearer Caesar.