2023 Metros FC TRYOUTS

You may request a tryout by pre-registering at the link, or by contacting us by email. If you do send email, please be sure to include your gender and date of birth so that we can direct your request appropriately. Send mail to travel@gatessoccer.org

Note that in some cases, where player ability and skill may warrant it, a player may join a team in the age group +1 year. This requires approval of the travel program coordinator and coaching staff. Players may not "play down" to a lower age group. Contact us for more information regarding age groups for travel soccer.

Metros FC is powered by volunteers. Volunteering at the team level is encouraged, and we're here to see that you have the information you need to be a successful volunteer. Coaching or assisting at team practices, managing a team, or volunteering with one of the club's hosted events, these are a few ways to become involved. Contact us with any questions. 

We share in the excitement and the desire to get back to soccer. Please keep in mind, all of us, all of you, must be responsible and proceed with caution. 

We require all members to submit a "Hold Harmless" waiver before granting permission to participate in activities with the club. Please find a link to the waiver that follows. The waiver is required to be submitted before participation in any soccer activities associated with Gates Youth Soccer. You will complete a waiver, as part of the regular player registration form,  for each Metros player in your household.

Please refer to the sections on Parent and Player responsibilities and guidelines in "COVID 19 GUIDELINES FOR RDYSL 2021 SEASON", which are agreed upon by your accepting membership or participating in any of the Metros FC programs. 

As you contemplate returning to the pitch, it might also be helpful to take the Play on Pledge. The Play On Pledge is a powerful and unifying “call to action,” providing a foundation and opportunity for coaches, teams, players and communities to proactively affirm their commitment to health and safety during this challenging time. While every club and team situation is different, the Pledge enables members of our broad U.S. Soccer community to come together as one, in respect for the sport, each other and themselves. Together, we can keep our community healthy and safe. Show your commitment by signing the online pledge now.

• I pledge to STAY INFORMED and follow instructions from medical professionals
• I pledge to be HONEST about my health and tell others if I am experiencing any symptoms
• I pledge to do my best to ADHERE to the recommendations for good hygiene and social distancing
• I pledge to be RESPONSIBLE to myself, my family, my team, and my community
• I pledge to PLAY ON safely when I feel comfortable and ready to return, and encourage others to do the same.

Mission Statement for Metros FC

Metros FC serves all levels of players and serves both girls & boys equally. We work to improve the level of play for each player, and to show players how much fun they can have learning the sport of soccer. We teach them the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness while considering their individual development. Part of our mission is to be a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture in all communities we interact with. 

We consider the 09U-12U age groups to be developmental, while the ages 13U-19U are typically increasing levels of competitive play. Metros FC Travel Soccer is an organized, safe, and enjoyable soccer experience for youth players who want to participate throughout the school year.

Contact us with any question about the Metros FC program

Metros Travel Soccer programs offer a competitive soccer environment for the enjoyment of our players and their families. Training is an essential part of any travel soccer program. Many of our teams train in indoor facilities throughout the fall and winter months and into the pre-game season. Players must attend a tryout to be considered for placement on a Metros Travel Soccer team.

Travel soccer is a great environment for competitiveness and high-level skills training. Any players considering making the jump to a traveling team should be made aware of the following:

• You will be required to try out and will be placed on a team according to ability.
•  Higher level development. Technical and tactical skills are taught along with rules of the game to prepare players  to compete with teams inside / outside of Monroe County and for high school competitive level of play.
• Players looking to play in a more competitive level , high school,  college and beyond should seriously consider joining a travel team for development and to hone their skills.
• Travel soccer can be more expensive than recreational soccer. It can incur costs from professional coaching,  increased practice time and travel expenses.
• There is no guarantee of playing time. The best players play. The best players typically come about as a result of practice, repetition, and discipline