As part of our continued investment in Canadian talent, York United FC is proud to announce Academy Tryouts ahead of the 2026 season.

These sessions are designed to identify players for our U21 and U19 teams, both key pillars of our player development pathway, which connects directly to the Canadian Premier League First Team.

Location

All tryouts will be held at:
Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre
7601 Martin Grove Rd, Vaughan, ON L4L 9E4

Player Eligibility

• Male athletes born between 2006 and 2010

• DUE TO LEAGUE REGULATION Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• All players are responsible for their own transportation and personal expenses

• No refunds, except if the event is cancelled by the club

Cost

$47.00 CAD per player
Fee covers all three days of tryouts for each age group.
Non-refundable unless the tryout is cancelled by the club.

What’s Included in Your Tryout Fee?

• Participation in three on-field training sessions during the scheduled week for your birth year

• Evaluation by York United FC technical staff

• Opportunity for selection into final sessions in early November

• Hydration will be provided for all participants throughout the sessions.

• Our media team will be on site throughout the tryouts to capture professional photography of the event. 

• Each player will also receive one ticket to a York United FC home match.

Tryout Schedule

• Goalkeepers 2006 - 2010: September 15 & 16 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

• 2009 & 2010: September 22, 23 & 24 |  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• 2009 & 2010: October 6, 7 & 9 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• 2009 & 2010: October 14 & 16 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• 2006, 2007 & 2008: October 20, 21 & 22 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• 2006, 2007 & 2008: October 27, 28 & 29 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Note: Selected players will attend final sessions in early November.

What to Wear

All players must arrive in:

• White shirt

• White shorts

• White socks

• Players must bring their own cleats (metal studs are not allowed)

Registration

After completing payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions to submit your full application — including playing history and contact details.

Note: Upon registration, all players (or a parent/guardian if under 18) will be required to sign a medical waiver and a media release form as part of the process

Important

All official communication will come from email addresses ending in @yorkunitedfc.ca.

We do not use public domains such as @gmail, @hotmail, or @outlook for tryout-related correspondence.

Stay connected to York United FC’s official channels for updates.
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch.