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MUSC is a non-profit youth travel soccer organization based in central new jersey that provides professional training and development pathways for players of all levels. We currently comprise 36 boys and girls teams ranging across U7-U17 age groups.

We host tryouts each spring (April/May) for the following seasonal year. We also host Talent ID sessions throughout the year to enable opportunities for outside players to experience our environment and express interest.

Visit the Our Programs page for up-to-date information on tryouts and Talent ID sessions.

As a non-profit organization, our fees are based primarily on club/state/league registration costs, professional training costs and vary by age group. Fee information is delineated clearly in player offers post tryouts. Players are also required to purchase a uniform package (every two years) which typically includes home/away/training jerseys, shorts, socks and backpack.

Within the NJ youth soccer landscape, our fees are comparatively very reasonable offering considerable value in terms of year-long professional training and competitive playing opportunities.

When you accept an offer to be part of an MUSC team, the expectation is that you will fully participate in training and games, honoring your commitment to the club and your team. It’s very difficult for a team to develop when players miss trainings and games and can negatively impact the overall team experience.

During the fall and spring seasons, our teams train a minimum of 2 days per week (training days are determined by the club and trainer), typically play 1 game per weekend and participate in 1 or more tournaments. In the winter and summer, MUSC teams train 1 day per week, with game and tournament participation varying by team.

Commitment level expectations by MUSC team level is detailed within the Player Development Pathway & Team Structure section on our Our Club page.

Player Development Pathway & Team Structure information on the Our Club page is a helpful place to start to understand our general club and team structure. It’s also where to find information about our current number of teams and the leagues in which we participate. Here’s some quick information at a glance:

• Number of teams—we currently have 24 boys teams and 12 girls teams. The number of teams can vary year to year based on the number of player trying out and committing to us. Additionally, it’s standard to have multiple teams per age group. We strive to provide development opportunities at all levels and as such, players are rostered to the team whose overall skill level we believe aligns best to the player’s skill level, providing the most effective development environment possible.

• Roster sizes

  • 7v7 teams—typically 9-11 players

  • 9v9 teams—typically 12-14 players

  • 11v11 teams—typically 15-18 players

• Team levels—Premier, Blue, White, Gold. Please see our Player Development Pathway & Team Structure for detailed information about these team levels.

• Trainer assignments—trainers are assigned to teams and communicated after the annual teams formation process. This is typically during late spring to early summer leading up to the following seasonal year.

MUSC teams participate in USYS National League, EDP leagues, APL Acela Premiership, NPL Mid-Atlantic Premier League and the Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association League. We also participate in local, regional and national-level tournaments throughout the year.

League placement for our teams is determined after the annual teams formation process, which is typically during late spring to early summer leading up to the following seasonal year. Each team is aligned to the league and requested for a flight that best compliments its level.

League placement guidelines by MUSC team level is detailed within the Player Development Pathway & Team Structure section on our Our Club page.

As a standard, league games typically occur during the weekends and are determined/governed by the respective league. It’s possible, albeit rare, to have a game on a weeknight.

During the fall and spring seasons, our teams train a minimum of 2 days per week (training days are determined by the club and trainer), typically play 1 game per weekend and participate in 1 or more tournaments. In the winter and summer, MUSC teams train 1 day per week, with game and tournament participation varying by team.

Training and home games are primarily held at Normandy Park and Nut Swamp School in Middletown, NJ with some other Middletown facilities in use as well. Away game locations vary widely depending on the league in which a team participates.

US Soccer governing bodies mandate that players only be officially carded with a single club/team per governing body (NJYS, US Club Soccer, etc.). This is the player’s “primary” club/team. Many league and clubs, including MUSC, accept “secondary” players in order to provide alternate playing opportunities. A secondary player is one who has permission—by their primary team/club, a second team/club and the the second team’s league—to participate with the second team.

If you’re a player from another club interested in secondary playing opportunities with MUSC, please email info@monmouthunited.com.

There are various volunteer opportunities available in the club:

• Team Manager (non-coaching, administrative role)—the club communicates this opportunity to all members, and actively solicits for it, during spring/summer prior to the upcoming season. During that process, we’ll provide an overview of the role and expectations and allow interested members to register their interest. Candidates are reviewed and confirmed individually by the club.

• Board roles—periodically, there are select volunteer opportunities with the club’s Board or Board of Directors roles needed. Please email info@monmouthunited.com to express interest and a Board member will discuss possible opportunities with you.