Southwest Soccer relies on volunteers to make the season and the program a success. There are lots of ways to get involved – and lots of Sign-Up Genius sign-up forms!
Sign up to volunteer this season. Multiple opportunities available!
Sign up to be a ball chaser at Varsity games! Ball chasers receive a $5 for concessions at the half. Great for youth soccer players.
We can’t do this without all of you!!!
Name: Nolan Crane
Grade: Senior (Fall ‘25)
Position: Forward/Midfield
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
Beating Washburn!
What are your goals for this season?
Making it to State and winning our conference.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
The locker room celebration after our first section win my freshman year.
What is your favorite soccer team?
Tottenham Hotspurs
Name: Francesco Guarin
Grade: Senior (Fall ‘25)
Position: Midfield
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
I am looking forward to playing home games as a senior.
What are you goals for this season?
My goals for the season are to start off strong, and come into the season with a few wins.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
My first varsity game was definitely my favorite memory, it was a night game at home for super soccer Saturday and it was raining.
What is your favorite soccer team?
My favorite team is probably Barcelona, it is amazing to see them back to the level they were at before.
Name: Ben Bryan
Grade: 11th/Junier (Fall ‘25)
Positions: Midfield/Forward
What are you most looking forward to this upcoming Soccer season?
A full house at The Swamp under the lights.
What are your goals for this season?
Helping lead this new team to a Section final.
What is your favorite Southwest Soccer memory?
My favorite memory was scoring the winning goal against Hopkins after being 3-0 down.
What is your favorite soccer team?
Southampton. Come on you Saints!
TIMES ARE START TIMES. EARLY IS ON TIME. ON TIME IS LATE.
Players should bring the following items to every day of try outs:
Cleats
Flats/Running Shoes
Shin Guards
Water
Soccer Ball (optional)
Players will be assessed on the following throughout try outs week:
Fitness (50yd dash, 1mile run)
Agility
1 v 1 (offense and defense)
4 v 4 (play in small sided games)
Full Field Play
Players will be scored on technical ability, physical ability and effort/mindset.
2025 TRYOUT SCHEDULE
August 11th (Monday)
*all players together on Monday -
Pool Try Outs Start Tuesday
8:00am - All Player Check In (Lynnhurst Park)
8:30-10:30am - Try Outs - Small Sided - Full Program
Break/Move to SW Stadium
11:30am-1:00pm - Fitness and Skills Assessment (Southwest Stadium)
*Tuesday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Monday
August 12th (Tuesday)
Pool B - 8:30-11:00am - at Lynnhurst Park
Goalie Try Out - 9:00-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Soutwest Stadium
*Wednesday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Tuesday
August 13th (Wednesday)
Pool B - 8:30-11:00am - at Lynnhurst Park
Goalie Try Out - 9:00-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 8:00am - Lake Harriet South Beach - Lake Run
10:30am-1:00pm - Southwest Stadium - Try Outs
*Thursday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Wednesday, Goalies will be included in Pool lists for Thursday/Friday
August 14th (Thursday)
Pool B - 8:30-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Southwest Stadium
*Friday Try Out Pool Lists will be posted by 7pm on Thursday, Goalies will be included in pool lists for Thursday/Friday
August 15th (Friday)
Pool B - 8:30-10:30am - at Southwest Stadium
Pool A - 10:30am-1:00pm - at Southwest Stadium
*Saturday Blaine Scrimmage Player List posted by 7pm on Friday
The online registration link for fall sports at Minneapolis Public Schools is open! Links below.
Contact Athletic Director Jared Mountain for any other general questions. (jared.mountain@mpls.k12.mn.us)
Contact Tech support for assistance if needed. ((800) 311-4060) (support@arbitersports.com)
Use the new Sports Registration Link to register for fall sports. here
Pay online to participate. here
Team Captains Nolan Crane, Ben Bryan and Francesco Guarin will run returning and new players through drills, scrimmages and team bonding activities.
These practices are optional and will not affect eligibility status for team placement. They are a GREAT way to get to know the team and prepare for tryouts!
Bring:
Cleats
Shin guards (optional)
Running shoes
Water
When: Monday, 8/4 - Friday, 8/8 10am - 12pm @ Lynnhurst Park
