Commitment:
This is for a full year commitment (Fall & Spring).  The placement of the team in the SLA or WDDOA league is determined by the Director of Coaching and Technical Director for the club. 

 

Fees:

SLA: $1300
WDDOA Alpha: $1500

WDDOA Challenger: $1700

These fees can be broken down into 6 payments on a set schedule throughout the year, if preferred.  Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Uniform:

The REQUIRED uniform kit is approximately $220 (price will vary based on sizing) + tax and shipping. This is for a 2-year uniform cycle that started this Fall, 2025 (meaning this kit will be re-usable for the 26/27 year). It includes 2 game jerseys and shorts (home and away), 1 pair of game socks, 1 training t-shirt, 1 training shorts, and 1 pair of practice socks.

 

It is recommended to purchase the LU backpack and jacket. Uniforms will be purchased online through Soccer.com. After you register for a team, you will receive a unique URL that will take you to your player’s uniform ordering page.

 
Practices:

Select teams practice 2 nights a week for 1 hour 30 minutes, Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. Coaches will communicate the
schedules before the start of each season. There is an optional GK training every week open to all GK’s in the club, or any
player interested in becoming a GK. All players are required to attend ALL of their team practices, games, and tournaments.
If there is a major conflict or illness/injury, it needs to be communicated to the team coach with as much advance notice as
possible. Some teams participate in leagues that do not require 50% playing time in games. When this is the case, your
team’s coach will make sure parents are notified before the season begins. Remember, commitment to practice, both being
there and being focused and giving your best effort - these are the values that will earn the most playing time and personal
reward in growth. Missing practice, games, or tournaments may result in less playing time. In the case that the league

requires 50% playing time, teams will honor the league rules.

 

 
Travel: 

Select teams are ‘traveling’ teams. The teams have both home & away games. The away games can be in the Austin and surrounding area, and in the San Antonio area, depending on the team league. Travel radius for SLA league away games is 60 miles and WDDOA away games is 150 miles. Games may be scheduled for Saturdays or Sundays, with the occasional need to play both weekend days.

 
Tournaments: 
Tournaments are a great learning experience for Select teams. Select teams should play in 1-2 tournaments per season, in addition to their regular season games (approx. 10 games). Tournaments are parent-funded by splitting the cost evenly between team players. Tournament fees, when divided, average $50-75 per player. Tournament games can be on Friday-Sunday, with a 3-game guarantee. If there is out of town travel for a tournament, the parents also split the cost of hotel accommodations for the coach. There will be one required tournament per season, with players paying their fee regardless of attendance. Any additional (approved) tournaments will only be funded by those in attendance.
 
Season Dates/Tryouts:

Select teams start in the Fall season in August & end at the conclusion of the Spring season in May (a 1-year commitment). Fall season training will begin in August with games running until mid-December while Spring season training starts in January with games running from February through mid-May. The end of December and part of January are considered winter break. Liberty United accepts players mid-season after an tryout, as space allows. At the conclusion of the Spring season in May, tryouts are held the in May for the new upcoming year. If the player is chosen again for the program, they will move up to the next age level and be placed on the team where they will be most competitive. Please keep in mind that in the Select program, players are not required to make a team. Extensive evaluations will be done to determine if your player is ready for the program and if so, with what team and skill level they will compete the best. If a player does not make a team - Feedback &/or recommendations can be requested from the Liberty United Staff.

 
Parent/Player Expectations:
Parents will have the ability to attend an informational meeting at the beginning of each season that goes over expectations for both parents and players - Location will be provided once tryouts are over. Parents will have the ability to ask questions and meet the Liberty United staff.