# Northern Nevada ODP — Tryouts 2026–27 **Markdown mirror of .** Same content as the landing page, without the markup. Last updated 2026-09-07. Northern Nevada ODP is the US Youth Soccer **Olympic Development Program** for Northern Nevada. It identifies the region's top U11–U18 players and trains them against the standard set by the national ODP pathway. Approved in 2017 to serve Northern Nevada and its surrounding areas. Operated under the Nevada Youth Soccer Association and US Youth Soccer. Serving Reno, Sparks, Carson City and the Tahoe basin. --- ## 2026 tryouts Tryouts are for players born **2009 through 2016**, and registration is required. Players from every club, team and school are eligible — no permission is needed from your club or school to attend. All tryout sessions are at **Golden Eagle Regional Park, Fields 7 & 8**, 6400 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89436. Directions: ### Girls | Session | Date | |---|---| | Session 1 | Friday, September 18, 2026 | | Session 2 | Friday, October 16, 2026 | ### Boys | Session | Date | |---|---| | Session 1 | Friday, October 9, 2026 | | Session 2 | Friday, October 30, 2026 | ### Times — same for every date | Birth years | Time | |---|---| | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5:00–6:15 pm | | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | 6:30–8:00 pm | Players may attend one or both sessions. Attending both is encouraged. ### Cost and registration Tryout registration is **$90** and includes both tryout sessions. Register: ### What to wear, what to bring - Wear non-club soccer clothing. - Soccer shoes. Golden Eagle is artificial turf, cleats are allowed. - Shin guards. - Soccer ball. - Weather-appropriate layers for training. - Plenty of water, it will not be provided. --- ## ODP team training *Tentative — subject to change.* Birth year teams will be selected from tryouts. Below is the tentative training schedule to prepare the teams for the Far West Regional event. Locations, times and dates of team training are pending weather and field availability and will be provided when a player is selected for a team. | Date | Session | Location | |---|---|---| | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Friday, December 4, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Friday, December 11, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Northern Nevada ODP team training. All Teams. | Reno/Sparks | | Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Northern Nevada ODP team training | Arizona | ### Where it leads **2027 Far West ODP Championships** — January 8–11, 2027, at Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. Nevada teams compete against the other Far West states and are scouted for the US Youth Soccer regional pool. --- ## About ODP — identify, develop, next level The Olympic Development Program exists "to identify and provide opportunities for high potential players, facilitate their development, expose them to the next level of their chosen pathway and motivate their pursuit of excellence." The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition; to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected and licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching. In 1979, the program expanded, the organization became more efficient and multi-year plans were developed. State Associations were encouraged to develop programs which supported and worked in tandem with National and Regional programs. At the beginning of 1982 a formalized program for girls was created, with the addition of a full committee (one member from each region). In 2017, the Northern Nevada ODP Program was approved and introduced to serve Northern Nevada and its surrounding areas. --- ## Frequently asked questions **What ages can try out?** For the 2026-2027 cycle, boys and girls born 2009 through 2016 are eligible for ODP teams. ODP teams are created by birth year, January 1st to December 31st. **Do we have to attend both tryout dates?** No, a player can attend one or both sessions depending on their schedule. Attending both is strongly encouraged. **Can my player play high school soccer and ODP?** Yes. Nevada Youth Soccer provides a form for your high school if the school requires it. Email with “ODP High School form needed” in the subject line. **How are players selected?** At tryouts, Northern Nevada ODP coaches will evaluate players based on US Soccer's key qualities and position profiles. **Do we have to leave our club team?** Absolutely not. ODP runs alongside club soccer. Players stay registered and playing with their own club and are strongly encouraged to be registered and participating with a club soccer team. **What does it cost?** Tryout registration is $90 and includes both tryout sessions. Players selected and invited to join a team will pay an ODP Team Registration Fee through GotSport; that fee is determined by the number of teams Northern Nevada ODP creates for the Far West event. In addition to the Team Registration Fee, parents are responsible for a player’s travel and lodging for the Far West Regional event in Arizona. ## Contact - Email: - Program enquiries via Nevada Youth Soccer: - Contact form: ## Related - Nevada Youth Soccer ODP general info: - US Youth Soccer ODP: