USL Youth League is an elite program for players U10-U18/19 committed to continuing their development throughout the summer through a higher level of training and by competing with other elite teams from the Midwest.
Liverpool IA FC Michigan, a SEVEN-time USL Y League National Champion, will again form teams to compete in the elite league next summer. Our USL Youth program is open to players from any club.
In addition to our Central teams, “West” teams will be formed at our Ann Arbor and Hartland sites. Players only need to attend the tryout location they plan on playing for. Please register to attend tryouts at Central, West-Ann Arbor, or West-Hartland at links below.
Come join the most successful program in the Midwest and start your journey to a National Championship!
Note: Starting in Summer 2026, teams will align age groups with the school-year calendar. This alignment follows broader youth soccer policy changes being implemented nationwide.
Central Teams Tryouts
Central Teams Tryouts For Boys & Girls
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: UWM Sports Complex Field 1 & 2, 867 South Blvd E., Pontiac, MI
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Coaching Assignments – Central Boys Teams
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| Boys Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | Ben Jones |
| U11 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | Ben Jones |
| U12 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Adam Spinks |
| U13 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Daire Oriordon |
| U14 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Simon Omekanda |
| U15 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 | Simon Omekanda |
| U16 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 | David Viellette |
| U17 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 | David Viellette |
| U18-U19 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009 | Jake Nunner |
Coaching Assignments – Central Girls Teams
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| Girls Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | Jonah Miller |
| U11 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | Jonah Miller |
| U12 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Javi Bautista |
| U13 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Danny Price |
| U14 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Jake Nunner |
| U15 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 | Steve Cook |
| U16 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 | Steve Cook |
| U17-19 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2010 | Danny Price |
West-Ann Arbor Teams Tryouts
West-Ann Arbor Teams For Boys & Girls
Players interested in joining a USL Youth team in Ann Arbor, contact the team coach. Click here for Ann Arbor Coach contact information.
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Location: EMU Dome (Turf), 150 Westview St, Ypsilanti, MI
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Coaching Assignments – West-Ann Arbor Boys Teams
| Boys Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | Jamie Black |
| U11 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | Adrian Rakipi |
| U12 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Ali Ouda |
| U13 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Minem Vilece |
| U14 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Ali Ouda |
| U15 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 | Ali Ouda |
| U16 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 | Minem Vilece |
| U17 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 | Jamie Black |
| U18-U19 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009 | Adrian Rakipi |
Coaching Assignments – West-Ann Arbor Girls Teams
| Girls Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | Reese Richardson |
| U11 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | Reese Richardson |
| U12 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Cody Bayn |
| U13 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Cody Bayn |
| U14 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Cody Bayn |
| U15 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 | TBD |
| U16 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 | TBD |
| U17-19 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2010 | TBD |
West-Hartland Teams
West-Hartland Teams For Boys & Girls (U10-U14)
Players interested in joining a USL Youth team in Hartland. Teams listed as TBD will be formed and a coach assigned in due course. For questions related to those age groups please get in touch with Dan Price at pricedan@lfcmi.com.
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: Huron Valley Athletic Complex, 201 Lone Tree Rd, Milford, MI
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Coaching Assignments – West-Hartland Boys Teams
| Boys Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | Dan Price |
| U11 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | TBD |
| U12 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Derek Ackerson |
| U13 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Derek Ackerson |
| U14 Boys Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Derek Ackerson |
Coaching Assignments – West-Hartland Girls Teams
| Girls Teams | Age Group (School Year) | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 | TBD |
| U11 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 | Dan Price |
| U12 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 | Dan Price |
| U13 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | TBD |
| U14 Girls Academy | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | TBD |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- For Boys & Girls U10-U18/19
- Boys Teams U10 through U18/19
- Girls Teams U10 through U17-19
- Open to players from any club. Players do not need to play for Liverpool FC Michigan to tryout. Participation is separate from travel teams that compete during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
- The program is approximately 5 weeks long, running from late June through the end of July.
- 2 practices per week and 8-10 games.
- Practices and home games in Pontiac at UWM Sports Complex for all Central teams and UofM Mitchell Turf Field for Ann Arbor teams and Heritage Park for Hartland teams.
- Away games are played in MI, OH & IN (3 games in a weekend), but no more than two travel weekends.
- Top teams U12 and older can qualify for National Championships held at Hillsborough County Tournament Sportsplex in Tampa in December.
- Professional scouting process and advanced player tracking including player identification for the USL Pro Experience.
- More details at Frequently Asked Questions.
Daniel Price
USL Y Director of Coaching
TEAMS DIRECTOR CENTRAL & WEST-ANN ARBOR
Dan Price
USL Y TEAMS DIRECTOR
WEST-HARTLAND
Sara Davison
USL Y Program Administrator
