COMPETITIVE SELECT PROGRAM

The Level III Program represents Mustang Soccer's Competitive Select teams for U9-U19 players. These teams are still considered competitive and mostly participate in the bronze/copper levels during league play.

What is the Competitive Level III Program?

The Competitive Level III program is unique to Mustang Soccer and is a fantastic bridge between recreational soccer and the upper competitive divisions.

Who typically plays in this program?

For the 26/27 season, players in the U9-U19 age groups are eligible for this level. There is always a great variety of players within this program, ranging from recreational players who are ready for a more competitive environment to competitive players who are not ready to make a full-year time commitment to soccer.

Who coaches these teams?

The head coach is a parent volunteer who has been interviewed, certified, and approved by Mustang Soccer based on their experience, licenses, background checks, etc.

If you are interested in being considered as a volunteer coach for the upcoming season, please use the link below to for more information. All interested coaches need to fill out and submit an application every year.

2026-27 COACH APPLICATION COMING SOON!

How are these teams formed?

These are competitive teams with players selected in a draft after their age group's designated tryout date. Players are not eligible to be selected in the draft unless they have attended the Competitive Level III - Select program tryouts. For tryout information and schedule, please click HERE.

What is the time commitment?

A typical season will take place July-November or early December (depends on age group):

- A one-week summer camp (5 days for 2 hours per day totaling 10 hours) run by professional Mustang training staff in July or first week of August

- Two 90-minute practices per week with one session run by the volunteer coach and the other run by a professional trainer

- Fall League play against other clubs in the Bay Area

- Participation in the NorCal Premier State Cup (bronze/copper division)

- An additional 2-3 regional tournaments throughout the season

- Some teams participate in optional NorCal Spring League or tournaments

What is the financial commitment?

2027-2027 Fees:

Tryout Deposit: $100 (goes towards program fee if selected for a team)

Program Fee: TBD

Team Fees: $500-$1,500+ (will vary per team)

Uniform/Travel Fees: $500-$1,500+ (will vary per team)

Please note: Team Fees vary by team and player and are paid directly to Team Treasurer. Team fees are separate from the Program Registration and are collected for expenses such as tournaments/events, team equipment, social events, etc.

Level III Acceptance & Registration Process

When accepting a position on a competitive team, you are making a financial commitment to pay the costs associated with the program and team. Please familiarize yourself with the program you are joining. A summary of each program, program registration and potential team fees, which may include travel to out-of-area tournaments and events can be found here.

Program Eligibility

Level I ECNL: U13-U19

Level II ECNL-RL, Pre-ECNL & Elite: U8-U19

Level III Select: U9-U19

Click HERE to view 2026-27 Age Group Chart

Program Competitiveness

Level I ECNL: Most Competitive; for players with significant soccer and competitive experience

Level II ECNL-RL, Pre-ECNL & Elite: Competitive; for players with decent soccer experience and some competitive experience

Level III Select: Least Competitive; for players with some soccer experience, but little to no competitive experience

QUESTIONS?

Boys Competitive Director: Joe Owen

Girls Competitive Director: Pat Uriz