Michigan State Youth Soccer Association 9401 General Drive, Suite 120 Plymouth, Michigan 48170 Office: 734-459-6220
Thomas
K.
Faro
Executive Director TFaro@michiganyouthsoccer.org
President: Denise Moote
Vice-President: Tina Ramirez
Treasurer: Dave Turrill
Recreation Director: Doug Prim
Recording Secretary: Connie Campbell
SYRA: Ron Grobbel
MSA Adult League: Gerhard Mengel
Metro East Comm.: Anthony Spica
Metro Central Comm.: Mike Egnotovich
Metro Southwest Comm.: Wendy Zielen
North Comm.: Alyssa Harrold
West Comm.: Bre Brendsel
Nominating Comm.: Susan Jaske
Executive Director: Tom Faro
Director of Competitions: Sarah Shiguango
Director of Programs: Tyler Zbik
Member Services Manager: Elizabeth Satterley
Director of Operations/Events: Ryan Theisen
Accounting/HR Manager: Maleesha Appuhmilage
Communications Manager: Emma Lennig
Program Manager: Julie Pearson
Technical Director: Mark Zathey
Director of Coaching Education: Paul Thomas
League Assistant: Cara Hilliard
Michigan Soccer Magazine is published periodically by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, 9401 General Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170. www.michiganyouthsoccer.org
A MEMO FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THOMAS FARO
Dear Members:
MSYSA had two National Champions last summer—congratulations to the Michigan Stars U14 Boys and Michigan Rangers 17G teams! In addition, the Nationals Macomb U19B team finished as finalists at the US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup!
Last summer, MSYSA updated several rules in preparation for this year’s tryout cycle. Clubs with teams in “Elite” platforms/programs may now conduct early tryouts. “Elite” teams are those participating in USYS National League, NAL, and MSYSA’s Director’s Academy. This adjustment helps level the playing field by allowing these clubs to align with other organizations (MLS Next, GA, ENCL, USL, EA, etc.) that already conduct early tryouts. It also supports a longer, more thoughtful tryout process, reducing stress for players and families—particularly those not pursuing or not selected for “Elite”-level teams. These players can now focus on “Premier/Select” tryouts in mid June. Additionally, this change allows many clubs not impacted by Elite platforms to extend their spring seasons by up to one week, if desired.
“Premier/Select” teams include those participating in MSPSP (including GLPL), CASL, Great Lakes Co-Ed, GVSA, MMYSL, MSDSL, MYSL, WMYSA, and WSSL, as well as local club-run Select and Recreational Travel leagues. These teams remain subject to the official tryout date.
MSYSA also now permits players and families to commit, sign, and register with their current club at any point during the seasonal year for the upcoming year. This policy was temporarily introduced during COVID, when traditional tryouts could not be held, and received very positive feedback. Reintroducing this option supports club continuity—especially for smaller, non-elite programs—by allowing earlier commitments. It also gives families the flexibility to remain with their current club if they are satisfied, while avoiding the stress of attending multiple tryouts in a short period.
As a reminder, MSYSA will transition to an age group formation cycle based on the School Year (August 1–July 31) beginning with the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 seasonal year. The current Birth Year cycle (January 1–December 31) will remain in effect through the Spring 2026 season. For questions regarding these updates, please visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.org.
Sincerely,
Thomas K. Faro Executive Director stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org
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Labor Day Sep 4-6, 2026
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U11/12 9v9 $775
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Bay Area Soccer Association Travel Tryouts
June 13th & 14th
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2026 TRYOUTS: JUNE 13 & 14
Warriors SC is an independent, community non-profit soccer club based in Waterford, MI serving players throughout Oakland County. As a non-profit, we are able to offer robust programming, USSF-licensed coaching and competitive teams at a significantly lower cost than most for-profit clubs.
All tryouts will take place at Oakland Yard Athletics, the training home of Warriors SC, located at 5328 Highland Rd in Waterford. Register for tryouts online at www.WarriorSoccer.org. All Warriors SC tryouts and training sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) are held indoors on turf fields at Oakland Yard.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Exact programming varies by age but typically includes:
- Professional, USSF-licensed coaches
- 3 Practices/Week Fall, Winter, Spring
- 2 Outdoor Leagues (Fall, Spring)
- 2 Winter Leagues (16-20 Winter Games)
- Techne Futbol Training App Subscription
- Weekly GK Training
- Annual Club Honors Banquet
- College Recruiting Assistance
- State Cup/Jr. State Cup - 3 Tournaments
Questions? Contact us at WarriorsSoccerClubMi@gmail.com
Scan for Tryout times and Open Training Week times.
2026-27 UNIFORM KIT
- White/Red/White Home Kit
- Black/Black/Black Away Kit - Red Training Jersey
PORTAGE SOCCER CLUB
PORTAGE, MI
Tryouts Saturday, June 10, 2026
All tryouts (Premier, Elite and Select) will be held at our Portage Soccer Complex, 4422 Bishop Avenue, Portage MI
We offer outstanding experience at ALL levels of soccer: Academy, Select, Elite, Premier and NLC Founded in 1985, we foster player development by exposure to good competition and world -class coaches soccer enthusiasts who share a love of the game. We own and maintain one of the top complexes in Michigan. Join us for our tournaments on: May 26 -28, 2023 for the annual KISS tournament and Aug. 23- 25, 2023 for the annual PK Classic. Learn more at our website: www.portagesoccer.com
