Welcome to Sporting Select
Formerly the West Florida Soccer Club Competitive Program
Sporting Select is the next evolution of our competitive program. Same heart, same mission — now aligned under the Sporting name.
Designed for committed players ages U9–U19, Sporting Select challenges athletes to grow not only as players, but as people — at home, at school, and on the field.
It’s about more than just winning games. We’re building leaders, teammates, and competitors who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and bring passion to everything they do.
What You Need to Know
Pathways Within Sporting
Sporting West Florida serves as the local entry point into the broader Sporting Club pathway. All players who register and attend tryouts may be selected for a Sporting Select team based in Pace, FL. From there, players may have opportunities to pursue additional levels of competition across the Sporting Club network, including NPL, ECNL-RL, and ECNL, based on performance, positional needs, and team fit.
Additional pathway opportunities are coordinated through the Sporting network and may include separate identification events or tryouts depending on the platform.
Sporting Select (Sporting West Florida - Competitive)
All selected players train and compete with their Sporting Select teams based in Pace. This serves as the home environment for our U9–U19 competitive teams and the foundation of player development within the Sporting pathway.
NPL (Sporting Tallahassee)
Open to U13–U19 players within the Sporting Club network. Selected players participate in NPL matches and events with Sporting Tallahassee while remaining part of their Sporting West Florida training environment.
ECNL-RL (Sporting Tallahassee)
U13–U19 players may be identified for ECNL-RL opportunities through the Sporting pathway. Selected players represent Sporting Tallahassee in ECNL Regional League matches and events while continuing to train locally with their Sporting West Florida team.
ECNL (Sporting JAX)
ECNL represents the highest level of league play within the Sporting Club pathway. Selected players compete with Sporting JAX in ECNL competition while maintaining their primary commitment to their Sporting West Florida team.
Scheduling Priorities
When players participate in multiple Sporting pathway opportunities, scheduling priority is applied in the following order:
- Sporting West Florida league matches, tournaments, and club events
- ECNL (Sporting JAX)
- ECNL-RL (Sporting Tallahassee)
- NPL (Sporting Tallahassee)
- Additional friendlies or supplemental events
This structure ensures players remain fully committed to their Sporting West Florida team while still allowing opportunities for advancement within the broader Sporting Club pathway, in order to support roster stability and team continuity across the season.
Is Sporting Select Right for My Player?
Sporting West Florida Competitive is a strong fit for players and families who are:
- Looking for a more challenging and structured soccer environment
- Ready to commit to consistent weekly training and periodic tournament-based competition
- Motivated by long-term player development, not just short-term results
- Open to coaching that encourages growth, accountability, and resilience
- Interested in opportunities within the broader Sporting Club pathway as they progress
Unlike recreational soccer, Competitive teams typically participate in one tournament per month rather than weekly games. Most events are within driving distance, such as Foley or Destin, with approximately one overnight tournament in the fall and one in the spring. Older age groups may occasionally travel farther for selected events, including locations such as Panama City Beach, Gulfport, Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa, New Orleans, or Atlanta.
If this sounds like your athlete and your family’s schedule, we’d love to see them at tryouts.
2026–2027 Tryout Information
Sporting West Florida Competitive Tryouts (All Players U9–U19)
Dates: May 11, 12 and 14, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Field:
TBA
Location:
3360 Joppa Road, Pace, FL 32571
Who:
All players born from August 1, 2007- July 31, 2018
Registration:
Required in advance using the registration link below
Registration Fee:
$250 registration fee (fully refundable if a player is not placed on a team)
All players must register in advance to be considered for team placement. Tryouts are open to both new and returning players at all age groups. Returning players are required to register and attend tryouts each year. Placement on a team in a previous season does not guarantee placement for the upcoming season.
Supplemental Tryouts: There are no supplemental tryouts scheduled at this time. However, if your player is unable to attend the May 11,12 and 14 tryouts, you may request an individual evaluation by emailing info@sportingwestflorida.com.
Club Dues:
U9-U10 Teams: $1,100
U11-U14 Teams: $1,100
High School Teams (U15 and up): $910 for a shortened season (August–October, February–April)
Club Dues apply for the Season (Aug-May) and can be paid in full up front, or payment plans are available.
- Tryouts are held May 11, 12 and 14 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please show up at 5:30 for check-in and to find your field.
League Tryouts (NPL and ECNL-RL)
Date: TBD
Location:
Meadows Soccer Complex
701 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Who:
Open to players born between August 1, 2007- July 31, 2014 (U13–U19)
Cost:
No cost to attend
Requirements:
Players must also attend the main Sporting Select tryouts in Pace on May 11, 12, 14
These league tryouts will serve as evaluations for Sporting Tallahassee's ECNL-RL and NPL rosters for the 2026–2027 season. Players selected will continue training with their Sporting Select team in Pace and compete in league events with Sporting Tallahassee.
How to Register:
Registration details for league tryouts will be published at a later date. Please check back or follow us on social media for updates.
What to Know About Sporting’s NPL
Sporting’s NPL teams are based in Tallahassee and compete in the National Premier Leagues (NPL), a regional competition platform that provides a high level of play and player development.
Participation in NPL is invitation-only, based on in-season performance, positional needs, and player availability. Players must first be placed on a Sporting Select team through the standard tryout process before being eligible for NPL roster consideration.
NPL game weekends generally include one match on Saturday and one on Sunday. Travel is regional, with the longest drive from Pace typically no more than 3 hours. Matches may take place in Tallahassee or against opponents from surrounding areas in the panhandle and northern Florida.
NPL serves as a developmental step between local Select play and the more intensive ECNL-RL schedule. It offers additional game experience, exposure, and opportunities for motivated players without the full statewide travel commitment required by ECNL-RL.
What to Know About Sporting’s ECNL-RL
Sporting’s ECNL-RL teams are based in Tallahassee and compete in the Elite Clubs National League – Regional League, a top-tier platform for regional competition and college exposure.
Players must try out for ECNL-RL, and those selected will represent Sporting Tallahassee during ECNL-RL league weekends while continuing to train with their Sporting Select team in Pace.
League competition includes clubs from Orlando, Jacksonville, Winter Springs, Tampa, Odessa, and Largo, with game weekends typically consisting of one match on Saturday and one on Sunday. The longest drive from Pace to an opponent may be up to 7 hours, and families should expect multiple travel weekends throughout the season.
ECNL-RL includes a full league season with results that affect standings, postseason qualification, and potential invitations to national-level ECNL events. Participation requires a higher level of time, financial, and travel commitment compared to standard Select or NPL programming.
