Registration is Now Open for All MLS NEXT 2 birth years (2007 – 2013) for the 2025/26 Season!
The Louisiana Elite Soccer Program (LA-ESP) boys(U13 – U19) will compete in the South Conference of MLS Next’s new competition level, facing off against some of the top clubs across the South (Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee).
IMPORTANT: ALL players must register for tryouts. Players who are unable to attend the tryouts will not be entitled to a team training session. It is highly recommended to attend all tryouts for your age group.
U13 TRYOUTS
Sunday, March 30th
- Age: 2013 U13
- Date: Sunday, March 30th
- Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Lamar Dixon Turf
9039 S St Landry Avenue, Gonzales, LA, 70737 - Check-in Time: 4:20 PM
Check-in Procedure:
- Players will check-in, receive their tryout t-shirt and player number, and proceed to the field at 4:45 PM.
- Numbers must be placed on the right short leg.
Monday, March 31st
- Age: 2013 U13
- Date: Monday, March 31st
- New Location:
- Elite Training Academy
- 5414 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
- Updated Tryout Time:
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (adjusted by 30 minutes)
- We will have two turf fields available for both MLS NEXT2 and GA tryouts. This evening’s session will primarily focus on 11v11 games to allow coaches to assess players in a game-setting environment.
Check-in Procedure:
- Players will check-in, receive their tryout t-shirt and player number, and proceed to the field at 5:45 PM.
- Numbers must be placed on the right short leg.
Equipment Needed for Tryouts:
- Shin guards
- Socks
- Cleats
- Soccer ball
- Water (32 oz. or more)
Please remember to bring your tryout number home and wear it at the following session, along with your tryout t-shirt.
Additional Information:
- Parent Meeting: Sunday, March 30th at 5:15 PM to answer any questions.
If you have any questions, please email Kiran Booluck at kbooluck@brsoccer.org
U14 – U19 TRYOUTS
Sunday, May 4th
- Age: 2012 U14 – 2007/2008 U19
- New Tryout Time (Sunday, May 4th):
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Burbank Soccer Complex – Fields #13–#22
- Additional information regarding check-in and tryout procedures will be sent closer to the date.
- If your child needs to arrive late for tryouts, no problem — they will still be welcome to participate.
Check-in Procedure:
- Players will check-in (40 minutes prior to the start of the session), receive their tryout t-shirt and player number, and proceed to the field at 6:45 PM.
- Numbers must be placed on the right short leg.
Monday, May 5th
- Age: 2012 U14 – 2007/2008 U19
- Date: Monday, May 5th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Burbank Soccer Complex, 12400 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Check-in Time: 5:20 PM (Field TBD)
Check-in Procedure:
- Players will check-in, receive their tryout t-shirt and player number, and proceed to the field at 4:45 PM.
- Numbers must be placed on the right short leg.
If you have any questions, please email Kiran Booluck at kbooluck@brsoccer.org
