Methacton United Soccer Club (MUSC) offers two soccer programs, an Intramural Program and a Travel program. The following are frequently asked questions (and answers) regarding the MUSC Travel Soccer program.

Is MUSC Travel Soccer the right choice for my child?

MUSC travel soccer starts at age 7 (U8-under 8 yrs old) and can continue until your child graduates from high school. Travel soccer generally involves a large time commitment but offers more training and a higher level of competition and gratification.

 How and when are the teams chosen and when do they play?

During the first 3 weeks in May of each year, there will be 2-3 tryout sessions for each age/gender group. A prospective player must participate in at least 2 of the tryout sessions. A committee made up of unbiased evaluators assists in the evaluation of players. Coaches then choose their rosters based upon their observations and the committee evaluations. The Fall travel season usually starts around Labor Day and ends the 2nd week of November. Practices begin in late July or early August. Some teams continue playing year round in Winter indoor and/or outdoor Spring leagues.

Who is coaching my child?

The coaching committee selects all travel coaches. Each of our travel coaches is encouraged to earn a coaching license. They earn these licenses by taking training courses provided by the State soccer organization. This means that they are committed to improving the quality of soccer training. At the end of each travel season, the coaching committee evaluates all travel coaches based on parent feedback.

Do the travel teams train every night?

No. Most teams train 2 nights per week. In addition, each team is given the opportunities to be trained in different programs and clinics. MUSC also provides a week long travel camp each summer at Arcola.

Does it cost an “arm and leg?”

No. In comparison to other local youth sports, MUSC travel program continues to be an exceptional value. The cost will be different depending on the team. Some teams participate in more tournaments and some teams play year round. Please ask your coach what his\her expectations are.

How much actual “traveling” is involved?”

30 to 45 minutes is normal for league games. A team may decide to play in tournaments, in which case, more traveling may be involved. Normally there is one game per weekend.

Tournaments

Tournaments are a great deal of fun for the players offering a high level of competition while playing several games over a weekend. Some tournaments involve travel and overnight stays. The number of Tournaments and the location of tournaments is dependent on the Coaches in collaboration with the parents of the team. Most teams participate in at least 2 tournaments a year.

If you think that travel soccer maybe the “next step” for your son or daughter and would like additional information, please contact our President, Bill Gray  or our VP of Travel Soccer, John Smeykal.