TRYOUTS & EVALUATIONS
Find your player's pathway into West Coast FC.
The West Coast Pathway
Every Player Has A Place To Start
Side-by-side girls and boys pathways — six connected stages from the first touch to the next level.
Girls Pathway
- 01Foundation·U5 – U8
Academy
A joyful first touch. Fundamentals, movement, and a love for the ball.
- 02Development·U8 – U12
SoCal
Building technical foundations and game understanding in competitive play.
- 03Elite·U12 – U14
DPL
The Development Player League — elite regional competition and exposure.
- 04Advanced·U14 – U16
GA Aspire
Girls Academy Aspire tier — national-level platform for rising talent.
- 05Highest·U16 – U19
GA
Girls Academy — the highest level of girls' youth soccer in the nation.
- 06Next Level·Graduating
USL / College / Pro
Additional next-level opportunities for the graduating player.
Boys Pathway
- 01Foundation·U5 – U8
Academy
A joyful first touch. Fundamentals, movement, and a love for the ball.
- 02Development·U8 – U12
SoCal
Building technical foundations and game understanding in competitive play.
- 03Competitive·U12 – U14
ECRL 2
Elite Clubs Regional League 2 — competitive regional platform.
- 04Advanced·U14 – U16
ECRL
Elite Clubs Regional League — advanced regional competition and exposure.
- 05Highest·U16 – U19
ECNL
Elite Clubs National League — the highest level of boys' youth soccer.
- 06Next Level·Graduating
USL / College / Pro
Additional next-level opportunities for the graduating player.
Why West Coast
A Club Built Differently
Four principles that shape everything we do — on and off the pitch.
Simple
One club, one standard, one clear pathway from first touch to the next level.
Connected
Coaches, players, and families aligned across every age and stage.
Transparent
Honest feedback, clear expectations, and open communication at every step.
Personal
Every player is known, supported, and developed as an individual.
Our Development Model
Five Pillars Of The Complete Player
A holistic model that develops the person behind the player.
Technical
Mastery of the ball — first touch, passing, finishing, and individual skill.
Tactical
Reading the game — positioning, decision-making, and team shape.
Physical
Athletic development — speed, strength, endurance, and injury prevention.
Mental
Resilience, focus, confidence, and a growth mindset under pressure.
Character
The person behind the player — leadership, integrity, and accountability.
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Latest Club Information
News, announcements, and what's next for West Coast Capo FC.
Two Premier Clubs Merging Into One Vision
West Coast F.C. and Capo FC are joining forces to build a unified pathway for Southern California's players. Read the full press release for details on programs, pathways, and what this means for your family.
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