Eligibility
How old do I have to be to participate?
Tryouts are open to eligible males, 18 years or older
I’m not a United States citizen or a Permanent Resident. Can I still participate in tryouts?
You do not need to be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident to participate in Republic FC open tryouts. However, any international trialist is responsible, at such trialist’s sole cost and expense, for complying with all immigration laws applicable to making a visit to the United States to participate in the tryouts, including procurement of a non-immigrant visa to permit such a visit.
On a case-by-case basis, Republic FC may be able to provide an invitation letter in support of a prospective trialist’s application for a temporary non-immigrant visa, such as a tourist visa, that would permit such a visit. In order for us to consider your application, you must send in your invitation request from your embassy in your home country. We will provide a letter of invitation when we have received the following information:
- Proof of registration and full payment for tryouts
- Full legal name
- Address
- Cell phone number
- Email address
- Letter from your embassy requesting an official invitation
- Intended dates of travel and accommodation details while in Sacramento
Please send your invitation request and the items above to tryouts@sacrepublicfc.com. If your visa request is turned down we will refund your $235 registration fee.
How does the tryout impact college eligibility?
College athletes wishing to try out should check with their school’s NCAA compliance officer and college coach to make sure the tryout will not affect their eligibility. Different states have different regulations regarding tryouts and Republic FC will not take responsibility regarding your NCAA eligibility. Please make such inquiries with your school’s NCAA compliance officer and college coach prior to signing up for Republic FC Tryouts.
Do I need an agent to participate?
No, Republic FC tryouts are open to any interested athlete.
Registration
How can I sign up for tryouts?
You must complete the registration form here before tryouts.
Will Republic FC provide hotel accommodations?
No, each trialist is solely responsible for all accommodation bookings and costs.
What is your Refund policy?
Registration is non-refundable.
Tryouts Format & Information
What do I need to bring to tryouts?
All players must bring appropriate footwear – tryouts will be held on synthetic turf. You will also be expected to wear white socks, black shorts, and shin guards. Additionally, all players must bring a white and a black jersey top. Tryouts will go ahead rain or shine, so please also check weather reports, and bring appropriate wear including towels or sunscreen.
What is the format of tryouts?
Day 1 will consist of small-sided games and Day 2 will consist of 11v11 matches.
Will food be provided?
No, food will not be provided but players are welcome and encouraged to bring their own drinks and/or snacks for the duration of tryouts. Republic FC will provide water.
Can my friends and family watch?
No, spectators will not be allowed inside of the facility.
Who will be at the tryouts?
In addition to Republic FC coaching staff, the club will invite NPSL and lower division teams/coaches to the tryout. This increases visibility to the players and helps those coaches recruit.
What is the call-back procedure and when is the next round?
Trialists will be notified either via email or phone within three (3) days if they will be invited to preseason with the team.
What if I am not a United States citizen or Permanent Resident?
Should you impress our coaching staff enough to be offered a professional contract, upon execution and delivery of such contract, Republic FC would undertake to procure for you the necessary non-immigrant visa to play professionally in the United States for Republic FC. Depending on the terms of your contract, Republic FC also may elect to pay all or a portion of the costs associated with procuring such a visa.
