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Sky Blue Holding Open Tryouts For Pro Women's Soccer Players
If you're a woman who's dreamed of playing professional soccer in your home state, here's your chance to showcase your skills.
WALL, NJ -- Lots of young women have dreamed of playing professional soccer.
Gaining access to that world -- especially in the United States -- hasn’t been easy.
Well, if you’ve dreamed of playing professionally, here’s your chance to chase that dream: Sky Blue FC, of the National Women’s Soccer League, will be holding its 2016 open tryouts in early March.
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The tryouts -- which cost $90 to take part -- are set for March 3 and 4 at The Atlantic Club in Manasquan.
“Through the tryout process, it is our hope that we can find players who have the ambition and aspirations of playing at the highest level on a professional contract,” Sky Blue FC assistant coach Christy Holly said. “We are looking for players who will technically and tactically challenge our already established professional roster. Additionally, we are seeking players who will bring a level of personality and competition to our training environment on a daily basis as we start the new season.”
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The Atlantic Club is located at 1904 Atlantic Ave.
Players who are interested in taking part must be at least 18 years old and must register online by Wednesday, March 2. Every player who tries out must sign a liability waiver, and proof of medical insurance must be provided during the registration process. Players will have the opportunity to upload a CV when they sign up online.
There will be one training session conducted on the first day of tryouts, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with player check-in beginning at 10 a.m. The second day of tryouts will be by invitation only, after the day one assessment. The second day will start at 11 a.m. Times are subject to change, but participants will be notified in advance if any alterations are made to the schedule.
Players trying out must bring both outdoor and indoor footwear with gear suitable for a turf surface, and all registrants will be provided a Sky Blue FC T-shirt.
The Atlantic Club is located at 1904 Atlantic Ave. To register for the tryouts, click here.
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