FC Tucson Holding Open Tryout for Upcoming Season

Por Francisco Romero

Tucson, AZ—FC Tucson announced it was holding an open tryout for players 18 years of age and older on Saturday, January 11 (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, January 12 (8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.). Any eligible players who wish to sign up for the open tryout can visit the site www.fctucsonregistrations.ticketsocket.com. There is a $20 fee to register and those who make the team will be refunded.  

“We know there are a lot of very talented players in Tucson and Southern Arizona and we want to find these players and give them a chance to represent FC Tucson,” said FC Tucson General Manager Jon Pearlman. “Everyone who has played for the club has learned how important the local soccer community is to us. And getting a chance to play in front of those screaming supporters, under the lights and against MLS clubs, is an honor. We’d love to see players from the area wearing the FC Tucson crest with pride as we show some of these professional soccer clubs how special our local soccer community is.”  

Added FC Tucson Head Coach Rick Schantz: “For me there’s nothing better than leading a team of players from the local area and representing our community together. When the lights go on, and the referee blows the opening whistle and then you hear countless Tucson soccer fans screaming in support of your club, there isn’t a better soccer experience.”  

There is a $20 fee to register and those who make the team will be refunded. Players under 18 must contact FC Tucson General Manager Jon Pearlman at jonathan@fctucson.com.  

About FC Tucson

FC Tucson, established in 2010, is committed to bringing the highest caliber of competitive soccer to Tucson and establishing a successful and long-lasting source of pride for city, county, state and country. FC Tucson owns FC Tucson Soccer, Tucson’s top-level soccer team and the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup, a Major League Soccer pre-season tournament. Our owners, coaches, players and staff will play to win in sport, business and community connection. We recognize that our quality, commitment and passion for the game will guide our success and establish deep bonds with our stakeholders as we strive to be recognized and respected locally, nationally and internationally. In 2012, FC Tucson was named the PDL Rookie Franchise of the Year. To stay up to date on what is going on with the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup, check out the team’s website at www.fctucson.com. You can also visit the team’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FCTUCSON and follow all of the news related to FC Tucson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FCTucson.