Port St. Lucie SC is set to host its USL Academy tryouts this weekend, welcoming young players from across the Treasure Coast to take the next step in their development.

The sessions will bring together players competing for a place within a high-performance environment aligned with USL Academy standards, guided by licensed coaches and a specialized performance staff, with participation limited to players who have completed the registration process in advance.

The academy program operates under the sporting leadership of Sporting Director Bernardo Romeo and Academy Director Juan Ignacio Brown, both recognized for their experience in professional soccer and elite player development.

This process represents a key step within the club’s Pathway to Pro, offering players a clear structure for long-term growth, competition, and progression within the game.

Tryout Schedule

Dates

• April 11–12, starting at 9.30 a.m.

Location

• Port St. Lucie High School Stadium
  1201 SE Lennard Road
  Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Eligible Age Groups

Players eligible to participate in this round of tryouts include:

• Youth Academy: 13-15 years old
• Youth Academy/Reserve Team 16-20 years old
• Reserve Team: 21-28 years old

Selection Criteria

The evaluation process will reflect the club’s high-performance standards and will include:

• Technical and Tactical Assessment

• Physical Performance Profiling

• Neuroscience-Based Evaluation designed to provide objective feedback on each player using Vixon™ technology

• Video capture and performance analysis to support the technical staff’s evaluation and player profiling process

A Pathway to the Professional Level

The Port St. Lucie SC Academy is designed to provide a structured pathway for player development, combining professional methodology, competition, and long-term growth opportunities for young athletes in the region.

Through the academy, the club aims to identify and develop players who aspire to reach the highest levels of the game, while representing the city and the Treasure Coast community.

The next step in the club’s pathway to the professional level is officially underway.

Port St. Lucie SC will take part in the USL Academy competition for the first time this season, marking the Academy’s debut in an official league environment and a major milestone not only for the club, but for the entire Treasure Coast region.

As this new chapter begins, players now have the opportunity to join the journey, with registration for upcoming USL Academy tryouts officially open.

The South Florida Division

Following the league’s official division alignment announcement, Port St. Lucie SC has been placed in the South Florida Division, where the team will face:

• FC Miami
• Fort Lauderdale
• United FC
• Hollywood FC
• Miami AC
• Miami FC

This environment will provide consistent, high-level match experience, allowing our homegrown talent to develop in meaningful game situations against the strongest teams in the region.

Academy Schedule: View Full Season Fixtures

The Path to Pro

The USL Academy platform is designed to bridge the gap between youth and professional soccer. For Port St. Lucie SC, this is a true Path to Pro, a structured environment where a player competing in the Academy today can realistically aim for the First Team tomorrow.

As the first USL Academy in the Treasure Coast, this initiative opens new doors for local players to access a professional development pathway without leaving the region.

Looking Ahead

With the season set to kick off in May, this first official competition represents an important step for the club and the community, reinforcing an identity built on development, ambition, and long-term growth.

Port St. Lucie SC officially launches its USL Academy, becoming the first of its kind in the region to offer a structured and nationally recognized pathway to the professional level.

official tryout update form

As an official member of the USL Academy platform, Port St. Lucie SC provides young players with access to a development structure aligned with USL standards. Players train within a high-performance environment designed to support long-term growth, competitive progression, and professional preparation.

A Clear Pathway to Pro

What sets the Port St. Lucie SC Academy apart is its direct connection to the club’s professional project. The Academy operates within the same long-term sporting vision that guides the first team, creating a clear and structured pathway from youth development to the professional level.

Players who join the Academy are developed within a shared soccer identity and methodology, ensuring consistency in how the game is taught, understood, and played. The objective is to provide a genuine opportunity for players to progress within one unified structure, from foundational development to elite competition.

Professional Standards from Day One

The Port St. Lucie SC Academy operates with licensed and experienced coaches who bring formal education, competitive backgrounds, and a deep understanding of long-term player development.

Every aspect of the program is built around professional standards, from coaching methodology and performance expectations to player welfare and daily training structure. This ensures that young athletes develop in an environment that reflects the demands and discipline of the professional game.

Building Identity from the Ground Up

The Academy has been designed as a cornerstone of the club’s soccer identity. Its purpose goes beyond competition. It is about developing players who can be recognized by the way they play, think, and carry themselves.

By emphasizing technical growth, tactical understanding, discipline, and character, the Academy seeks to establish a consistent philosophy that will define Port St. Lucie SC for years to come.

A Regional Opportunity

While based in Port St. Lucie, the Academy is designed to serve players across Florida’s Treasure Coast and surrounding communities.

Young athletes in the region now have access to an officially sanctioned USL Academy and a structured pathway within a professional club environment, while remaining close to home as they pursue higher-level development.

Academy Tryouts | April 2026

Port St. Lucie SC Academy will host official tryouts on the following dates:

• April 11–12

The evaluation process will reflect the club’s high-performance standards and will include:

• Technical and tactical assessment
• Physical performance profiling
• A neuroscience-based evaluation measuring cognitive response and decision-making under game conditions

Interested players are invited to complete the official tryout update form to receive early access and full registration details once tryouts officially open.

Port St. Lucie SC continues to take decisive steps toward building a modern soccer institution focused on development, opportunity, and long-term growth, with the Academy serving as a foundation for the club’s future on and off the field.