FAQ's

A renegade is someone who breaks from the status quo — who looks at "the way it's always been done" and asks, "but what if there’s a better way to do it?"

That's exactly who we are. We're not here to copy how everyone else is doing things. We took what works, ditched what didn’t, and built our club starting with our core values. 

We believe in teaching our players to understand and play the beautiful game boldly, that the best soccer players are built as well-rounded athletes, and community comes before cost— access to the game belongs to everyone.

So when we call our players Renegades, we mean it. It's not just a mascot — it's an identity. It's players who show up, work hard, and aren't afraid to do things a little differently to become something great. It's a club built by volunteers who believe in something bigger. It's a community that dares to chase more.

That's a renegade. And if that sounds like you, welcome home.

Let's break it down simply.

In Utah, youth soccer is organized by UYSA (Utah Youth Soccer Association), the state's governing body for the sport. UYSA administers leagues for ages U9 through U19, organizing more than 1,800 teams from across the state into divisions based on gender, age, and competitive strength. 

Club soccer (also called "competitive") is a step up from recreational play — it's more consistent, more competitive, and typically involves regular practices, a fall and spring season, and travel to tournaments and league games. 

A few things that are pretty consistent across all clubs in the state:

• Tryouts happen once a year, typically around Memorial Day — that's when players are placed on teams for the upcoming seasonal year. 
  
• Teams play through both a fall and spring season, with tournaments mixed in throughout the year.
  
• Costs vary by club and team, covering things like coaching, registration, uniforms, and tournament fees (see our fees FAQ below for how that breaks down for us specifically).

The short version: club soccer is a bigger commitment than rec, but it's also where players get real coaching, real competition, and a real team to grow with. If you're not sure whether it's the right fit yet, reach out — we're happy to talk through what it would look like for your player specifically.

Great question! The honest answer is: it depends. Cost varies by age level, team size, and the specific opportunities each team opts into throughout the year — things like extra trainings, tournaments, or gear.

We know it'd be simpler to give you one flat number like the bigger clubs do, but that's not really how we operate. We believe in giving our teams the flexibility to decide what they actually need in terms of equipment, training, and growth experiences for their players — and that means costs can look a little different from team to team.

For detailed pricing, check out our  Registration page. Our families will always know what to expect, we'll post the fee schedule for the upcoming year before tryouts — no surprises, no last-minute financial curveballs.

Alright — now we're talking. We love this part. Check out our Form a New Team page  and we'll walk you through what's next. 

Just keep in mind: new team applications need to be in by March 15 of the year you want to start, so we have time to get everything in the pipeline before tryouts wrap up at the end of May.

Let's get your team on the field.

We hear you, and we wish we could say yes to every age group right now.

Here's the truth: as a volunteer-run club, what we're able to offer is shaped by what our volunteers and our community can support. We don't have a front office that decides what teams exist — we grow when someone steps up to coach, when there's enough interest from families, or both.

So if there's not a team at your player's age level right now, that doesn't mean it's off the table — it just means the pieces haven't come together yet. And that's actually where you come in. If you know other families with kids the same age, or if you (or someone you know) might be interested in coaching, that's exactly how new teams get built around here. Reach out and let's talk about what it would take.

We'd love nothing more than to see your kid in navy and teal.

Tryout dates are set by UYSA, the state's governing body for youth soccer — not by us. 

So while we don't control the calendar, here's the general pattern based on past years:

• U10 and under: typically the week before Memorial Day
  
• U11 and up: typically the Tuesday after Memorial Day

Keep in mind these dates aren't set in stone — they just reflect what's happened historically. We'll post official dates for the upcoming year during the Spring soccer season, as soon as UYSA releases them.

Welcome to the area — we're glad you're here!

To answer your question— it depends on the age group and where that team stands roster-wise, but reach out and let's find out together. Team sizes and openings shift throughout the year, and we'd rather have the conversation than leave you guessing.

If it turns out there's not an open spot right this moment, that doesn't mean there's no path forward — sometimes it just means timing, and we'll be straight with you about what that looks like, whether that's a wait for the next tryout cycle or another opportunity to get your player involved in the meantime.

Send us a message with your player's age and let's talk.

Honestly, there's no secret formula we've cracked here — it looks a little different in every situation. But the short version is: we're willing to do everything we can to help balance the commitment it takes to grow as a soccer player and as a competitor in other athletic pursuits.

Shoulder-season sports tend to be the easiest to support, since the schedules naturally leave room for both. Where it gets trickier is when your other sport runs at the same time as soccer — and we won't sugarcoat it, we're all limited by the same 24 hours in a day. In those cases, you may need to choose club-level commitment in one sport and opt for a rec-level option in the other, so you can prioritize your club team and still develop in the other sport when possible to attend.

One thing that doesn't change: to build real team culture and commitment, multi-sport athletes follow the same attendance expectations as every other player when it comes to playing time. 

Talk to your age group's coach — they can walk you through what that balance could look like for your specific team.

That's the best question you could ask us.

Summit United FC runs entirely on people who show up — coaches, team parents, fundraisers, folks who are great with spreadsheets, people who just love the game and want to be useful. If you've got time, skills, or even just enthusiasm to offer, we've got a place for you.

Send us an email and tell us a little about yourself — what you're good at, what you're interested in, how much time you've got to give. We'll match you up with where you're needed most, whether that's on the sideline coaching or behind the scenes keeping things running.

Renegades build this club together. Welcome to the crew.