What are ID Sessions?

The Arlington Soccer Academy ID Sessions are held for U13 (2013) - U19 (2007) boys & girls interested in joining an ECNL team for the 2025-26 season.

The purpose of the ID session is to identify potential players from outside of Arlington Soccer Association for further evaluation. Identified players may be asked to join additional ECNL ID sessions, which will be communicated by Arlington technical staff.

 

Who should attend ID Sessions? 

ID sessions are held for players who are not currently a member of Arlington Soccer, or for invited current Arlington players to be evaluated for team placement, as extra training and/or for logistical reasons.

 

When do the ID sessions start?

Boys

Feb 9 & Feb 16

1:30-2:45pm: 2007, 2008, 2009
3-4:14pm: 2010, 2011
4:30-6pm: 2012, 2013

Players may be invited to join subsequent training sessions for further evaluation.

Girls

February 8, 2025 at Gunston Middle School
2013 - 9-10:30am
2012 - 12-1:30pm
2011 - 9-10:30am

February 9, 2025 at Long Bridge Park
2010 - 12-1:30pm
2009 - 12-1:30pm
2008/07 - 12-1:30pm

March 1 and 2 - All age groups, more details to be released at a later date

 

How do I register for ID Sessions?

If you are interested in participating in Arlington Soccer ID Session, please complete registration by visiting arlingtonsoccer.com and clicking on LOGIN.  Once you are in your household account, choose "register" and then in step 2.2, you will see the option for Academy ID sessions.

 

What is the timeline / schedule for the ID Sessions?

For the 2025 season, offers will be made on a rolling basis by email or in person. Please do not hesitate to contact the coach if you have any questions throughout the process.

 

How are teams formed in Arlington Soccer?

The following staff works together to ensure the proper team placement for the players:

• Current Team Coach
• Incoming Coach (if applicable)
• ECNL Directors / Age Group Managers
• Director of Coaching
• Technical Director

 

If a new coach this year takes over the team, how will they know about the players?

Over the course of the year, Coaches and Directors have regular meetings to review and discuss team needs and player performance. Leading up to player selection, each coach provides feedback and an overview of their current players. The coaches from the current year provide information to incoming coaches so that everyone is on the same page. Additionally, coaching staff may attend training sessions and games before the official team placement. 

 

How does Arlington Soccer evaluate players ?

Our club utilizes a well developed curriculum and we are dedicated to ensuring each coach is trained in teaching and coaching age appropriate concepts within our style. ID sessions are run with these methodolgies in mind and players are evaluated for their ability to compete and develop within our playing style and philosophy. As players get older and progress through the Academy, coaches build on concepts as players become more comfortable and confident. This ultimately allows our players to have more success and opportunities to compete at the highest level and into adulthood.