Pre-GA and Pre-MLS Next Tryouts

Pre-Girls Academy and Pre-MLS Next AD registration open

Baton Rouge Soccer Club is proud to introduce the Louisiana Elite Soccer Program, BRSC’s elite-level player development platform designed to identify and nurture the state’s top talent.

TRYOUT DATE:

Thursday, October 23rd 6:00 – 7:30pm at Our Lady of the Lake Fields at Burbank Soccer Park on fields 13 & 14. Check in will begin at 5:30 pm.

Open to all players regardless of current club affiliation, this program represents the next step in the state’s premier player pathway, leading directly into the MLS NEXT (boys) and Girls Academy (GA) programs.

This year’s launch features two new initiatives, Pre-MLS NEXT (boys) and Pre-GA (girls), focused on developing the 2014 and 2015 age groups. These teams will serve as the foundation for future success within BRSC’s nationally recognized elite programs, offering players a professional-level training and competition environment.

Program Focus

The Pre-GA and Pre-MLS NEXT programs emphasize:

Individual player development through a high-performance training environment
Advanced tactical and technical understanding
Competitive match experience against top regional opponents

Playing Format

11v11

Training Schedule

All sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00–7:30 PM at Burbank Soccer Complex.

Training Dates:

October 27
November 3, 10
December 1, 8
January 12, 19, 26
February 9, 16
March 9, 23
April 13

Competition Schedule

Mike Rose John Talley Cup (March 28, 2026, Boys & Girls)
Friendlies vs. HTX, Rise, and other GA clubs (Dates TBA)

Coaching Staff

MLS NEXT (Boys)

Lead Coach: Steve McAnespie
Staff: Sean LeBlanc, Matheus Costa, Chris Mitchell, Jared Moss

Girls Academy (GA)

Lead Coaches: Adrian Garcia & Angie Mitchell
Staff: Bruno Antunes, Kiran Booluck, Kevin Hoeprich, Melin Portillo

Uniform Package (Third Coast)

Estimated Cost: $150
Includes:

White and black game kits
Practice jersey
One pair of shorts
Two pairs of socks

Join the Program

Don’t miss your opportunity to train, compete, and develop alongside Louisiana’s top youth players. Registration for the Louisiana Elite Soccer Program is open now, and players from any club are welcome to participate.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FIELDS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF TRYOUTS. WE WILL BE ONE FIELDS 13 & 14 AT BURBANK SOCCER PARK.