THE COMPETITIVE STANDARD

Mission City Runners is the Select soccer program of Mission City Youth Soccer Organization, serving both boys and girls within a unified competitive system. Players are selected through evaluation and placed into structured teams that compete in league play, tournaments, and high-performance training environments designed to move players from development into structured competition, college opportunity, and the semi-professional pathway.

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RECREATIONAL

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COLLEGE

SEMI - PRO

What Select Soccer Is and How It Works

WHAT SELECT MEANS

Select soccer is the competitive level of youth soccer in which players are evaluated and placed into teams based on their ability, development, and commitment. Unlike recreational play, the Select environment requires consistent training, structured team placement, league competition, tournament play, and accountability within a long-term development system.

Evaluation

Players are identified through open tryouts, academy sessions, and continuous observation. Placement decisions are made according to current level of ability, developmental potential, and the environment that will best advance the player.

Team Placement

Players are placed on teams where they can develop, contribute, be challenged, make friends, and continue to grow. Movement within the system remains fluid so that advancement is based on performance and readiness.

Training

Teams train multiple times per week and compete in leagues and tournaments throughout the year. The program uses a structured curriculum that develops technical execution, tactical understanding, physical readiness, and mental discipline.

Performance

Teams compete in league matches and tournaments throughout the year, applying training in real game environments while developing decision-making, composure, and competitive consistency.

SELECT STRUCTURE

Teams and Development Phases

The Select program is organized in phases so that each age group trains within an environment that matches how players grow, learn, and compete. Use the tabs below to move between the boys and girls programs.

U10–U12

Foundation Phase

Players build technical confidence, quality on the ball, body control, and early tactical habits through a competitive but development-centered environment.

2 training sessions per week
League matches and local events
Small-sided decision-making emphasis

U13–U14

Development Phase

Training begins to deepen tactical understanding, team principles, and position-based habits while increasing the rhythm and detail of competition.

2–3 training sessions per week
League and tournament competition
Game model and team structure focus

U15–U16

Performance Phase

Players are challenged through faster decision-making, higher tactical demands, and increased accountability within a performance-driven setting.

3 training sessions per week max
Higher-level league play
Advanced positional and tactical development
More structure full field game play

U17–U19

Pre - Professional

Older players are prepared for college opportunities, advanced identification, and higher competitive standards while staying connected to the Mission City pathway.