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Colorado Soccer Association Opens Registration for 2026-2027 Select/ODP Pathway

On Jul 15, 2026
Kate Barker 11 Articles
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COLORADO, US – The Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) has officially opened the registration window for the 2026-2027 Colorado Select and Olympic Development Program (ODP) tryouts, marking the start of the state’s premier identification cycle for elite youth players. The is SCPPNews the Colorado Soccer News.

For families and athletes navigating the competitive landscape, the Select/ODP pathway remains a foundational element for players with aspirations beyond the local club level. As the state’s official iteration of the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP, the program serves as a critical developmental accelerator, offering high-level supplemental training that sits outside the traditional club structure.

The Value of the Select/ODP Pathway

In an era where youth club competition is dense, the Colorado Select/ODP program differentiates itself by focusing on identification and exposure. Participating in the program is widely viewed by industry experts not as a replacement for club training, but as a mechanism for acceleration:

Youth soccer players aged 11–16 practice on a grassy field in Colorado’s Front Range area with the Denver skyline and hills in the background, standing near banners for Colorado Soccer Association, US Youth Soccer ODP, and Colorado Select.

Elite Competition: Players are trained and evaluated alongside the highest-performing peers in their respective age groups from across the state.


Specialized Coaching: The program provides instruction from nationally licensed diverse coaching staff, including USSF qualified coaches who offer multiple tactical perspectives outside of a player’s daily club environment.

Elite Exposure: The program acts as a “soccer resume” builder, placing athletes on the radar for regional scouts, national team selectors, and college recruiters who actively monitor these pools for future talent.

Structured Advancement: The system provides a clear, documented path for players to progress from state-level “Select Pools” toward regional and national events, facilitating a route to international competition.
2026–2027 Tryout Schedule

The CSA has organized tryouts across three geographic platforms to ensure maximum accessibility for players across Colorado:

Front Range Select (Birth Years 2015–2010)

Boulder: August 7 at Pleasant View Fields.

Denver: August 8 & 9 at Fort Logan Soccer Complex.

Mountain Region Select (Birth Years 2015–2010)

Glenwood Springs: August 22 & 23 at Colorado Mountain College.

Young Olympians (Birth Years 2017–2016)

Introductory sessions for the youngest age brackets will be held in Boulder (August 7), Denver (August 8), and Glenwood Springs (August 22 & 23).

Risk Management and Standards

All sanctioned events are managed under strict CSA safety protocols. Coaches and personnel are vetted through mandatory background checks, SafeSport abuse-prevention training, and CDC-approved concussion education to ensure a secure developmental environment for all participants.

Ready to take your game to the next level?

Registration for the 2026–2027 Colorado Select/ODP season is currently open. I encourage all athletes looking to push their boundaries and gain professional exposure to review the full schedule and secure their spot.

Please note: While registration is live, I recommend completing your enrollment soon, as the registration fee is scheduled to increase on July 20th. You can find the full schedule and register directly on the official Colorado Soccer Association website.” now can you write alt text and meta descriptio of this articl