Please note in 2026-2027 the age group will shift to August 1 to July 31.

HFC, along with all youth soccer clubs, will be transitioning to grade-level age teams starting with the 26-27 season based on changes from US Club Soccer. The changes are made to align player ages with the school calendar. While players are never allowed to ‘play down’, they are allowed to ‘play up’. HFC has historically had players playing up to accurately fill teams. This will most likely continue as the transition to grade-level teams takes place within HFC. HFC relies on registration numbers to create teams, and these numbers will not change much specifically for older grade levels. School grade, birthdate, prior team placement and registration numbers will be considered when forming teams for the upcoming season. Players may be moved up a grade level at HFC’s discretion.

 

For more information on age group changes, please click here:  TCSL Information on age group change

 

 

 

Click here for the team formation schedule

Registration Process includes:

• Team formation/administrative fee of $30.00(excludes U9/U10)
• Fall 2026 team(U9-U14)
• Summer 2027 (U9-U19)
• Certain team placement may offer year-round play opportunities (coach assigned will determine this commitment)
• Rapids team tryout-(see link ) player will note interest at registration

Review the  Competitive Soccer fees page for more details.

 

Team formation process:

Team formation will be held at Veterans Park, 2500 Soccer Rd. Hastings, MN

• Review the above link to determine the date and time for your player's team formation. 
• Please review the "back-up dates" that only occur if there is inclement weather. 
• Register for the intended seasons of play (fall and/or summer), this will ensure proper team placement occurs.
• "Walk-ons" will not be accepted, you must be registered even if you cannot attend.
• All players must register and tryout at their desginated birthdate age level per the table listed above regardless of the age team they previously played on.
• Players may not be required to participate in team formation if player registration is age consistent to form one team.

What should players expect on the day of team formation:

• Arrive 15 minutes early.
• Check in with volunteers, player will receive a practice shirt with a specific number.
• Outside evaluators will run drills and evaluate players.                                                             
• Wear shorts, shin guards, soccer socks/cleats.
• Bring water bottle, soccer ball, be ready and warmed up.

 

Parents are not allowed beyond the check-in table, DO NOT GO ON THE FIELDS TO WATCH- we encourage parents to leave and(or stay in their car) and return 10 minutes prior to the end of the session.

 

After team formation occurs:

• Teams will be formed by coach evaluation and team formation results. 
• Players that are needed to "play up" for team formation(s), will be assigned to the team based upon coach evaluation and team formation results.
• Rapids player interest will be reviewed at team formation
• For players that do not attend team formation, coach evaluation and DOC review will be the placement rationale.
• Our DOC and board are the final decision maker for team formations.
• We strive to maintain our teams and coaching consistently. However, be prepared that your player's team may change based on registrations and team formation results.
• Team placement in the fall may be different from your summer team. Fall placement is based upon registration options selected by our players.
• Team adjustments can and may occur at any time for fall and summer.

 

When to expect team formation results:

• Fall teams will be released within five(5) days of the last team formation.
• Summer teams will be released within five(5) days of the last team formation. 
• Rapid team release will be based on interest level* identified players will be contacted by the DOC.

 

Families will have five(5) days from team release to decline their team and avoid collection of fees.

 

NOTICE: In alignment with all other soccer clubs, we will no longer release full rosters and names, we will send notification of team level only.

 

 

 

Be sure to fill out the below form if your player declines placement:  Click here: Decline player placement or a refund will not occur.  Please see our refund policy under the competitive fees page for more information.

 

 

 

 

Frequently asked Questions:

My player is going to miss team formation but still wants to play with HFC United:

Register for team formation. Within the registration, there will be a section where you can note that you are unable to attend and fill out appropriately. If you are unable to attend, it may impact your child's team placement. We cannot place you on a team unless you have registered.

 

My player wants to be considered for the position of goalkeeper:

There are no specific goalkeeper sessions. During registration, there is a section to mark your player's preference for goalie. Be sure your player attends the session for their age group. 

 

My player was placed and I disagree with placement:

 

Follow the 24 hour rule.  A parent may review placement with the director of coaching, not for debating placement, but may ask for them review other options and/or bring forward concerns. 

 

As a club, we try our best to create a collaborative player placement experience.  However, we are limited by who signs up at team formation(registers), amount of players at a skill level(age group) and overall player skill level. 

 

Why do we have team formation for summer teams in the summer prior to a season?

 

Most players are at the height of skills after a full summer season. We also need to form our fall teams and try to  create teams for summer early on as some teams may attempt a year round team.  While we review teams again in January for possible changes, our goal is to have firm team placement in the fall as much as possible.

 

 

Refund Policy-see Competitive fee page, payment plans are available!