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Spring Soccer News

Schedules for 2013-14 Travel Soccer Tryouts have started to post on our Tryouts page.  Please check there for the most recent schedule for tryouts at all available tryout ages. 

U11 Boys travel tryout dates added!

U9 Boys and Girls tryouts rescheduled due to weather.

Please clich the TRYOUTS tab above for more details.

Soccer Car Magnets

We are pleased to announce the availability of Northwestern Tigers Soccer car magnets.  They are available now for just $3 each!  If you would like one simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your order and your childs coach.

Save the Date!  Northwestern Soccer Summer Camp

The dates for the 2013 Northwestern Soccer Camp have been set.  This event has been growing each year in popularity and is sure to be a hit again this year.  Additional information and sign-ups will be available online at the end of the spring season.  Check back for training schedules and cost details.

Session I (U9-U11) - July 22 to July 26

Session II (U12-U14) - July 29 to Aug 2

New: We are looking at adding a session for our Oldest Tiger Academy players (U6-U8).  If you are in this age group and are interested in training specifically geared toward this age please let us know.  Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and tell us so we can gauge interest.

Pre-K Program (U4 & U5):	This program is for children who have not yet started Kindergarten and are in the U4 and U5 age groups (see age chart in downloads section). The emphasis of the program is recreation, with the opportunity to get some basic (beginning level) soccer instruction as well as some "pick-up" games.  Some training exercises may involve “parent and me” activities.  Click HERE for more information on the Tiger Academy Programs. Back to top.
Tiger Academy I (U6 - U7):	The Northwestern Tiger Academy I program is a co-ed program for the U6 and U7 age groups. (Kindergarten and first grade). Tiger Academy I groups will meet once a week for practice, with games being played on weekends. This fully in-house program is comprised of both boys and girls. The emphasis in on participation by everyone and allows all players to get lots of “touches” on the ball.  Click HERE for more information on the Tiger Academy Programs. Back to top.
Tiger Academy II (U8 - U9):	The Northwestern Tiger Academy II program is a co-ed program for the U8 and U9 age groups. (second and third grade). Tiger Academy II groups will meet two times a week for practice, with games being played on weekends. This fully in-house program is comprised of both boys and girls. The emphasis in on participation by everyone and allows all players to get lots of "touches" on the ball.  Click HERE for more information on the Tiger Academy Programs. Back to top.
Northern Valley Recreational League:	The Northwestern Soccer Program participates in the Northern Valley Youth Soccer League, a recreational league that places an emphasis on player participation. Teams are formed at U10, U12, U14, U16, and U19. Practices are twice a week with a game on the weekend. This group has the opportunity to partcipate in select recreational tournaments. Back to top.
Lehigh Valley Travel League:	The Lehigh Valley Youth Soccer League is the competitive league that the Northwestern Soccer Program currently participates in. Teams are formed beginning at U9 and are at every age group up to U19. Team tryouts are held at the end of the spring season (end of May/beginning of June) for the following fall-spring soccer season. Although most teams play both Fall and Spring season, the Fall season is considered the “primary season”. Players not selected by a competitive team are placed on a recreational team. Practice is between 2 and 4 times per week with games on the weekends. Competitive teams participate in soccer tournaments held throughout eastern PA and surrounding states. Back to top.

One of the most confusing things about soccer is the age grouping. Soccer teams are designated by age, for example Under 12 Girls (U12G). The cut-off date to determine what age group a player can participate is July 31st. If a player is born before the cut-off date, they can participate on that team for the entire soccer year (Fall and Spring - not the calendar year). Download the 2013-14 Soccer Age Chart (PDF). The easy to read chart will help you determine the age level of your child along with what program(s) they are eligible participate in. Please note that at the U9 level your child is eligible to participate in either the Recreational or Travel program. The program chosen will depend on your child's skill level and the desired level of competition. If you have any questions about this or anything else please contact the Northwestern Soccer director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Directions to fields:

• Map of Northwestern Recreation Fields (PDF Map)
• Ontelaunee Field Location

Soccer Director Dan Terrell | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 610-390-9144

Lehigh Valley Soccer Coordinator Jim Lowthert | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 610-390-9839

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