YOUR CHILD'S GOAL HAS NO BORDERS.
Could soccer take your child further?
The 2027 US Soccer Tour gives aspiring players the opportunity to compete for selection for an international soccer experience in the United States in June 2027. The journey starts with the Soccer Trials, where players can demonstrate their ability and potential.
REGISTER FOR SOCCER TRIALS
* Trial registration is R650 per player. Selection is competitive and is not guaranteed.
HOW THE SELECTION Process WORKS
Register and attend soccer trial
Purchase a R650 trial ticket through Howler and show your abilities and potential on the pitch.
Assessment
Players are assessed as part of a competitive selection process.
Potential selection
Up to 20 qualifying players may be selected, with additional players potentially selected based on performance and assessment outcomes.
USA Tour 2027
If selected, families will receive the confirmed tour itinerary, inclusions, costs and next steps.
More than a soccer tour
For selected players, the US Soccer Tour is an opportunity to experience soccer in an international environment while gaining a closer look at US university life.
- International soccer experiences
- Exposure to US university environments
- A broader understanding of the student-athlete landscape
- An opportunity to develop perspective on future possibilities in sport and education
Specific institutions, activities, itinerary details and opportunities remain subject to confirmation. Participation in the tour does not guarantee recruitment, admission or a scholarship.
Is this opportunity right for your child?
The trial is intended for players in the following age groups:
Players should be ready to demonstrate their football ability and potential in a competitive assessment environment. Please review the event information on Howler before booking for any additional eligibility rules or requirements.
Register for trials on HowlerUnderstand the costs before you commit
Trial Registration (Phase 1)
The R650 fee covers participation in the Soccer Trials and player assessment. Purchasing a ticket or attending the trials does not guarantee selection for the tour.
Estimated Tour Investment (Phase 2)
Families should be prepared for an estimated investment of approximately R80,000 per selected player.
This estimate is subject to the final itinerary, inclusions and confirmed pricing, and the tour is family-funded.
Selection for the tour, university recruitment,
university admission or a scholarship is not
guaranteed. Families should consider the estimated
tour investment before booking a trial ticket.
WHY FAMILIES EXPLORE THIS OPPORTUNITY
Choosing an international sporting opportunity is a significant decision.
You need clear information about the selection process, the financial commitment and what your child is working towards. Sable International brings together experience across sports recruitment and international education to help families explore opportunities beyond South Africa.
For the US Soccer Tour 2027, that starts with a transparent process: competitive trials, player assessment and potential selection, followed by clear information for families whose children qualify for the tour.
Soccer Trial Details
Event
US Soccer Tour 2027 Trials
Date
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Time
08:00
Venue
Panorama Football Club
Age Groups
U15 | U17 | U19
Ticket Price
R650 per player
Booking: Purchase your ticket through Howler
Book your ticket Today
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the US Soccer Tour 2027?
It is a planned international soccer tour for selected players, with the aim of experiencing international soccer and US university environments. Specific itinerary details remain subject to confirmation.
2. Who can attend the soccer trials?
The Soccer Trials are open to players in the U15, U17 and U19 age groups. Players should be ready to demonstrate their football ability and potential in a competitive assessment environment. Please review the event information on Howler before booking for any additional eligibility requirements.
3. How do players qualify for the US Soccer Tour 2027?
Players must attend the Soccer Trials and take part in the competitive assessment process. Up to 20 qualifying players may be selected, with additional players potentially selected based on performance and assessment outcomes.
4. Does attending the trial guarantee selection?
No. Trial attendance and ticket purchase do not guarantee selection for the tour, university recruitment, university admission or a scholarship.
5. How much does the trial cost?
The trial ticket costs R650 per player and is purchased through Howler (register here).
6. How much will the tour cost if my child is selected?
Families should be prepared for an estimated investment of approximately R80,000 per selected player, subject to the final itinerary, inclusions and confirmed pricing. The tour is family-funded.
7. What does the R650 ticket cover?
It covers participation in the Soccer Trials and player assessment.
8. What should players bring on the day?
[Insert confirmed list of kit, boots, water and other required items.]
9. When will players hear about selection?
[Insert the confirmed assessment and selection notification timeline.]
10. Where do I register for the Soccer Trials?
You can register for the Soccer Trials through Howler. Trial registration costs R650 per player and covers participation in the trial and player assessment. Click the registration button on this page to continue to Howler and purchase your trial ticket.
Your shot at the USA starts here.
Could your child be one of the qualifying players selected for the US Soccer Tour 2027? Take the first step by registering for the trials.
Soccer Trials
Register for trials on Howler
