When does the high school season start and finish?
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) mandates when the season can start and when the season ends. MSHSL usually opens open the season on the third Monday PRIOR to Labor Day. Eagan High School conducts tryouts the first week of the official season (in 2026, it will likely be August 17th). Games can begin at the Thursday of the second week. All teams, ninth grade through varsity can expect to play multiple games prior to the first day of school. The JV, 9th and 10th grade seasons conclude in early October. Varsity could play through the end of October, depending on their success at the Section and State tournaments.

 

How do I register for high school soccer at Eagan High School?
Registration will open in July, and is completed through EduTrak.

 

Is there a tryout for high school teams?
All players will tryout the first week of practice and be placed on a team at the end of the week.

 

What if players are unable to attend tryouts?
Please fill out this form to let the coaching staff know if your student will miss tryouts. They will reach out with further instructions.

 

Are players cut from high school soccer?
Based on tryout results and number of players trying out, coaches will try to accommodate every player. If there are too many players for a particular team, coaches may be forced to cut players. There have been cuts every year and we anticipate there will be again this year.

 

What equipment do I need to provide?
At tryouts, players will need to bring soccer cleats, ball, water, shin pads, socks, shorts and shirt. Players should be prepared for rain as tryouts, trainings and games will be conducted in rain, but delayed or cancelled whenever lightning is in the area.

 

What are the fees?

Required Fees:

• Tryout Fee (registration through Eagan High School) - Approximately $150 for 9th and $175 for 10-12th
• Booster Club Fee - 2025 fees were $175 for Varsity and $150 for JV/10/9.
• Varsity Required Spirit Wear- Typically sweatpants and a quarter-zip
• Goal Cards - Required fundraiser - each player must sell $100 worth of cards (5 cards) and needs to pay upfront.

 

What are Captain’s Practices?
Captain’s practices are practices/training organized and ran by varsity team captains. The days, times and locations are determined by the captains. Normally captain’s practices are conducted for two weeks prior to tryouts in the mornings. Some captains have run informal scrimmages on Sunday nights during the summer.

 

Are there any summer soccer camps?
District 196 Community Education holds camps in July at Eagan High School. The camps are conducted by the boys varsity coach.