BEST OF THE BEST OF SURF NATION

What is Surf Select?

Welcome to Surf Select! Surf Select is a national identification program for players aged U9-U17 who have the talent, drive and ambition to compete against the “Best of the Best”. Through a series of regional and national events, top players are identified to represent Surf Select and compete at some of the top domestic and international competitions across the global youth soccer landscape.

The Surf Select Process

STEP 1:
Club Recommendations

Players recommended from club are selected to participate in regional tryouts

STEP 2:
Regional Tryouts

Player attends Surf Select Regional tryouts at one of 7 locations across the country

STEP 3:
National Tryouts

Selected players will be invited to participate in National Tryout events based on their age group

STEP 4:
Roster Selection

Selected players will be rostered on Surf Select National teams to compete in some of the world’s best domestic and international competitions

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Surf Select National

Players selected from Surf Select Regional Tryouts will have the chance to prove they belong among The Best of the Best. Depending on their age group, these players will be evaluated for Surf Select National Team opportunities through the following pathways:

National Tryouts
U9-U11

Players are selected based on their performance in the regional program and will participate in the National Camp to earn a spot on either the Surf Select National Blue & White teams.

Regional Cup
U12-U13

Players selected from the Regional Tryout will create teams to participate in the Regional Cup held at Surf Sports Park in San Diego, CA over President’s Day weekend. Players will be scouted during the event for Surf Select National Teams.

Champions League U14

Tournament-based event welcoming all U14 teams across Surf Nation, players will be selected based on their performance within the event.

Club Recommendation
U15-U17

Players are recommended by their clubs to be assessed through our Surf Select Regional ID programs. Based on performance at our ID programs, selected players will earn a spot on the National Team.

The Surf Select Program

After several local, regional, and national ID events, the Surf Select Program is in full swing, with 36 teams traveling worldwide for some of the best youth soccer events.

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Surf Nation & Select Highlights

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International Championships in 2024
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North American team (Boys) in history to win the top bracket of the prestigious Super Cup NI
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Winner of the First Women Edition of the prestigious Super Cup NI
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Players committed to play in college in the Class of 2024
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Players across 10 different nationalities within Surf Nation identified for National Training Centers
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San Diego Wave draft youngest ever player from San Diego Surf in 2023

Surf Select 2025 Calendar

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