Frequently Asked Questions
All players who wish to join Reign '93 White must participate in tryouts held at the beginning of each season. Players are selected by a committee of volunteers that includes our team's coach, Aaron Howe, and Federal Way United's Director of Coaching, Rob Walker. The purpose is to select the most qualified players available and develop them to compete at their highest level by providing the best training possible.
Competitive soccer is a year-round activity that begins with tryouts in late March. Practices begin immediately following player selection and generally include two, 90-mintue practices during the week and a 60-minute training session. The Player Development League (PDL) Spring League begins in May and lasts for approximately six weeks. The team may also participate in summer tournaments consisting of two to four consecutive days of games. Some tournaments may require an overnight stay and travel out of state. The Fall PDL league will begin in September and continue with games each non-holiday weekend through the end of the year. State playoffs commence shortly after the first of the year and may continue through the beginning of March depending on the team's success.
Reign soccer is comparable in price to other select soccer programs in Washington. The costs vary among teams according to the activities that its coaching staff choose to pursue each season. Fees also vary from month-to-month as needed to cover the costs of training, supplies, tournaments, uniforms, etc. and may total as much as $1,500 annually. Families in need may apply for scholarships provided by Federal Way United at the beginning of each season. Funds may be awarded on a discretionary and as-needed basis to help reduce some or all of the costs. More information on the scholarship program may be found here on the Federal Way Soccer Association Web site.
