ODP NEW PLAYER AND TRYOUT INFORMATION

Why ODP?

Playing with Maryland ODP gives players the opportunity to:

• Compete with other top players
• Learn from some of the best coaches in the State
• Develop their technical skills and Soccer IQ
• Gain Regional and National level exposure

Our program prides itself on not only being one of the best in the East Region, but also nationally as our players are regularly called up to represent us in Regional and National Pool teams.

Did you know?

US Youth Soccer ODP is well-represented at the pinnacle of soccer in this country. Of the 2019 US Women’s World Cup Winning Team, 21 of the players are alumni of the ODP program.

Other American-based professional players have also commented on the benefits of playing ODP!

Home of ODP

Maryland ODP is thrilled to announce our NEW HOME at the Liberty Sports Park!

Starting in October of 2022, this brand new state-of-the-art facility with 10 lit fields (6 turf, 4 bermuda grass) will host our full program for all tryouts, trainings, and the Maryland Invitational event.

Having our program at a single location allows us to improve every aspect of our ODP program:

• Tryouts: More centralized location for improved access and overall organization.
• Training: Brand-new turf training fields for ALL program participants and improved development opportunities. 
• Games: Increased field access will allow us to host more teams for our annual Maryland Invitational Event
• Coaching: Increased access to continual professional coach development opportunities and mentorship
• Culture: Improved program atmosphere with all participants at one location and increased player and parent engagement.
• Safety: Dramatically improved coverage for our Certified Athletic Trainers.
• Additionally, the benefits of scheduling are a clear win for our MSYSA ODP program and the FIRST TIME EVER in its storied history that we have been able to provide such an amazing training and playing environment for every player!
• Facility address: 220 Prince Georges Blvd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Home

Parent Meeting

The 2025 ODP Parents meeting took place November 14th, 2024 via Zoom from 7:30-8:45pm.

You can click here for a recording of the meeting.

Parent Liaisons

Each age group has a Parent Liaison who is the first contact for general information and who will provide all players within the age group with updates.

If you are interested in volunteering as an age group Parent Liaison, please fill out our application and submit to the ODP Technical Director. 

Please click on your age group below to contact your Parent Liaison!

• Boys
  • 12U – Ike Unegbu
  • 13U – Dan Reppe
  • 14U – Regina Smith
  • 15U – Jameelah Richardson-Abakah
  • 16U – Jeff Norris
  • 17U – Pedro Gamez
• Girls
  • 12U – Jessica Wuenschell
  • 13U – Matthew Cartier 
  • 14U – Daniel Abraham
  • 15U – Andrea Blodgett
  • 17U – Tracy Jackson

Tryout Registration

Please note that ALL age group open tryouts have concluded at this time.

Since the open tryouts for your age group’s State ODP have concluded at this time, the steps to tryout are slightly different moving forward. 

If you would like your player to receive a supplemental tryout, you will need to have them evaluated by a qualified technical person (e.g. your club’s Technical Director, Director of Coaching, or a current/former ODP staff member) who will complete the following questions before sending to the ODP Technical Director directly via email (Gandalf@msysa.org). Depending on the answers, we may invite your player to participate in a supplemental tryout at the next possible date after they complete the online tryout registration. Please note if the report is completed by someone who does not meet the qualifications listed above your request will be denied. Additionally, our age group pools are not limited to a specific number of players; any qualified player who meets the criteria below will receive a fair chance at being selected to the pool.

1.      Please list the players strengths (technical, tactical, physical and psychological):
2.      Please list the players weaknesses (technical, tactical, physical and psychological):
3.      In your opinion, is this player qualified to represent the MD State ODP as a member of their age group pool?
4.      Please provide a brief summary to support your previous answer:
5.      Please include the players full name and email contact. 

Tryout Schedule

**Please note these schedules will change without notice – it is your responsibility to check for the most up-to-date information before attending a scheduled session.

2025 OPEN Tryout schedule

2025 CALLBACK Tryout Schedule

Tryout Procedures

• Check in:
  • Please allow adequate time for check-in ahead of your tryout – check-in will be available 60 minutes prior to open tryouts
  • All parents/guardians (and other siblings/spectators) must remain with/in their vehicles throughout the tryout
    • No parents/guardians may accompany players to the check-in process
    • In the event of an injury the Technical Director will utilize the emergency contact information provided during registration to contact the parent/guardian and provide them with directions on where to go to connect with their player
  • After checking in at the table and receiving their number, players will select their t-shirt size at the shirt station before  going to the field
• Tryouts:
  • Players will bring their water and bag to the field no more than 10 minutes prior to their scheduled start time
  • Players should bring their own ball – this should be properly inflated
  • While pinnies may be used – all players should bring a white shirt in the event of color conflicts during tryouts (alternating red/gold shirts will be given out at check-in)
  • Players should bring their issued shirt and tryout number to ALL tryouts (in addition to their own white shirt)
  • All players must leave their field within 5 minutes of the end of their scheduled session

Callback Player Lists

We will post lists of players invited to callback tryouts below within 48 hours of the last open tryout for each age group. There will NOT be any email notification of callback lists.

While missing a call-back tryout date does not eliminate a player from consideration, increased visibility and tryout data does enhance the staff’s ability to provide a more accurate assessment of each player. Please notify us via email if you will not be able to attend your scheduled callback tryout.

The callback tryout list for 2025 will appear here 48 hours after the last open tryout for each age group.

• 12U Boys (2014/2013)* (posted 10/7)
• 13U Boys (2012) (posted 9/30)
• 14U Boys (2011) (posted 9/30)
• 15U Boys (2010) (posted 9/30)
• 16U Boys (2009) (posted 9/30)
• 17U Boys (2008) (posted 9/30)
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• 12U Girls (2014/2013)* (updated 10/25 with a date correction)
• 13U Girls (2012) (posted 9/30)
• 14U Girls (2011) (posted 10/7)
• 15U Girls (2010) (posted 9/24)
• 17U Girls (2008/2009) (posted 9/24)

Final Player Pool Lists

To see the final player pool, click on the age groups below. These will be available within 48 hours of the last callback tryout for each age group.

• 12U Boys (2014/2013)* (posted 10/21)
• 13U Boys (2012) (posted 10/8)
• 14U Boys (2011) (posted 10/21)
• 15U Boys (2010) (posted 10/8)
• 16U Boys (2009) (posted 10/8)
• 17U Boys (2008) (posted 10/8)
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• 12U Girls (2014/2013)* (posted 10/21)
• 13U Girls (2012) (posted 10/21)
• 14U Girls (2011) (posted 10/21)
• 15U Girls (2010) (posted 10/21)
• 17U Girls (2008/2009) (posted 10/8)

*Please note that 2015 birth year players who are ‘primary’ rostered with a 2014 travel team may also apply to tryout.