Cardinal Travel & Club
FALL 2025 – SPRING 2026 COMPETITIVE SOCCER
Cardinal Soccer Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Croatia Juniors that creates a pathway for advanced players to compete at a higher level while still maintaining their Cardinal identity — and doing so at an affordable price.
In addition to this new club partnership, we will also continue to offer a travel soccer program for select teams through an organization called OSA. This gives families multiple options to find the best fit for their player's development and goals.
We know that commitment and cost are important considerations. Please review the details below before tryouts to help make the best decision for your player.
Program Options & What’s Included
- Streamlined Club Partnership
- Fall and spring play in CASA
- Fall and spring training sessions at current Cardinal facilities (2x a week)
- Fall and spring technical training and goalie training with a Croatia Juniors coach (1x a week)
- Winter indoor training session (1x a week)
- Full uniform kit
- One tournaments registration
- Premier Club Partnership
- Fall and spring play in either CASA or GLA
- Fall and spring training sessions at Andrews Osborne Academy (2x a week)
- Technical training and goalie training with a Croatia Juniors coach from August to May (1x a week)
- Winter indoor league play
- Winter indoor training sessions (2x a week)
- Full uniform kit
- Two tournament registrations
- Travel Soccer through OSA
- Fall and spring play in OSA
- Fall and spring training sessions at current Cardinal facilities (2x a week)
- Full uniform kit
- Uniforms are included in both programs
- Payment plans and financial aid are available
- Players are only billed after being placed on a team
Where Will Games Be Played?
- CASA League: Based in Lodi, OH
- GLA League: Games throughout Northeast Ohio and Western PA
- OSA League: A combination of home games in Mentor and "group play" games in a tournament-style format at a neutral site in the Akron area
Game locations will vary depending on the league assigned to your player's team.
Winter Training
Both club partnership programs include comprehensive indoor winter training.
- Premier Partnership includes league play during the winter months
- Streamlined Partnership includes training only
Winter indoor training will be optional for players that have signed up for travel soccer in OSA.
READY TO JOIN THE NEXT LEVEL OF CARDINAL SOCCER?
REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS TODAY – IT’S FREE!
We’re excited about this next chapter and can’t wait to see our players take the field under the Croatia Juniors banner while keeping Cardinal pride at the core.
Ages
What Ages Are Eligible for This Program?
The program is open to boys and girls in the U9 to U15 age groups.
Teams are formed based on birth year, and all players within this range are welcome to try out — whether you're new to travel soccer or looking to advance to a higher level of play.
Through our new partnership with Croatia Juniors, players above the U15 age group now have the opportunity to fully integrate into Croatia’s program and continue playing through high school, ensuring a clear and competitive development pathway beyond the traditional youth age groups.
When
What Time of Year Does the Program Run?
The program follows a full-year schedule, with the main seasons included in the team fees:
- Fall Season: August through October
- Spring Season: April through June
- Tryouts: Early June 2025 for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 cycle
In addition to fall and spring league play, the program also offers winter indoor training, futsal sessions, and indoor league games (depending on program level), providing year-round development opportunities.
Where
Where Are Practices and Games Held?
- Premier Partnership teams will hold all practices and home games at Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby, OH, providing a centralized, high-quality training environment.
- Streamlined Partnership teams will train and play at various Mentor-area fields already in use by Cardinal Soccer Club.
You can see our field locations here.
Practices
When Are Practices, and How Often Do They Occur?
Teams typically practice 2–3 times per week during each season (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
Specialized goalkeeper and technical training sessions are also included in the program cost when available, providing additional development opportunities for players.
Games
How Many Games Will Players Participate In? What Days Are Games Played?
Each team will play approximately 8 games per season in both the Fall and Spring.
- CASA League: Games are typically held on Saturdays in Lodi, Ohio, with occasional weeknight games.
- GLA League: Games are scheduled at various locations across Ohio and neighboring states, with dates and times varying based on the league schedule.
Tournaments typically include a minimum of 3 games, with the potential for an additional championship match based on team performance.
Uniforms
Are Uniform Kits Included or Purchased Separately?
Uniform kits are included in the team fees — no separate purchase required!
Each player will receive a complete kit, which includes:
- 2 jerseys
- 1 pair of shorts
- 2 pairs of socks
- 1 backpack
What is the difference between travel and club soccer?
About the New Club Partnership
Our new partnership with Croatia Juniors will provide a similar level of competition to what Cardinal teams previously experienced in OHTSL, while opening the door to expanded opportunities beyond Mentor. This collaboration allows Cardinal Soccer Club to offer a high-quality soccer experience for players seeking to compete at a level above recreational play.
Players currently participating in travel soccer with other community clubs are also welcome to try out and take part in this exciting new pathway with Cardinal and Croatia Juniors!
Cardinal Travel & Club 2025-26
Cardinal Soccer Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Croatia Juniors that creates a pathway for advanced players to compete at a higher level while still maintaining their Cardinal identity — and doing so at an affordable price.
In addition to this new club partnership, we will also continue to offer a travel soccer program for select younger teams through an organization called the Ohio Soccer Alliance. This gives families multiple options to find the best fit for their player's development and goals.
Program Highlights
Where Will Games Be Played?
CASA League: Based in Lodi, OH
GLA League: Games throughout Northeast Ohio and Western PA
OSA League: A combination of home games in Mentor and "group play" games in a tournament-style format at a neutral site in the Akron area
What does the program include?
The club partnerships will include league play in the fall and spring, indoor training throughout the winter, and specialized training sessions with Croatia Juniors technical coaches and goalie coaches. Uniform costs are also included in the total for each program. Teams that opt for the Premier Partnership program will get to conduct all training sessions at Andrews Osborne Academy instead of the Cardinal fields. Additionally, the Premier Partnership program also includes registration in an indoor league in the winter.
The travel program will include 2 practices a week and about 8 games per season. Uniform costs are also included in the total for the travel program.
Tryouts
Teams will be built based on a skills try-out during the week of June 2nd - June 5th in age and gender-specific evaluations based on birth year.
Monday and Tuesday, June 2nd and 3rd:
Girls 2011 - 2013, 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Ridge Elementary School.
Monday and Tuesday, June 2nd and 3rd:
Boys 2011 - 2013, 7pm - 8pm at Ridge Elementary School.
Wednesday and Thursday, June 4th and 5th:
Girls 2014 - 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Ridge Elementary School.
Wednesday and Thursday, June 4th and 5th:
Boys 2014 - 2018, 7pm - 8pm at Ridge Elementary School.
MAKEUP DATE: For those unable to attend the above sessions, CSC will hold a make-up evaluation on Monday, June 9th, and Tuesday, June 10th, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm for all ages at Ridge Middle School. Please get in touch with our Travel VP to RSVP for the makeup evaluations at jonathan.washburn@cardinalsoccerclub.org.
Evaluations will be completed by our senior coaching staff along with some of our prospective travel coaches if necessary.
If you cannot attend any of these dates, please contact the Travel VP to set up an evaluation.
TRYOUTS ARE FREE !!!
Only players that are assigned to a team will be billed for the program. Payment plans and financial aid are available.
Register