TRYOUTS
BOYS & GIRLS BIRTH YEAR 2017 & OLDER
Experience the difference.
TRYOUT WITH US!
Premier League Pro
Lawrie Dudfield
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May 12th thru June 2nd
2025
Lawrie Dudfield
FCN Cofounder & Director of Coaching
Former EPL Soccer Player, Leicester City FC
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Lawrie is a former professional EPL/EFL soccer player with Premier League soccer club, Leicester City FC. He made his English Premier League debut vs. Everton in April 2000 and in 2001 became Hull City’s record signing. Throughout his professional career he amassed over 350 appearances scoring more than 70 goals. After he finished playing, Lawrie started his coaching career managing the community youth academy at English Football League soccer club, Nottingham Forest FC.
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Qualifications:
Former EPL Professional Player
UEFA B License.
BE A PART OF
FC NATIONAL
WHERE TO GO:
Tryouts will take place at:
Tennessee Rugby Park
8051 Oak Ridge Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37931
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WHAT TO BRING:
All players should bring a soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards, and plenty of water.
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QUESTIONS?
If you have further questions please email: info@fcnational.org or call Chris Carroll 865-272-4494.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Our tryouts will be held ​May 11th thru June 1st. There is no cost to try out with us. See where you fit in the schedule below, register and come try out on your age group's day.
GIRLS & BOYS
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12
5:30pm-7:00pm
Monday, May 11th
Tuesday, May 12th
Wednesday, May 13th
Monday, May 18th
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GIRLS & BOYS
U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18
5:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, May 26th
Wednesday, May 27th
Thursday, May 28th
Monday, June 1st
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FC National
Tryout Schedule
2026-2027
PLEASE ATTEND AS MANY OF THE TRYOUT DATES FOR YOUR AGE GROUP AS YOU CAN!
Player Fee Schedule To Be Announced
Join Us On Our 2027 Tour!
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT:
Our FC National team, consists of specialists in the youth and professional games. We blend the best on field coaching with the latest in coaching technology, fitness and performance training, life habits, and wellness advice. Having connections with the English Premier League, English Football League, and the Ukrainian Premier League, as well as national and international colleges and schools, they are able to educate players on opportunities to advance their soccer career beyond youth soccer.
FC National players have regular contact with our Club Ambassadors and Club Consultants who are made up of former and current English Premier League and English Football League players and coaches. Periodically our players have access to online motivational webinars and training sessions hosted by the experts in the soccer industry. Learning from the pros gives our players professional advice, education and insights into what it takes to succeed at the very highest level of soccer.
'Together With Heart and Strength'