Islander FC trials to include professional Italian scout | Sports brief

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
July 5, 2012 · Updated 10:18 AM 

When the Islander FC soccer club holds it's tryouts next month, the trials will include a scout from Italy.

The Islander FC trials will be held July 16 through July 20 at Robinswood Park in Bellevue for players 13 through 21. Through the partnership players will be evaluated and possibly offered the change to travel to Italy for the office trial with the Emopli FC club. The trial in Italy is scheduled for Sept. 17-22 and any player interested must be available to travel those dates.

The Islander FC event will feature 11 vs. 11 formats in age groups U14 through U21.

To learn more or to register, visit islanderfc.com.

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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