Northside United FC is the Edmonton North Zone's Club Soccer Program. The program is geared toward those players who are seeking a greater degree of challenge with opportunities to take their skills to the "club level".
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Tryouts
OUTDOOR 2026
U8-U11 TRY-OUTS: March 2nd – 13th, 2026
U12-U19 TRY-OUTS: March 16th – March 29th, 2026
Welcome NSU ELITE Soccer Families!Please be advised that all players must fully complete the registration process before they are eligible to participate in games or training with NSU ELITE. To ensure your athlete is cleared for play, registration is mandatory on both the EMSA Soccer Portal and TeamSnap.The EMSA Soccer Portal registration is required to register players with EMSA Main and our governing body. This step allows us to build official team rosters, secure player insurance, and collect necessary parent signatures on all applicable disclosures and waivers.In addition, registration on TeamSnap is essential for club communication and tracking payment statuses. By completing your documentation and payments electronically through TeamSnap, we can streamline the process and remove the need for in-person registration lineups.Please note that if any part of this process remains incomplete—including the EMSA Soccer Portal registration, TeamSnap registration, payment, or your volunteer deposit—your athlete will not be added to the team roster. It is critical that all steps are finalized prior to the start of the season.Step 1. EMSA Soccer Portal
https://portal.emsamain.com/loginTo ensure we meet all insurance and governing body requirements for the upcoming season, please complete your player registration in the EMSA portal. Please note that there is no payment required for this initial step; all financial transactions will be handled during the second stage of the registration process.When registering, you will be signing up for a general age group rather than a specific team. Players will be officially assigned to rosters during the team formation period following the completion of evaluations. If you have specific player or coach requests, please ensure they are included directly in the registration form.If your child intends to play club soccer, please select the option "I wish to register for Club and not Community" within the EMSA portal. From the dropdown menus, you will need to select "EMSA Northside United" as the organization and "Northside United" as the club's name. Please be aware that most clubs, including ours, require you to complete a separate registration through the club's specific system in addition to this EMSA portal requirement.If your child does not play at the club level, your registration will either be transferred to the community level or cancelled, at which point you will be able to register with your local community program.Step 2. TeamSnap Registration & PaymentTo participate in the upcoming outdoor season, players must clear any outstanding indoor season balances. Once a player is selected and offered a spot, you will receive a TeamSnap registration link to submit documents and fees.A non-refundable $300 upfront payment is required upon acceptance. Payment options include:Credit or Debit: Visa and Mastercard are accepted via TeamSnap.
Installments: After the initial payment, a two-month installment plan is available.
Interac E-transfer: Send payments to [email protected]. You must include the player's name and age group (e.g., Maddox Clark-U13B) in the transfer notes.Funding ApplicationsKidSport
Apply for a Grant
Girls & Boys Program
The Northside United Academy focuses on player development in the U9 and U11 age groups. The goal is to increase your child’s skill level within a fun and exciting environment.At the U13, U15 and U19 level, the Academy focuses on tactics to develop a better understanding of the game. Although they continue to develop their skills, they now learn why, when and where to apply these skills at the highest competitive level. This combination challenges them to grow as an all-around quality soccer player.See What To Expect From NSU
FUNDING APPLICATIONSJUMPSTART
Individual Child Grants | Jumpstart canadiantire.caKIDSPORT
Apply for a Grant - KidSport Edmonton kidsportcanada.ca
Mission Statement and Values
Northside United is committed to being the best soccer provider and leader in shaping the future
of Canadian soccer by providing all participants with opportunities to develop their potential. We
strive to offer a full range of soccer programs for all levels.Northside United values the game of soccer and will consistently operate under a set of bylaws and
policies set forth by the Executive Director, to ensure: a fair, respectful, equitable, fun and successful soccer experience for all involved at all program levels.
What We Offer
What to expect from Northside United
- Keeper glove reimbursement of $75 for 1 keeper per team
- Senior qualified coaches and trainers
- Coach education
- Competitive skill development
- All apparel provided will belong to the player after the season is over.
- Team equipment
- Referee, fields, website, club administration & technical trainer costs paid
- Team practices as decided by the coach
- In-house Technical Session
- In-house Keeper camps
- Indoor, outdoor, tryout & postseason facilities
- Tournament Allowance
- Provincial and National allowance provided to participating teamsExpectations of Players/Families- COMMITMENT to attend ALL practices, technical sessions, and games.
- A valid and current Community League membership (2024/2025) is required and proof of membership will be requested in order to register for Northside United.
- Each registered player will be expected to have 1 parent/guardian volunteer for a total of 4-8 hours 1 time per season.
- Abide to the standards set forth by the club and the EMSA parent/player code of conductIf your child makes an Northside United team he/she will receive a congratulations package AND you are expected register your child immediately that same day to secure a space for a child on the team who has selected him/her.
NSU Technical Team
Stathi Pananos (Technical Coach):Coaching Qualifications:
National Youth Licence, National B
Conrad Hinds (Technical Coach):Coaching Qualifications:
CONCACAF C license
Ahmad Majed (Academy Coach):Coaching Qualifications:
National Youth License, National B License
Dr. Phil Michaildis (M1 Academy, Goalkeeping Coach - National B):Coaching Qualifications:
- CONCACAF (Canada Soccer Association): National B Diploma
- Canada Soccer Association: National Youth Goalkeeping Diploma
- Football Association of Ireland: National Goalkeeping D Diploma
- Canada Soccer Association: National C Diploma
- ISSPF Goalkeeper Coaching: Pro Youth Level Professional Certificate
- United Soccer Coaches: Analyzing Goalkeeper Performance Diploma
Scot Hornbeck (M1 Academy, Goalkeeping Coach):Coaching Qualifications:
B.Ed, Goalkeeper Coach University
Coach Application
We are currently accepting applications for technical trainers. This is a paid position based on history of coaching and playing. Please submit your application through our coach application form below.Technical Trainer / Coach Application
*All coaches are subject to mandatory police clearance and positions of trust check.
