Manly United FC holds annual trials to provide new and emerging players with the opportunity to join the club’s development and representative programs and compete at some of the highest levels of football in NSW.
Between June and August 2026, the club invited players to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2027 season. The EOI process allows Manly United FC to identify players interested in trialling and ensures families receive the latest information regarding trial dates and times.
Trials for the club’s 2027 squads will take place throughout September and October 2026 across the following programs:
- Junior Development League (JDL) – Mixed
- Junior Development League (JDL) – Girls
- Development Squad – Mixed
- Development Squad – Girls
All trial information, including confirmed dates, age-group schedules, and registration details, will be published below and communicated to registered players from the EOI form.
GIRLS JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TRIAL INFORMATION
ALL TRIALS HAVE CONCLUDED FOR OUR 2027 GIRLS JDL AND DEVELOPEMENT SQUAD PROGRAMS.
IMPORTANT TRIAL INFORMATION
Current MUFC Girls JDL players do not need to attend the first trial on Sunday 6 September. Incumbent players will be advised via Manly United FC website of their second trial dates, which will take place between Monday 7 September and Friday 11 September.
All other players are required to attend all scheduled trials. Attendance is compulsory and is not optional.
WHAT TO BRING
Players must wear appropriate football attire, including:
- Football shirt
- Shorts
- Socks
- Shin pads
- Football boots
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Warm jacket
WET WEATHER
Trials will proceed in the event of rain.
Cromer Park is a synthetic surface, so players should arrive prepared to trial regardless of weather conditions.
MIXED JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TRIAL INFORMATION
Trials will take place across four days, with each age group allocated a dedicated trial date:
Monday 14 September – U12
Tuesday 15 September – U11
Wednesday 16 September – U10
Thursday 17 September – U9
There will be two trial sessions each day at 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Players will be allocated to one of these two time slots and will be notified of their allocated session later this week.
Players do not need to select a time slot.
IMPORTANT – EOI REQUIRED
All players wishing to attend the Mixed JDL trials must have previously submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2027 season. Only players who have submitted an EOI will be allocated a trial session. EOI’s have now closed as we commence our trials.
Further information regarding your allocated trial time and trial requirements will be communicated directly to registered participants.
