What is a Rush Select Center?

A Select Center is your player’s entry point into the Rush Select pathway. It’s a focused evaluation environment where Rush staff identify top talent in each region using consistent, national standards.

Who is eligible to attend a Select Center?

Players in the U9–U15 age groups are eligible to be evaluated at Select Centers. Players in U16–U18 follow a different pathway and are evaluated through Regional ID Camps, which also serve as college ID opportunities.

Do players need to be invited to a Select Center?

No. Any Rush player in the eligible age groups (U9–U15) can attend their region’s Select Center event.

What do coaches evaluate at a Select Center?

Rush Select staff use consistent national criteria across all four regions, focusing on: Technical ability Tactical awareness Competitive mindset Coachability Leadership and character These qualities help us identify players ready for the Rush Select environment.

How many Select Centers are there?

Rush has four regions: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. Each region hosts multiple Select Centers for players within their subregions.

How often are Select Centers held?

Each region hosts Select Centers annually, with additional opportunities throughout the year depending on the region and event schedule.

Can players attend a Select Center outside their region?

No. Players are evaluated within their Rush Select region to ensure fairness and consistency.

What should players bring to a Select Center?

Players should come prepared with: Proper training gear Shin guards Plenty of water A competitive mindset A willingness to learn and be coached

Is there a cost to attend a Select Center?

Yes, each Select Center has a registration fee that supports staffing, field rental, training equipment, and administrative costs.

Does attending a Select Center guarantee selection?

Not every player will be selected, but every player receives valuable high-level coaching, evaluation, and feedback aligned with Rush standards. The experience alone helps players grow and prepare for the next opportunity.

Rush Select Identification Events

U9 - U15

What to expect at a Select Center

Your pathway to Rush Select begins at a Select Center. All Rush players U9–U15 are invited to attend these regional events. This is where our staff gets to know you: how you train, how you compete, and how you carry yourself as a Rush player. Centers are also where we evaluate long-term potential and identify the next wave of Rush talent.

Every Center across all four regions operates under the same evaluation standards, keeping the process fair, consistent, and true to the Rush way.

Technical ability
Tactical awareness
Competitive mindset
Coachability
Leadership and character

These qualities guide every decision we make and help us recognize players who are ready to grow, ready to compete, and ready to take the next step in the Rush Select pathway.

What is a Rush Select Center?
A Select Center is your player’s entry point into the Rush Select pathway. It’s a focused evaluation environment where Rush staff identify top talent in each region using consistent, national standards.
Who is eligible to attend a Select Center?
Players in the U9–U15 age groups are eligible to be evaluated at Select Centers.

Players in U16–U18 follow a different pathway and are evaluated through Regional ID Camps, which also serve as college ID opportunities.
Do players need to be invited to a Select Center?
No. Any Rush player in the eligible age groups (U9–U15) can attend their region’s Select Center event.
What do coaches evaluate at a Select Center?
Rush Select staff use consistent national criteria across all four regions, focusing on:

Technical ability
Tactical awareness
Competitive mindset
Coachability
Leadership and character

These qualities help us identify players ready for the Rush Select environment.
How many Select Centers are there?
Rush has four regions: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. Each region hosts multiple Select Centers for players within their subregions.
How often are Select Centers held?
Each region hosts Select Centers annually, with additional opportunities throughout the year depending on the region and event schedule.
Can players attend a Select Center outside their region?
No. Players are evaluated within their Rush Select region to ensure fairness and consistency.
What should players bring to a Select Center?
Players should come prepared with:

Proper training gear
Shin guards
Plenty of water
A competitive mindset
A willingness to learn and be coached
Is there a cost to attend a Select Center?
Yes, each Select Center has a registration fee that supports staffing, field rental, training equipment, and administrative costs.
Does attending a Select Center guarantee selection?
Not every player will be selected, but every player receives valuable high-level coaching, evaluation, and feedback aligned with Rush standards. The experience alone helps players grow and prepare for the next opportunity.

Professional Teams
Division I

NK Varazdin, Croatia (mens)

St. Polten, Austria (womens)

Divison II

Dimas Escazu, Costa Rica (womens)

Division III

TFA Dubai, UAE (mens)

FFC Kaiserslautern, Germany (womens)
Rush Select Academy
The Rush Select Academy is the pinnacle of Rush’s youth development pathway and the home base of our club. Through our worldwide network of scouts, Rush Soccer identifies top talent to join us at the RSA and adopt a professional aspiring lifestyle and training schedule, with the objective of reaching our professional Rush teams or the top college levels in the USA.
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National Teams
U13 - U15 players who have proven themselves at the International Rush Cup will be selected to represent Rush Soccer on their respective National Rush Select Teams at PDT.

In order to gain maximum exposure, U16-U18/19 players will have the opportunity to attend the largest college showcase event series in the country; NCFC and Player Showcase Events.
Regional Teams
U13 - U15 Players have the exclusive opportunity to join their respective regional teams and showcase their skills at the International Rush Cup.
Recruitment
There are two ways to become a part of Rush Select. Players can either be nominated by their clubs at the end of the spring and fall seasons. Or they can participate in one of our Regional Select events; these events include Rush Fest and the South Rush Cup.

Rush Fest and the South Rush Cup are strategically designed as tryouts, and we highly recommend attending with your entire team. While individual sign-ups are permitted, it’s important to note that Rush Fest and the South Rush Cup are primarily team-oriented occasions. This deliberate approach enables our Select staff to witness players in their optimal element, showcasing their skills in a natural and authentic environment.