AV Alta FC
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AV Alta FC is a professional soccer club based in Lancaster, California. The club competes in USL League One, the third division of the U.S. soccer pyramid. Find AV Alta FC coaching staff, contact information, teams, and past and upcoming open tryouts below.
Information
League: USL League One
Location: Lancaster, California
Level: Professional soccer - 3rd Division
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Website: https://www.avaltafc.com/
Socials: Instagram
AV Alta FC Coaching Staff & Contacts
Zaki Tahari - Sporting Director
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Brian Kleiban - Head Coach
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John Smelzer - Founder & President
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AV Alta FC Tryouts
Does AV Alta FC Hold open tryouts?
AV Alta FC has previously held open tryouts in December, including open tryouts in December 2024 and December 2025.
Previous AV Alta FC Open Tryouts
December 2025 open tryouts - view 2025 open tryout announcement
December 2024 open tryouts - view open tryout announcement
June 2026 Open tryouts (academy) - view USL Academy open tryout announcement
AV Alta FC Teams
First team plays in USL League One
Academy plays in UPSL Premier
AV Alta FC Academy
AV ALTA FC operates the AV ALTA FC Academy, a free player development program based in Palmdale, California. The academy provides talented players from the Antelope Valley with high-level training and a potential pathway toward professional soccer with AV ALTA FC.
Unlike traditional youth soccer programs with teams across multiple age groups, AV ALTA FC Academy operates one elite academy team focused on a smaller group of high-potential players.
AV ALTA FC Academy Tryouts
Players can join the AV ALTA FC Academy through tryouts or scouting. Check out their June 2026 open tryouts.
AV ALTA FC announces academy tryout opportunities through its website and the academy's social media accounts. Players interested in future AV ALTA FC Academy tryouts should monitor official club announcements for upcoming dates and registration information.
The academy looks for talented and motivated players who are serious about developing and representing the Antelope Valley at a high level.
Where Does AV ALTA FC Academy Train?
AV ALTA FC Academy trains at Sam Yellen Park in Palmdale, California.
Selected academy players train multiple times per week. Specific training schedules are provided to players and their families after selection.
How Much Does AV ALTA FC Academy Cost?
The AV ALTA FC Academy is completely free for selected players.
There is no academy participation fee for players who earn a place in the program.
Can Academy Players Still Play for Another Club?
Yes. AV ALTA FC Academy players are allowed and encouraged to continue playing with their local club teams while participating in the academy.
The academy works to avoid scheduling conflicts with players' local clubs whenever possible.
AV ALTA FC Academy Contact
Players and families looking for additional information about the academy, future tryouts, or the selection process can contact AV ALTA FC Academy directly.
Email:Goal@avaltafc.com
Instagram: @avaltafcacademy