Trial and selection process

The First Team squad will consist of roughly 17 players, selected by the club staff following the trial period. This period will begin in early April and take place in the form of pre-season training, which will include games-based sessions. Exact schedule information will only be communicated to players who have submitted their interest via the form above, and registered for a tryout through the club's registration platform, PowerUp.

What to register for

Players new to the First Team squad must register for an evaluation in PowerUp. - this is done by registering for the item called "2025 SUMMER Competitive Evaluation Fee » Women's Competitive". Registered players will then receive a communication from our staff required tryouts. Once the squad is finalized by the staff and players receive invitation letters, selected players will be required to complete their registration for the program by registering for the "2025 Summer ADULT » Women's First Team" item in PowerUp.

Players not selected

As with any competitive-level program, not all players who are trialing will be selected for the final squad. With that said, players who do not make the First Team squad may also be invited to join another Ottawa TFC Women's team. Information on the club's other OCSL teams is available on the Women's Teams page.

Staff Coach: Raz El-Asmar

With a resume that includes over 30 years of coaching (at youth and collegiate levels) and 15 years of experience managing youth programs, Raz has developed a reputation for being a caring, dedicated and passionate leader around the soccer community in Ottawa. Having built Ottawa TFC predecessor Capital United from the ground up and helped the club achieve provincial success, he has been recognized for his selfless work on and off the field. Raz holds a Canada Soccer National A License and now serves as the club’s Technical Director.

Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: register@ottawatfc.com

Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.

Registration for the First Team program will include a training shirt along with shorts and socks to be used at training and matches. Players who already own an Ottawa TFC jersey can use their own - please communicate this with the First Team coach once teams are formed. New players should also communicate with the First Team coach regarding new uniform arrangements, as these will have to be purchased.

Applicable registration fees

• Evaluation fee: $65 (new players only)
  • Players who played for the Women's First Team during the Summer 2024 or Winter 2024-25 season are not required to pay this fee. Any other players are considered "new" and subject to this evaluation fee.
• Women's First Team fee: $465
  • Required for all players to participate in training sessions and league matches.
  • Includes an Ottawa TFC training shirt, along with shorts and socks to be used at training and matches.

Withdrawals: visit our Refunds & Withdrawals page to request a credit or refund. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed. Note that evaluation fees are non-refundable.