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Union City sets spring Roots soccer, travel tryouts; 2026 Soccer Festival date locked in
The youngest kick off first: Union City’s “Roots” program for ages 3–8 begins April 22 at the José Martí STEM Academy Field/Mid‑Town Athletic Complex, with sessions running through mid‑June. Registration is required, with a $35 fee payable by check or money order. [1]For competitive pathways, the city has posted open tryouts for the 2025 travel teams, with sessions scheduled across June and July at José Martí Field (1800 Summit Ave). [2]Looking ahead, the Union City Soccer Festival is slated for Saturday, June 13, 2026, with support from Mayor Brian Stack, the Board of Commissioners, Cedar Stars Academy and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ. [3]