On December 30, the first of two tryout sessions for the Ocean City Nor'easters 2017 Premier Development League season will take place. The defending PDL Eastern Conference champions will look to build on the club's national semifinals appearance and are looking for fresh talent to be a part of what hopes to be a championship season in 2017.

The tryout will take place on Friday, Dec. 30, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Ocean City High School in Ocean City, N.J. (MAP) A second tryout will be held in the spring (March or April 2017) at a date and location that is yet to be finalized.

The Nor'easters are looking to fill roster spots for the 2017 PDL team, as well as the Under-23 and Under-20 teams.

Check back to the Ocean City Nor'easters official website and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook) for updates.

Players who are interested in trying out should fill out the online form below. For any additional questions, please contact the Ocean City Nor'easters team office at (609) 432-8371, or email tryout@oceancityfc.com.

All student-athletes must confirm eligibility to participate with their respective college, university or the NCAA.

Since joining the PDL in 2003, the Nor'easters have sent more than 55 players to the professional ranks, including Ken Tribbett and John McCarthy of the Philadelphia Union, and Ryan Richter of the New York Cosmos. You can see a comprehensive list of #OCN alums currently playing professionally here.