Arizona United hosts second round of open tryouts for 2015 season.

Arizona United SC held it's second round of open tryouts for the 2015 USL season on Saturday.

More than 100 hopefuls gathered at Tempe Sports Complex with dreams of winning the opportunity to join Arizona United's roster players when camp begins on Monday, Feb. 16.

Players spread out across three fields at the Tempe complex and formed teams led by Arizona United coaching staff. Arizona United Head Coach Michael Dellorusso circulated around the fields observing, taking notes and conferring with his coaching staff through the sessions.

Arizona United SC Head Coach Michael Dellorusso (right) and Assistant Coach Austin Daniels confer during open tryouts for the 2015 USL season.

Saturday's tryout consisted of a higher percentage of soccer-ready players with higher fitness and skill levels than those possessed by players who tried out for the team in November. Arizona United General Manager Kevin Stevenson was pleased with what he saw as he observed the tryouts.

"The level's good," Stevenson said following the morning tryout session. "You can see we've got some talented players out here."

Any tryout players invited to camp, Stevenson said, will contribute to what he feels is a strong core of players that has signed with the team thus far. Thirteen players have been confirmed along with two signees for which the team is expecting league and USSF approval. Additionally, the club has extended invitations to eight players to join the club during camp.

Humberto Soriano

Tryout hopeful Humberto Soriano was a familiar face to those who've followed USL in the Valley since the former Phoenix FC Wolves were in place. Soriano, who was on the roster during the 2013 USL season, was a goalkeeper on a team that saw a revolving door of sorts in the net-minding position.

Soriano said he's spent the past year preparing for an opportunity with a team like Arizona United.

"I've been training on my own; staying fit and trying to see if I can pick up a contract," Soriano said between tryout sessions. " I came out to do my work. It's up to the coaches to decide whether they want to bring me on the squad or not."

In addition to trying out for Arizona United, Soriano said he's also gotten a look from FC Tucson and is invited to their camp.

An opportunity to keep playing is the goal of Soriano and most players trying out for the team.

"As a soccer player we like to get to a higher level," Soriano said. "It's a step in the door."