What is the USL Academy league?
The USL Academy League is a Pathway to the Pros, showcasing talented players at the academy level under the USL umbrella with the goal of providing Combine Rush a new professional pathway for youth players. Younger players will play in a U19 environment that will accelerate their development.
What does pre NPL mean?
The Pre-NPL is intended to bridge the gap between regionally-based leagues in younger age groups, and statewide competition in U14-U19 age groups (NPL and State Premier). The competition structure & qualification process of the existing NorCal NPL (U14-U19) will not be impacted.
What leagues does US club soccer have?
US Club Soccer has local leagues, regional leagues and National leagues. The NPL, ENPL and ECNL are all national leagues run in-house or by US Club Members.
What are the National Premier Leagues?
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is a national competition platform created to elevate and change the competitive youth soccer landscape by: extending developmental principles espoused by U.S. Soccer into more age groups and clubs NPLs are leagues unified under one national competition platform and based on a common technical framework.
What is the difference between US club soccer and USYSA?
A All decisions for the entire country in US Club Soccer come from the US Club Board of Directors while all decisions for USYSA come from all 55 state associations. USYSA stresses the team first in all of their competitions. USYSA events are about “Earning your place” for your team.
How does US club soccer work?
Boys and girls then register to play with one of the 6,000+ clubs or leagues formed by their State Association. Their Mission – US Club Soccer will foster the growth and development of soccer clubs throughout the United States to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages in every club.