USL Academy
The official website of the USL Academy and your home for the USL Academy Cup, news, schedule, standings, the Academy Model and more.
USL Pathway Classic
As the only unrestricted youth tournament hosted by a US professional league organization, the USL Pathway Classic invites clubs from across the country to apply, creating a unique …
About - USL Academy
The USL Academy League provides elite youth talent from across the USL landscape an additional opportunity to compete at a high level. The USL Academy League establishes a high-level pre-professional training environment, with a direct connection to the local USL senior team.
USL Academy League Player Development Model
In order for USL clubs to field a team in the USL Academy League, they must have a league-approved Youth Network in place. Doing so provides an organic connection to the local youth soccer community, and ultimately serves as the foundation of the …
USL Academy League - Frequently Asked Questions
The USL Academy League is set apart from youth leagues in the U.S. by its regionalized competition structure, its minimum standards emphasizing a holistic approach to youth development, and its synchronization with the American professional soccer calendar.
USL Academy Contracts
More clubs than ever are utilizing USL Academy contracts to great effect. See below to see examples of young players who successfully reached the pro level thanks to Academy contracts.
USL Academy League: Club Strategies
The USL Academy League provides the ideal approach for players who are at varying stages of their development by offering four player classifications: Part-Time Senior Status (Youth), Part-Time Senior Status (Overage), Full-Time Academy Status, and Part-Time Youth Status.
2025 League Schedule - USL Academy
04/09/25 07:30pmTurf - Ballard High School
USL Academy – Liam O’Connell Q&A
Dec 1, 2021 · Since the original announcement of the new youth development initiative by the USL in 2018, the program’s growth has been impressive, providing more players than ever before an opportunity to train and compete in professional environments.
2024 USL Academy League Divisional Alignment and Schedule
Mar 13, 2024 · Established in 2021, the USL Academy League provides clubs in all three of the USL's professional divisions (USL Championship, USL League One, USL Super League) with an elite youth development and competition platform to develop local players for their senior team.