U23 MEN
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Season: Summer May - July
Throughout the United States and Canada, League Two franchises continue to provide top pre-professional players the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level while maintaining their collegiate eligibility.
Questions?
Contact: Paul Shaw
U23 WOMEN
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Season: Summer May - July
The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field, enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer.
Questions?
Contact: Reilee Ireland
U15-U20 Boys
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY
USL Academy provides a foundation for player development, improves the on-field product, and underpins the transfer market strategy for USL’s professional clubs across the United States.
Questions?
Contact: Paul Shaw
RESERVES
U15-U17 Girls
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY
Training and playing program focused on top end players for U15-U17 girls providing a clearly defined pathway for top youth prospects in Northeast Ohio to reach the pre-professional level.
Questions?
Contact: Rob Miller
FUTURES
Boys & Girls
AGES U13 - U15 INIVITATION BASED TRAINING
A premier player pathway initiative designed for top youth prospects ages U13–U15 who aspire to advance into the USL Academy (Boys) and USL W League Reserves (Girls) teams. This program bridges the gap between elite youth competition and the pre-professional environment, offering players a comprehensive development experience that mirrors the training, performance, and culture standards of the club’s senior USL platforms.
Boys & Girls
AGES U11 - U14 SUMMER COMPETITION
Evolving from the historic Super Y League, USL Youth provides alignment between the USL’s youth initiatives and the full USL ecosystem’s youth-to-pro pathway. It focuses on building and engaging a vibrant youth soccer community through events, content, and experiences, providing an integral step in the soccer journey of players, coaches, clubs, and families.
