U.S. Soccer Development Academy

Girls' Development Academy

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The Development Academy is pleased to announce the launch of the Girls' Development Academy in fall 2017. The Girls' Development Academy is part of U.S. Soccer's global leadership position in women's soccer and connects with its long-term plan to improve player and coach development. The girls program is designed similar to the boys program which includes 152 teams throughout five age groups. Initially the girls program will include three age groups of U-14/15, U-16/17 and U-18/19. Just like the boys program, the girls clubs will only play other academy teams and have training at least four times a week. However, girls participating in the academy won't be able to play on their high school soccer teams or Olympic development teams. The mission of the program is to provide education, resources and support to directly impact the everyday environment for clubs to develop world-class female players. [1]

Academy Structure

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The schedule of the Development Academy consists of a ten month season which begins in September and finishes with championships in July. Throughout the season, mostly winter, clubs will take a break from league play due to the weather conditions, but will still continue to train. During the season each academy team will expect to play between 25 and 30 games which includes six to nine games at the winter and summer showcases. Additionally, teams that continue to succeed in the playoffs have the opportunity to play an additional three games. For the duration of the season each academy team will expect 15 to 20 games on the road which may require overnight stays depending on the location of the games. The Development Academy designs the structure of the schedule for all clubs and it is the cubs responsibility to organize a time and location for each game. However, each age group has their own designed structure.

The U-12 program will have players practice more often, but play in less games.[2] The U-13/14 program will attend several showcases throughout the year and play in several games. These showcases include the fall regional showcase, winter futsal showcase, and summer national showcase. Along with the U-12 program, the U-13/14 program will not participate in the playoffs. The U-15/16 and U-17/18 age groups will compete in two national showcases and regular season games. These showcases include the winter showcase and the summer national showcase. Additionally, 32 teams qualify for the playoffs and the top 8 will go on to compete in the academy championships.[3]

Age Groups

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The Academy has 135 total clubs, in four age groups: U-12, U-13/14, U-15/16, and U-17/18. These 135 clubs are all located within seventeen (17) geographically-based divisions at the U-12 age group, nine (9) geographically-based divisions at the U-13/14 age group, and seven (7) geographically-based divisions at both the U-15/16 and U-17/18 levels.

The U-12 league is divided into seventeen divisions in three conferences:

East Conference Central Conference West Conference
1. New York Metro Chicagoland Washington
2. New England Great Lakes Oregon
3. North Atlantic Colorado Bay Area
4. Mid-Atlantic Texas LA
5. Carolina San Diego
6. Georgia
7. Florida North
8. Florida South

The U-13/14 league is divided into nine divisions in three conferences:

East Conference Central Conference West Conference
1. Northeast Mid-America Northwest
2. Metro Frontier Southwest
3. North Atlantic
4. South Atlantic
5. Sunshine

The U-15/16 and U-17/18 leagues are divided into seven divisions in three conferences:

East Conference Central Conference West Conference
1. Northeast Mid-America Northwest
2. Atlantic Frontier Southwest
3. Southeast

2016-17 Clubs

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West Conference

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Washington Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Crossfire Premier I Kirkland Washington
Crossfire Premier II Kirkland Washington
Eastside FC Preston Washington
Greater Seattle Surf Bothell Washington
Pacific Northwest Soccer Club Tukwila Washington
Seattle United I Seattle Washington
Seattle United II Seattle Washington
Snohomish Youth Soccer Club Snohomish Washington
Washington Premier FC Puyallup Washington
Washington Rush Everett Washington

Oregon Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
BSC Oregon Portland Oregon
Capital FC Timbers Salem Oregon
Crossfire Oregon Lake Oswego Oregon
Eastside Timbers Portland Oregon
F.C. Portland Academy Hillsboro Oregon
Washington Timbers FC Academy Vancouver Washington
Westside Timbers Soccer Club Beaverton Oregon

Bay Area

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Ballistic United SC Pleasanton California
De Anza Force Saratoga California
EBU Bay Oaks Oakland California
Juventus Sport Club Redwood City California
Marin FC Alliance Greenbrae California
Placer United SC Rocklin California
Sacramento Republic FC Sacramento California
San Francisco Elite Academy San Francisco California
San Joaquin Valley Soccer Academy Merced California
San Jose Earthquakes Santa Clara California San Jose Earthquakes
San Juan Soccer Club Sacramento California
Santa Cruz Breakers Academy Aptos California
Santa Rose United Santa Rosa California
Star Academy FC Burlingame California

LA Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Central California Aztecs Bakersfield California
FC Golden State Pasadena California
L.A. Galaxy Carson California LA Galaxy
L.A. United Futbol Academy Los Angeles California
Los Angeles Football Club Los Angeles California
Pateadores Costa Mesa California
Real So Cal Woodland Hills California
Santa Barbara Soccer Club Santa Barbara California
Total Futbol Academy Los Angeles California

San Diego Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Albion SC San Diego California
Arsenal FC Temecula California
Chula Vista FC Chula Vista California
L.A. Galaxy San Diego Carlsbad California
Nomads SC La Jolla California
San Diego Soccer Club San Diego California
San Diego Surf San Diego California
Strikers FC Irvine California
West Coast Futbol Club Laguna Hills California

Central Conference

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Chicagoland Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Campton United SC St. Charles Illinois
Chicago Fire Juniors City Chicago Illinois Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Chicago Fire Juniors South/West Chicago Illinois Chicago Fire Soccer Club
FC United Soccer Club Frankfort Illinois
FC United South Northfield Illinois
Indiana Elite FC Crown Point Indiana
Sockers FC Palatine Illinois
Sockers FC Naperville Naperville Illinois

Great Lakes Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Crew SC Academy Columbus Ohio Columbus Crew SC
Crew SC Academy Wolves Wixom Michigan
Fort Wayne United FC Fort Wayne Indiana
Indiana Fire Academy Westfield Indiana
Internationals North Royalton Ohio
Vardar Rochester Hills Michigan

Colorado Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Arsenal Colorado Fort Collins Colorado
Colorado Rapids Commerce City Colorado Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rush Littleton Colorado
Colorado Storm Centennial Colorado
FC Boulder Boulder Colorado
Pride Soccer Club Colorado Springs Colorado
Real Colorado Centennial Colorado

Texas Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Dallas Texans Plano Texas
FC Dallas Frisco Texas FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo Houston Texas Houston Dynamo
Houston Express Soccer Club Houston Texas
Lonestar SC Academy Austin Texas
Solar Chelsea SC Dallas Texas
Texans SC Houston Spring Texas
Texas Rush The Woodlands Texas

East Conference

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New York Metro Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Beachside SC Norwalk Connecticut
BW Gottschee Academy Queens New York
Everton FC Westchester Scarsdale New York
Met Oval Queens New York
New York Cosmos New York City New York
New York Red Bulls Harrison New Jersey New York Red Bulls
New York Soccer Club Chappaqua New York
World Class FC Orangeburg New York

New England Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Bayside FC East Providence Rhode Island
FC Boston Bolts Waban Massachusetts
Global Premier Soccer Waltham Massachusetts
NEFC Holliston Massachusetts
Oakwood SC Glastonbury Connecticut
Seacoast United Hampton New Hampshire
Valeo FC Newton Massachusetts

North Atlantic Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen Carlstadt New Jersey
Cedar Stars Academy - Monmouth Aberdeen New Jersey
Continental FC DELCO West Chester Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley United Whitehall Pennsylvania
PA Classics Manheim Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Union Wayne Pennsylvania Philadelphia Union
Players Development Academy Somerset New Jersey
TSF Academy Wayne New Jersey

Mid-Atlantic Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Arlington Soccer Association Arlington Virginia
Baltimore Armour Ellicott City Maryland
Bethesda SC Bethesda Maryland
D.C. United Washington District of Columbia D.C. United
Loudoun Soccer Leesburg Virginia
McLean Youth Soccer McLean Virginia
Richmond United Richmond Virginia
Virginia Development Academy Woodbridge Virginia

Carolina Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Carolina Area Railhawks - CASL Raleigh North Carolina
Carolina Area Railhawks - CASL Del Sol Raleigh North Carolina
Carolina Area Railhawks - CASL South Raleigh North Carolina
Carolina Rapids Cornelius North Carolina
Charlotte Soccer Academy Matthews North Carolina
ISL FC Charlotte North Carolina
North Carolina Fusion Greensboro North Carolina
Triangle Futbol Club Alliance Raleigh North Carolina

Georgia Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
AFC Lightning Peachtree City Georgia
Atlanta United FC Marietta Georgia Atlanta United FC
Concorde Fire Atlanta Georgia
Lanier Soccer Association Gainesville Georgia
North Atlanta Soccer Association Marietta Georgia
Souther Soccer Academy Marietta Georgia
United Futbol Academy Norcross Georgia

Florida North Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Armada FC Pro Academy Jacksonville Florida
Chargers SC Clearwater Florida
Florida Rush Soccer Club Orlando Florida
IMG Academy Bradenton Florida
Orlando City SC Orlando Florida Orlando City SC
Players Club of Tampa Bay Brandon Florida
Tampa Bay United Tampa Bay Florida

Florida South Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Boca United Football Boca Raton Florida
FC Florida Port St. Lucie Florida
Kendall SC Miami Florida
Plantation FC Plantation Florida
Wellington Soccer Club Wellington Florida
Weston FC Weston Florida

U-13 & U-14[5]

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West Conference

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Northwest Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Ballistic United Soccer Club Pleasanton California
De Anza Force Saratoga California
EBU Bay Oaks Oakland California
Juventus Sport Club Redwood City California
Marin FC Alliance Greenbrae California
Placer United SC Rocklin California
Sacramento Republican FC Sacramento California
San Joaquin Valley Soccer Academy Merced California
San Jose Earthquakes Santa Clara California San Jose Earthquakes
San Juan Soccer Club Sacramento California
Santa Cruz Breakers Academy Aptos California
Santa Rosa United Santa Rosa California

Southwest Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Albion SC San Diego California
Arsenal FC Temecula California
Central California Aztecs Bakersfield California
FC Golden State Pasadena California
L.A. United Futbol Academy Los Angeles California
L.A. Galaxy Carson California LA Galaxy
Nomads SC La Jolla California
Pateadores Costa Mesa California
Real So Cal Woodland Hills California
San Diego Surf San Diego California
Santa Barbara Soccer Club Santa Barbara California
Strikers FC Irvine California

Central Conference

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Mid-America Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Chicago Fire Bridgeview Illinois Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Chicago Magic PSG Frankfort Illinois
Crew SC Academy Columbus Ohio Columbus Crew SC
Crew SC Academy Wolves Wixom Michigan
Indiana Fire Academy Westfield Indiana
Internationals North Royalton Ohio
Sockers FC Palatine Illinois
St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro Collinsville Illinois
St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri Fenton Missouri
Vardar Rochester Hills Michigan

Colorado Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Arsenal Colorado Fort Collins Colorado
Colorado Rapids Commerce City Colorado Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rush Littleton Colorado
Colorado Storm Centennial Colorado
FC Boulder Boulder Colorado
Pride Soccer Club Colorado Springs Colorado
Real Colorado Centennial Colorado

Frontier Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Dallax Texans Plano Texas
FC Dallas Frisco Texas FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo Houston Texas Houston Dynamo
Lonestar SC Academy Austin Texas
Solar Chelsea SC Dallas Texas
Texans SC Houston Spring Texas
Texas Rush The Woodlands Texas

East Conference

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Metro Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
BW Gottschee Academy Queens New York
Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen Carlstadt New Jersey
Cedar Stars Academy - Monmouth Aberdeen New Jersey
Continental FC DELCO West Chester Pennsylvania
Met Oval Queens New York
New York Cosmos New York City New York
New York Red Bulls Harrison New Jersey New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union Wayne Pennsylvania Philadelphia Union
Players Development Academy Somerset New Jersey

Northeast Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Beachside SC Norwalk Connecticut
Everton FC Westchester Scarsdale New York
FC Boston Bolts Waban Massachusetts
New England Revolution Foxborough Massachusetts New England Revolution
New York Soccer Club Chappaqua New York
NYCFC (U-14 Only) New York City New York New York City FC
Oakwood SC Glastonbury Connecticut
Seacoast United Hampton New Hampshire
World Class FC Orangeburg New York

North Atlantic Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Arlington Soccer Association Arlington Virginia
Baltimore Armour Ellicott City Maryland
Bethesda SC Bethesda Maryland
D.C. United Washington District of Columbia D.C. United
Lehigh Valley United Whitehall Pennsylvania
Loudoun Soccer Leesburg Virginia
PA Classics Manheim Pennsylvania
Richmond United Richmond Virginia
Virginia Development Academy Woodbridge Virginia

South Atlantic Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Atlanta United FC Marietta Georgia Atlanta United FC
Capital Area Railhawks Academy-CASL Raleigh North Carolina
Carolina Rapids Cornelius North Carolina
Charlotte Soccer Academy Matthews North Carolina
Concorde Fire Atlanta Georgia
Georgia United Marietta Georgia
North Carolina Fusion Greensboro North Carolina
Triangle Futbol Club Alliance Raleigh North Carolina

Sunshine Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Armada FC Pro Academy Jacksonville Florida
Boca United Football Boca Raton Florida
Chargers SC Clearwater Florida
IMG Academy Bradenton Florida
Kendall SC Miami Florida
Orlando City SC Orlando Florida Orlando City SC
Tampa Bay United Tampa Bay Florida
Weston FC Weston Florida

U-15/16 & U-17/18[6]

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West Conference

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Northwest Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Crossfire Premier Kirkland Washington Internazionale
De Anza Force Saratoga California
Juventus Sport Club Redwood City California
Portland Timbers Portland Oregon Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes Santa Clara California San Jose Earthquakes
Sacramento Republic FC Sacramento California Sacramento Republic FC
Santa Cruz Breakers Academy Aptos California
Seattle Sounders FC Tukwila Washington Seattle Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Vancouver British Columbia Vancouver Whitecaps

Southwest Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Arsenal FC Temecula California
FC Golden State Pasadena California
Los Angeles Galaxy Carson California Los Angeles Galaxy
Nomads SC La Jolla California
Pateadores Costa Mesa California
Real Salt Lake AZ Casa Grande Arizona Real Salt Lake
Real So Cal Woodland Hills California
San Diego Surf San Diego California
Strikers FC Irvine California

Central Conference

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Frontier Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Colorado Rapids Commerce City Colorado Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rush Littleton Colorado
Dallas Texans Plano Texas Manchester United
FC Dallas Frisco Texas FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo Houston Texas Houston Dynamo
Lonestar SC Academy Austin Texas
Real Colorado Centennial Colorado Real Colorado Foxes
Solar Chelsea SC Dallas Texas Chelsea F.C.
Sporting Kansas City Kansas City Kansas Sporting Kansas City
Texans SC Houston Spring Texas
Texas Rush The Woodlands Texas

Mid-America Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Chicago Fire Bridgeview Illinois Chicago Fire
Chicago Magic PSG Frankfort Illinois Paris Saint-Germain
Internationals North Royalton Ohio
Crew SC Academy Columbus Ohio Columbus Crew
Crew SC Academy Wolves Wixom Michigan Columbus Crew
Indiana Fire Academy Westfield Indiana Chicago Fire
Minnesota Thunder Academy Minneapolis Minnesota
Shattuck-Saint Mary's Faribault Minnesota
St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro Collinsville Illinois
St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri Fenton Missouri
Sockers FC Palatine Illinois
Vardar Rochester Hills Michigan

East Conference

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Southeast Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Atlanta United FC Marietta Georgia Atlanta United FC
Boca United Football Boca Raton Florida
Carolina Rapids SC Cornelius North Carolina Colorado Rapids
Capital Area RailHawks Academy - CASL Raleigh North Carolina Carolina Railhawks
Chargers Soccer Club Clearwater Florida
Charlotte Soccer Academy Matthews North Carolina
Concorde Fire Atlanta Georgia
IMG Academy Bradenton Florida
Kendall SC Miami Florida
North Carolina Fusion Greensboro North Carolina Carolina Dynamo
Orlando City SC Orlando Florida Orlando City SC
Weston FC Weston Florida

Atlantic Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Baltimore Armour Ellicott City Maryland
Bethesda SC Bethesda Maryland
Cedar Stars Academy - Monmouth Carlstadt New Jersey
Continental FC DELCO West Chester Pennsylvania
D.C. United Academy Washington District of Columbia D.C. United
New York Red Bulls Academy Harrison New Jersey New York Red Bulls
PA Classics Manheim Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Union Wayne Pennsylvania Philadelphia Union
Players Development Academy Somerset New Jersey Celtic F.C.
Richmond United Academy Richmond Virginia Richmond Kickers

Northeast Division

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Academy City State Professional Affiliate
Beachside SC Norwalk Connecticut
BW Gottschee Academy Queens New York New York City FC
Empire United Rochester New York
FC Boston Bolts Waban Massachusetts Celtic F.C.
Everton FC Westchester New Rochelle New York Everton F.C.
Montreal Impact Academy Montreal Quebec Montreal Impact
New England Revolution Foxborough Massachusetts New England Revolution
NYCFC (U-15/16 only) New York City New York New York City FC
Oakwood Soccer Club Glastonbury Connecticut
Seacoast United Hampton New Hampshire
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