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Competitive soccer

MLS NEXT, DPL and Select for U11-U19 players

Competitive soccer

From MLS NEXT, DPL to Select for all U11-U19 players

Taking it to another level

With a clear focus on developing an individuals technical and tactical abilities, each player should have a solid technical base. Our professional, qualified and experienced Coaching Staff focus on more advanced training, with further emphasis placed on earning positive results as players compete on multiple platforms.

Taking it to another level

Our professional, qualified and experienced Coaching Staff focus on more advanced training with further emphasis placed on earning positive results as players compete on multiple platforms.

SA United SC MLS NEXT Boys

Join the MLS NEXT Academy today

We offer a free training session and evaluation for anyone that is interested in experiencing our soccer club and seeing if the MLS NEXT Academy is for you. With our professional coaching staff assessing your child's ability, let's see if you have what it takes!

Join the MLS NEXT today

We offer a free training session and evaluation for anyone that is interested in experiencing our soccer club and seeing if the MLS NEXT Academy program is for you. 

SA United SC DPL Girls

The Development Player League

The Development Player League is an elite standards driven national league connected to the Girls Academy that our Competitive Girls program compete in. We are always looking to add technical, committed and hard working players season round.

The Development Player League

The Development Player League is a  standards driven elite national league connected to the Girls Academy that our Competitive U11-U19 Girls program compete in annually.

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Complete player pathways for boys and girls

We offer a complete player pathway for all competitive soccer players. At our elite levels we have the MLS NEXT Academy and Development Player League, for advanced, intermediate and beginner levels of play, we have select soccer and for a recreational approach we have our MLS Go program.

MLS NEXT Academy

The MLS NEXT Academy division (U13-U19 boys only) was named to highlight the expanded opportunities for clubs outside of the MLS ecosystem to join North America’s top youth soccer platform, providing a highly competitive environment with a strong emphasis on player development.

  • MLS NEXT’s goal is to strengthen the player development ecosystem, enabling more athletes to showcase their talents throughout the regular season and at MLS NEXT regional and national events.

    Age groups and rosters

    U13-U14 rosters are selected at tryouts (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups, MLS NEXT Academy record wins, losses, and ties with home and away games, including travel inside and outside of San Antonio.

    U15-U19 rosters are selected at tryouts (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups MLS NEXT record wins, losses, and ties with no 50% play rule. Our Senior teams will be expected to enter national events, college showcase tournaments along with local tournaments.

    Included in our MLS NEXT Academy program

    • 3 training sessions per week (90mins per session)

    • 2 mandatory MLS NEXT national events

    • Skills and technical development

    • Tactical training

    • MLS NEXT league registration

    • Trace match videos per team

    • Club uniform is a separate cost

MLS NEXT Academy

Boys program only

MLS NEXT Academy

Development Player League

The Development Player League's mission (U13-U19 girls only) is to develop the player and empower the person in a purposeful and memorable environment, providing elite level competitive soccer

  • The DPL believes through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities and create community around the game. 

    Age groups and rosters

    U11-U14 rosters are selected at tryouts (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups, DPL record wins, losses, and ties with home and away games, including travel inside and outside of San Antonio.

    U15-U19 rosters are selected at tryouts (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups DPL record wins, losses, and ties with no 50% play rule. Our Senior teams will be expected to enter national events, college showcase tournaments along with local tournaments.

    Included in our DPL program

    • 3 training sessions per week (90mins per session)

    • Opportunities to attend DPL national events (some mandatory)

    • Skills and technical development

    • Tactical training

    • DPL league registration

    • Trace match videos per team

    • Club uniform is a separate cost

Development Player League

Girls program only

Development Player League

Select soccer

The Western District Division One Association, more commonly known as the WDDOA and the Alamo City Youth Sports Organization, ACYSO (U11-U19 boys and girls) is dedicated to providing high-quality soccer competition and development opportunities for both boys and girls youth players.

  • With a clear focus on fostering a competitive yet supportive environment where young athletes can enhance their skills, gain tactical knowledge, and grow both personally and as team players.

    Age groups and rosters

    U11-U14 rosters are selected at tryouts  (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups, WDDOA and ACYSO record wins, losses, and ties with home and away games, including travel inside and outside of San Antonio.

    U15-U19 rosters are selected at tryouts (typically May each year), and players are signed on 12-month contracts. At these age groups WDDOA and ACYSO record wins, losses, and ties with no 50% play rule. Our Senior teams will be expected to enter regional events, college showcases and local tournaments.

    Included in our Select program

    • 2-3 training session per week, dependent on level (90 mins per session)

    • Opportunities to attend regional events (some mandatory)

    • Skills and technical development

    • Tactical training

    • WDDOA league registration

    • Club uniform is a separate cost

Select Soccer

Boys and girls programs

Select Soccer

MLS Go

MLS Go is Major League Soccer’s recreational youth program (U6-U16 boys and girls) is dedicated to providing an inclusive and high-quality soccer experience for all. Our mission is to make soccer fun and affordable, ensuring more kids have the opportunity to play the beautiful game.​

  • By offering a structured, community-based program with connections to a developmental pathway, we aim to break down barriers and make soccer accessible to all.​

    Age groups

    5/6yo - Coed, 7/8yo - Coed, 9/10yo - Coed, 11/12yo - Coed, 13/14yo - Coed. At these age groups and level, MLS Go do not record wins or losses.

    Included in our MLS Go program

    • 7 weeks of training

    • 6 regular season games (+ playoffs in week 7)

    • MLS Go official team jersey

    • MLS Go official team shorts

    • MLS Go official team socks

    • League approved soccer ball (provided to coaches)

    • Playoff tournament

    • Facility rental

    • Game officials

    • End of season rewards

MLS Go

Boys and girls programs

MLS Go
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