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We offer a free training session and evaluation for anyone that is interested in experiencing our soccer club and seeing if the Development Player League is for you. With our professional coaching staff assessing your child's ability, let's see what you have!
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National showcases and tournaments
Our Development Player League players travel to mandatory national events throughout the year. With DPL Nationals (if qualified), DPL Regionals and the Summit Showcase Tournament on their schedules, our teams can truly test themselves against the best players in the nation.
All about her
The DPL is an Elite National All-Girls League. The Mission of the DPL is to develop the player and empower the person in a purposeful and memorable environment.
Through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities and create community around the game.
DPL Nationals
The DPL's largest national event brings together the top female youth teams from across the United States, featuring over 1,400 teams, 15,000+ players and 1,200+ matches across U13-U19 age groups, it stands as the best summer recruiting event in North America.
DPL Summit
The DPL Summit tournament and showcase is an elite, annual cup competition for top U13-U19 female soccer teams, culminating in championship matches for the best in the league, earned through strong regular season and national event performance.
DPL Regionals
The DPL Regionals are high-level, competitive youth soccer events for U13-U19 girls within the broader Girls Academy (GA), serving as crucial qualifiers for the DPL Finals and offering significant player exposure for college and pro recruitment.
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.
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x3 training sessions per week (90mins per session)
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x2 mandatory DPL national events
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Skills and technical development
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Tactical training
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DPL league registration
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Trace camera match videos per team
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Club uniform is a separate cost
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Birth Years: 2013 (U13) - 2008/07 (U18/19)
US Soccer has mandated that for the 2026/2027 season, and going forwards, playing age groups will be determined based on school age year, rather than birth year. In other words, age groups are based on August 1 - July 31 of the birth year.
Training information
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Training times are dependent on age groups, for example our younger players U13-U14 will train at 6.15-7.45pm and our senior players (U15-U19) will train at 7.45-9.15pm
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All DPL teams train x3 times a week, with each session duration of 90 minutes
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All DPL training sessions are held at our North Central location, GVTC Communications Sportsplex
Season information
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The season schedule is set by the Program Director (Brendan Johnson)
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Travel outside of state for games is limited but is part of the regular season calendar
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x2 mandatory DPL events
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Season length typically runs from Fall (August 1st - December 15th*) - Spring (January 12th - May 10th*)
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*End of season events possible
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Can I play for my School in the Development Player League
Yes, the DPL allows you to play Middle School and High School soccer.
What benefits do I get for participating in the DPL
Our players continually compete against elite level DPL teams and clubs during the regular season, testing their abilities and developing at high levels. They are also exposed to high level events during the regular season, including DPL Summit and DPL Regionals as mandatory.
Can I join a team if I have missed tryouts
Yes, we always offer every player an opportunity to train and be evaluated by our professional coaching staff.
Who can I contact regarding the DPL program
Please call: (210) 599-4622 or email our program director (Brendan Johnson) at: brendan.j@saunitedsoccer.com.
Program overview
The regular season is regionally focused and built around high school calendars, providing while maintaining elite development standards. Development Player League players are permitted to participate in high school soccer, offering a unique balance between top-tier competition and local play.
All about her
The DPL is an Elite National All-Girls League. The Mission of the DPL is to develop the player and empower the person in a purposeful and memorable environment. Through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities and create community around the game.