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The National League Team divisions provide formats and structures that vary to meet the needs of each geographic area of the country. The top tier, Premier 1, provides teams with a pathway to the National League Cup, while any team in the National League Team divisions can apply for annual winter events.

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(as of August 2024)

To view operating procedures for a specific area, use the localized resources tabs found below on this page.

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LOCALIZED RESOURCES

Desert Operating procedures
General Information
  • 2025-26 Information Guide
  • Apply Here
  • How to Register Your Team (Squadi)
Event Information

Salt Lake City, UT | Sept. 5-7, 2025
Hotel Information (coming soon)

Mesa, AZ | Nov. 21-23, 2025
Hotel Information (coming soon)

Las Vegas, NV | Feb. 20-22, 2026
Hotel Information (coming soon)

Contacts

League Manager
Aaron Coloma (acoloma@usyouthsoccer.org)

2025-26 Information

+ Click here to view the application for the 2025-26 National League Frontier season! Interested teams can complete the application through July 10, 2025.

+ Click here to view the list of retained and teams for the 2025-26 season.

Frontier Operating procedures
Event Dates & Locations

Aug. 23-24, 2025
Dallas, TX
MoneyGram

Sept. 13-14, 2025
Round Rock, TX
Round Rock Multipurpose

Sept. 20-21, 2025
Rain Date

Sept. 27-28, 2025
Round Rock, TX
Round Rock Multipurpose

Oct. 11-12, 2025
Round Rock, TX
Round Rock Multipurpose

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Rain Date

Nov. 8-9, 2025
Fort Worth, TX
Rolling Hills Soccer Complex

Nov. 15-16, 2025
Fort Worth, TX
Rolling Hills Soccer Complex

Nov. 22-23, 2025
Rain Date

Hotel Information

The National League Frontier has partnered with TRAVELING TEAMS to provide superior support when it comes to hotel accommodations for your team. Through this partnership, teams can more easily reserve, manage, and ensure the best rate for all their hotel needs during league play.

Field Maps

MoneyGram Soccer Park | Dallas, TX
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex | Round Rock, TX
Rolling Hills Soccer Complex | Fort Worth, TX
Gateway Park | Fort Worth, TX
CrossRoads Soccer Park | Temple, TX

Qualification

The Frontier Conference will qualify up to twelve (12) teams into Premier I for the 2025-26 Conference season using the following criteria. The Team Selection Committee shall have the final determination on the number of teams in a gender age group.

  • The State Associations of South Texas will each receive four (4) qualifying Conference slots in each 14U-19U gender age group. It is recommended these four (4) qualifying positions per state are given to the highest ranked Frontier Conference, State League and/or State Cup teams from the 2024-25 seasonal year.
  • The State Association of North Texas will receive four (4) qualifying Conference slots in 14U-19U boys age groups. It is recommended these four (4) qualifying positions per state are given to the highest ranked Frontier Conference, State League and/or State Cup teams from the 2024-25 seasonal year.
  • The North Texas Girls Qualifying League will receive four (4) qualifying Conference slots in 14U-19U girls age groups.
  • The State Association of Oklahoma will receive two (2) qualifying Conference slots in each 14U-19U gender age group. It is recommended these two (2) qualifying positions are given to the highest ranked Frontier Conference, State League and/or State Cup team from the 2023-24 seasonal year.
  • The highest finishing team in the Northern Frontier Conference Qualifier will earn a qualifying spot in Frontier Conference for the 2025-26 Seasonal Year
  • Remaining Open Slots (up to 12) will be filled at the discretion of the Conference Team Selection Committee
Contacts

League Manager
Matt Dellaria (mdellaria@usyouthsoccer.org)

Assistant League Manager
GunWan Park (gpark@usyouthsoccer.org)

Great Lakes Operating procedures
Fall 2025 Information
  • 2025-2026 NL Team Great Lakes Calendar
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Great Lakes Promotion & Relegation Guide (13U-14U)
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Great Lakes Brackets – Coming Soon
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Great Lakes Scheduling Meeting Information (13U-14U) – Coming Soon
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Great Lakes Team Availability Sheet (Sample Doc) – Coming Soon

  •  Walkthrough – How to register for NL Team Great Lakes
Spring 2026 Information
  • 2025-2026 NL Team Great Lakes Calendar
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Great Lakes Promotion & Relegation Guide (13U-19U)
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Great Lakes Scheduling Meeting Information (13U-19U) – Coming Soon
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Great Lakes Team Availability Sheet (Sample Doc) – Coming Soon

  •  Walkthrough – How to register for NL Team Great Lakes
Club-Hosed Weekends & One-Offs
  • Guide to Hosting Conference Games
  • Local Site Coordinator Checklist
     
  • Great Lakes Conference Team Check-in Form
National League-Hosted Weekends

2025-2026 Event Dates Coming Soon…

Referee Information
  • 2025/26 FIFA Laws of the Game
  • Instructions to Referees- Coming Soon
  • Example of a Blank Match Card – Coming soon
  • Example of a Completed Match Card- Coming Soon
  • Assignors Policies
  • Assignor Seasonal Game Assignment List
  • NL-Approved Referee Assignor Contact List
Contacts

League Manager
Elliott Spruell (espruell@usyouthsoccer.org)

Assistant League Manager
Cynthia Cervantes (ccervantes@usyouthsoccer.org)

Mid Atlantic Operating procedures
General Information

Game Day Handbook

Full Administration Guide

Contact

League Manager
Jen Marcella (jmarcella@edpsoccer.com)

2025-26 Information

+ Click here to view the application for the 2025-26 National League Mid South season! Interested teams can complete the application through July 10, 2025.

+ Click here to view the list of retained and promoted teams for the 2025-26 season. Please note that not all retained spots are confirmed yet, and those are listed currently as “TBD”. Once standings become finalized, the document will be updated.

Mid South Operating procedures
Fall 2025 – Event Dates & Locations

Sept. 6-7, 2025
Huntsville, AL
Premier I
Merrimack Turf

Sept. 13-14, 2025
Vicksburg, MS
Premier I and Premier II
Key City Park

Sept. 20-21, 2025
Montgomery, AL
Premier I and Premier II
Emory Folmar YMCA

Sept. 27-28, 2025
Rain Date

Oct. 4-5, 2025
Jackson, MS // TBD Tennessee Venue
Premier I and Premier II
JFC & Flowood Liberty // TBD Tennessee Venue

Oct. 11-12, 2025
Gulfport, MS
Premier I
Gulfport Sportsplex

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Rain Date

Spring 2026 – Event Dates & Locations

Spring 2026 play dates and locations are subject to change and are only applicable to the 13U-19U Premier I Girls Divisions, as well as the 13U Boys Premier I Division.

Feb. 28 – March 1, 2026
TBD Venue

March 14-15, 2026
TBD Venue

March 28-29, 2026
TBD Venue

April 11-12, 2026
TBD Venue

April 25-26, 2026
TBD Venue

Hotel Information

The National League Mid South has partnered with TRAVELING TEAMS to provide superior support when it comes to hotel accommodations for your team. Through this partnership, teams can more easily reserve, manage, and ensure the best rate for all their hotel needs during league play.

Field Maps

Gulfport Sportsplex – Gulfport, MS
Merrimack Turf Complex (Fields 11-18) – Huntsville, AL
Ballard Park Sportsplex – Tupelo, MS
Jackson FC Complex – Jackson, MS
Flowood Liberty Park – Flowood, MS
Mike Rose Park – Memphis, TN
Richard Siegel Soccer Complex – Murfreesboro, TN

Qualification

The Mid South Conference will qualify teams into Premier I for the 2025-26 Conference season using the following criteria. The Team Selection Committee shall have final determination of the number of teams in a gender age group.

  • The two (2) highest finishing teams in each 13U-17U gender age group, according to the final standings of the 2024-25 Mid South Conference Premier I season shall automatically qualify for their rising gender age group in the 2025-26 Mid South Conference Premier I.
  • The top finishing team in each 13U-17U gender age group of the 2024-25 Premier II Division will be strongly considered for an Open Slot position in their rising gender age group of the 2025-26 Mid South Conference Premier I.
  • Remaining slots will be filled by Open Team Application, with review and acceptance by the Mid South Conference Team Selection Committee. The Team Selection Committee shall have the final determination of acceptance and volume of teams in the Conference.
  • The 13U gender age group will be filled by Open Team Application, with review and acceptance by the Mid South Conference Team Selection Committee. The top team in the 13U Premier II fall division will be strongly considered for an Open Slot position for the spring 13U Premier I division. Team Selection
    Committee shall have the final determination of acceptance and volume of teams in the Conference.
Contacts

League Manager
Matt Dellaria (mdellaria@usyouthsoccer.org)

Assistant League Manager
GunWan Park (gpark@usyouthsoccer.org)

Midwest Operating procedures
Fall 2025 Information
  • 2025-2026 NL Team Midwest Calendar
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Midwest Promotion & Relegation Guide (14U Boys & 14U-19U Girls)
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Midwest Scheduling Meeting Information (13U-14U Boys & 13-19U Girls) – Coming Soon
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Midwest Brackets – Coming Soon
  • Fall 2025 NL Team Midwest Team Availability Sheet (Sample) – Coming Soon

  •  Walkthrough – How to register for NL Team Midwest
Spring 2026 Information
  • 2025-2026 USYS Midwest Conference Calendar
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Midwest Promotion & Relegation Guide (15U-19U Boys)
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Midwest Scheduling Meeting Information – Coming Soon
  • Spring 2026 NL Team Midwest Team Availability Sheet (Sample) – Coming Soon

  •  Walkthrough – How to register for NL Team Midwest
Club-Hosed Weekends & One-Offs
  • Guide to Hosting Conference Games
  • Local Site Coordinator Checklist
     
  • Midwest Conference Team Check-in Form
National League-Hosted Weekends

2025-2026 Event Dates Coming Soon…

Referee Information
  • 2025/26 FIFA Laws of the Game
  • Instructions to Referees- Coming Soon
  • Example of a Blank Match Card – Coming soon
  • Example of a Completed Match Card- Coming Soon
  • Assignors Policies
  • Assignor Seasonal Game Assignment List
  • NL-Approved Referee Assignor Contact List
Contacts

League Manager
Bryan Flanagan (bflanagan@usyouthsoccer.org)

Assistant League Manager
Cynthia Cervantes (ccervantes@usyouthsoccer.org)

Mid Atlantic Operating procedures
General Information

Game Day Handbook

Full Administration Guide

Contact

League Manager
Jen Marcella (jmarcella@edpsoccer.com)

Mid Atlantic Operating procedures
General Information

Game Day Handbook

Full Administration Guide

Contact

League Manager
Jen Marcella (jmarcella@edpsoccer.com)

Northwest Operating procedures
Event Information

December 2025 | TBD

Click here to access the dedicated Event Weekend homepage.
All event information, forms and resources will be available on the event homepage. – Coming Soon

JAN/FEB 2026 | TBD

Click here to access the dedicated Event Weekend homepage.
All event information, forms and resources will be available on the event homepage. – Coming Soon

Contact

League Manager
Sarah Schneider (sschneider@usyouthsoccer.org)

Pacific Operating procedures
General Information
  • 2025-2026 Information
  • Pacific – 1-Page Guide
  • Pacific Registration Guide – Squadi
Contact

League Manager
Aaron Coloma (acoloma@usyouthsoccer.org)

2025-26 Information

+ Click here to view 2025-26 National League Piedmont information. The application is now open and will remain open through June 30, 2025. Retained teams and state qualifiers are guaranteed acceptance into the 2025-26 league. Open Application teams will be notified of acceptance once the application deadline passes.

+ Click here to view automatically retained teams for the 2025-26 National League Piedmont.

+ NEW FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON – The National League Piedmont will operate a 10-month season for the 14U age group. Teams in this division will have games in both the fall and spring seasons. the 13U age group will remain a spring only age group, with a transition into a fall/spring league for the 2026-27 season.

Piedmont Operating procedures
Event Dates & Locations

Aug. 23-24, 2025
McDonough, GA
North Mt. Carmel

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025
Winston Salem, NC
Truist Sports Park

Sept. 13-14, 2025
Florence, SC
Florence Soccer Complex

Sept. 20-21, 2025
Rain Date

Sept. 27-28, 2025
Greenville, SC
MESA Soccer Complex

Oct. 11-12, 2025
Columbia, SC
SCUFC & SE Freight

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Rain Date

Oct. 25-26, 2025
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Fire Scott Hudgins Park

Hotel Information

The National League Piedmont has partnered with TRAVELING TEAMS to provide superior support when it comes to hotel accommodations for your team. Through this partnership, teams can more easily reserve, manage, and ensure the best rate for all their hotel needs during league play.

Field Maps

North Mount Carmel Park | Atlanta, GA
Truist Soccer Park | Bermuda Run, NC
Camp Jordan Park | Chattanooga, TN
South Carolina FC West Soccer Complex | Columbia, SC
Southeastern Freight Lines Soccer Center | Columbia, SC
Bryan Park (Truist) Soccer Complex | Greensboro, NC
Manchester Meadows Park | Rock Hills, SC

Qualification

The Piedmont Conference will qualify up to twelve (12) teams into Premier I for the 2025-26 Conference season using the following criteria. The Team Selection Committee shall have the final determination on the number of teams in a gender age group.

  • The two (4) highest finishing teams in each 13U-18U Premier I gender age group, according to the
    standings of the 2024-25 Piedmont Conference season shall automatically qualify for their rising gender age group in their 2025-26 Conference.
  • The State Associations of Georgia and North Carolina will each receive three (3) qualifying Conference slots in each 14U-19U gender age group for teams not already qualified into the 2025-26 Conference.
  • The State Association of South Carolina will receive two (2) qualifying Conference slot in each 14U-19U gender age group for a team not already qualified into the 2025-26 Conference.
  • The 13U gender age group will include up to twelve (12) teams. Each State Associations will have these slots to fill this gender age group:
    • North Carolina- Zero (0)
    • South Carolina- Two (2)
    • Georgia- Four (4)
    • Additional slots will be selected by the League Manager and the respective State Associations as needed
  • In situations whereby a team does not apply for participation for a season where such team had previously qualified as a Premier I division team or if a state association qualifying position is not filled, such slot may be filled at the discretion of the Conference Team Selection Committee.
Contacts

League Manager
Matt Dellaria (mdellaria@usyouthsoccer.org)

Assistant League Manager
GunWan Park (gpark@usyouthsoccer.org)

Mid Atlantic Operating procedures
General Information

Game Day Handbook

Full Administration Guide

Contact

League Manager
Jen Marcella (jmarcella@edpsoccer.com)

Sunshine Operating procedures
General Information
  • 2025-26 Sunshine Info
  • 2025-26 Sunshine Play Dates
Field Maps
  • Lake Myrtle Park
  • Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
Contacts

League Manager
Christian Velasquez (cvelasquez@fysa.com)

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