Tag: USSDA
“ECNL has more to offer our girls.” Why Crossfire Premier Is Leaving the Girls’ DA
The US Soccer Girls Development Academy recently announced the arrival of six new clubs into the Girls' DA program. While clubs are joining the [...]
How do they do it? Crossfire Premier Fully Funds Their Top DA Teams
Among the landscape of US Soccer Development Academy programs, non-MLS clubs are constantly struggling to compete with professional clubs that fully [...]
The DA debate continues: “It wasn’t the best fit.” -Slammers FC
Slammers FC was one of the most dominant girls' clubs during the Girls Development Academy's inaugural year. Surprisingly to many, Slammers FC [...]
“Honestly, it’s the parents who want HS soccer.” Club coach describes his view of DA vs High School
I recently spent time with a high level girls soccer team who joined the girls' DA in the inaugural 2017 season. This team is full of NCAA D1 commits, [...]
San Diego Surf’s NLI Signing Day Ceremony
On Wednesday November 14, 2018, high school athletes across the country put pen to paper, officially signing their NLI (National Letters of Intent) to [...]
Why does the Development Academy Bar Players from High School Soccer?
US Soccer Director of Talent Identification explains why DA players can not play for their high schools.
The Boys' Development Academy started in 200 [...]
You Won’t Die if You Choose Not to Play College Soccer after Club
Are you a failure if you've been playing club soccer for years but don't end up playing in college?
We are in a time of frantic and stressful college [...]
SoccerNation Sitdown: Shannon MacMillan
US Soccer Hall of Famer Shannon MacMillan has built a stable, competitive, multi-level soccer organization over the past eight years as the Executive [...]
CVFC takes 3 out of 4 USSDA Matches Over Halloween Weekend
Chula Vista Football Club returned to U.S. Soccer Development Academy action on Saturday, October 29th, with two matches against fellow USSDA teams fr [...]
Chula Vista FC Academy U12 Boys Kick Off Season
Over Labor Day Weekend, Chula Vista Futbol Club kicked off league play in the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) for their two U12 teams [...]