Boys Pathway
VA Revolution is introducing a supplemental national platform pathway for our youth male players with the introduction of VA Revolution Pro U23s. This expansion of our current program marks a significant step forward for young talents, offering them a direct route to professional soccer.
The VA Revolution Pro U23s team will compete in the first division of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), a league known for its competitiveness and pro-development ethos. Founded in 2011, the UPSL has grown to become North America’s largest pro-development league, affiliated with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and offering clubs the chance to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.
The introduction of VA Revolution Pro U23s not only elevates the level of competition for young players but also opens doors for college coaches and professional scouts seeking emerging talents.
UPSL
The United Premier Soccer League now stands as the largest and most competitive pro-development league in North America. The league has nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide, and the Premier Division for Spring 2022 has 255 clubs competing for 32 places in the National Playoff Bracket to become National Champion.
The league occupies the 4th tier of the US Soccer pyramid, just below the three professional tiers in the pyramid. The UPSL fills the large gap that exists between the youth game and the professional game, serving thousands of aspiring players and coaches as they strive to further their aspirations and fuel their passions.
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) is the DC Metro area’s premier promotion-relegation soccer league, serving approximately 35,000 travel and 18,000 recreational soccer players every year representing many of the most successful clubs in the nation.
NCSL features more than 1,200 travel teams competing in 11 age groups. NCSL is one of the oldest, largest, and most well-known travel soccer leagues in the nation. NCSL currently features 72 member clubs centered in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Elite Development Program (EDP)
Founded in 1999, Elite Development Program (EDP) is one of the largest organizers of youth soccer leagues and tournaments in the U.S. EDP runs over 20 tournaments each year. One of the major priorities of EDP’s leagues and tournaments through its Pathway to College™ programming is to enable youth soccer players to reach their full potential, with an emphasis on attending college. More than 5,000 teams participate in EDP’s leagues and more than 170,000 players compete in EDP tournaments annually.
