About USL Academy
With the launch of USL Academy, United Soccer League now has an elite youth platform to offer to its clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.
As such, these clubs can now develop a more clearly defined path for top youth prospects in their area to reach the professional level and sign directly with their senior team while improving local quality and community.
The USL Academy brand is composed of four key components: Standards, USL Academy Contracts, USL Academy Cup and USL Academy League.
New for 2024 is our USL Academy team for men, 2025 will see the inception of USL Academy for our Women's program.
RKC Third Coast Academy serves as our U20 reserve team. This team is comprised mostly of graduating seniors, first and second year college players and talented HS aged players.
This platform will serve as a bridge from a player's experience with their respective youth club to the college game and ultimately for consideration with the first teams. This experience is meant to enhance a players youth club experience rather than replace it.
Competing in Summer within the Deep North division, Academy teams will compete against other USL League 2 and W League Academies.
Cost: $450.00 + Uniform (appx $100)
Practice: 2 - 3x a week
Season: Mid-May through End of July
Includes:
- 2 training shirts
- season pass for player to all first team games
- 4 - 6 games (8 games in 2025)
- College level coach
- First team trainings when warranted for players
- Same uniform as 1st teams
- Home games at Pritchard Park Stadium
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