THE USL ACADEMY AT TRI-CITIES UNITED
THE PATHWAY TO PRO
Tri-Cities United Soccer Club prides itself on its commitment to players. Be it player development, character, teamwork, or competition, we strive to create the best environment for individual players to grow into the best players, and individuals they can be.
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing three men's leagues (USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two), two women's leagues (USL Super League, USL W League), one elite player development platform (USL Academy), and a national youth platform (USL Super Y League), the USL is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 200 clubs in its membership.
TCU launched the USL Academy, so that the best local players can develop in a pre-professional environment and compete at an elite level, with an established path to collegiate or professional soccer, and do it in a way the region has never seen before.
The PATHWAY TO PRO, starts at TCU with an eco-system from Recreational Soccer, to Club Level, Pre-Professional, and Professional Soccer. We are committed to players, their development, and their success in all aspects of life.
The TCU Soccer Pyramid
ACADEMY TRYOUTS
If you are an Overage Player (collegiate age or older) and wish to be considered for one of our limited Overage Gameday Roster spots, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page below.
USL Academy Tryouts are open to:
- TCU Players; and
- Non-Committed High School or older Players who are not currently active with a TSSA-registered Club.
Players who are currently active with a TSSA-registered Club must provide written permission from their current Head Coach or DOC.
These tryouts are for USL Academy ONLY and ARE NOT for any TCU Club Teams (TSSA Sanctioned), which will be held separately.
TEAM | TRAINING
TRI-CITIES UNITED ACADEMY TEAM
- Training beginning in May, Games begin June
- One U20 team comprised of 30-35 players
- Youth players U15 - U19 will be eligible
- Limited overage players (20 +) on the team
- 18 gameday roster
- Weekly training Eastman Park.
- The Training environment will incorporate
- The latest Technology + Equipment
- Fitness (Sport Science) + Wellness focus
- Individualized Player Plans
USL ACADEMY LEAGUE
THE USL ACADEMY LEAGUE:
- USL Academy U20 Team
- South Central Division
- 12 League Games (6 home | 6 away)
- Summer / Fall League Season
- November Playoffs (if qualify)
- Summer / Fall Exhibition Games
THE ACADEMY CUP
THE ACADEMY CUP
- Open to non-USL Academy TCU Club Players
- National Showcase Event
- Three (3) TCU Boys' Teams
- U13 / U15 / U19
- Tampa, FL | March (each year)
PLAYER FOCUSED
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
- 1:1 College Placement advising
- Parent education
- College Coaching Network
CLASSROOM TIME
- Professional player development, video sessions, expectations on and off the field
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Volunteering in the community
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- Tailored for each player and his pathway to pro / college
