THE USL ACADEMY AT TRI-CITIES UNITED
THE PATHWAY TO PRO
The TCU Soccer Pyramid
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 players to grow into the best soccer 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, and it all happens right here in the Tri-Cities.
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.
ACADEMY TRYOUTS
2025 USL ACADEMY TRYOUTS
- Dates: June 2nd and 3rd
- Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
- Location: TBA
- Cost: FREE
- U15-U19 Boys
TEAM | TRAINING
TRI-CITIES UNITED ACADEMY TEAM
- One U20 team comprised of 30-35 players
- Youth players U15 - U19 will be eligible
- 18 gameday roster players
- 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
- Summer / Fall League Season
- South Central Division
- 12 USL League Games June to August (6 home | 6 away)
- 10-12 College Showcase games August to November
- November Playoffs (if team qualifies)
- June Exhibition Games versus NPSL squads
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