Evolving from the historic Super Y League, USL Youth provides alignment between the USL’s youth initiatives and the full USL ecosystem’s youth-to-pro pathway. It focuses on building and engaging a vibrant youth soccer community through events, content, and experiences, providing an integral step in the soccer journey of players, coaches, clubs, and families. Nearly 600 teams and more than 10,000 players participated in USL Youth in 2024.

USL Youth aims to meet you where you are on your soccer journey and support why you do it.

All players will receive a white and blue jersey to wear at games and training sessions.

Training will be from early June to the first week in August, and we will post a specific training schedule once we get the game schedule. Game schedules are generally worked out by the middle of May. With

each team having 7-10 games.

The cost is $575 per player

 U10 teams will play more locally and potentially the Chicagoland area with no overnight trips

 For the U11-U19 age groups, we can play as local as the Chicagoland area, or as far as Toledo, stretching between Indiana, and Michigan. We will know more about the specific team's schedule after the scheduling meeting in early spring. We will try to keep out of state trips to 1 overnight to cut down on costs. The makeup of the league differs per age group.

 U11-U19 teams that qualify for Nationals will have the opportunity to play in Florida in December.

Since teams in the league are from all over the Midwest, most games will be played at neutral locations.

The 2025 neutral locations have NOT been announced yet however below is a list of the locations from 2023 and 2024. There is a possibility that the games will be at one or two of the neutral sites and potentially more local games against teams from the area.

 July 6-7th (Indiana Invaders Sports Complex) 55200 Pine Rd, South Bend, IN 46628

 July 13-14th (Edwardsburg Sports Complex) 27566 US-12, Edwardsburg, MI 49112

 July 20-21st (Pacesetter Park) 8801 Sylvania-Metamora Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560

 July 27-28th (Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark) 3391 W Beach Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085

Super Y is designed for the 2025/2026 seasons meaning it is one year ahead of the current playing year for athletes. 

High School 11v11

2010 11v11

2011 11v11

2012 11v11

2013 11v11

2014 9v9 

2015 9v9

2016 & 2017 7v7

We may combine younger age groups to form stronger rosters with more depth.

Yes, players from any club are able to try out and participate in this competition without a release from

their current clubs.

Practices will be held twice weekly either at UW-Parkside in Kenosha, WI or SCORe in Franksville WI.

Each coach will share their specific days, times and location with their team.

We appreciate your participation and would like to inform you that, based on the responses and team selections indicated in your invitation email, we will provide clarity regarding the designated coaches and the locations for training sessions. 

Each team will have two training sessions per week, with the coaching provided by your assigned coach, ensuring a focused and productive environment for skill development. We aim to schedule these sessions at times that are realistic and convenient, considering the travel needs of players coming from various communities. 

Should any conflicts arise regarding the proposed schedule, we encourage you to reach out to the Director of Coaching (DOC) for assistance. Your cooperation and communication are vital in facilitating a smooth and effective training experience for all participants, and we are committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere conducive to player growth and teamwork. 

We would like to form teams with rosters of 18 players for (u13-19) and 16 for (u12) knowing the conflicts that the summer brings. Having a full roster of players helps create a competitive training environment and prepares the players for the challenge of games.

We will host tryouts on the 5th and 14th.  Upon completion all coaches will go through and make teams accordingly.  Once complete we will send out offers.

Once offers are sent, parents will have 48 hours to accept the roster spot for their child.  

In our commitment to delivering a high-quality soccer experience, we will strategically assign a local coach from among our esteemed Rush Union staff, Rush Southeast coaches, or AFC Union personnel who can dedicate themselves to the program throughout the summer months. This approach not only fosters community engagement but also ensures that every player receives guidance from coaches who are passionate about their development and familiar with our organizational values. We recognize the importance of creating a positive and enriching environment for both players and their families, and we will carefully select coaches who prioritize effective communication, skill development, and sportsmanship.