FRISCO, Texas (Jan. 31, 2023) – US Youth Soccer today announced the draw for teams competing at the third-annual League Championship, which will be held May 20-21, 2023, at the River City Sportsplex in Richmond, Virginia.
The League Championship program creates an additional pathway into the USYS Eastern Regional Championships. In addition to the competitive benefit it offers, League Championship continues to strengthen relationships with leagues and maintains the structural integrity of existing programs, competitions and events offered by US Youth Soccer.
To qualify and advance from League Championship as a wild card, teams must participate in league play as well as their State Association’s USYS National Championship Series State Cup competition.
The Atlantic Premier League (APL), Club Champions League (CCL), Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), and National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) will all field teams at this year’s League Championship.
Boys
| Age Group | 1st Seed | 2nd Seed | 3rd Seed | 4th Seed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13U | LIJSL | NCSL | CCL | APL |
| 14U | LIJSL | NCSL | APL | CCL |
| 15U | APL | NCSL | LIJSL | CCL |
| 16U | NCSL | CCL | APL | LIJSL |
| 17U | CCL | NCSL | LIJSL | APL |
| 18U | LIJSL | APL | CCL | NCSL |
| 19U | LIJSL | APL | NCSL | CCL |
Girls
| Age Group | 1st Seed | 2nd Seed | 3rd Seed | 4th Seed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13U | LIJSL | APL | CCL | NCSL |
| 14U | LIJSL | NCSL | CCL | APL |
| 15U | NCSL | APL | LIJSL | CCL |
| 16U | NCSL | LIJSL | APL | CCL |
| 17U | LIJSL | CCL | APL | NCSL |
| 18U | NCSL | LIJSL | CCL | APL |
| 19U | APL | LIJSL | NCSL | CCL |
For more information on League Championship, click here.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game.
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