USL Youth  is an integrated platform designed to elevate the American youth soccer experience. Evolving from the historic Super Y League, it connects players, coaches, clubs, and families to the broader USL youth-to-pro pathway. Through national competition, engaging events, and educational content, USL Youth builds an inclusive, vibrant community that supports every stage of the soccer journey. Its mission is to meet young athletes where they are, inspire their growth, and provide opportunities for all to reach the level they aspire to. This is why we do it.

Program Objectives:

  • Provide quality training and a demanding learning environment
  • Provide opportunities to players interested in making the USL Y groups
  • Provide more players access to this elite environment and development

Training Program:

  • U10-U16 Boys & Girls
  • Train 2x a week 75 min sessions June

        7th - July 29th

  • Training will consist of curriculum-based sessions and small-sided games
  • 6-8 league games

PRICE:

  • Initial Payment - $200.00
  • Due June 1, 2026 - $272.50
  • Due July 1, 2026 - $272.50

Youth Player Age Divisions/Birth Year and Season Matrix

Please refer to the table and document link below for player age divisions as well as birth year and season matrix. Be advised that US Club Soccer – along with US Youth Soccer and AYSO – will return to an age group formation based on Aug. 1-July 31, rather than Jan. 1-Dec. 31, beginning with the 2026-27 registration season. More information can be found here.

Age Group 2025-26 SEASON 2026-27 SEASON
U10 Born between Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
U11 Born between Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015 Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
U12 Born between Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014 Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015
U13 Born between Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
U14 Born between Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
U15 Born between Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2011 Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
U16 Born between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010 Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011

Tryouts Information:

*Players must register to attend tryouts.

Age Group Tryout Date Time Location
U10 Boys and Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 9:00 - 10:00 AM Long Park 5
U11 Boys and Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 9:00 - 10:00 AM Long Park 6 & 7
U12 Boys and Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 AM Long Park 5 & 6
U13 Boys and Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 11:00 - 12:00 PM Long Park 5 & 6
U14 Boys and Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM Long Park 5 & 6
U15 Boys and U15/U16 Girls Saturday - February 21, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 PM Long Park 5 & 6
U16 Boys Saturday - February 21, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM Long Park 6
U12 Boys Friday - February 27, 2026 5:00 - 6:00 PM Howison Park 3
U13 Boys Friday - February 27, 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Howison Park 3
U14 Boys Friday - February 27, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM Howison Park 3
U15 & U16 Boys Friday - February 27, 2026 8:00 - 9:00 PM Howison Park 2 & 3
U11 Boys Sunday - March 1, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 PM Long Park 5
U10 Boys & Girls Sunday - March 1, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 PM Long Park 6
U11 & U12 Girls Sunday - March 1, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 PM Long Park 7
U13 Girls Sunday - March 1, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 PM Long Park 6
U14/U15/U16 Girls Sunday - March 1, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 PM Long Park 7

Tryouts Location Address:

James S. Long Park:

4603 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA 20169

Howison Homestead Park:

14716 Minnieville Rd, Manassas, VA 20112

2026 Coaching Slate:

Age Group Team 1 Team 2
Boys U10 Ethan McGrath Miko Gordan
Girls U10 Connor Andrews TBD
Boys U11 Caleb Brock Luca Seng
Girls U11 Bertha Martinez TBD
Boys U12 Brandon Clegg Luis Guevara
Girls U12 Tyler Andrus Emilene Parham
Boys U13 Mike DiNuzzo Tyler Smith
Girls U13 Brandon Clegg TBD
Boys U14 Asa Fox TBD
Girls U14 Tim Krout TBD
Boys U15 Chris Fernandez TBD
Girls U15 TBD TBD
Boys U16 Gabe Crawford TBD
Girls U16 TBD TBD

USL-Youth Director:

Mike DiNuzzo - mdinuzzo@vdasoccer.org

USL-Youth Player Development Director:

Brandon Clegg - bclegg@pwsi.org

  • What is VDA Select USL Y?

    VDA Select USL Y is a program to continue player development during the summer months for players from VDA and partner clubs VSA and PWSI. This program is open to outside players as well, players will need to attend tryout dates.

  • When does USL Y start?

     USL Y is a program that is run through the summer with a winter national tournament annually in Florida.

  • What age groups are participating in USL Y for the Summer of 2026?

    Boys & Girls - 2017-2011

  • Who is coaching USL Y?

    Teams will be coached by a combination of VDA, VSA, & PWSI staff.


    If you have any questions please contact Mike DiNuzzo - mdinuzzo@vdasoccer.org.