USL Academy ID Clinic Series
The Greenville Liberty Soccer Club is bringing youth soccer players together from all
clubs and organizations across the region to form a U20 girls all-star team to represent
Upstate South Carolina and the Triumph in the USL Academy League! 2025 Academy
Player Pool interest form is open now!
Tryout Dates & Locations for selection pool:
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | 1:00pm -3:00pm | MESA Soccer Complex |
| April 6, 2025 | 1:00pm -3:00pm | MESA Soccer Complex |
| April 20, 2025 | 1:00pm -3:00pm | MESA Soccer Complex |
Waivers must be completed to register.
If you have any questions regarding registration or the Liberty Academy League team, please send us an email at jcarlson@greenvilletriumph.com.
If you have any questions regarding registration or the Triumph Academy League team, please send us an email at mward@greenvilletriumph.com.
In addition, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that everyone be given equal opportunity within the USL Academy teams.
Mission Statement:
Technical Director: serve as the responsible party to enhance vertical integration of the overall player development pathway (oversight and connectivity of youth network, academy, and senior/professional team(s) within the path; define a method & style of play to develop them in accordance with their age group needs, manage all technical staff, and make all decisions on player pool selections to prepare for the USL Academy Event process.
Talent Identification: It is the responsible of the GTSC coaches to evaluate the strongest talent in the specified age groups in their specified roles throughout the Upstate. This process should hold true to providing an open evaluation of all players from a diverse club platform in the Upstate interested in being selected and recognized for their level of ability. The coaching staff will identify a pool of 23 players from open tryouts, and 18 (with 2 alternates) out of 23 will be chosen to complete in Tampa.
Pathway and Developmental Framework: GTSC Academy platform is designed to align with a senior level team (USL League One and USL W League). This program must have a vertical integration which has been established with a partnership agreement with CESA and available to other surrounding club organizations.
As part of our agreement with CESA, it provides our club a League-Approved Youth Network but is not limited too but does required opportunities for club organizations to have the following available:
- Pathway to Pro process of player opportunity
- Coaching Education
- Player Development Opportunities-College/Pro platform
- Talent Identification Strategies & Resources
FAQ:
Why should your player join the Liberty Academy League team?
The primary mission is to select the strongest, most competitive talent in the
upstate per position, deepen the roster to provide a well-rounded group of players from
any club that can represent the Upstate, their club and themselves at a highly
competitive level. Your player has the opportunity to join a high-level team focused on
pre-professional player development.
- Players can submit an interest form for free through the link listed above.
- U20 Age Group: Players born between 2006 and 2011
- Minimum of 23 players required for player league pool
Previous Success at Academy Cup
Thursday, March 14
vs. Tampa Bay- 6-0 Win
Friday, March 15
vs. Chattanooga- 2-0 Win
Saturday, March 16
vs. East Atlanta FC- 6-0 Win
Sunday, March 17: Championship Match
vs. TLH Reckoning- 3-2 Win
Head Coach, Julie Carlson was awarded 2024 Coach of the Tournament.
Jaleah Simmons was awarded 2024 Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot contender.
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