Looking for soccer at its highest level?  Then you should be playing in a National League with a National Championship, with the potential of being selected to the National SYL ODP team!  

SYL vs ODP

ODP - part of USYSA under US Soccer, and administered by the state WYSA.  Cost set by state
SYL - part of USL (pro system with MLS at the top of the pyramid, followed by A-League, 1st & 2nd Division, W-League or Women's pro league, PDL or Pro Developmental League for U18-U23 college players, and Super Y League or youth developmental league).  Member of US Soccer, registration administered by US Club Soccer, and franchises, like Mequon. Cost set by franchises, Mequon $750.00

In SYL money goes to: franchise fee, team fee, registrations, referee fees, 2 weekend trips transportation (buses), indoor facility training fees, coaching fees and administration fees.

SYL - Coaches are some of the highest level in the state (credentials on the website). 

SYL - How does it work? starts with tryouts in November, and continues throughout the winter months until slots are filled (26 total). Train a few times during the winter, then Friday nights during the club spring season in order not to conflict with club commitments (HS girls would not train in SYL during HS season).  League of 10-13 top teams from top Midwestern Clubs like the Chicago Magic, Detroit Wolves, Cleveland Academy, Toronto Lynx, Pittsburgh Strikers and more start competing in mid-to-end of June, July thru beginning of August.  1st and 2nd place in League qualify for a National Tournament in Florida in mid-November.  Players can get selected to the SYL ODP during league games.  Each opposing coach votes for best players on opposing team during games.  Regional Scouts also attend random games to help select.  From this natural environment, players are being viewed during top level games, "not a one-week camp...what if you are injured".  If selected, they attend a National Camp in Florida in February where 9 Regions come to compete, playing 8 games in 5-7 days.  National Staff and staff from the Bradenton Residency Program show up to assess.  A pool of 16 is selected at the end of the week, and that pool gets invited to play against National teams at Bradenton, and players will get a shot at a National Pool/Team spot.  This is a much more comprehensive system than the state ODP.

Question: Should I do both?
Yes!

Question: What if I can't afford both?
I would do the one you get the most for your buck!  That is clearly SYL!  Remember, only 16 from the whole region make the National team, and only a few make the regional teams ODP or SYL.  Be realistic.

Question: What if I can't commit to every weekend in the summer?
Tryout for SYL!  work it out with your coach, the roster is big, so we can handle that.

Question:  What if I make the State Team for ODP? 
Tryout for SYL!  We will block out those dates for the regional camp!

Question:  Do I have to be in the Mequon Soccer Club to make a team?
No! If fact, players come from as far as Kenosha, Madison and Green Bay!

Question: Do my parents need to go on trips?
No, we take a coach bus with a few parent chaperones, but they are welcome to go.

Question: How many games and how many away?
8-12 games, 50% home and 50% away.  Usually on weekends, one game per day, and sometimes we will take a 3-day trip (Fri, Sat, Sun).

Question: Any additional fees:
Some.  If we enter a tournament, if we qualify for Nationals, or you qualify for SYL-ODP, plus lodging and food on trips.

Question: Do I have to buy a uniform?
Yes.  This is an extra fee.

Question:  What ages are offered?
U13 Boys & Girls (but U12's can tryout as well), U14 Boys & Girls, U15 Boys & Girls, U16 Boys & Girls, and U17 Boys & Girls

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