DPL Clubs in Florida

West Florida Flames is a prominent youth soccer organization based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The club is celebrating 50 years of operation in 2025, having been established in 1975. It has grown significantly to become one of the largest and most respected youth soccer organizations in Tampa, serving over 12,000 members and 5,000 players. West Florida Flames offers comprehensive programming for players of all ages and abilities, from recreational youth to elite-level athletes. The club emphasizes a mission to promote soccer while creating positive, supportive, and developmental experiences. They offer top competitive programs including MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy. Additionally, the club participates in the ECNL-RL and is affiliated with the National Premier Leagues (NPL). West Florida Flames is committed to community, culture, and excellence, providing inclusive programming that teaches both soccer and life skills. The club's core values are passion, respect, leadership, empathy, and unity. They also offer adult soccer programs.

Leagues: MLS Next | Girls Academy | MLS Next 2 | NPL | DPL

Florida Celtic Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization operating on the west coast of Florida, primarily within the Tampa Bay area and Pinellas County, with campuses in Largo and Belleair. Established in 1998, the club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing soccer programs to youth. Florida Celtic serves various age groups, offering programs such as the "Little Rascals" for younger players and competitive programs for U-7 through U-19. A distinguishing feature is its partnership with Celtic Football Club of Scotland, making it an International Youth Academy affiliate. This alliance enables the club to implement the comprehensive training methods of the Celtic Youth Academy, known as "The Celtic Way." The club offers both competitive academy and recreational soccer programs, emphasizing player development, skill enhancement, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Their competitive teams participate in leagues and tournaments statewide and nationally, competing at high levels.

Leagues: ECNL RL Girls | ECNL RL Boys | NPL | DPL

IdeaSport Soccer Academy is a youth soccer organization based in Orlando, Florida, with operations at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee. The academy provides professional soccer education with year-round training for youth soccer athletes. It is presented by Walt Disney World Resort, highlighting a unique partnership. IdeaSport positions itself as a premier soccer academy, emphasizing passion and experience in its training methodology. The academy offers various programs, including summer camps and free trial sessions for aspiring players. They host special events, such as clinics with professional players and international club tournaments, providing unique development opportunities. IdeaSport also operates a foundation dedicated to enhancing the health, wellness, and education of youth through sports participation. The academy focuses on providing a comprehensive environment for player development.

Leagues: MLS Next | MLS Next 2 | DPL

Warner Soccer/ASG is a youth soccer organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, serving the Southeastern United States. Established in 1989, the club is celebrating its 35th year as a leader in soccer education and club development in 2025. Warner Soccer operates as a full-time professional soccer education company, committed to excellence and fostering a passion for the game. The club offers a comprehensive range of programs for various age groups, including Grasshoppers (Pre-K), Lil' Kicks (Ages 3-4.5), Mini Kickers (Ages 4.5-6), Jr. Academy (Ages 6-8, including a girls-only option), Recreation (Ages 6-16), Classic (Ages 10-18), Division 1 (Ages 8-13), and Premier (Ages 8-18). A notable feature is their partnership with FC Schalke 04 of the German Bundesliga, providing members with access to clinics, national camps, and professional recruitment advice. Warner Soccer has a proven track record of developing players who advance to collegiate and professional levels. For the 2025/2026 season, Warner/ASG Soccer has been accepted into Major League Soccer's elite youth development platform, MLS NEXT, as well as the National Academy League (NAL) and the Development Player League (DPL). This participation offers players unparalleled opportunities to compete at the highest levels, enhance development through advanced training, and gain increased exposure to college scouts and professional clubs. Their boys' teams compete in the MLS NEXT "New Tier," which is the highest level of play in the region, while girls' teams participate in the DPL, a top-tier league within the Girls Academy League pyramid.

Leagues: MLS Next 2 | DPL

Weston FC is a large and respected competitive youth soccer club based in South Florida, founded in 1998. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a strong training environment for competitive players to reach their highest potential. Weston FC is an MLS NEXT member club, aiming to transform how players learn and grow. Their vision is to develop good human beings through soccer training, development, and coaching, which is evident in all their programs, including the Premier Program and MLS NEXT. The club emphasizes integrity, dedication, and success both on and off the field. They offer programs for players ranging from 7 to 19 years old, with teams competing locally, nationally, and internationally during a ten-month season. Weston FC also has a Junior Development League (JDL) for players aged 9 to 12, focusing on accelerating skill development. They have a strong focus on quality coaching, with UEFA-qualified coaches for younger players, and they prioritize creating a fun, inclusive, and developmental experience while teaching values like teamwork and respect.

Leagues: MLS Next | MLS Next 2 | DPL

FC Sarasota is a youth soccer organization based in Sarasota, Florida. It operates as a nonprofit entity dedicated to fostering and advancing recreational and competitive youth soccer within the local community. The club emphasizes player development through technical skills, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive learning environment. FC Sarasota serves players across a wide range of ages, from birth years 2006 through 2018 for core programs, including introductory options for 2019 and 2020 birth years in First Kickers, and extends to ages 4 and up in specialized initiatives. A distinguishing feature is its TOPSoccer program, which provides inclusive training and team placement for young athletes with mental or physical disabilities, promoting their integration into the soccer community. The club offers recreational programs overseen by volunteer coaches focused on skill progression and talent identification for competitive advancement. For elite competition, FC Sarasota fields teams in the National Premier League (NPL) under US Club Soccer, emphasizing club-driven player development nationwide. It also participates in the Development Player League (DPL), a national platform for top youth clubs to showcase talent. Additionally, the club competes in the Florida Premier League, supporting a structured pathway for players to elevate their game toward higher levels of achievement. FC Sarasota prioritizes creating a lifelong passion for soccer through creative, attacking styles of play at all program levels.

Leagues: NPL | DPL

United Soccer Alliance is a youth soccer club operating in Clay County and Jacksonville, Florida. The club provides a comprehensive soccer experience for a wide range of age groups, from U5 to U19, with programs tailored to different skill levels. Their offerings include a Recreational program, a Youth Academy for younger players, and an Elite Academy that serves as a bridge to their highest level of competition. The club's most competitive teams participate in several prestigious youth soccer leagues, providing a clear pathway for player development. United Soccer Alliance is a member of MLS Next, the highest level of youth soccer in the United States, which provides a direct pathway for players to be scouted by professional MLS teams. In addition to MLS Next, the club's teams compete in the National Academy League, the Development Player League (DPL), the Florida Academy League, the Florida Girls Academy League, and the EDP Soccer League. This wide array of league affiliations ensures that players at all levels of the club have the opportunity to compete at a high level and showcase their talents. The club's commitment to player development is further demonstrated by its structured program pathway, which is designed to help young players progress from foundational skills to elite competition.

Leagues: DPL

Florida Prime Soccer is a youth soccer club operating in Northeast Florida. The club is built on a foundation of development, passion, and community, focusing on creating a positive and challenging environment for players. They serve a broad range of age groups, with a structured player pathway that begins with the Prime Rookie Project for ages U3-U6 and progresses through to their Competitive program for ages U9-U19. Additional programs include a Junior Academy for U6-U8 and Recreational+ soccer for ages U6-U14. The organization utilizes a professionally licensed coaching staff dedicated to building player confidence, technical skills, and game understanding. Florida Prime Soccer aims to help every player reach their full potential while fostering values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Their programs are designed to ignite a lifelong love for the game for players of all skill levels. The club offers a clear progression for players aiming to advance within their system.

Leagues: DPL

Kings Hammer Soccer Club provides a comprehensive player development experience in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The club's mission is to encourage, inspire, and empower each player and coach to reach their highest potential within the game and in life. This is guided by the core values of Respect, Leadership, Passion, Integrity, and Creativity. Kings Hammer offers a clear player pathway with programs for boys and girls from ages U7 to U19, including Juniors, Pre-Academy, and Academy teams. A key feature of the club is its focus on holistic development, underscored by partnerships with organizations like the One Shot Foundation for athlete safety and The Coaches' Voice for elevated coaching education. The club provides a platform for players to compete at the highest levels of youth soccer. Top competitive programs offered within the Kings Hammer organization include MLS Next, the Girls Academy (GA), and the National Premier Leagues (NPL). Through these programs and a strong focus on college recruiting, the club aims to develop leaders and individuals who will inspire others.

Leagues: DPL

Naples United Football Club is a soccer organization based in Naples, Florida. Established in 2017, the club was founded on the principle of creating a community-focused team and a development pathway for local youth. The club offers a youth academy for players aged five and older, providing a direct route to higher levels of competition. A unique feature is its status as the only professional soccer club in Naples, allowing older academy players exposure to semi-professional and professional training environments. This structure is designed to prepare players for university and professional soccer opportunities. The club's philosophy is built on the values of Honesty, Humility, and Hard Work, which are instilled in players from the youngest ages up to the professional level. Their senior team competes in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), and the youth competitive teams are registered through the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA). Naples United aims to develop the entire person, not just the soccer player, within a personal and high-performance environment.

Leagues: DPL

Orlando City Soccer School - Lake Nona is a youth soccer club that operates in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida. The club provides a comprehensive player pathway with a curriculum rooted in UEFA Pro and USSF A coaching methodologies, delivered by licensed professionals in world-class facilities. They offer a range of programs for boys and girls, with competitive teams for birth years 2008-2018 and recreational programs for younger players, including a "Little Kickers" program for children as young as 18 months. In collaboration with the Orlando City Academy, the club provides an unmatched development environment designed to cultivate excellence on and off the field. Their teams compete in a variety of top youth soccer leagues, including the ECNL Regional League (ECNLR), National Premier Leagues (NPL), and the Development Player League (DPL). The club's core values are an obsession with progression, trust, and a love for the game, community, and the club. OCSS - Lake Nona provides a clear pathway for players to advance to the highest levels of the sport, leveraging its connection with the broader Orlando City SC organization. The club is committed to developing players to their full potential in a structured and challenging environment.

Leagues: DPL

Palm Beach Gardens Predators (PBG Predators) is a youth soccer organization operating in the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida area. The club provides multiple programs for youth soccer players, offering a year-round travel season for competitive teams. PBG Predators serves boys and girls with teams ranging from U8 through U19. The club emphasizes a "Players First" philosophy and utilizes Veo Technology for game recording and analysis. A notable feature is their TOPSoccer program, which is designed for disabled players in the community. For boys, the highest level of competition offered is the Elite Club National League (ECNL), with both national and regional teams from the U13 to U19 age groups. The girls' program competes on two national platforms: the Girls Academy (GA) and the Development Player League (DPL) for ages U13 to U19. The club has a track record of developing players who advance to play at the professional level.

Leagues: DPL