MLS Next 2 Clubs in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Soccer Club (CSC) is a youth soccer organization operating across the Charleston area, providing training and game programs for children aged 6-18. The club focuses on the technical, tactical, physical, and social/psychological aspects of individual player development. CSC manages over a million square feet of soccer fields, including complexes in Summerville, Daniel Island, and Patriots Point. The club offers various programs, including Pre-Junior Academy (U5-U9), Junior Academy (U8-U12), and Select (U13-U19) teams. Charleston Soccer Club competes in top competitive leagues such as MLS Next for boys and DPL for girls. They also participate in USYS Premier II NL Piedmont, USYS NL-SC, SCYS PMSL, SCYS Open, and the Coastal Premier League. CSC supports its community through scholarships, PAL partnerships, and free soccer opportunities for non-traditional youth athletes. The club also facilitates international tours for its boys' and girls' teams through its partnership with Pro 11 Sport Tours.

Leagues: MLS Next 2

Lowcountry United Soccer Academy (LUSA) is a youth soccer organization operating in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, with a presence in Charleston. The club is associated with James Island Youth Soccer Club (JIYSC), which is recognized as South Carolina's oldest soccer club. Lowcountry United Soccer Academy offers competitive programs designed for players from U13 through U19. The club focuses on holistic player development within a challenging and supportive environment, aiming to cultivate a love for soccer. Lowcountry United Soccer Academy provides a pathway for advanced players through participation in several top competitive leagues. For boys, the club competes in the MLS NEXT New Competition Tier and the National Academy League (NAL). Girls' teams participate in the Girls Academy Aspire League (DPL) and the Development Premier League (DPL). Additionally, the club's U13-U19 teams compete in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) within the South Atlantic Premier League Conference and the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA). These programs expose players to regional and national competition, supporting their development towards higher levels of play.

Leagues: MLS Next 2