Directory of Youth Soccer Clubs in South Dakota
Navigating the youth soccer landscape in South Dakota offers parents a wide variety of competitive pathways, ranging from elite academy programs to community-based travel leagues.
Whether you are looking for a US Youth Soccer (USYS) affiliate, a Elite MLS Next or ECNL member, or an NPL program, the organizations listed below represent the primary development hubs for youth players. Use the filters to sort by city or competitive level to find the right fit for your player's age group and skill level.
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Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club operates in the West River area of South Dakota and is based in Rapid City. The club was established in 2014 through a merger of the Rapid City Youth Soccer League and the Rushmore Soccer Club. Black Hills Rapids serves a wide range of players, offering programs for children as young as three years old up to the U-19 age group. A unique feature of the club is its partnership with the professional MLS club, the Colorado Rapids, as part of the Rapids adidas Alliance. This affiliation provides a direct pathway for players aspiring to reach professional levels. The club's most competitive teams participate in the National Premier League (NPL). Through its partnership, players have tryout opportunities with the Colorado Rapids Development Academy and Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) teams. The club's Select program teams also compete in the South Dakota State Championship, aiming to advance to US Soccer Regional Championships.
Leagues: NPL
Understanding the South Dakota Youth Soccer Ecosystem
Choosing a club in South Dakota often requires balancing travel time, coaching fees, and facility quality. In this region, fees range from $400 / year for local play to over $2,500 / year for full-time elite teams.
Leagues and Competition:
Most competitive clubs in this state participate in major regional leagues such as ECNL, MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League. When evaluating these clubs, parents should check if the program offers year-round training or seasonal play, as well as the surface type of their home fields (Turf vs. Grass), which we have detailed in the individual club profiles.
This list is updated seasonally to reflect tryout windows and coaching staff changes.
