The timeline of the Development Academy
April 30, 2020
The U.S. Soccer Federation elected to end the DA earlier this month. Look back at the competition and its 13 seasons.
U.S. Soccer ends Development Academy
April 15, 2020
U.S. Soccer announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Federation was ending the operation of the Development Academy immediately.
Girls Development Academy Top Scorers: U14
March 30, 2020
TopDrawerSoccer highlights the top scorers from the U14 age group in the Girls Development Academy during the 2019-2020 season. Check out who made the list.
Girls Development Academy Top Scorers
March 16, 2020
TopDrawerSoccer highlights the top scorers from every age group in the Girls Development Academy during the 2019-2020 season. Check out who made the lists.
Girls Development Academy: Players to Watch
August 29, 2018
The Girls Development Academy kicks off over the holiday weekend. Keep an eye on these 12 players as the season ramps up.
Girls Development Academy Finals Standouts
July 13, 2018
The Girls Development Academy playoffs wrapped on Wednesday with Sunday's finals from Kansas City. See who emerged triumphant, and which players were key in their wins.
Girls Development Academy Semifinal Preview
July 9, 2018
The Girls Development Academy U16/17 and U15 semifinals kick off on Monday. TopDrawerSoccer previews the four games.
Girls Development Academy Playoff Hub
June 25, 2018
Check out all of the exclusive content from the 2018 Girls Development Academy playoffs and summer showcase.
Boys Development Academy Playoff Hub
June 20, 2018
Check out all of the TopDrawerSoccer exclusive coverage from the 2018 Boys Development Academy Playoffs.
Boys Development Academy Weekly Standouts
January 24, 2018
There were a number of Boys Development Academy teams back in action over the weekend. Check out who were the top individual performances from the past week.
Development Academy West Region - Gallery
November 7, 2017
The Development Academy U14/13 West Region Showcase was held in Oceanside last weekend. Check out the best photos from the event.
Development Academy Standouts: Oct. 7-8
October 10, 2017
It was a slow week in the Development Academy with MLS Academies busy in another competition. However, there were still some standout performances from the past weekend.
Girls Development Academy Standouts: Oct. 4
October 4, 2017
TopDrawerSoccer takes a look at the best individual performances from the Girls Development Academy last weekend.
Boys Development Academy Standouts: Oct. 3
October 3, 2017
It was rivalry weekend in the Development Academy. Check out which players stood out from the past weekend’s games.
Development Academy Standouts: Semifinals
July 15, 2017
The Development Academy semifinals were on Friday at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson. Check out which players did well from the four games.
2016/2017 Development Academy Awards
July 14, 2017
With the 2016-2017 season coming to a close this weekend, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy named its end of the year award winners, including Players and Coaches of the Year as well as Conference Best XI's, at its pre-Academy Championships kickoff Banquet on Thursday.
Development Academy Semifinal preview
July 13, 2017
The Development Academy 2016-2017 season wraps up this weekend in Carson, California with the semifinals and championships from the U16 and U18 age groups. TDS previews the action.
Development Academy Preview: U13/U14
November 4, 2016
If the Development Academy is the pipeline to the youth national team, the next generation of YNT players will be in LA this weekend for the West Region showcase. TDS previews the action.
Development Academy crowns award winners
July 21, 2016
With the 2015-16 season coming to a close this past weekend, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy named its conference award winners for Player of the Year and Coach of the Year. Additional accolades include a Starting XI for each conference at each age group, as well as a club Community award and an administrative award.
Top scorers in the Development Academy U16
December 23, 2015
With no more games remaining in 2015 for the Development Academy, TopDrawerSoccer takes a look at the top goal scorers from the elite boys club soccer league from this season.
Development Academy Showcase: U16 Best XI
December 11, 2015
The 2015 Development Academy is in the books. The U16 age group featured a number of talented players. TDS names its Best XI from the event.
Development Academy Showcase: U18 Best XI
December 10, 2015
The U18 age group at the Development Academy Showcase had a number of players trying to make a good impression in their last trips to the annual event in Florida. Here are the ones that stood out to TopDrawerSoccer.
Development Academy Standouts: Last Hurrah
December 7, 2015
Sunday was the last day of play for the U18 age group at the Development Academy Showcase in Florida. Check out which players did well on the final day of action from the older age group.
Development Academy Standouts: U16 Stars
December 6, 2015
After sharing the stage with the U18s on Friday, the U16 teams at the Development Academy Showcase took the stage all to themselves on Saturday. Here are the players that did well.
Development Academy Standouts: Day 2
December 5, 2015
Goalkeepers took over the show on Friday at the Development Academy Showcase with a number of breakout performances. Check out which players did well from the event in Florida.
Development Academy Standouts: Day 1
December 4, 2015
The 2015 Development Academy Showcase kicked off on Thursday with the U17/U18 age group. TopDrawerSoccer highlights the best individual performances from the first day.
Development Academy expands to U12s
October 16, 2015
On Friday, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced plans to expand to the U12 age group for the 2016 season. Two officials talked about what the move means for the league.
Development Academy Finals Week Best XI
July 24, 2015
The 2014-2015 Development Academy season came to an end last week with the National Championship games. TopDrawerSoccer names its Best XI from the event.
Development Academy Semifinal Recap
July 17, 2015
The semifinals of the Development Academy National Championship wrapped up on Thursday and there are only MLS academy teams left in the hunt for the titles in the U16 and U18 age group.
Development Academy Preview: National Semis
July 15, 2015
The U16 and U18 semifinals are taking place on Thursday at the NTC in Carson, California. TopDrawerSoccer previews the action and offers predictions for the games.
Development Academy U18 Playoffs Best XI
July 8, 2015
The Development Academy U18 playoffs concluded last month in Indiana. TopDrawerSoccer hands out its Best XI from the event.
Development Academy Teams of the Season
July 6, 2015
U.S. Soccer handed out some awards during the Development Academy Playoffs to the honorees on the Conference XI for the U16 and U18 age groups.
Development Academy Playoffs U16 Best XI
July 3, 2015
The Development Academy playoffs concluded last week in Indiana. With eight teams moving onto the quarterfinal round, TopDrawerSoccer takes a look back at the best XI from the U16 playoffs.
Development Academy Playoffs Photo Gallery
June 30, 2015
The Development Academy playoffs ended on Friday. Here are some of the best photos from the event in Indiana.
U18 Development Academy Playoffs Preview
June 17, 2015
The Development Academy playoffs kick off next week in Indiana. Will there be any surprises in the U18 age group? Take a look at all 32 teams to qualify for the event.
Development Academy U14 Showcase Preview
June 15, 2015
The 2014-2015 U14 Development Academy Showcase kicks off on Friday. TopDrawerSoccer takes a look at some of the games and stories to watch from Indiana.
Development Academy Showcase Best XI: U16
December 9, 2014
The 2014 Development Academy Winter Showcase is in the books. TopDrawerSoccer takes a look back at the best performances from the U16 age group.
Development Academy Season Preview
September 5, 2014
The 2014-15 Development Academy kicks off on Saturday. Here’s a preview of some of the top teams and clubs from across the country heading into the new season.
U14 Development Academy Showcase Best XI
June 19, 2014
The U14 Development Academy wrapped up its season with their recent showcase in Westfield, Indiana. These are the top eleven players that stood out for us based on the action we observed.
Development Academy Recap: End of season
June 10, 2014
The regular season for the Development Academy came to a close on Monday as the final few games ended in time for the preparations of postseason play in the coming weeks from Indy.
Headlines
-
2024 Big South Men's Breakout Candidates
-
2024 Men's Big East Breakout Candidates
-
2024 Men's ASUN Breakout Candidates
-
2024 Men's ACC Breakout Candidates
-
2024 Men's A10 Breakout Candidates
- 2024 Men's Division I Transfer Tracker
-
2024 Men's AAC Breakout Candidates
-
2024 Men's America East Breakout C (...)
- 2024 Men's Division I International Signees
- Western Michigan’s Unique Path to Success
Boys Commitments
Jake Tatch ・2025
Forward (Michigan)
Jake Steinman ・2025
Defender (Colgate)
Alvaro Alanis ・2024
Midfielder (Wisconsin-Eau Claire)
Girls Commitments
Mimi Yamamoto ・2025
Midfielder (Utah)
Sophia Enwright ・2025
Defender (Utah Valley)
Avery Johnson ・2025
Midfielder (Yale)
