DPL Clubs in New York

New York Rush is a youth soccer organization operating across various locations in New York, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Westchester. It is part of the larger Northeast Rush and global Rush Soccer network, which was founded in 1997. The club provides programs for boys and girls ranging from U4 up to U19, with a focus on long-term player development. New York Rush emphasizes a player-centered approach, offering high-quality soccer training and a clear pathway for players to advance. A unique selling point of Rush Soccer is its extensive global community, connecting players to teams from over 110 clubs in more than 50 countries, which creates opportunities for growth, competition, and cultural exchange. The club also offers a College Advisory Program (CAP) to assist players with collegiate and professional pathways. For competitive play, New York Rush teams participate in various leagues, including the USYS National League North Atlantic Conference. Top players within the Rush system also have opportunities to compete in elite programs like Rush Select, which forms national teams for tournaments globally. The Rush organization has a history of developing players who achieve collegiate and professional levels, with over 91 athletes propelled to the professional level in its 25-year history.

Leagues: MLS Next 2 | NPL | DPL

Western New York Flash (WNY Flash) is a premier youth soccer organization based in the Western New York region, serving communities across Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding areas. Established in 1996, the club has built a robust foundation in player development over nearly three decades. WNY Flash serves boys and girls from U7 through U19, with tailored programs for various skill levels and developmental stages. The club emphasizes a holistic approach, combining technical training, tactical awareness, and character building to foster lifelong passion for the sport. A key distinguishing feature is its direct ties to professional soccer pathways, drawing from the legacy of the original WNY Flash professional team that competed in the National Women's Soccer League. WNY Flash operates a comprehensive academy system that integrates elite coaching and state-of-the-art facilities to maximize player potential. Their top teams compete in high-level leagues including ECNL, NPL, and USYS National League, providing exposure to national competitions and scouting opportunities. The club has a proven track record of advancing players to collegiate programs and professional contracts, with alumni contributing to Major League Soccer and international teams. WNY Flash also prioritizes inclusivity through scholarships and outreach initiatives to ensure broad access to competitive soccer in the region.

Leagues: NPL | DPL

Clarkstown Soccer Club (CSC) is a youth soccer organization operating in Clarkstown, New York. Founded in 1962 as the Spring Valley Soccer Club, it later became the Clarkstown Sports Club, Inc. The club provides programs for a wide range of age groups, from a "TOTs Program" for 3-4 year olds up to youth travel teams for ages U8-U18. CSC offers both recreational and competitive travel soccer programs. A key feature of the club is its recent acceptance into the Development Player League (DPL), providing a pathway within the Girls Academy (GA) structure. Their youth teams compete in strong regional leagues such as the Northern Counties Soccer Association League. The club has a history of developing players who have gone on to play at Division One universities and professionally. In addition to its youth programs, CSC also fields a women's team in the WPSL and men's teams in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League.

Leagues: DPL

FC Dutchmen Surf is a premier youth soccer club operating in New York's Capital Region. Founded in 2005, the club has a rich tradition in the premier soccer community, serving over 2500 players across more than 115 teams in its history. The organization provides programs for a wide range of age groups, with an Academy for players U7-U12 and Premier teams for ages U12 through U19. FC Dutchmen Surf distinguishes itself through its affiliation with the national Surf brand, providing local players with a national reach. The club recently enhanced its offerings with the opening of a new indoor training facility, "THE WAREHOUSE," and has expanded its futsal programming. For its highest level of competition, the club's teams participate in several top competitive youth soccer leagues. These include the Elite Academy League (EAL), the Development Player League (DPL), and the National Premier League (NPL). The club's environment and culture have fostered the development of numerous players, establishing it as one of the most competitive clubs in New York.

Leagues: DPL

RNY FC Youth is a non-profit youth soccer organization operating in the Western New York area, based in Henrietta, NY. The club's history dates back to 1966 with the founding of the Rochester Mavericks, and it officially became RNY FC Youth in 2022 after being known as Empire United Soccer Academy. The club provides programs for players from ages 7 to 19. Younger players aged 7-12 focus on fundamental skills, while players aged 13-19 receive advanced technical and tactical training in a more rigorous environment to prepare them for collegiate-level play. A key feature of the club is its status as a founding member of the MLS NEXT platform, which is the highest level of youth soccer in the United States. RNY FC Youth's top competitive programs are the MLS NEXT for boys and the Girls Academy (GA) for girls. The club was also one of the original 64 clubs selected for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. RNY FC Youth aims to develop players both on and off the field, focusing on personal and athletic growth.

Leagues: DPL

Albany Rush is a youth soccer program operating in the Albany region of New York. As part of the larger Northeast Rush organization, which includes clubs in Connecticut and Massachusetts, it benefits from a national-level program and a player-centered approach. The club provides opportunities for boys and girls with birth years from 2005 to 2017. Albany Rush focuses on a positive learning environment that fosters long-term player development and personal growth, striving to provide high-quality soccer training. The organization employs a talented coaching staff with extensive experience in the youth soccer landscape. For its elite players, the club offers pathways to the highest levels of youth competition. Top competitive programs available to players within the Northeast Rush network include MLS NEXT and the Development Player League (DPL). The club also provides a pre-professional pathway through its USL2 teams for both men and women.

Leagues: DPL