REGIONAL ACADEMY

Discover the Regional Academy at Independence Soccer for U13-U19 players.

The DETAILS

Born in 2007-2013 (U13-U19)


The Regional Academy teams are for the high-level players in the U13-U19 age groups.  One team per age group/region will be selected for each of the four programs that we support at the club.  Players are selected based on geographic region in the Charlotte area.  Boy’s Regional Academy teams compete in the National Academy League (NAL) and/or the National Premier League (NPL).  Girl’s Regional Academy teams compete in the Girls Academy ASPIRE League or the Development Player League (DPL).


Current players are placed on these teams based on performance level in training, matches, and ID sessions. New players  who are interested in this program must complete the Player Placement Process and attend ID sessions  to be selected for these programs.

  • Season

    A typical season runs from August through May.  Teams train 3 nights per week and play matches and tournaments that will require travel in North Carolina as well as the South-Atlantic region.

  • Locations

    North: Cornelius, Huntersville, and Mooresville

    • Boy’s Regional Academy teams in the North will compete in the National Academy League (NAL) and National Premier League (NPL). 
    • Girl's Regional Academy teams in the North will compete in the Girls Academy ASPIRE. 

    South: York County (Rock Hill), and Gaston

    • Boy's Regional Academy teams in the South will compete in the National Premier League (NPL). 
    • Girl's Regional Academy teams in the South will compete in the Girls Academy ASPIRE. 

    Matthews:

    • Boy's Regional Academy teams in Matthew's will compete in the National Academy League (NAL) and NCYSA.
    • Girl's Regional Academy teams in Matthews will compete in the Development Premier League (DPL).

  • Contact

    Interested in being a part of the Regional Academy? Reach out to info@independencesoccer.club for more information.

  • Photos & Videos

    Richard Barry Park

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    Mooresville

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    Manchester Meadows 

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    Matthews

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  • Program Dues

    Dues for Girls Programming


    Dues for Boys Programming

  • Player Placement Process

    Learn About the Player Placement Process

New players who are interested in this program must complete the Player Placement Process and attend ID sessions to be selected for these programs.

GIRLS & BOYS ID SESSIONS REGIONAL ACADEMY


Matthews (U13-U10 Boys & Girls, 2013-2007).


ID Sessions have concluded for the 2025-26 Season for Boys and Girls Regional Academy North and South.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PLAYERS

BOYS & GIRLS REGIONAL ACADEMY TEAMS & STAFF 2025-26

Teams & Staff

REGIONAL ACADEMY NORTH

U13 Regional Academy North (Born in 2013) Sam Rodgers

U14 Regional Academy North (Born in 2012) TBA

U15 Regional Academy North (Born in 2011) TBA

U16 Regional Academy North (Born in 2010) Sam Rodgers

U17 Regional Academy North (Born in 2009) Bobby Rosario

U18/19 Regional Academy North (Born in 2008/2007) Bobby Rosario

Teams & Staff

REGIONAL ACADEMY NORTH

U13 Regional Academy North (Born in 2013) TBA

U14 Regional Academy North (Born in 2012) Brooke Bingham

U15 Regional Academy North (Born in 2011) Rhem Stubbs

U16 Regional Academy North (Born in 2010) Brooke Bingham

U17 Regional Academy North (Born in 2009) Neil Roberts

U18/19 Regional Academy North (Born in 2008/2007) Rhem Stubbs

Teams & Staff

REGIONAL ACADEMY SOUTH

U13 Regional Academy South (Born in 2013) TBA

U14 Regional Academy South (Born in 2012) Fernando Gonazalez

U15 Regional Academy South (Born in 2011) Brian Udy

U16 Regional Academy South (Born in 2010) Cesar Robles

U17 Regional Academy South (Born in 2009) Fernando Gonazalez

U18/19 Regional Academy South (Born in 2007/2008) Cesar Robles

Teams & Staff

REGIONAL ACADEMY SOUTH

U13 Regional Academy South (Born in 2013) Ariel Morales

U14 Regional Academy South (Born in 2012) Ciara Barnes

U15 Regional Academy South (Born in 2011) Alexis Pittman

U16 Regional Academy South (Born in 2010) Ana Holz

U17 Regional Academy South (Born in 2009) Ciara Barnes

U18/19 Regional Academy South (Born in 2008/2007) Ana Holz

Teams & Staff

REGIONAL ACADEMY MATTHEWS

U13 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2013) TBA

U14 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2012) TBA

U15 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2011) TBA

U16 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2010) TBA

U17 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2009) TBA

U18/19 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2007/2008) TBA

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REGIONAL ACADEMY MATTHEWS

U13 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2013) TBA

U14 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2012) TBA

U15 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2011) TBA

U16 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2010) TBA

U17 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2009) TBA

U18/19 Regional Academy Matthews (Born in 2008/2007) TBA

PRE GIRLS ACADEMY & PRE MLS ACADEMY

Introducing Our Soccer Program: Pre Girls Academy and Pre MLS Academy


Our Pre Girls Academy and Pre MLS Academy programs are made for high-level players in the U11-U12 age groups, serving as a stepping stone to our National and Regional programs. With a selective approach, approximately 24 players per age group/region are chosen for each supported program. Selection criteria are based on the geographical region within the Charlotte area.


Players in the Pre Girls Academy and Pre MLS Academy teams participate in the Carolina Development League (CDL) and may also have affiliation with the NCYSA. Current players earn their spots through exceptional performance in training, matches, and ID sessions. Prospective players keen on joining this program must attend the ID sessions for selection. The season runs in two segments (August-November and January-May), with teams training three nights per week and engaging in matches and tournaments that necessitate travel within a three-hour radius of Charlotte.


Players must complete the Player Placement Process and attend ID sessions to be selected for these programs.