The original national identification and development program for high-level and elite players established in 1977 as the US Youth Soccer Select Team Program
The only elite player program with more than 25 years of experience and verifiable results.
A well-defined infrastructure in place and the experience to deliver international travel and competition, exposure, scholarships and other exclusive opportunities
Not a dream, but a reality with programs in US Youth Soccer's 55 member State Associations
The only elite player development program that can claim a majority of current and past players on the United States Men's, Women's and Youth teams as alumni
The only elite player development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer and Women's United Soccer Association as alumni
An opportunity to train with and compete against the best players at the State, Regional, and National levels
What are the goals of ODP?
To identify a pool of players in each age group from which United States Men's, Women's, and Youth national team pools can be selected for international competition
To provide high level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels
Through the use of carefully selected licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the enhancement of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching
How are players selected for ODP?
Open tryouts are available to any player
Scouting of US Youth Soccer State Association, Regional and National events and leagues
US Youth Soccer State Association league and club play
Regional pools and teams are selected only from players that participate in sanctioned US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program events
Players are evaluated on the four basic components
1. Technique or ball skills
2. Tactical sense or decision making ability
3. Fitness and athletic ability
4. Attitude
What are the benefits of participating in ODP?
Individual development as a player
Opportunity to train, play, and compete with the best players
State Association administration and funding
Regional and National funding to reduce cost
Quality instruction from the most respected and experienced coaches in the country
Established relationships and exposure to collegiate, professional, Regional and National team coaches
Opportunities to represent one's State Association, Region or country in domestic and international competition
Exposure to collegiate programs
Exposure to the MLS' Project 40 program
What is exclusive to US Youth Soccer ODP?
The first and original youth soccer Olympic Development Program
Interregional competition and camps
International travel and competition spanning the globe to include Asia, Australia, Europe, and Central and South America
US Youth Soccer ADIDAS Cup and ADIDAS Super Group at the Disney Soccer Showcase
Girls and Boys ADIDAS US Youth Soccer Elite Soccer Player camps, which are invitation-only free week-long camps consisting of intense training sessions, games, and off-the-field classroom sessions
Matches versus renowned international clubs such as Newcastle, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Ajax FC, and Real Madrid, and youth national teams from China, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Canada, Finland, and others
