FRISCO, Texas (March 28, 2024) — The USYS National League is excited to welcome eight boys clubs into the newly formed Piedmont division of the Elite 64 Regional League.
The Piedmont division will begin play in the 2024-25 season and feature clubs from South Carolina and Georgia, with competition available in the 13U through 19U age groups.
ELITE 64 REGIONAL LEAGUE | PIEDMONT (BOYS)
Bulls Soccer Club
CESA
Charleston Soccer Club
Charlotte Independence
Coast FA
James Island Soccer Club
SCUFC
United FC – Furman
A collaboration between the National League and members in the region helped to form the division, which will offer a league format that best serves the clubs while reducing travel and costs.
“Working with the National League has allowed member organizations in South Carolina to collaborate on programming options, which in turn has increased educational standards and consolidated league programming,” said Walter Clapton, Executive Director of South Carolina Youth Soccer. “Between the South Carolina Conference Qualifier, the Piedmont Conference, and E64 RL Piedmont, there is a network of quality matches at multiple levels that maintains unity and connectivity through promotion, crossover events, as well as a pathway to the USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.”
The Elite 64 Regional League serves various geographic areas around the United States. The Elite 64 Regional League provides teams that finish at the top of their group with the ability to qualify for the National League Quarterfinals.
The opportunity to earn their place into the league’s national event pathway gives all National League teams the ability to compete toward a common goal — the USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life. There is also the possibility of crossover events with other teams and clubs in the region and across the country.
“We are very excited to work with these clubs in the Elite 64 Regional League and offer opportunities for the players to play meaningful games in a club-based environment,” said Simon Collins, National League Commissioner. “We are confident this platform will provide an excellent test for players and clubs that gives them the ability to achieve short-term and long-term goals within the National League.”
For more information on Elite 64 Regional League, click here.
