For the 2024-2025 Season
See the progression along the National League pathway from the league level (Premier 1 or Premier 2) to the national events (Quarterfinals and Semifinals) to the USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.
USYS National Championships
The very best teams from the National League (who qualified via National League Semifinals) compete alongside the USYS Regional Championship representatives for a chance to claim the National Championship.
National League Semifinals
The best teams from the quarterfinals compete for a chance to advance to the USYS National Championships.
National League Quarterfinals
The best teams from the previous season’s conference league play compete for a chance to advance to the next stage of national events: the semifinals.
CONFERENCE
Premier 1
If your team is in a Premier 1 division, you have the chance to:
- Earn automatic qualification for next season’s NL Quarterfinals with a top finish.
- The top finisher may also have qualification opportunities to the Regional Championships.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s NL Quarterfinals if selected through an application process.
CONFERENCE
Premier 2
If your team is in a Premier 2 division, your performance this season can help you:
- Potentially earn promotion to a Premier 1 division for next season.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s NL Quarterfinals if selected through an application process.