As of the 2026/27 season, SC Youth Soccer will be operating the ‘Palmetto Development League’. The league will consist of three (3) male divisions under the name 'Boys Development League'.
- Direct qualification into National 1
- Updated league name and branding that better aligns with us all striving to develop players for the next level in their respective pyramid.
- Updated division names that allow separation from Cups as we adapt and change this structure to meet player experience needs, especially on the female side.
- Expansion of Open Cup
- Continued technical requirements and review of other player development initiatives.
LEAGUE DIVISIONS
Premier Division
- One statewide conference capped at 10 teams
- Qualifying league for playoffs to enter State Cup
- League winner qualifies for National 1 (pending approval with operator)
- Teams that do not qualify are eligible for Open Cup
- $ 950 Cup Season; $ 700 non-Cup Season
Championship Division
- Two or three localized division capped at 10 teams
- Qualifying league for Presidents Cup
- Teams that do not qualify are eligible for Open Cup
- Promotion/relegation
- $875 Cup Season; $ 700 non-Cup Season
Open Division
- Two to four localized division capped at 10 teams
- All teams are eligible for Open Cup
- Promotion to Championship
- $700
CUP STRUCTURE
State Cup
Who Qualifies?
- The top sixteen (16) teams between National 1 and the PDL Premier Division enter playoffs
- Inclusion of NAL, MLS Academy, ECNL Regional as qualifying leagues is under review
- Fee included with league entry for PDL teams; $ 450.00 for non-PDL teams
Presidents Cup
Who Qualifies?
- Top eight (8) teams from the PDL Championship Division qualify for Presidents Cup
- Fee included with league entry
Open Cup
Who Qualifies?
- Any PDL Championship Division team that does not qualify for the Presidents Cup
- All PDL Championship Division teams
- Any other US Soccer Member Association teams (including recreational members)
- $700
