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'.
- 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
- Teams that do not qualify are eligible for Open Cup
- $ 700
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
- $ 700
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?
- State Cup will now operate as an open entry event with a seeding hierarchy as follows: 1) National 1 League 2) South Carolina Premier Alliance 3) PDL Summit 4) NAL
- Fee Structure: $100 for Preliminary Rounds; $200 for Round of 16; $200 for Quarterfinal Round; $300 for Semifinal/Final Rounds
Presidents Cup
Who Qualifies?
- Presidents Cup will now operate as an open entry event with a seeding hierarchy as follows: 1) PDL - Premier 2) PDL - Championship 3) US Club Local Leagues (CCL etc.)
- Fee Structure: $100 for Preliminary Rounds; $200 for Round of 16; $200 for Quarterfinal Round; $300 for Semifinal/Final Rounds
Open Cup
Who Qualifies?
- Any PDL Championship Division team that does not qualify for the Presidents Cup
- All PDL Open Division teams
- Any other US Soccer Member Association teams (including recreational members)
- $700
