As of the 2026/27 season, SC Youth Soccer will be operating the ‘Palmetto Development League’. The league will consist of two (2) female divisions under the name 'Girls 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.
  • The introduction of the Rising Cup (female only).
  • Continued technical requirements and review of other player development initiatives.

LEAGUE DIVISIONS

  • Summit Division

    • One statewide conference capped at 10 teams
    • Qualifying league to enter State Cup and Presidents Cup
    • Teams that do not qualify are eligible for the Rising Cup (formerly Open)
    • $ 700.00

  • Rising Division

    • Two or three localized division capped at 10 teams
    • All teams are eligible for the Rising Cup
    • Promotion into Summit
    • $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/DPL
    • There will only be State Cup for girls programming, no Presidents Cup.
    • The State Cup Champion would go straight to USYS Nationals.
    • The runner-up of State Cup will represent South Carolina at Southern Presidents Cup. 
    • Fee Structure: $100 for Preliminary Rounds; $200 for First Round; $200 for Quarterfinal Round; $300 for Semifinal/Final Rounds

  • Rising Cup

    Who Qualifies?


    • Any PDL Summit Division team that does not qualify for the State Cup
    • All PDL Rising Division teams
    • Any other U.S. Soccer Member Association teams (including recreational members)
    • $700 entry fee