About the US Youth Soccer National League
The National League operates three tiers of league competition, with options for both club-based and team-based leagues in the 13U-19U age groups.
The National League club-based divisions offer like-minded clubs with a platform to compete in an advanced league setting while focusing on maximizing the experience of the players across entire clubs. Club-based league play determines teams’ potential paths into national events and postseason competition.
The National League team-based divisions offer individual teams high-level competition in different geographical areas across the country. Regardless of club size or background, any team can earn its place into the leagues and move forward on pathways into national events and postseason competition.
For more information about how the National Leagues program works, please go to the National League website.
For Interested Michigan Teams
Clubs interested in the club-based divisions of National League should contact the National League directly about their application process.
Teams interested in the team-based divisions of National League will need to complete application(s) and earn MSYSA endorsement in order to participate in the league. See the Application Information and Endorsement Criteria below for more information.
Team-Based League Application Information
There are TWO (2) applications that must be submitted if a team wishes to be considered for the team-based divisions of National League:
| 1. MSYSA/GotSport Application |
| 2. USYS National League Team-Based Application (and payment) |
Fees will be submitted directly to US Youth Soccer. Both applications and fees must be submitted by the deadlines listed below.
Team-Based League Fees (By Team)
| $775 (per season) USYS program fees – due at the time of application |
| $450 MSYSA team registration fees – due at the time of application |
All fees will be submitted directly to US Youth Soccer. Teams who apply but who are not endorsed or who are not accepted will receive a full refund. Teams who apply, are endorsed, but later withdraw will not receive a refund of any kind
Links & Documents
| MSYSA Application (GotSport) – Due July 8 for Fall 2025 |
| National League Team-Based Application (Squadi) – Due July 8 for Fall 2025 |
| National League Great Lakes Conference (Team-Based) – Scores, Standings, Calendar, Rules, Instructions |
| National League Midwest Conference (Team-Based) – Scores, Standings, Calendar, Rules, Instructions |
| MSYSA Endorsement Criteria – 2025/2026 |
| MSYSA Club Merger & Dissolution Policy |
| MSYSA Policy on Club Passcarding |
