Development Player League
Inter Atlanta FC is proud to announce it is joining the Development Player League (DPL). The DPL is a highly competitive, player-centric league specifically focused on female players and presents a significant opportunity for our girls program. Our U13-U19 Elite girls teams will compete in the DPL beginning in the 2021-2022 season. Inter Atlanta’s acceptance is part of an expansion of the Southeast Region that includes Georgia-based clubs TopHat, AFC and SSA, plus other clubs from Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Club is actively exploring all available league options for our other U13-U19 girls teams and our boys teams for the 2021-2022 season, and will have more exciting news to share before tryouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this mean for our girls program?
Joining a highly competitive, player-centric league specifically focused on female players is a significant opportunity for the girls program at Inter Atlanta.
What does this mean for U13-U19 girls teams?
Our U13-U19 Elite girls teams in each age group will compete in the DPL. The competitive landscape in Georgia continues to change. The club is exploring all available options for our other U13-U19 girls teams for the 2021-2022 season and will have more exciting news to share before tryouts.
What clubs will our DPL teams play?
Our entry to the DPL is part of an expansion of the Southeast Region that includes Georgia based clubs TopHat, AFC and SSA, plus other clubs from Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
What are the travel requirements?
We expect the travel requirements will be similar to those of the National League, across a similar geographic footprint.
What are the practice requirements?
We expect the practice requirements for our Elite teams to remain unchanged.
Will there be showcases?
Yes, there will be college showcase events.
Will DPL players be allowed to play high school soccer in the spring?
Yes.
What is the relationship between the DPL and the Girls Academy League?
The Girls Academy League is considered the top, female focused league in the country. The Girls Academy League named the DPL as its official second tier competition platform, in December of 2020. The DPL’s association with the Girls Academy League is attractive, as it provides an obvious growth path for our girls program.
Where can I learn more about the DPL?
https://dpleague.org/