SELECT
Select Program Overview
The Select Program offers an opportunity for older youth players (ages 13U to 19U) to play soccer at a more challenging and competitive level, while still emphasizing learning, growth, and fun. IAFC Select players are expected to give a greater commitment of time, energy, and focus to their teams. Select teams are formed once per year, with tryouts occurring in late May and early June. Players are assigned to teams based upon their individual skill levels and team needs.
For the 2025-2026 season:
- Boys U13U–U19 MLS NEXT players must commit to a year-round season (Fall and Spring).
- Boys Select teams compete in MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT New Tier, National Academy League (NAL), and Southern Clubs Champions League (SCCL).
- Boys teams (U15U–U19) in MLS NEXT New Tier, NAL, and SCCL will compete in a Fall Season only.
- Girls Select teams compete in GA Aspire, Development Player League (DPL), and Southern Clubs Champions League (SCCL).
- Girls teams (U15–U19) in
GA Aspire, DPL, and
SCCL will compete in a
Fall Season only.
Quick Facts:
- Offered to boys and girls 13U-19U. Fall and Spring season (Aug - May; team placement offers go out in June)
- Teams participate in MLS Next, GA Aspire, MLS Next New Tier, DPL, NAL, & SCCL
- Players are selected through a tryout process which takes place at the end of the season.
- Teams are led by professionally licensed coaches
- Practice two/four times per week with games on the weekend
- Attend approximately four tournaments per year, two in Fall season and two in spring season
MLS Next & GA Aspire/DPL ID Clinics
Interested in joining Inter Atlanta’s Select Program? Join us for our Select ID Clinics to showcase your skills!
Once registered, our coaching staff will review your information and personally invite selected players to the session. Registration does not guarantee an invitation.
MLS Next ID Clinic: Sunday May 4, 2025
GA Aspire/DPL Clinic: Sunday May 11, 2025
Location: Arizona Avenue Fields
This is your opportunity to be evaluated for our competitive teams ahead of the 2025-2026 season. We’re excited to meet the next wave of talent at Inter Atlanta!
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Team Levels
13U-19U (Tiered):
Select Program: ADP, Blue, Black, Navy, Royal, White, Gray
Age Brackets & Format
Fall 2024-Spring 2025
| Division | Birth Year | Format | Game Length | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13U - ADP | 2012 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 4/week - 1.25 hour |
| 13U - Blue, Black | 2012 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 13U - Navy, Royal, White Gray | 2012 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 14U - ADP | 2011 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 4/week - 1.25 hour |
| 14U - Blue, Black | 2011 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 14U - Navy, Royal, White | 2011 | 11v11 | 2- 35 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 15U - ADP, Blue, Black | 2010 | 11v11 | 2- 40 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 15U - Navy, Royal, White, Gray | 2010 | 11v11 | 2- 40 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 16U - ADP, Blue, Black | 2009 | 11v11 | 2- 40 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 16U - Navy, Royal, White | 2009 | 11v11 | 2- 40 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 17U - ADP, Blue, Black | 2008 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 17U - Girls Black | 2008 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 17U - Navy, Royal | 2008 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 19U - ADP | 2006/07 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 19U - Boys Blue | 2006/07 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 3/week - 1.25 hour |
| 19U - Girls Blue | 2006/07 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
| 19U - Boys Black | 2006/07 | 11v11 | 2- 45 min halves | 2/week - 1.25 hour |
Important Dates - Select Program
Summer 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Late May - Early June | CLUB TRYOUTS |
| Early June | Roster placement offers |
| July | Pre-season Competitive Camp |
Fall 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 5 | Start of SCCL practices |
| Mid-late August | Pre-season Tournaments |
| September | SCCL Regular Season games begin |
| Mid Nov - Early Dec | Post-Season Tournaments |
Spring 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February 5 | First day of Spring practices |
| Mid-late February | Pre-season tournaments |
| March 1 | SCCL Regular season games begin |
| Mid May | Post-season tournaments |
| Late May | CLUB TRYOUTS |
Important Dates - Advanced Development Program (ADP)
Summer 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Late May | ADP TRYOUTS |
| Early-Mid June | Roster placement offers |
| June 15-19 | NAL Championship |
| June 19-23 | MLS Next Showcase |
| June 26-July 1 | DPL 2024 Nationals |
| Late July | Pre-season Competitive Camp |
Fall 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 1 | Start of MLS Next, NAL and DPL practices |
| Mid-late August | Friendlies |
| September | Start of MLS Next, NAL and DPL games |
Spring 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January | Start of MLS Next games |
| February | NAL & DPL League games begin (13U - 14U) |
| Late May | ADP Tryouts |
Financial Aid
We prioritize and make every effort to assist families who have a financial need through our financial aid fund. Financial aid is not guaranteed and there is a formal application and documentation upload process required before review. Please click the button below for more information and application.
Uniforms
Our Select uniform kits are ordered, fulfilled and customer supported by Soccer.com. Please click below to view ordering instructions.
- All 13U-19U players need to order a uniform kit.
- Jersey numbers are preassigned for each player to avoid duplicates.
- Uniforms are for two years (23/24 & 24/25) and costs range from $270-$290.
Select Team Managers
Team Manager Overview
Managers are an integral piece in every team. Managers assist with administrative tasks, most notably assisting with communication between individual teams and Inter Atlanta club coaches/officials, online tasks throughout the season - registering and checking-in teams for tournaments/events, updating scores (when applicable), and some minor game day responsibilities to help keep their team organized and ready to play!
If interested in learning more about assisting in a team manager role, please click below to see a general outline of responsibilities:
Contact Us
Please direct any questions to our staff
John Downey
Director of Coaching / MLS Next Director
jdowney[at]interatlantafc.com
Ross Lawrence
DPL Director
rlawrence[at]interatlantafc.com
Josh Bagriansky
Boys Select Director
