Where our Players Compete
Local and national platforms built for development, exposure, and opportunity.
2026-2027 Player’s Age Group by Birthdate
Your player’s age group is based on their birthdate between August 1 and July 31.
Understanding our Player Pathway
Individual player growth is at the center of everything we do. Through a structured pathway from NAL to MLS NEXT and DPL to Girls Academy, players are developed, challenged, and prepared to reach higher levels.
About SCCL
The Southeastern Clubs Champions League (SCCL) is a high-quality and largest local platform in the state, providing an environment for both boys and girls to develop, compete, and grow locally. Top talent from our SCCL teams are given opportunities to compete and further their development in our NAL or DPL teams.
About NAL
The National Academy League (NAL) delivers high-level national competition and exposure in a player-first environment. It serves as a strong pathway for boys looking to develop, compete, and position themselves for opportunities at the next level, including MLS NEXT and collegiate soccer.
About DPL
The Development Player League (DPL) is a competitive, top-tier girls league aimed at preparing players for the Girls Academy and collegiate soccer.
Team Development
Suda Swarm focuses on developing a distinctive and effective playing style for all players to maximize their development. Players apply the knowledge and skills to execute collective game strategies, enabling them to adapt to match situations and competition levels.
Recruitment
Our Swarm FC program exposes players to colleges, higher-level youth leagues, and pro leagues. Individual player selection for boys and girls, ID Sessions, and showcases maximize player opportunities to get noticed.
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
1 year commitment upon being selected after tryouts
2-3 (90 min) team training sessions per week depending on team level
Travel varies based on the league
Participation in College Showcases for national platforms
Dedicated licensed coach and mentor
Veo game recordings for national platforms
FAQ
Teams are separated into boys and girls teams. A singular girl can play on a boys team. A singular boy cannot play on a girls team.
U13-U19 participation is a 1 year commitment which includes 1 fall season and 1 spring season. U15-U19 teams only play 1 fall season to allow them to play high school in the spring. U15-U16 teams may have the option to play a friendly season in the spring.
Each team is required to participate in at least 1 pre-season and 1 post-season tournament or college showcase. Please visit our tournaments page for more details.
Players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, performance, and commitment level.
Playing time is determined by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at training and in games. This is a coaching staff decision.
Visit our Tuition page to view all the associated costs and tuition details for our Pre-Academy, Academy, Select programs.
Futbol Club Sudamerica (Sudamerica Swarm FC) is a 501(c)3 organization that adheres to a “no refund” policy for all its programs. All families must agree to this policy when making any payment through PlayMetrics, our club management platform.
DPL ➡️ GIRLS ACADEMY 🐝
An exciting time for our girls program at Suda!
Jada and Marlowe earned the opportunity to train in the Girls Academy Aspire environment at Swarm FC.
As our girls pathway continues to grow, opportunities like this are exactly what we want to see. We want players being challenged, developing in strong environments, and earning the chance to take the next step.
We are excited about what’s ahead for Jada and Marlowe, and even more excited about the direction of our girls program and the opportunities being created for our players.
The real player pathway keeps growing. 🐝
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Aug 27
NAL ➡️ MLS NEXT 🐝
In just two weeks, Ethan Cabezas and Giovanni Estrada have earned opportunities to train in the MLS NEXT environment at Swarm FC, while continuing to compete with their NAL teams. Both are also members of the Swarm FC U17 National Team.
This is what the pathway is all about: creating opportunities, supporting development, and helping players take the next step when they’re ready.
We’re proud to support Ethan and Gio throughout this journey as they continue to grow and accomplish their dreams.
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Aug 19
