Tier 1

Club – Premier 1

Highest level of club-centric programming (i.e., Each club has a team in 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 19U age groups)
Geographically-based divisions
Yearly club evaluation and hosting standards
Qualification for the National League Cup (postseason competition, beginning 2025-26 season)
Pathway to the USYS National Championships

Highest level of team-centric programming
Geographically-based divisions
Promotion and relegation between tiers, if applicable
Qualification for the National League Cup (postseason competition, beginning 2025-26 season)
Pathway to the USYS National Championships

Ability to offer team-based and/or club-based programming within a state or other limited geographic area
Alignment of standards and rules to National League
Opportunity for states to rebrand/create sanctioned leagues as National League Qualifiers
Promotion and relegation between tiers, if applicable

Second level of club-centric programming (i.e., Each club has a team in 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 19U age groups)
Geographically-based divisions
Yearly club evaluation and hosting standards (for promotion into Tier 1)
Eligible to apply for winter events
Opportunity for cross-divisional events
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Strong emphasis on fun, localized league play
Maximize participation and inter-club collaboration
Alignment of standards and rules promoting the developmental needs of National League Futures players
Opportunity for current leagues to rebrand 9U-12U divisions as National League Futures
Opportunities for in-state or cross-state events/festivals with common branding
Club performance in National League Futures provides evaluation for appropriate placement into National League Tier 1, 2 or 3 for 13U age group