The Courage Select Program is proud to announce that we have joined a new organization called the Atlantic Soccer League (ASL) with our U15 – U18 Red boys’ teams. The mission of the ASL is to provide non US Soccer Development Academy clubs in the East coast region a high quality boys’ league in a showcase format that has significant games, limits expenses, and provides a platform for collegiate recruiting.

How will the league work? Teams will play in events with guaranteed acceptance including the Bethesda Tournament, Triangle Friendlies, SAC Memorial Day Tournament, and an ASL Showcase/Championship. Three games from each event will be counted in league records and awards will be presented at the end of the season. These events will provide our players with events that maximize college exposure and continue development. The ASL aims to have these events be ones that college coaches don’t want to miss. In addition to the college coaches that may be in attendance, players will also be scouted by league representatives during each event for an All ASL event team.

How will the league affect Courage dues for these teams? We are happy to report that participation in the ASL will not change Select dues. In fact, families will save money by participating in events closer to home that do not require overnight stays.

We feel fortunate to be one of the inaugural eight clubs in the league and look forward to the increased competition and opportunities that will be afforded to our teams and players through the ASL.