The Saint Charles FC Pre-USL Academy for boys (U13–U17) delivers unmatched value as the most affordable regional league and academy-based soccer program in our area—offering the same high-level player development experience as top-tier clubs, with licensed coaches, elite training facilities, and a consistent, competitive training environment.

This phase represents a crucial step in our pathway to the pros, bridging the gap between the youth academy and our U18/U19 USL Academy teams, with a direct route to our Pre-Professional USL League Two senior men’s team.

The Pre-USL Academy emphasizes complete player development, sharpening technical skills like ball control, passing, and finishing; enhancing tactical IQ through positional play and team shape; and building physical and mental resilience needed to perform at a high level. Players train three nights per week, engage in competitive match play on weekends, and compete in top-tier regional and national leagues, including opportunities to attend State Cup, the prestigious USL Academy Cup, and select international tournaments.