A league-driven, US Club Soccer–aligned Player Development Program providing supplemental development and internationally recognized competition experiences.

The MAPL Regional Development Program identifies top players from within the Mid-Atlantic Premier League ecosystem and provides them with short-term, high-level development and competition opportunities — while players remain fully committed to their home clubs.

What is the Mid-Atlantic Premier League Regional Development Program?

The MAPL Regional Development Program (RDP) is a league-led Player Development Program (PDP) launched within the Mid-Atlantic Premier League to enhance player identification, development, and pathway alignment.

MAPL RDP forms regional select teams from within the league, offering identified players the opportunity to travel domestically and compete in internationally recognized competition environments. The program is designed to be supplemental to club play, respecting club schedules, training environments, and long-term development plans.

This initiative strengthens MAPL’s commitment to a player-first, development-driven model while aligning directly with US Club Soccer’s PDP and id2 pathways.

CORE

PROGRAM

PRINCIPLES

League-Driven MAPL-led identification and programming

Club-Supported

Players remain with their home clubs

Player-First

Development-focused, not result-driven

US Club Soccer Aligned

PDP & id2 pathway integration

National Travel

High-level domestic competition experiences

International Environment

Expose to global competition standards

MAPL Regional Development Program | Easter Week

  • Birth Year: 2012

  • Players Selected:

    • 18 Boys

    • 18 Girls

Competition: Easter International Cup – Orlando, Florida

  • Dates:

    • Boys: April 1–4, 2026

    • Girls: April 2–5, 2026

  • Competition Format:

    • 4-game guarantee

    • Domestic travel

    • International competition environment

  • Preparation:

    • Limited, high-level training sessions prior to competition to build chemistry and align with the MAPL game model
Global Sports Experiences

Global Sports Experiences (GSE)

MAPL partners with Global Sports Experiences (GSE) to deliver professionally managed travel, competition, and player experience support for MAPL RDP events.

GSE provides logistical coordination, travel services, and event support to ensure a high-quality experience for players and families

CLUB ALIGNMENT & COMMITMENT

Supporting Clubs. Elevating Players.

MAPL RDP is designed to support — not replace — club development.

  • Players remain fully rostered with their home clubs

  • No impact on club registration or league participation

  • Short-term, event-based commitment

  • Club training schedules and development plans respected

The program exists to enhance club development efforts while strengthening league-wide pathway clarity and opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Players
Motivated players seeking additional development and competitive exposure

Clubs
MAPL member clubs invested in player-first pathways

Families
Families seeking professionally run, development-focused experiences

Coaches
Coaches aligned with long-term player development models

No. Players remain with their home clubs at all times. MAPL RDP is supplemental.

No. Participation is optional and by invitation only.

Yes. Program and travel costs are provided upon invitation.

MAPL-appointed staff aligned with the league’s development philosophy.

Yes. MAPL RDP aligns with US Club Soccer PDP and id2 pathways.