USL U23 PROGRAM
Silicon Valley Soccer Academy Announces New Program
USL U23 ACADEMY TEAM SUMMER 2026:
SVSA is proud to announce the launch of its USL Academy Program, which will serve as a pathway between talented young amateur players and the club’s professional USL League Two squad, which will launch in 2027.
The program will provide a bridge for youth, college, and professional soccer by offering elite competition and meaningful exposure all while staying deeply connected to our local community.
SVSA’s Program Mission & Goals
Aligned with the mission and standards of USL, our program will operate with the following guiding spirit:
•Local talent is identified, challenged, and elevated
•College players gain a true professional level summer experience
•Soccer is accessible, inclusive, and impactful
•Palo Alto grows as a hub for player development, opportunity, and community pride
Learn more about USL and the Academy program HERE.
Summer
2026 Inaugural Season Program Structure:
•The team will compete in the newly formed Northern California division of the USL-A league.
•The program will be led by Sporting Director Savio Carrijo and Head Coaches Paulo Reis & Joe Rousseau.
•The season will run 6-7 weeks beginning with Tryouts/Evaluations the week of June 8th
•Training will be held 3x per week, likely Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00pm in Palo Alto.
Program Dates:
•Tryout registration will begin immediately, with league registration following on a rolling basis through tryouts June 8-18.
•Final training is planned for the week of July 27
•The Match Schedule can be found on the USL-A website: h
ttps://www.usl-academy.com/league-schedule
Eligibility
•Although labeled a U20 team, the USL-A program requires overage and younger players be included in the program pool.Therefore
players in the following age groups are targeted and eligible for the program: 2006, 2007, 2005.
Additionally, selected players from 2008-2010 will be eligible to tryout and participate
Please send any questions to academy.manager@svsa.org
