PPA Premier Soccer
developing players between the lines, and outside them.
Program Summary:
A highly competitive travel soccer experience in the DC and Maryland region with a focus on advanced player development. The goal of this program is to provide talented players with a competitive club experience, and to build pathways for players to reach high school, collegiate and professional levels. For an in-depth look at what our Premier Soccer Program offers, check out our program guide.
"Best Place for Competitive Sports"
Strategic Partnerships
Competitive Leagues & Tournaments
Interested in Trying Out For a Premier Team?
Below are our current roster openings, grouped by Age Group Director:
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2008 Boys (Players born in 2008)
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2011 Boys & Goalkeepers (Players born in 2011)
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2013 Boys (Players born in 2013)
Who to Contact
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For players born 2014–2013, contact Christian at Christian@ppateam.com.
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For players born 2012–2008, contact Harrison at Harrison@ppateam.com.
Age Group Breakdown by Birthdate
U8
Green Team
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League: Competes a year up in SAM Select
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Practices: 3x/week in fall and spring, 1x/week in winter
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Games: Futsal league in winter and weekend league games in spring and fall
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Tournaments: 1/year
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Cost: $2,880/year
Blue/Orange/Yellow Teams
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League: SAM Select
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Practices: 2x/week in fall and spring, 1x/week in winter
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Games: Futsal league in winter and weekend league games in spring and fall
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Tournaments: 1/year
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Cost: $2,460/year
Why is the PPA Premier Program
Best Place to Play Competitive Soccer
in DC/MD
Here's some footage from a Premier Training Session
Here's some footage from a day at Premier Soccer Camp
High Level Coaching
PPA is most recognized for having great coaches. The Premier Coaches coach year-round. They are PPA's most experienced and distinguished coaches, trained to fulfill our mission of developing players between the lines, and outside them.
Partnerships w/ DC United and Washington Spirit
PPA's partnerships with DC United and Washington Spirit are designed to give premier players top level experiences. Our partnership with DC United, through the Pathway to Pro Program, puts PPA alongside the most elite clubs in the DMV to provide top players a clear pathway to professional soccer.
Year-Round Play
Premier teams play all 4 seasons. Fall and Spring season are the main seasons for league and tournament play. Most teams practice 2 - 3 times/week with games on the weekends. In the winter, teams have indoor training and opportunities for competitive Futsal play. In the summer, premier players participate in summer training camps and sometimes international trips!
Competitive League Play and Tournament Play
PPA Premier teams compete in the high quality competitive leagues and tournaments to optimize for quality competition. Our teams play in a range of leagues include NCSL, EDP, Sam Select and a multitude of tournaments including Jefferson Cup, Dallas Cup, Alexandria Premier Tournament, Columbia Tournament, and many more.
Trace Parntership
PPA's Partnership with Trace will provide premier teams high end, AI infused, video for games and tournaments. These videos help coaches provide tactical feedback for teams, and provide amazing highlight reels for players and parents.
International Trips
PPA works with a number of high quality partners to facilitate unique international trip experiences for teams. As part of our mission to develop players between the lines, and outside them, we know these trips can be amazing cultural experiences for our players. In the past teams have traveled to Mexico, Spain, and Portugal.
Pathways to Highschool, College, and
Professional Levels
One of the main reasons families join PPA is because we offer many paths for different players. The premier program is designed to engrain players with a passion for the sport. Some of our premier teams compete at the highest levels in the country, while others compete at more local levels. But no matter what the team is, the premier program aims to build players to their highest potential and get them to the next level.
Partners and Affiliates
