Utah Youth Soccer Announces Utah Platform League

May 9, 2023, Salt Lake City, UT - To enhance competition based on the everchanging landscape within our environment, the Utah Youth Soccer Association (UYSA) has announced the creation of the Utah Platform League (UPL) that will commence in the fall of 2023.

In order to create developmental opportunities for all clubs and team regardless of the National, Regional, or State Platform, UYSA has collaborated within our community to construct healthier competition which is essential to learning and progress.

Qualifications

The UPL will consist of clubs and teams who are able to qualify through either the National Platform Series (ECNL, GA, & E64) or the National Championship Series (State Cup). For competition purposes, UPL member clubs will only be allowed one (1) team per age group, per gender, that qualifies through the identified National Platform Leagues. Meanwhile, UPL club teams will not be limited to the number of teams participating. This will be based on results as defined in qualifications.

Eligibility

In terms of eligibility, UPL member clubs will be limited to one (1) team per age group, per gender, must be between the age groups of U13-U18/19, and will not be permitted to compete in the UYSA State Cup or UYSA gaming league. As for UPL qualified teams, they become eligible as either State Cup finalists or champions and maintain the option to still play in the UYSA gaming league or UYSA State Cup.

“With the changing landscape within soccer, UPL provides an avenue for teams to compete regardless of national platform affiliation. This will open up pathways for teams like never before to help aid them in reaching regional and national leagues. Overall, the creation of this league will raise the standards of soccer within the state of Utah,” UYSA Technical Director Eric Landon said.

For a full explanation and rundown of the league and how it operates, CLICK HERE.