Portland Phoenix

The Portland Phoenix Super-20 Team will be at the top of the MPS Development Pyramid for 2009. This team will comprised of the best local, national and international U20 players.

USL SUPER-20 LEAGUE

The only U20 men’s and women’s North American amateur league lives in the USL Super-20 League. Created in 2006, the league provides the opportunity for the top 17-20 year olds to compete in high-level competition, as well as affords the opportunity to establish a reserve team system for the Premier Development League and W-League teams.  The 2009 campaign will features teams competing in four conferences, consisting of 8-10 regular season matches throughout the summer months culminating in the National Finals the first weekend in August.

The Portland Phoenix will also play a few Exhibition games in 2009, against PDL opposition, with the view of entering the prestigious New England Division of the U23 PDL League in 2010.

MPS Portland Phoenix will be holding try-outs for the Super-20 Team on March 15^th, from 3pm-4pm (players should arrive 30 minutes early to warm up and register) at the Portland Sports Complex (www.portlandsportscomplex.com).  To register please send your name, DOB, soccer resume and contact details to Paul Baber, pbaber@mainepremiersoccer.com.

USL PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

The top U23 men’s amateur league in North America lives in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the development ground for elite players. The 2008 campaign features a 67-team format within four conferences, consisting of 16 regular season matches, 8 home and 8 away. The schedule is augmented by participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various exhibitions. Players have the ability to compete in the PDL throughout the summer months in a professionalized setting while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league is the proving ground for players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game, while providing affordable family entertainment within their city.

The Portland Phoenix F.C. will offer individual, season, family and group ticket packages. We can also customize a ticket package to suit your needs.