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The USL Premier Development League (commonly known as the PDL) is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid. It is currently the top-level men's amateur soccer competition in the United States, and has 73 teams competing in four conferences, split into nine regional divisions; unofficially, it is considered to be the fourth tier of competition, behind Major League Soccer, the North American Soccer League and the USL Professional Division, and roughly equal with the National Premier Soccer League.

While not strictly a "professional" league in the sense that the majority of players do not receive payment, the PDL prides itself on its professionalism in terms of its organization and the way the league is run, and its dedication to developing young soccer players, preparing them for future careers in professional leagues in the United States and elsewhere. As PDL seasons take place during the summer months, the player pool is drawn mainly from elite NCAA college soccer players seeking to continue playing high-level soccer during their summer break, which they can do while still maintaining their college eligibility.

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PDL Alumni Get Shot At MLS
42 players selected in Supplemental Draft on Tuesday


TAMPA, Fla. – After 26 former PDL standouts were selected in last Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, another large contingent of players from the top amateur development league in the country found out their new clubs on Tuesday afternoon in the MLS Supplemental Draft. Fifteen of the selections in the opening round were PDL alumni, with 42 of the 66 selections having played in the league.

After seeing five players selected in the SuperDraft, Reading United had another four players selected on Tuesday, led by Will Bates, who was the No. 5 selection by the Seattle Sounders FC. Center back Eric Schoenle and midfielder Leonardo Fernandes, who became the latest United players selected by the club’s MLS affiliate, the Philadelphia Union. Schoenle was taken with the 12th selection, while Fernandes was selected with the 62nd pick. That trio was joined by MAC Hermann Trophy Finalist Jose Gomez, who was selected by Toronto FC with the 38th pick.

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A total of four new teams have joined the PDL for 2013, including the F.A. Euro - New York Magic, the Real Boston Rams, the SW Florida Adrenaline and a franchise in Oklahoma City.

Several teams have announced name changes including IMG Academy Bradenton (IMG Bradenton Academics), K-W United FC (Hamilton FC Rage), the NJ LUSO Rangers FC (New Jersey Rangers), the S.C. United Bantams (Palmetto FC Bantams) and VSI Tampa Bay FC (VSI Tampa Flames).

The PDL will feature 65 teams in four geographic conferences and nine divisions. The Eastern Conference features three divisions while the Southern, Central and Western Conferences feature two divisions each. PDL clubs will play a 14-game schedule in 2013, seven home and seven away. The defending PDL champion Forest City London opens its 2013 campaign on May 18, when it travels to play the River City Rovers.


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PDL Alumni Named To USMNT Roster
Seven earn call-up for World Cup Qualifier in Honduras


Seven former PDL standouts, and other alumni from the USL pyramid, were announced in the U.S. Men’s National Team squad that will face Honduras on Wednesday in the opening game of the final stage of World Cup Qualifying.

All three goalkeepers named to the squad have USL ties, with current starter Tim Howard having begun his career with the North Jersey Imperials in the USL D3 Pro League, making 16 appearances in his rookie professional season. Backup goalkeepers Brad Guzan and Sean Johnson are both alumni of the PDL, with Guzan having played for the Chicago Fire PDL, recording a 0.388 goals-against average and eight shutouts in 13 starts in 2004 to claim PDL All-League honors.

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The play-in round and first round pairings of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – the centennial edition of U.S. Soccer’s annual national championship – will be played during the first two weeks of May.

The two play-in matches between amateur clubs will take place on Tuesday, May 7

Colorado Rovers (U.S. Specialty Sports Association)
vs.
Georgia Revolution (National Premier Soccer League)

Southern California-based FC Hasental (NPSL)
@
Fresno Fuego Future (US Club Soccer)

A week later, the first round is set to open on May 14 with 18 total fixtures to be played on the day. The first round will set a record for most Open Cup games played on a single day in the tournament’s modern era (1995-present), breaking the previous record of 16, set most recently in 2012.

The two play-in round winners will be joined 30 other amateur sides, including six other NPSL teams, 16 from the USL Premier Development League, and eight U.S. Adult Soccer Association regional qualifiers. Four professional clubs from USL PRO complete the first round field.

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