South Carolina Premier Alliance
The South Carolina Premier Alliance (SCPA) is a statewide youth soccer platform created through a collaboration between the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA), Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA), and South Carolina United FC (SCUFC). Launching in the 2026–2027 season, the alliance will provide a higher level of competition for boys' and girls' teams across South Carolina while creating a direct pathway to the National 1 League. By combining leading clubs, player development resources, coaching education, and unified competition standards, the South Carolina Premier Alliance is designed to elevate the game and provide enhanced opportunities for players throughout the state.
SCYSA, CESA and SCUFC Launch South Carolina Premier Alliance
New statewide platform adds to the competitive pathway for South Carolina players
Sanctioned by the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association (SCYSA), Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) and South Carolina United FC (SCUFC) today announced the formation of the South Carolina Premier Alliance (SCPA), a groundbreaking collaboration designed to elevate the highest level of youth soccer competition within the state of South Carolina.
Launching for the 2026–2027 season, the South Carolina Premier Alliance will create a unified statewide platform for competitive boys’ and girls’ teams, providing a direct pathway into the National 1 League, which qualifies the top performing teams for the ECNL Conference League Playoffs.
